Patchouli essential oil is extracted from a bushy herb in the mint family, with stems reaching two to three feet tall and bearing small pink-white flowers. Easily recognized for its rich and musky sweet fragrance, patchouli is regularly used in the perfume industry and in scented products like laundry detergents and air fresheners. 

Patchouli oil benefits the skin in a myriad of ways. Patchouli essential oil can be used topically to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, blemishes, and minor skin imperfections and promote a smooth, glowing complexion.

Primary Benefits

1. Patchouli essential oil provides a grounded, balanced environment. 

2. Patchouli essential oil promotes a smooth, glowing complexion when applied to the skin. 

3. Patchouli oil reduces the appearance of wrinkles, blemishes, and skin imperfections when applied topically. 

Uses

1. Apply Patchouli essential oil to the forehead, temples, or back of the neck after a long day of work.

2. Apply one to two drops of Patchouli essential oil to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, blemishes, or problem skin areas.

3. Add Patchouli oil to your favorite moisturizer. 

4. Rub Patchouli essential oil on the bottoms of the feet.

Directions for Use

Aromatic use: Place three to four drops of Patchouli essential oil in the diffuser of your choice.

Internal Use: Dilute one drop of Patchouli essential oil in four fluid ounces of liquid.

Topical use: Apply one to two drops of Patchouli oil to the desired area. Dilute with a carrier oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.

See additional precautions below.

Cautions

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you’re pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, face, and sensitive areas.