Palmarosa Oil

Botanical Name: Cymbopogon martinii (Roxb.) W.Watson
INCI Name: Cymbopogon Martini Oil
Common Names: Palmarosa, Indian Geranium Grass, Rosha Grass
Plant Family: Poaceae
Plant Part: Leaves and Flowering Aerial Parts
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Aroma: Sweet, fresh, rosy, floral, green, grassy and subtly citrusy
Appearance: Clear to pale-yellow liquid
Country of Origin: India, subject to batch documentation

Facial oils and skincare formulations
Hair and scalp-care blends
Massage and body oils
Uplifting diffuser blends
Natural perfumes and roll-on fragrances
Bath and spa-inspired self-care
Body lotions, creams and cosmetic formulations
Meditation and mindfulness rituals
Floral candles and home-fragrance products
Rose-inspired botanical fragrance compositions

For Aromatherapy: Add 3–5 drops to a diffuser filled with the manufacturer-recommended amount of water.

For Uplifting Diffusion: Combine 2 drops of Palmarosa Oil with Lavender, Bergamot, Geranium or Frankincense Essential Oil to create a fresh and comforting atmosphere.

For Topical Use: Dilute 1–2 drops in 5 ml of a suitable carrier oil before applying to the skin.

For Facial Care: Add 1 drop to 10–15 ml of jojoba, argan, rosehip or another suitable facial carrier oil. Apply sparingly to clean skin after performing a patch test.

For Hair and Scalp Care: Add 2–3 drops to 15 ml of coconut, jojoba, argan or another suitable carrier oil. Massage gently into the scalp and wash thoroughly after the desired application time.

For Massage: Add 4–6 drops to 30 ml of sweet almond, jojoba, fractionated coconut or another suitable carrier oil.

For Body Care: Add 2–3 drops to 30 ml of an unscented body oil, lotion or professionally prepared cosmetic base.

For Bath Use: Mix 2–3 drops thoroughly with a prepared bath base or suitable cosmetic solubiliser before adding to warm bathwater. Never add undiluted essential oil directly to the bath.

For Natural Perfumery: Use as a soft rosy-floral heart note in botanical perfumes, roll-on fragrances, colognes, solid perfumes and scented balms.

Helps create a fresh, uplifting and emotionally balanced atmosphere
Supports the appearance of soft and well-conditioned skin when properly diluted
Complements skincare routines for fresh and balanced-looking complexions
Adds an elegant rose-like aroma to hair and scalp-care formulations
Enhances massage and body oils with a soft botanical fragrance
Adds a refined floral heart note to natural perfumes
Helps freshen bedrooms, wardrobes and living spaces
Blends beautifully with citrus, floral and woody aromas
Supports relaxing and mindful self-care rituals
Provides a rich floral character without using rose essential oil

100% pure Palmarosa Essential Oil
Steam-distilled from aromatic palmarosa grass
Sweet, fresh and naturally rose-like aroma
Green, grassy and subtly citrusy undertones
Ideal for diluted facial and body-care formulations
Suitable for hair and scalp-care blends
Excellent floral heart note for natural perfumery
Ideal for uplifting and balancing diffuser blends
Blends well with floral, citrus, woody and resinous oils
No artificial fragrance or synthetic perfume added

For external and aromatic use only. Do not ingest. Never apply undiluted Palmarosa Essential Oil directly to the skin.

Always dilute appropriately and perform a patch test before first use. Palmarosa Oil naturally contains concentrated fragrance constituents that may cause irritation or allergic sensitisation in susceptible individuals.

Avoid contact with the eyes, inner ears, mucous membranes and other sensitive areas. Do not apply to broken, inflamed, freshly shaved or highly sensitive skin.

Cosmetic and perfumery applications should follow the supplier’s current Certificate of Analysis, Safety Data Sheet and applicable IFRA usage limits.

Keep out of reach of children and pets. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before use during pregnancy, breastfeeding, while taking medication or if you have allergies, sensitive skin or a medical condition.

Use diffusers intermittently in a spacious, well-ventilated room. Allow children and pets to move away from the aromatic area.

Discontinue use if redness, itching, irritation, headache, coughing or discomfort occurs. Store tightly closed in a cool, dry and dark place away from direct sunlight, heat, sparks and open flames.

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Important Product Disclaimer

The International Federation of Aromatherapists advises that essential oils must not be taken internally unless prescribed and administered by an appropriately qualified healthcare practitioner who is also trained and qualified in essential-oil practice. Forest Clay essential oils are not intended for ingestion. All cautions stated for individual oils relate to their recommended external or aromatic use and do not include the additional risks associated with ingestion.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Forest Clay bottles are filled according to the stated volume of their contents, not according to the bottle’s total capacity. Certain bottle sizes may therefore not appear completely full but contain the quantity specified on the product label.

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