Ingredient

patchouli oil

Mid risk

FunctionFragrance

What it is — Patchouli Oil (INCI: Pogostemon Cablin Oil) is an essential oil steam-distilled from patchouli leaves, valued in perfumery for its deep, earthy scent.

What it does — In cosmetics it functions mainly as a natural fragrance component rather than as a skincare active.

Typical use — It appears at low levels in scented skincare, body and hair products, and within natural fragrance blends.

Who it suits / good to know — Essential oils can contain naturally occurring fragrance allergens, so those with reactive or fragrance-sensitive skin may prefer to approach it cautiously. Fragrance-free options exist if scent is a known trigger for you.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it mid risk: an aromatic essential oil that can contain fragrance allergens and sensitisers. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice; patch-test before wider use and discontinue if irritation occurs.

Why we grade it Mid: Mid risk - aromatic essential oil that can contain fragrance allergens and sensitizers.
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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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