Tomato Leaf Essential Oil 1 L

Tomato Leaf Essential Oil: Unleash the Untamed Essence of Nature

Immerse yourself in the vibrant and authentically fresh aroma of our Tomato Leaf Essential Oil, sourced directly from India. This remarkable essential oil, ranging in color from pale yellow to light green, captures the intensely green, fresh, and leafy scent of a freshly crushed tomato plant, intertwined with subtle earthy undertones. More than just a fragrance, it's a dynamic ingredient that invigorates the senses, grounds compositions in natural authenticity, and offers a myriad of applications across perfumery, cosmetics, and aromatherapy.

Description and Key Properties

Our Tomato Leaf Essential Oil (INCI: Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Leaf Oil Essential Oil), also known as Tomato Leaf Oil or Solanum Lycopersicum Oil, is a liquid essence highly prized for its unique olfactory profile and therapeutic benefits. It's truly distinct from the fruit's aroma, embodying the verdant, slightly bitter, and undeniably natural "rawness" of the plant itself.

Key properties include:

• Vibrant Aroma: Delivers a distinctly green, fresh, and leafy scent, reminiscent of a crushed tomato bush with hints of greenness and earth. This aroma is unique and adds an unparalleled natural touch.
• Refreshing & Invigorating: Known for its refreshing and invigorating effect, it breathes new life into compositions and can lift spirits.
• Natural Authenticity: Adds a genuine naturalness and "rawness" to fragrance compositions, enhancing associations with gardens, freshly cut plants, and untamed nature.
• Mental Clarity: Helps reduce emotional tension and stimulate mental activity, promoting focus and alertness.
• Odor Masking: Possesses the ability to mask harsh odors from other components, making it a versatile tool in complex formulations.
• Solubility: Easily soluble in oil, alcohol, and ether, ensuring seamless integration into a wide array of products.

Diverse Applications and Usage Areas

Tomato Leaf Essential Oil is an incredibly versatile botanical extract that transcends traditional boundaries, offering unique advantages in various sectors. Its potent aroma and beneficial properties make it a valuable asset for formulators and creators worldwide.

• Perfumery:
  • Niche Perfumes: A cornerstone for crafting niche fragrances, where its distinctive green and earthy notes provide a bold and natural character.
  • Colognes: Adds a refreshing, sophisticated twist to colognes, particularly in fresh or herbaceous compositions.
  • Fougère and Green Compositions: An essential element for enhancing the natural, earthy, and aromatic facets of fougère and green fragrance families.
  • "Garden" and Natural-Themed Scents: Perfect for creating perfumes and scent products that evoke the essence of a vibrant garden, forest, or freshly cultivated land.
  • Dosage: Typically used at 0.5–5% depending on its intended role in the composition (e.g., top note, heart note, or a dominant green accord).
• Cosmetics:
  • Creams, Fluids, Toners, Masks: Infuses skincare products with a refreshing botanical aroma and potential skin-benefiting properties, though its primary role here is aromatic.
  • Men's Cosmetics: Its earthy, green profile makes it an excellent addition to men's grooming products, including aftershaves and balms, providing a natural and sophisticated scent.
  • Aftershave Lotions: Delivers a brisk, invigorating sensation and a unique masculine aroma.
  • Handmade Soaps: Imparts a distinctive, fresh scent to artisan soaps, enhancing the bathing experience.
  • Solid Perfumes: A unique choice for solid perfumes, offering a concentrated, long-lasting green fragrance.
  • Dosage: Generally recommended at 0.1–0.5% in creams, toners, and lotions, and up to 1% in soaps and solid perfumes due to their wash-off or less direct skin contact nature.
• Aromatherapy:
  • Concentration & Refreshment: Applied to stimulate concentration, refresh the mind, and alleviate mental fatigue, making it ideal for workspaces or study areas.
  • Atmosphere Creation: Used to create an atmosphere of freshness and vitality in any environment.
  • Dosage: Add 1–3 drops to an aroma diffuser or aroma medallion for therapeutic benefits.
• Other Industries & Home Use:
  • Household Chemical Fragrancing: Provides a unique, natural aroma to household cleaning products, offering a fresh alternative to conventional scents.
  • Candles & Diffusers: While not for direct use in candles in the context of this component, it is excellent for aromatizing finished candles (e.g., as a surface coating or in a diffuser blend intended for use with candles) and particularly effective in reed diffusers for continuous room fragrancing.
  • Sachets, Linen & Room Sprays: A natural choice for creating invigorating sachets for drawers, or refreshing sprays for linens and rooms, instantly transforming the ambiance with its crisp, green aroma.

Tomato Leaf Essential Oil is a captivating ingredient for anyone seeking to infuse their products with a truly authentic, fresh, and grounding essence of nature.

Cosmetic Recipe: "Garden Fresh" Energizing Body Lotion

Create an invigorating and uniquely scented body lotion that captures the fresh essence of a garden, perfect for a natural uplift.

Instructions for Preparation:

1. Sanitization: Thoroughly sanitize all your equipment, including beakers, stirrers, and lotion bottles, using isopropyl alcohol. Allow everything to air dry completely.
2. Phase A (Water Phase): In a heat-resistant beaker, combine the distilled water and vegetable glycerin. Heat gently on a double boiler to 70-75°C (158-167°F).
3. Phase B (Oil Phase): In a separate heat-resistant beaker, combine the emulsifying wax, shea butter, and jojoba oil. Heat gently on the same double boiler to 70-75°C (158-167°F) until all solid ingredients are completely melted and clear.
4. Emulsification: Slowly pour the heated water phase (Phase A) into the heated oil phase (Phase B) while continuously stirring with a stick blender or whisk on low speed. Continue blending/whisking until the emulsion forms and appears uniform and creamy. As the lotion cools, it will thicken.
5. Cooling: Allow the lotion to cool to below 40°C (104°F), stirring occasionally to prevent a "skin" from forming on top.
6. Phase C (Cool Down Phase): Once the lotion has cooled sufficiently, add the Tomato Leaf Essential Oil, Vitamin E Oil, and your chosen preservative. Stir thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated.
7. pH Adjustment (Optional but Recommended): Test the pH of your finished lotion. For body lotions, an ideal pH is typically between 5.0 and 6.0. Adjust if necessary using a diluted solution of lactic acid (to lower pH) or baking soda solution (to raise pH), adding drop by drop.
8. Packaging: Transfer the finished lotion into clean, sanitized lotion bottles or jars.

Recommendations for Application and Use:

• Dosage: The recommended dosage for Tomato Leaf Essential Oil in lotions and creams is 0.1-0.5%. We used 0.5% for a noticeable yet balanced aroma. Adjust based on your preference and the desired intensity of the "green" note.
• Incorporation: Always add essential oils and preservatives during the cool-down phase (below 40°C/104°F) to protect their integrity and ensure effectiveness.
• Consistency: The consistency of your lotion can be adjusted by varying the amount of emulsifying wax and butters/oils. More wax will create a thicker lotion, while less will result in a lighter fluid.
• Storage: Store your finished body lotion in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures, to maximize its shelf life and maintain ingredient efficacy.
• Patch Test: Before widespread use, always perform a patch test on a small, inconspicuous area of skin (e.g., inner elbow) to check for any sensitivities or allergic reactions to the new product.
• Not for Candles: As indicated, this essential oil is not typically used in candles due to its primary application in water- or oil-soluble cosmetic and fragrance formulations. However, it can be excellent for aromatizing finished candles via surface application or in diffuser blends.