Palmarosa Oil

Other characteristics

Brand

Palmarosa Oil

Fragrance

Palmarosa

Functions

Anti-Septic, Fragrance

Labeling Claims

Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Natural, Naturally Derived, Organic, Plant-Based, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Clean at Sephora; Credo Clean Standard; Natural; Naturally Derived; Organic; Plant-Based; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Ingredient Origin

Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin

Markets

Personal Care

Parts Used

The palmarosa oil is generally distilled from the leaves and flowers.

Of Interest

Palmarosa oil which is also known as Indian or Turkish geranium oil is been distilled from the 18th century in Turkey to mix and adulterate with Turkish rose oil. Those days Turkish rose oil was very expensive. The story continues. Make sure that you buy genuine Palmarosa oil because it is often mixed with cedarwood oil and turpentine and sold. So make sure that you do not get fooled.

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Safety Data

Palmarosa oil is non-toxic, non-sensitzing and non-irritant oil and do not give out any wrong signals.

Technology

Cosmetic Ingredients

Benefit Claims

• Anti-Viral
• Antiseptic
• Calming
• Excellent Softness
• Revitalizing
• Suppleness

Botanical Name

Cymbopogon martini. It is also known as Cymbopogon martini var.martinii, East Indian and Turkish geranium and Indian rosha and motia.

Olfactory Note

• Floral
• Rose
• Sweet

Traditional use

Palmarosa oil has been used in the fragrance industry for a long period. It is also used as an insect repellent from early days. People have started distilling palmarosa oil form the 18th century.

Blends Well With

Palmarosa oil blends well with bay, bergamot, amyris, cedarwood, chamomile, clove, coriander, clary sage, frankincense, ginger, geranium, juniper, lemon, grapefruit, mandarin, lemon grass, orange, oakmoss,sandalwood, ylangylang, rosemary, rose, petitgrain and patchouli oils.