Sweet Marjoram Essential Oil

INCI Name

Origanum Majorana Leaf Oil

Botanical Name

Origanum majorana

Sweet Marjoram Essential Oil, derived from Origanum majorana, offers calming aromatic and skin-supportive properties. Rich in terpinen-4-ol and linalool, it provides gentle antiseptic and antioxidant benefits while imparting a warm, herbal scent. Often used in aromatherapy blends and soothing skincare formulas, it supports relaxation and promotes balanced, comfortable skin.

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Primary Function
Essential Oil
Add'l Function
Antioxidant
Scent Profile
Herbal
Warm
Mildly Sweet
Is It Natural?
Natural (Steam-Distilled)
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Skin Type Suitability

All
Mature
Combination
Oily
Blemish-Prone
Considered Safe for Teens
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Typical Product Use

Fragrance, antioxidant, antimicrobial, soothing agent

Product Type(s):

Serum
Balm
Oil
Lotion
Cream
General Use

Typical Usage Range:

0.5–2% (lower for facial or leave-on formulations)

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Supportive Qualities

Calms and relaxes the senses, supports skin clarity, used traditionally to ease muscle tension and stress

Primary Components:

Terpinen-4-ol, γ-terpinene, linalool, sabinene, α-terpineol

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Important to Know

May irritate sensitive skin in high concentrations, avoid use on broken skin

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Sourcing Tips

Preferred Extraction Method:

Steam distillation

Prefer steam-distilled oil, organically grown, check for freshness and low oxidation

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More information*

Explore additional safety and regulatory data from trusted external sources:

Cosmetics Info
Cosmetic Ingredient Review
EWG's Skin Deep
INCIDecoder
SkinSAFE
SpecialChem

*The ingredient details on this page are intended for general educational use and should not be considered exhaustive. Additional properties, uses, or safety considerations may be available from other sources. Root & Ritual Apothecary is not affiliated with Cosmetics Info, Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR), INCIDecoder, SkinSafe, EWG Skin Deep, or SpecialChem. External links are provided solely for informational purposes; Root & Ritual does not control or guarantee the accuracy, methodology, or conclusions of third-party sources, including consumer rating systems such as EWG.