Our certified organic Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) is a high quality oil whose aroma has deeply pungent, warm, earthy-woody, sweet-herbaceous body notes with an underlying soft boozy, slight floral note; it is highly recommended for skincare preparations. Pogostemon cablin is one of only a few plants that benefit from drying and ‘curing’ of the leaves prior to distillation, resulting in a better quality, higher yield of oil than that from fresh plant material. Among its many aromatherapeutic benefits, it is worth pointing out that Patchouli has an affinity for the skin that practically goes without saying. It is useful for skin that lacks tone, for addressing wrinkled, aging skin, and for conditions of acne, irritation, dryness, and other skin issues. For more information and practical uses see Essential Oils 101