Marjoram
Fragrance Synthetic and Natural
No known benefits
Marjoram at a glance
- Essential oil taken from the Origanum majorana plant
- Aromatic, volatile compounds are present in its volatile oils
- Can sensitize skin
- Often used in the food industry as a seasoning
Marjoram description
Marjoram, AKA _Origanum majorana_, is an herbaceous plant that produces essential oils chock full of aromatic compounds, like eugenol and linalool, that can sensitize skin. In skin care applications, this ingredient is most often used as a perfuming agent. Although used in cosmetics, marjoram is most often used in the food industry. It has a sweet and zesty scent similar to oregano. For more info, see the entry for _Origanum majorana_.