Marjoram

Marjoram Description

Marjoram, AKA _Origanum majorana_, is an herbaceous plant that produces essential oils chock full of aromatic compounds, like eugenol and linalool, that can sensitize skin. In skin care applications, this ingredient is most often used as a perfuming agent.

Although used in cosmetics, marjoram is most often used in the food industry. It has a sweet and zesty scent similar to oregano.

For more info, see the entry for _Origanum majorana_.