Organic Palmarosa essential oil

🌱 Key Properties

Botanical name: Cymbopogon martinii

Aroma: Soft, floral, rosy, fresh, slightly citrusy.

Extraction: Steam distillation of the leaves.

Main components: Geraniol (up to 70–80%), linalool, geranyl acetate.

Color: Pale yellow to light green.

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🌸 Benefits

Skincare: Hydrating, balances sebum production, supports healthy and radiant skin. Useful for dry, sensitive, or oily skin types.

Emotional support: Uplifting yet calming, often used to reduce stress, tension, and fatigue.

Immune support: Traditionally used for its antimicrobial and antifungal properties.

Respiratory support: May help clear congestion when diffused.

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⚠️ Safety Considerations

Generally non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitizing when properly diluted.

Dilution: Recommended 1–3% in carrier oil for topical use.

Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.

Safe for most skin types, but patch test first if you have sensitive skin.

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🌿 Common Uses

Skincare: Add a drop to your moisturizer or blend into carrier oils for hydration and balance.

Diffuser blend: Mix with lavender or bergamot for relaxation.

Natural perfumery: Its rosy note makes it a cost-effective substitute or enhancer for rose oil in blends.

Massage oil: Blended with jojoba or almond oil for a calming, skin-nourishing massage.

Bath soak: A few drops mixed with salts or carrier oil for relaxation and skin support.