Organic Palmarosa Essential Oil

Are you looking for a floral-rose essential oil with a dominant geraniol profile that is gentle, well-tolerated, and features a fresh, floral-herbaceous scent reminiscent of rose and geranium, suitable for diffusion and balancing cosmetic care for all skin types? Herbes et Traditions Organic Palmarosa Essential Oil (Cymbopogon martinii) is distilled from a tropical grass in the lemongrass family. Very rich in geraniol (70-85%), it is the most concentrated natural source of geraniol in all of aromatherapy. Very pleasant, fresh floral scent. 10ml. Ecocert organic certified.

Aromatic and cosmetic profile

• The richest in geraniol of all aromatherapy (70-85%): a floral monoterpene alcohol, a component of rose and geranium. Palmarosa is its most concentrated and accessible source.
• Fresh, floral, and herbaceous scent: rose-grass-lemon, fresh and pleasant. Very versatile in natural perfumery and for diffusion. Softer and more accessible than true rose.
• Universal cosmetic care: geraniol balances sebum, softens dry skin, and purifies oily skin. One of the essential oils best suited for facial care for all skin types.
• 10ml: Organic Ecocert. Herbes et Traditions.

Biochemical composition

Pure Palmarosa EO (Cymbopogon martinii). Organic Ecocert. 10ml. External use after dilution.

How to use this essential oil?

Diffusion: 3 to 5 drops. 20-30 minutes. Pairs well with bergamot, rose geranium, or lavender for fresh floral accords.

Facial care: 1 to 2 drops in 5ml of carrier oil (jojoba, rosehip). Suitable for all skin types — dry, oily, or combination.

Body care: 2-3% in a light carrier oil for floral-scented care.

Bath: 6 to 8 drops in a neutral base.

Precautions

• Always dilute before skin application
• Not recommended for pregnant women during the first trimester
• Possible skin sensitization to geraniol for very sensitive skin: test on a small area
• Not recommended for children under 3 years old
• Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
• Store away from heat and light
• Keep out of reach of children

FAQ

Can palmarosa replace rose in aromatherapy?
Partially. True rose (Rosa damascena) contains citronellol, geraniol, nerol, and hundreds of trace compounds. Palmarosa is almost entirely monoterpene geraniol: simpler but much more economically accessible. For cosmetic care, palmarosa is an excellent alternative to rose at a fraction of the cost.

Is palmarosa in the same family as lemongrass?
Yes, Cymbopogon martinii is a tropical grass from the same family as lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus). However, their profiles are radically different: lemongrass is lemony (citral), while palmarosa is floral (geraniol). Same genus, opposite characteristics.

Can palmarosa be used every day on the face?
Yes, when diluted appropriately (1-2% in a carrier oil). It is one of the best-tolerated essential oils for daily facial use. Be sure to test on a small area beforehand, as geraniol can sensitize highly reactive skin.

The most geraniol-rich essential oil with an accessible floral-rose scent, for cosmetic care for all skin types

Organic Palmarosa EO (Cymbopogon martinii), 10ml.

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Complementary products: Organic Rose Geranium EO and Organic Bergamot EO for floral synergies.

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