Patchouli Essential Oil For Cosmetics Uses

Description:

100% Pure & Natural Patchouli Essential Oil
High quality Indian Patchouli
Desired quantities available
Reasonable pricesPatchouli oil (Polygonatumcablin)

Patchouli essential oil /  patchouli extract oil

 

 

Appearance : Viscous liquid

Aroma : Heavy, exotic, rich, balsamic,herbaceous

Color : Reddish brown

Chemical constituents: Patchouli oil has variouschemical compounds that include b-patchoulene, guaiene,caryophyllene, patchoulene, seychellene, bulnesene,norpatchoulenol, patchouli alcohol and pogostol.

Extraction: It is mainly extracted by steamdistillation of dry leaves.

Aromatherapy uses:
Patchouli essential oil is used as a tropical remedy for skinproblems such as acne, eczema, inflamed, chapped and irritatedskin. It is known as a cell rejuvenator and helpful in healingwounds and scars. As an antifungal it has been used to treatathlete''s foot. It helps to reduce tension, insomnia and anxiety.It is also know as uplifting fragrance that helps to soothe awayeveryday cares and to bring about a sense of nourishment. The veryintense aroma is described as earthy, rich, sweet, balsamic, woodyand spicy. It is said to be a good sedative, nerve tonic andaphrodisiac. It is also used to combat depression, frigidity,anxiety, dandruff, wrinkles, herpes and other fungalinfections.

Pharmaceutical uses:
Patchouli oil has a grounding and balancing effect on the emotionsand banishes lethargy. While sharpening the wits, fightingdepression and anxiety. It is also said to create an amorousatmosphere. With its excellent diuretic properties it is effectivein fighting water retention and easing constipation and helping toreduce overweight. Patchouli oil is very effective in sorting outrough, cracked and overly dehydrated skin and is used to treatacne, acne, eczema, sores, ulcers, any fungal infections as well asscalp disorders.

Perfumery :
The major use for patchouli oil is in perfumery. Patchouli oil isconsidered as an excellent base note and fixative in perfumery,being a component in many famous perfumes. As a fixative, it slowsthe evaporation of other more volatile oils so that their aroma maybe released over a longer period of time. A little patchouli can beused in natural perfume blends, adding special deep and earthyaroma. It mixes well with many other essential oils. It is oftenthe fundamental note in oriental-type of perfumes which are sold atvery expensive rates.

Patchouli blends well with sandalwood, bergamot, cedarwood, rose,sweet orange, cassia, myrrh, ylang ylang, opopanax, and clarysage.

Patchouli is a component in about a third of modern, high-endperfumes including more than half of perfumes for men due to itsheavy odour.

Incence
Patchouli is an major ingredient in manufacturing of incense.Patchouli incense are very popular and preferred form of incenseused in Chinese and Japanese cultures, thus most of the incenseproduced in those countries are in stick form. It is largely usedin places of worship. Incense is available in numerous forms anddegree of processing. Incense are mostly mixed into a oil ofpatchouli , as carrier and wood powder or other solid fragrancematerial, before being formed into incense. Incense made primarilyfrom patchouli oils are mainly used for pleasure and burned fortheir fragrances alone.These oil based incense is usually cheaperthan original material incense.

Industrial uses:
Patchouli has been used extensively in industrial processes likethe following.

It is used in making detergents as it is not hard penetrating. Itis used especially in making laundry detergent which is a type ofdetergent that is added when one is washing to help get the laundrycleaner. It is often colloquially called laundry soap and it helpswash the fabric. Laundry detergent has traditionally been agranular solid but the use of liquid laundry detergents hasgradually increased over the years.

Patchouli has been also used to make a scented papertowel that is a piece of absorbent paper made for thegeneral purposes of towels but is most often used for drying hands.They are also used to apply cleaning sprays for windows anddusting. Patchouli is a pest deterrent used to keep woolmoths out of Indian shawls and rugs.

Flavorings
Patchouli essential oil is used in flavoring chewing gum, bakedgoods, candy, non alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, desserts,puddings, meat and meat products. It has recently been added tolow-tar cigarettes and tobacco for flavor. Fresh leaves are used asseasoning and added to potpourri

Cosmetics and Toiletries:
It is an important ingredient in toiletries, cosmetics, breathfresheners, insecticides, disinfectants, and commercial foodflavoring. Patchouli is one of the most widely used ingredients inwhich is employed as a fragrance component in cosmeticpreparations, soaps, and hair removal creams. It is mainly due toits masking effect on obnoxious odors. It is also used in burnersand vaporizers, therapy as a blended massage oil or diluted in thebath.

Patchouli oil can be used neat on insect bites. In a lotion orcream patchouli oil can be used for general skin care.

Patchouli Essential Oil For Cosmetics Uses