Palmarosa Essential Oil
Palmarosa Essential Oil
Palmarosa Essential Oil (Cymbopogon martinii)
Palmarosa Essential Oil (Cymbopogon martinii) is steam distilled from the aromatic leaves of the grass, producing a pale yellow to light brown liquid with a fresh, sweet-grassy, mild rosy aroma. Often called "Indian Geranium" for its resemblance to Rose Geranium, it's a popular, affordable choice in floral blends and natural perfumery.
In aromatherapy, Palmarosa is widely used to help ease everyday tension and encourage a sense of calm, making it a popular choice for diffusers, massage blends, and relaxing self-care rituals.
In skincare, Palmarosa is valued for its hydrating, balancing properties, often included in creams, lotions and facial oils designed to support a healthy-looking, refreshed complexion.
Its gentle floral-rosy character also makes Palmarosa a popular addition to soaps and natural perfumery, blending especially well with rose geranium and other floral or woody oils.
This one deserves a little extra care: Palmarosa Essential Oil causes serious eye damage and is a skin irritant and sensitiser, driven by its high geraniol content. Dilute before topical use, patch test first, keep away from eyes, and never ingest.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Cymbopogon martinii |
| Plant Part Used | Leaves |
| Extraction Method | Steam Distillation |
| Origin | India |
| Purity | 100% Pure, Natural, Undiluted |
| Appearance | Pale Yellow to Light Brown Colored Liquid |
| Refractive Index | 1.468 to 1.478 @ 20°C |
| Specific Gravity | 0.879 to 0.894 @ 20°C |
| Optical Rotation | -3° to +6° |
| Shelf Life | Approximately 24-36 Months (Properly Stored) |
Uses ▼
Burners and vaporizers
In vapor therapy, Palmarosa's fresh, sweet-grassy aroma helps create a calm, uplifting atmosphere.
Blended massage oil or in the bath
As a blended massage oil or added to a bath, Palmarosa supports relaxation and a general sense of wellbeing.
Blended in a cream/base cream
In a cream or facial oil, Palmarosa's hydrating, balancing qualities help support a healthy-looking, refreshed complexion.
Blends Well With
| Although essential oils blend well with one another, Palmarosa oil goes particularly well with other essential oils such as rose geranium, lavender, bergamot, cedarwood, sandalwood, patchouli and ylang ylang. |
Usage & Formulation Guide ▼
For soap makers, natural perfumers and cosmetic formulators. These are starting points, not finished formulas — always confirm compliance, stability and safety for your own finished product before use — see the IFRA Usage Guidelines document.
Fine Fragrance & Perfumery Accord
Palmarosa is a lovely, affordable rosy top-to-heart note — try it at 2-5% of the fragrance concentrate, within its IFRA fine-fragrance limit.
Skincare & Massage Oil Inclusion Rate
Given its serious eye damage and sensitisation profile, keep Palmarosa to 1-2% in facial/massage formulations and always keep well away from the eye area.
Aromatherapy & Diffuser Blend
For a calming, uplifting blend, try 2 drops Palmarosa with 2 drops Lavender and 1 drop Bergamot.
Cold-Process Soap
Palmarosa performs well in cold-process soap at around 1-2% of total oil weight, well within its rinse-off category limits.
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Palmarosa Essential Oil (Cymbopogon martinii)
Palmarosa Essential Oil (Cymbopogon martinii) is steam distilled from the aromatic leaves of the grass, producing a pale yellow to light brown liquid with a fresh, sweet-grassy, mild rosy aroma. Often called "Indian Geranium" for its resemblance to Rose Geranium, it's a popular, affordable choice in floral blends and natural perfumery.
In aromatherapy, Palmarosa is widely used to help ease everyday tension and encourage a sense of calm, making it a popular choice for diffusers, massage blends, and relaxing self-care rituals.
In skincare, Palmarosa is valued for its hydrating, balancing properties, often included in creams, lotions and facial oils designed to support a healthy-looking, refreshed complexion.
Its gentle floral-rosy character also makes Palmarosa a popular addition to soaps and natural perfumery, blending especially well with rose geranium and other floral or woody oils.
This one deserves a little extra care: Palmarosa Essential Oil causes serious eye damage and is a skin irritant and sensitiser, driven by its high geraniol content. Dilute before topical use, patch test first, keep away from eyes, and never ingest.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Cymbopogon martinii |
| Plant Part Used | Leaves |
| Extraction Method | Steam Distillation |
| Origin | India |
| Purity | 100% Pure, Natural, Undiluted |
| Appearance | Pale Yellow to Light Brown Colored Liquid |
| Refractive Index | 1.468 to 1.478 @ 20°C |
| Specific Gravity | 0.879 to 0.894 @ 20°C |
| Optical Rotation | -3° to +6° |
| Shelf Life | Approximately 24-36 Months (Properly Stored) |
Uses ▼
Burners and vaporizers
In vapor therapy, Palmarosa's fresh, sweet-grassy aroma helps create a calm, uplifting atmosphere.
Blended massage oil or in the bath
As a blended massage oil or added to a bath, Palmarosa supports relaxation and a general sense of wellbeing.
Blended in a cream/base cream
In a cream or facial oil, Palmarosa's hydrating, balancing qualities help support a healthy-looking, refreshed complexion.
Blends Well With
| Although essential oils blend well with one another, Palmarosa oil goes particularly well with other essential oils such as rose geranium, lavender, bergamot, cedarwood, sandalwood, patchouli and ylang ylang. |
Usage & Formulation Guide ▼
For soap makers, natural perfumers and cosmetic formulators. These are starting points, not finished formulas — always confirm compliance, stability and safety for your own finished product before use — see the IFRA Usage Guidelines document.
Fine Fragrance & Perfumery Accord
Palmarosa is a lovely, affordable rosy top-to-heart note — try it at 2-5% of the fragrance concentrate, within its IFRA fine-fragrance limit.
Skincare & Massage Oil Inclusion Rate
Given its serious eye damage and sensitisation profile, keep Palmarosa to 1-2% in facial/massage formulations and always keep well away from the eye area.
Aromatherapy & Diffuser Blend
For a calming, uplifting blend, try 2 drops Palmarosa with 2 drops Lavender and 1 drop Bergamot.
Cold-Process Soap
Palmarosa performs well in cold-process soap at around 1-2% of total oil weight, well within its rinse-off category limits.
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Product Documents SPECIFICATIONSSAFETY DATA SHEETIFRA GUIDELINESUSER GUIDE |
