Palmrose essential oil, 1 L

Palmarosa Essential Oil, 1 L

Palmarosa, Cymbopogon martinii, is a perennial grass related to lemongrass and citronella, native to India, where it has long been cultivated for its oil. The oil is steam distilled from the dried grass, usually harvested at flowering. The product card lists the INCI name Palmarosa essentia Oil, India as the country of production and a 1 L container.

Composition

Palmarosa is known for a very high geraniol content, typically 70 to 85 %, alongside geranyl acetate, linalool and small amounts of farnesol. Geraniol is what gives the oil its rose-like character.

Odour

Floral and rosy, fresh, with light herbaceous and citrus touches. Perfumers often use it as an economical building block in rose accords.

Applications

Skin care

Creams, toners and fluids that need a floral scent of natural origin.

Deodorants and body care

Deodorant creams, lotions and shower gels.

Perfumery

Rose and floral accords, especially combined with geranium.

Usage guidance

Palmarosa is used at 0.5 to 1 % in leave-on products and at up to 2 % in rinse-off ones. Add it during cool-down below 40 °C, and use a solubiliser in water-based products.

Labelling and safety

Geraniol, linalool and farnesol are EU fragrance allergens that must be declared above set thresholds. In leave-on products, calculate the oil level with the geraniol content in mind.

Compatibility

Geranium, rose, lavender, bergamot, sandalwood, cedarwood and ylang ylang.

Product data

The oil is distilled from Cymbopogon martinii grass and carries the INCI name Palmarosa essentia Oil. It is produced in India and packed in a 1 L container.

Example: rose-scented facial toner, 500 g

To make 500 g of toner, combine 300 g of rose hydrosol with 180 g of distilled water and 10 g of glycerin. Dissolve 1 g of palmarosa essential oil in 4.5 g of polysorbate 20 before adding it, and finish with 4.5 g of preservative for aqueous systems.

Stir the palmarosa oil into the polysorbate until clear. Combine the hydrosol, water and glycerin, then add the oil premix slowly while stirring. Add the preservative and adjust the pH to about 5. Palmarosa level: 0.2 %, a deliberately low figure for a facial product.

Storage and related categories

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool place. Hydrosols for toners are in wholesale hydrosols, and other floral oils in wholesale essential oils.

FAQ

What plant does palmarosa oil come from?

Palmarosa, Cymbopogon martinii, is a perennial grass related to lemongrass and citronella.

Which oils are compatible with palmarosa?

Palmarosa sits well with geranium and rose, and also with lavender, bergamot, sandalwood, cedarwood and ylang ylang.

Which hydrosol does the toner example use?

The toner is based on rose hydrosol with 1 g of palmarosa oil per 500 g.