Oregano essential oil, certified organic
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Certified Organic Essential Oils, Essential Oils: J - O
Description
Oregano essential oil, certified organic
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INCI |
Origanum vulgare |
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Certification |
Certified organic, BioGro |
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Appearance |
Clear |
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Odour |
Warm, spicy-herbaceous, camphorous |
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Plant part used |
Leaves |
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Extraction method |
Steam distillation |
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Purity |
100% |
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Origin |
India |
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Solubility |
Oil and alcohol |
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Usage rate |
Skincare : 0.1 - 1% |
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Note |
Middle |
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Blends well with |
Bay, bergamot, camphor, cedarwood, chamomile roman, citronella, cypress, eucalyptus, lavandin, lavender, lemon, litsea cubeba, oakmoss, orange, petitgrain, pine, rosemary, spike lavender, teatree, thyme. |
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Vegan |
Yes |
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Palm oil |
No |
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Animal tested |
No |
Common uses
Aromatherapy: Oregano essential oil has a strong, spicy, and herbaceous aroma that can be used in aromatherapy to create a warm and invigorating atmosphere. Diffusing the oil can promote a sense of comfort and relaxation.
Air freshener: Due to its pleasant scent, oregano essential oil can be used to create natural air fresheners for your home. You can add a few drops to a spray bottle filled with water and use it to refresh rooms and linens.
Cleaning agents: Oregano essential oil is said to be a useful addition to homemade cleaning solutions. It can help disinfect surfaces and remove odours without relying on harsh chemicals.
Insect repellent: Some people believe that oregano essential oil, with its strong aroma, can help repel insects when used in diffusers or added to natural insect repellent formulations.
Crafts and potpourri: Oregano essential oil can be added to homemade crafts, such as scented candles or potpourri, to give them a unique and aromatic twist.
Safety data: Dermal toxin, skin irritant, mucous membrane irritant. Avoid during pregnancy. Not to be used on children under 18.Packaging - See our blog on our commitment to sustainable packaging.
Our essential oils come in amber glass bottles with dripulator caps:
5ml and 20ml with an 18 neck dripulator cap, either white or black, depending on stock availability.
30ml, 50ml, 100ml, 250ml, with a 28 neck white dripulator cap (except for oils that are too thick for a dripulator, which have a black open pour cap).
500g and 1kg options come in an aluminium bottle; 5L comes in a plastic jerrycan.
If you need precise drops for your products we suggest you buy our 5ml or 20ml dropper bottles and transfer the oils or buy our disposable or glass pipettes.
Important note: The information provided is for educational purposes only. It is not considered complete and is not guaranteed to be accurate.
General safety information: Do not take any oils internally.
Do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin.
Essential oils should be avoided in pregnancy due to their possible skin sensitising effects.
If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner.
Use extreme caution when using oils with children and give children only the gentlest oils at extremely low doses.
It is safest to consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children.
A skin patch test should be conducted prior to using an oil that you've never used before.