The fresh, floral scent of palmarosa is soothing and harmonising. It is beneficial in skin care when experiencing lacklustre and dry skin.
Botanical name: Cymbopogon martini
Origin: Madagascar
Method of extraction: Steam distillation
Description: Palmarosa is a pale yellow oil with a sweet, floral-rosy aroma.
Major constituents: A typical chemical composition of Palmarosa Essential Oil:
myrcene (0.13-0.28%, linalool (2.26-3.91%), geraniol (76.3-82.8%), geranyl acetate (5.09-11.8%), dipentene, limonene (0.15-2.16%).
Indications: Palmarosa is beneficial during times of stress. It may be used in a massage oil, bath or vaporiser to helps relieve nervous tension, stress and mild anxiety.
Emotions: The fresh floral scent of palmarosa is soothing and harmonising and aids healing.
Skin care: Palmarosa is used for moisturising and hydrating lack lustre and mature skin
Directions: Adults: Add 5 drops to oil vaporiser or bath 4 drops to every 10ml carrier oil.
Safety: Palmarosa oil is non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitising.