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World J Dermatol. May 2, 2017; 6(2): 27-31
Published online May 2, 2017. doi: 10.5314/wjd.v6.i2.27
Published online May 2, 2017. doi: 10.5314/wjd.v6.i2.27
Table 1 Commonly used essential oils (botanical origin)
| Tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) |
| Jasmine absolute (Jasminum officinale) |
| Sweet bay (Laurel) oil (Laurus nobilis) |
| Cedarwood oil (Juniperus virginiana) |
| Patchouli oil (Pogostemon cablin) |
| Ylang-ylang oil (Cananga odorata) |
| Lemongrass oil (Cymbopogon spp.) |
| Clove oils (Eugenia caryophyllus) |
| Jasmine absolute (Jasminum officinale) |
| Sweet bay (Laurel) oil (Laurus nobilis) |
| Neroli oil (Citrus aurantium flower) |
| Peppermint oil (Mentha piperita) |
| Narcissus absolute (Narcissus poeticus Flower Extract) |
| Lemon oil (Citrus medica limonum) |
| Eucalyptus oil (Eucalyptus globulus) |
| Orange oil (Citrus aurantium dulcis) |
Table 2 Usage patterns of essential oils by gender (percentage of use)
| Females | Males | |
| Essential oils | Lavender (60%) | Lavender (50%) |
| Eucalyptus (35%) | Eucalyptus (42%) | |
| Menthol (28%) | Ylang ylang (21) | |
| Ylang ylang (28%) | Tea Tree (19%) | |
| Tea Tree (24%) | Citrus (19%) | |
| Citrus (24%) | Menthol (18%) | |
| Vanilla (17%) | Vanilla (16%) | |
| Rosemary (16%) | Pine (15%) | |
| Ravintsara (16%) | Rosemary (14%) | |
| Pine (11%) | Neroli (9%) |
Table 3 List of commonly used essential oils (botanical origin) and allergenic ingredients
| Ylang-ylang oil (Cananga odorata) | Linalool, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Geraniol, Isoeugenol, Eugenol |
| Lemongrass oil (Cymbopogon spp.) | Citral, Geraniol, Limonene, Trans-isocitral, Eugenol, Linalool |
| Clove oils (Eugenia caryophyllus) | Eugenol, Isoeugenol |
| Jasmine absolute (Jasminum officinale) | Benzyl benzoate, Linalool, Eugenol, Benzyl salicylate, Isoeugenol |
| Sweet bay (Laurel) oil (Laurus nobilis) | Linalool, Limonene, Eugenol, Geraniol |
| Neroli oil (Citrus aurantium flower) | Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol, Citral |
| Peppermint oil (Mentha piperita) | Menthol, Limonene, Linalool |
| Narcissus absolute (Narcissus poeticus Flower Extract) | Benzyl benzoate, Cinnamyl alcohol, Isoeugenol |
| Lemon oil (Citrus medica limonum) | Limonene, Citral, Linalool, Geraniol |
| Eucalyptus oil (Eucalyptus globulus) | Limonene |
| Orange oil (Citrus aurantium dulcis) | Limonene, Linalool, Citral |
| Patchouli oil (Pogostemon cablin) | Cinnamyl alcohol |
- Citation: Vangipuram R, Mask-Bull L, Kim SJ. Cutaneous implications of essential oils. World J Dermatol 2017; 6(2): 27-31
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-6190/full/v6/i2/27.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5314/wjd.v6.i2.27