The ingredient, explained
Origanum Heracleoticum Flower Oil
Origanum Heracleoticum Flower Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of Origanum heracleoticum, Labiatae
Ingredient guide
What it is and what it does
About this ingredient: EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗
- Masking
- Reduces or conceals the formula's underlying odour or taste.
- Refreshing
- Provides a sensation of freshness on skin.
Function definitions: European Commission ingredient function definitions (SCCNFP/0299/00, pages 16 to 20) ↗
Registry functions describe possible formulation roles, not results for a finished product. A dictionary entry is not an approval or a safety assessment.
A closer look
What the research shows
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Products containing this ingredient
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Names and identifiers
- INCI name on ingredient lists
- ORIGANUM HERACLEOTICUM FLOWER OIL
- CAS registry number
- 91721-63-0
- EC number
- 294-363-4
Sources for this ingredient record
- EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗ · ODbL 1.0 (Open Beauty Facts database) · Recorded Aug 8, 2026