Antioxidant ingredient
Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract
An extract from the leaves of common oregano (Origanum vulgare) rich in rosmarinic acid, carvacrol, and thymol, used for its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties in skincare formulations.
Also known as: oregano leaf extract, wild marjoram leaf extract, origanum vulgare extract
AntioxidantAntimicrobial agentSkin-conditioning agent
Benefits
- ✓Strong antioxidant activity from rosmarinic acid, carvacrol, and thymol
- ✓Antimicrobial properties may help with acne-prone skin
- ✓Anti-inflammatory polyphenols soothe irritation
Watch for
- ⚠High concentrations may cause skin irritation; carvacrol and thymol are potent phenols
- ⚠Patch test recommended for sensitive skin
