Palmarosa Essential Oil
Commonly known as: Cymbopogon Martini (Palmarosa) Oil (I.N.C.I.), Indian Geranium.
Botanical name: Cymbopogon martinii.
Extraction process: Distillation by steam stripping.
Family: Poaceae.
Extracted part of the plant: Aerial parts.
Cultivation area, origin: Originally from India and Vietnam, it is now cultivated in Africa (especially in Madagascar) and Australia.
Blooming: August - September.
Origin, provenance: India.
Phytochemical composition: Geraniol, geranyl acetate, linalool, caryophyllene, farnesol, limonene, geranyl hexanoate, geranial, nerol, neral, myrcene, estragol, ocimene.
Sensory properties: Appearance: Mobile and clear liquid; Colour: Pale yellow to yellow; Scent: Sweet dewy with a herbaceous, floral note.
Physical properties: Density: 0.880 - 0.884 g/cm3; Insoluble in water; Refractive index: 1.471 - 1.478.
Concerns: Purifying, sanitising, astringent, toning, anti-bacterial, regenerating.
Effect: All skin types, particularly oily, blemished and dehydrated skin; All hair types, especially oily hair.
Details
Properties
Uses
Facial Care (face masks, makeup removers, serums, toners, cleansing gels, face creams/balms/lotions, exfoliants, eye contour treatments, eye masks, eye makeup remover pads);
Body Care (soap bars, body mists, sun lotions, scrubs, hand and foot creams, body creams/lotions, nail care, shower gels, shaving creams);
Haircare (shampoos, dry shampoos, styling foams/gels, conditioners, detanglers);
Hygiene (deodorants, toothpastes, mouthwashes):
Makeups (eyeshadows, mascara, eyeliner).
Method of Preservation
Store in an amber glass bottle, protected from heat and direct sunlight.
Contraindications, Usage Precautions
The essential oil of palmarosa has the potential to cause allergies. It should not be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women, as well as children. Do not apply the pure essential oil directly onto the skin or mucous membranes. Essential oils should not be applied to the eyes, the area around the eyes, or inside the ears.
Note : This essential oil is particularly not recommended for pregnant women, as it can induce labour.