Patchouli Essential Oil
Commonly known as: Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil (I.N.C.I.), Patchouli Leaf Oil, Pogostemon Patchouli.
Botanical name: Pogostemon cablin (Blanco) Bentham.
Extraction process: Distillation by steam stripping.
Family: Lamiaceae.
Extracted part of the plant: Leaves.
Cultivation area, origin: India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Philippines.
Blooming: End of spring.
Origin, provenance: Indonesia.
Phytochemical composition: Patchoulol, alpha-bulnesene, alpha-guaiene, beta-caryophyllene, beta-patchoulene, pogostol, nor-patchoulenol, alpha-copaene.
Sensory properties: Appearance: Viscous liquid; Colour: Pale yellow to brown; Scent: Woody, herbaceous, aromatic, spicy.
Physical properties: Density = 0.952 - 0.975.
Concerns: Regenerative, healing, purifying, anti-inflammatory, toning, fragrant.
Effect: All types of skin and hair, particularly scalps with dandruff; Recommended in cases of heavy legs.
Details
Usage
Facial care (serums, creams, lotions, oils);Body hygiene(shower gels, solid soaps);Body care (oils, hand creams, milks); Hair care (shampoos, conditioners).
Method of Preservation
Essential oils are sensitive to UV radiation. That's why it's recommended to store them in an amber glass bottle, away from heat.
Contraindications, Usage Precautions
Potentially allergenic. When applied topically,do not useinchildren under 6 years oldand inpregnant and/or breastfeeding women.
Potential "oestrogen-like" effect, not recommended in cases of mastopathy or hormone-dependent cancers (breast, ovary, endometrium)
As a general rule, always conduct an application test of your preparation on the inside of your elbow, at least 48 hours before using it.