Most often essential oils are used as:
· Co-preservatives: many essential oils have antibacterial activity and are added as
supportive agents to synthetic preservatives.
· Fragrance: perfumery is the main use of essential oils in cosmetics although synthetic
fragrances are more stable and have better longevity.
· Hair care: essential oils are used as conditioning
· Anti-dandruff & permanent waving agents.
· Skin care: essential oils are the ideal to topical active ingredients for any skin care
product since they can penetrate the skin and bind the membranes of skin cells. Essential oils can
thus have sustained effects in the skin.