Patchouli essential oil has been for centuries, and continues to be, an important component in the preparation of perfumes and cosmetics. Patchouli has characterized an era by becoming very popular in the 60’s with the “flower children” movement. Ancient Egyptians were already using it for its beneficial properties on the skin. In fact, it stimulates cell regeneration keeping the skin young and has a healing effect on dry, chapped or acneic skin.