Palmarosa Oil

Palmarosa Oil, distilled from the grass of the Cymbopogon martinii plant, is a cherished essential oil with a sweet, floral, and slightly herbaceous aroma. This oil is obtained through steam distillation, capturing the essence of the palmarosa grass, which has a long history of use in traditional practices and aromatherapy for its uplifting fragrance.

Palmarosa is a tall, aromatic grass in the same genus as lemongrass and citronella. Its oil is light and clear, with a soft rose and geranium character that is gentler than rose oil itself, which is why it is popular in natural perfumery, soap making and room sprays.

In aromatherapy, Palmarosa Oil is celebrated for its gentle, rose-like scent, which many find uplifting and comforting when diffused.

The composition of Palmarosa Oil, rich in geraniol, linalool, and myrcene, gives it its distinctive floral, herbaceous character.

Common Uses: Palmarosa Oil is incorporated into skincare products for its pleasant floral scent, suitable for use with a wide range of formulations. It's also used in massage blends for its rosy scent, and in natural perfumes for its sweet, floral fragrance.

Blends well with: Lavender, Rose, Geranium, and Ylang-ylang, as well as citrus and other floral oils. These combinations leverage Palmarosa Oil's floral and herbaceous notes, creating aromatic blends.

Aromatic Scent: Palmarosa Oil offers a sweet, floral aroma with a hint of herbaceous and citrus undertones, providing an uplifting and harmonizing olfactory experience.

How to use it

Add three or four drops to a diffuser, or dilute at about 2%, roughly 12 drops in 30ml of a carrier oil such as jojoba, for a fragrant body oil. Technique tip: pair it with a few drops of lavender or geranium for a brighter, more rounded blend. For external aromatic use only; do not ingest. Keep away from the eyes and do a small patch test before first skin use.

Botanical Name: Cymbopogon martinii

Plant Part: Grass