Oregano essential oil

Oregano oil is cold-pressed from oregano, which is also used as a dried culinary herb. This highly aromatic plant grows naturally in the Mediterranean. Its oil was also widely used in traditional healing by earlier generations. It is primarily associated with fighting fungal infections. It is one of the most powerful antibiotics nature has to offer. It contains several beneficial components, including essential oils (carvacrol, thymol, borneol), rosmarinic acid, terpenoids, sterols, vitamins A, C, flavonoids and chlorophyll. This organic extract from wild-growing plants is obtained by steam distillation or cold pressing, preserving its natural potency without chemical additives.

It is an effective antioxidant, protecting cells against free radicals. One of its active components, carvacrol, is an exceptionally powerful antimicrobial substance capable of killing a range of harmful microorganisms, including bacteria and, in particular, fungi that cause disease. It has strong antiseptic and antifungal properties. It can stimulate the immune system and protect the body against toxins. It also helps prevent tissue damage and promotes the healing of skin wounds. Its mechanism of action relies on powerful antimicrobial properties that destroy the cell walls of pathogens, alongside antioxidant activity that protects against oxidative stress. It soothes irritated skin and supports skin barrier repair. In cosmetics, it is used at low concentrations of 0,1-1 % due to its high potency, to avoid irritation.

We particularly recommend it for oily, acne-prone and problem skin susceptible to fungal and bacterial infections, as well as sensitive skin with eczema or wounds. It is suitable for adults with skin infections where synthetic preservatives prove ineffective. We do not recommend it for dry or very sensitive skin without a patch test first, or for children and pregnant women due to its potential toxicity. Ideal for mature skin affected by oxidative damage.

A study published in the Journal of Applied Microbiology (2000) demonstrated that carvacrol from oregano oil at a concentration of 0,03 % inhibits the growth of 25 bacterial strains, including Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, by more than 99,9 % within 60 minutes. Further research in Molecules (2018) showed that oregano oil at a concentration of 1 % reduces the growth of Candida albicans, a common fungus found on the skin, by 95 % after 24 hours. These findings confirm its exceptional effectiveness against microorganisms in cosmetics.