Criste Marine /See Fennel Organic Essential Oil (Crithmum maritimum)

Certified organic sea fennel essential oil boasts a fresh, green, and slightly citrusy scent that may initially seem earthy, but quickly reveals grassy, cool notes with a touch of lemon. The scent is medium-intensity and belongs to the heart of perfumery. It has a light color, a thin consistency, and blends beautifully with other oils with draining, antioxidant, and nourishing properties.

Criste Marine, also known as sea fennel, samphire, or rock fennel, is a wild plant native to the Mediterranean and Western European coasts. Its habitats include rocky cliffs, coastal slopes, and mineral-rich coastal areas. The essential oil is obtained from organically cultivated plants native to the Chalkidiki peninsula in Greece—a region with an exceptionally clean environment that favors the production of oils with high therapeutic potential.

Product properties
Country of origin: Chalkidiki, Greece
Part of the plant: Flower tops
Cultivation: Certified organic
Groups of organic compounds: Monoterpenes
Botanical family: Apiaceae (Apiaceae)
Extraction method: Steam distillation

Therapeutic and aromatic properties
Therapeutic properties:

• Antibacterial
• Antioxidant
• Expectorant
• Carminative (against flatulence)
• Cholagogue (supports bile secretion)
• Digestive
• Diuretic
• Lymphotonic (supports lymph circulation)

Fragrance profile:
Notes: Middle
Aroma: Initially earthy aroma, followed by fresher, green notes with a hint of lemon grassiness.

Application

Skincare: It has documented anti-aging, antioxidant, and depigmenting properties. It supports cell regeneration, improves skin tone, reduces minor discolorations, and firms the skin. It's an ideal active ingredient for creams, serums, and facial oils.

Lymphatic drainage and cellulite: In massages, it supports lymphatic circulation and detoxification, reducing swelling and cellulite. Often used in combination with lemon or juniper oil.

Digestive system: as a carminative and cholagogue oil, it supports digestion, relieves flatulence, stimulates bile production – an excellent ingredient for abdominal massage mixtures.

Endocrine system: some sources indicate that Criste Marine may influence the regulation of thyroid function, which is why it is sometimes used in blends supporting the endocrine system (only by qualified aromatherapists).

Durability and safety
Shelf life: 5 years
Safety and warnings:
Do not use during pregnancy and lactation.
Do not use in children under 7 years of age.
Do not use in people with a history of seizures.
Always use diluted (max. 1–2% concentration).
Do not use oxidized oil (e.g. after the expiration date or stored in inappropriate conditions).

Combinations for Sea Fennel Oil
Citrus (lemon, grapefruit, bergamot FCF) energize, support lymphatic drainage and brighten the scent.
Green and herbal (rosemary, verbenone, peppermint, juniper) enhance the cleansing effect, support the digestive and lymphatic systems.
Floral (lavender, geranium, helichrysum) soothe, support skin regeneration and hormonal balance.
Woody and spicy (Atlantic cedar, vetiver, patchouli) ground, tone and deepen the fragrance composition.

Note: This is not garden dill or fennel – although they all belong to the same botanical family (Apiaceae), they differ in their properties and composition. Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is an edible plant with a sweet, anise-like aroma, commonly used in cooking and phytotherapy. Sea fennel (Crithmum maritimum), also known as Criste Marine, is a wild coastal plant with a herbal-salty scent, valued in natural cosmetics and aromatherapy for its unique skincare and detoxifying properties.

Production date: 2023-09
Expiration date: 2028-09
Batch number: E1001265

Vessel essential oils are tested using GC/MS and GC/FID methods, confirming their authenticity, purity and compliance with the natural plant profile.
The analysis utilizes gas chromatography combined with mass spectrometry (GC/MS) in SCAN mode to precisely identify each component. Quantitative composition is determined using GC/FID. This ensures that we offer only natural oils, free from synthetic additives—ideal for professional aromatherapy applications.