Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Use With Caution
Botanical Extract; Antimicrobial Agent; Antioxidant
Also Known As
Oregano Leaf Extract; Wild Marjoram Extract
CAS Number
84012-24-8
What It Does
Provides antioxidant and antimicrobial botanical compounds.
Why Oh Daisey Rates It This Way
May cause skin irritation or allergic contact dermatitis because oregano-derived extracts can contain sensitizing aromatic compounds such as carvacrol and thymol. Risk depends on extraction method and concentration.
Evidence Level
Moderate