Palmarosa Oil

Category: Essential Oil

Brief Description: Palmarosa oil is derived from the grassy, hay-like leaves of the Palmarosa plant. It has a sweet, floral, herbaceous, and slightly rose-like aroma. The cost of Palmarosa Oil is about $10-20 per oz.

Benefits: Known for its hydrating properties and ability to balance sebum production, making it useful for dry, undernourished skin.

Skin Type Suitability/Concerns: Suitable for dry, dehydrated, or mature skin.

Target Audience: Individuals looking for natural skincare products for hydration and sebum control.

Chemical Composition: Contains geraniol, geranyl acetate, dipentene, linalool, and limonene.

Physical Aspect: A yellow to light brown liquid.

Compatibility: Blends well with rose, geranium, floral, and woody essential oils.

Concentration: Generally used at a concentration of 1% or less in cosmetic formulations.

Side Effects/Adverse Reactions: Can cause skin irritation or sensitization in some individuals.

Regulatory Status: Generally recognized as safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations.

Sustainability/Ethical Considerations: Palmarosa is a fast-growing and hardy plant, which allows for sustainable cultivation and harvesting.

Variants: There are two types of Palmarosa oil (Motia and Sofia), which have slightly different aroma profiles.