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Benefits of Oregano Oil in topical skin applications
Oregano oil has been widely used and loved in world of cooking, especially in Italian food. What’s not as commonly known is that it also has a number of benefits when applied topically to the skin.
About
Oregano oil comes from the leaves of the Oregano Plant (Origanum vulgare). From there the oil is filtered, treated and in the case of Potenza Guard ORE+ encapsulated into a water-based suspension for use in personal care products.
Oregano Oil contains phenols which give it its fragrance and also drive many of the actives benefits to the skin.
According to Healthline.com the three main Phenols are
- Carvacrol: The most abundant phenol in oregano oil. It has been shown to stop the growth of several different types of bacteria
- Thymol: A natural antifungal that can also support the immune system and protect against toxins.
- Rosmarinic acid: A powerful antioxidant that helps protect against damage caused by free radicals.
Benefits
Key topical benefits of Oregano Oil are:
- Anti-inflammation
- Anti-fungal
- Antibacterial
The use of Oregano Oil in personal care formulations can be difficult due to the dominate fragrance and also the oxidization of the material. We recommend encapsulated oregano oil to easily use oregano oil.