Palmarosa Essential Oil, 10 ml

Essential oil palmarosa brings a floral scent with a fresh grassy undertone to cosmetics and is also used in the care of oily and combination skin. It is obtained by steam distillation of Cymbopogon martini grass grown in India. In a formulation it has a dual role: it perfumes the product and, according to the manufacturer's data, supports balanced skin.

The manufacturer describes the scent as floral and herbal, so the oil works as a floral component in essential oil blends and on its own. The raw material is declared as vegan and not tested on animals.

What the oil brings to the formulation

• Floral-grassy scent – floral character with an herbal undertone, suitable for floral and green fragrance blends.
• Oily skin care – according to the manufacturer's data, it helps balance sebum production and is therefore recommended for products for oily skin and skin prone to imperfections.
• Hydration and soothing – the manufacturer also states moisturising effects and soothing of dry and sensitive skin, including reduction of redness. The result always depends on the entire formulation, not on the oil alone.
• Refreshing character – the manufacturer describes a cooling sensation on the skin and a cleansing effect on skin and hair, which can be used in tonics and cleansing products.
• Hair care – in shampoos and conditioners it serves mainly as a fragrance that remains fresh and floral in the hair after washing.

Use in formulation

As an essential oil it dissolves in vegetable oils, butters and alcohol, but not in water. In anhydrous products it is blended directly into the oil phase. In emulsions it is added to the cooled mass so that the volatile fragrance components do not unnecessarily evaporate. Tonics or facial mists require a solubiliser, otherwise the oil will separate to the surface.

Dosage is governed by IFRA limits based on the category of the finished product. The same oil has a different permitted maximum in a lip balm, a facial cream, a shampoo or a candle. Category definitions can be found in the product parameters. Before finalising the formulation, verify which category your product belongs to.

Suitable for products such as

• Facial tonics and serums for oily and combination skin, where both the fragrance and the balancing effect stated by the manufacturer can be utilised.
• Creams, balms and body lotions as part of a fragrance blend with a floral character.
• Body oils and massage blends diluted in a carrier oil.
• Shampoos, conditioners and body wash products, where it acts as a fragrance component.
• Deodorants, candles and air fresheners dosed according to the relevant IFRA category.

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