Spikenard Oil

Category: Essential Oil

Brief Description: Spikenard oil is derived from the roots of the spikenard plant. It has a heavy, sweet-woody, and spicy aroma. The cost of Spikenard Oil is around $35-40 per oz.

Benefits: It's known for its calming and soothing properties and is often used in products designed to promote relaxation and tranquility.

Skin Type Suitability/Concerns: Suitable for all skin types, particularly beneficial for dry and mature skin.

Target Audience: Those seeking relaxing skincare products, especially those with dry or mature skin.

Chemical Composition: Contains bornyl acetate, valeranone, jonon, tetramenthyloxatricylodecanol, menthylthymyl-ether and 1,8-cineol.

Physical Aspect: A light yellow to amber or pale orange-brown liquid.

Compatibility: Blends well with lavender, patchouli, pine, vetiver, and spice oils.

Concentration: Typically used in a concentration range of 0.5-2% in cosmetic formulations.

Side Effects/Adverse Reactions: Generally well tolerated, but can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

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

Sustainability/Ethical Considerations: Spikenard is a slow-growing plant and overharvesting can lead to its depletion. It's important to source from suppliers who practice sustainable harvesting.

Variants: There are no widely recognized variants of spikenard oil, but the oil's composition and properties can vary depending on where the plant is grown.