Tomato Leaf Essential Oil, 100 ml

Tomato Leaf Essential Oil: Unleash the Essence of a Fresh Garden

Embrace the vibrant, earthy essence of nature with our Tomato Leaf Essential Oil, proudly sourced from India. This remarkable oil, ranging in color from pale yellow to light green, captures the authentic aroma of a freshly crushed tomato plant, boasting bright green, fresh, and leafy notes with hints of green and earth. Beyond its captivating scent, this essential oil offers a myriad of invigorating properties, making it an exceptional addition to your perfumery, cosmetic, aromatherapy, and home fragrance creations.

Description and Key Properties

Our Tomato Leaf Essential Oil (INCI: Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Leaf Oil Essential Oil) is a pure, liquid botanical extract that truly embodies the "raw" and natural scent of a garden. Its distinct aroma instantly evokes images of sun-drenched tomato vines and freshly cut greens.

Key properties:

• Olfactory Profile: A unique and authentic bright green, fresh, leafy aroma, reminiscent of a freshly crushed tomato bush, with subtle undertones of green foliage and damp earth.
• Refreshing & Invigorating: Known for its refreshing and invigorating effects, it naturally enhances compositions with a wild, untamed feel.
• Natural Enhancement: Adds a natural and "raw" quality to fragrances, boosting associations with gardens and freshly cut plants.
• Mood Elevation: Helps to reduce emotional tension and stimulate mental activity, promoting a sense of calm focus.
• Odor Masking: Possesses the ability to mask the sharp odors of other components, making it versatile in complex formulations.
• Solubility: Easily soluble in oil, alcohol, and ether, allowing for seamless integration into various liquid bases.
• Color: Ranges from pale yellow to light green, a natural characteristic of the essential oil.

Versatile Applications and Usage Areas

Tomato Leaf Essential Oil is a multifaceted ingredient that brings a touch of nature's authenticity to a wide array of products, from personal care to home ambiance.

• Perfumery Applications:
  • Niche Perfumes: Its unique and unconventional aroma makes it a coveted ingredient for niche fragrances, offering a distinctive and memorable scent profile that stands out from mainstream options.
  • Colognes: Adds a crisp, invigorating, and distinctly masculine or unisex green note to colognes, perfect for a fresh and modern appeal.
  • Fougère and Green Compositions: An essential component for enhancing the "green" aspects of fougère and green perfume compositions, adding depth and realism to natural accords.
  • "Garden" and Nature-Themed Scents: Ideal for creating fragrances that evoke the feeling of a lush garden, fresh cut grass, or a walk through nature, appealing to consumers seeking authentic natural experiences.
  • Dosage: Typically used at 0.5–5% in perfumery, depending on its desired role as a top, middle, or accent note.
• Cosmetic Applications:
  • Creams, Fluids, Tonics, Masks: Infuse skincare products with its refreshing properties and subtle, natural aroma. Ideal for formulations aiming for a revitalizing effect.
  • Men's Cosmetics & Aftershaves: Its fresh, green, and slightly earthy aroma makes it an excellent choice for men's grooming products, including aftershaves and masculine skincare.
  • Handmade Soaps: Adds a unique and natural scent profile to handmade soaps, offering a refreshing and invigorating bathing experience. Can be used in both melt-and-pour and cold process soaps.
  • Solid Perfumes: A wonderful addition to solid perfumes, allowing for a concentrated and long-lasting green fragrance.
  • Dosage: Recommended at 0.1–0.5% in creams, tonics, and lotions, and up to 1% in soaps and solid perfumes.
• Aromatherapy Applications:
  • Concentration and Mental Clarity: Its stimulating properties make it beneficial for aromatherapy blends aimed at improving concentration, reducing mental fatigue, and promoting alertness.
  • Fresh Atmosphere: Used in diffusers or personal inhalers to create an atmosphere of freshness and clarity, ideal for workspaces or study areas.
  • Dosage: Add 1–3 drops per aroma diffuser or aroma medallion for an uplifting and refreshing aromatic experience.
• Other Industry Applications:
  • Household Chemical Fragrancing: Provides a natural, clean, and refreshing scent to various household cleaning products, elevating the user experience.
  • Candle and Diffuser Scenting: Perfect for scenting candles and diffusers, filling any space with a unique and invigorating garden-fresh aroma.
  • Sachets and Linen/Room Sprays: Enhances the freshness of sachets, linen sprays, and room sprays, ideal for refreshing fabrics and spaces with a natural, crisp scent.

Cosmetic Recipe: "Garden Fresh" Invigorating Body Lotion

Create a light, hydrating, and wonderfully invigorating body lotion with the unique, refreshing scent of Tomato Leaf Essential Oil.

Instructions for Preparation:

1. Sanitization: Thoroughly sanitize all your equipment (beakers, stirring rods, containers) using isopropyl alcohol and allow them to air dry completely.
2. Phase A (Water Phase): In a heat-resistant beaker, combine distilled water and vegetable glycerin. In a separate small dish, sprinkle the xanthan gum over the glycerin and mix well to create a slurry. Then add this slurry to the water phase, stirring to prevent clumps. Heat the water phase to 70-75°C (158-167°F) on a hot plate or in a double boiler.
3. Phase B (Oil Phase): In another heat-resistant beaker, combine emulsifying wax, sweet almond oil, and shea butter. Heat the oil phase to 70-75°C (158-167°F) on a hot plate or in a double boiler, ensuring all solids are fully melted.
4. Emulsification: Once both phases reach the target temperature, slowly pour the hot water phase (Phase A) into the hot oil phase (Phase B) while continuously mixing with a stick blender or hand mixer on low speed. Continue blending until a homogeneous emulsion forms. As the lotion cools, it will thicken.
5. Cool Down: Allow the emulsion to cool to below 40°C (104°F), stirring occasionally to prevent a skin from forming and to aid in cooling.
6. Phase C (Cool Down Phase): Once the lotion has cooled, add the Tomato Leaf Essential Oil, preservative, and Vitamin E. Stir thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated.
7. pH Adjustment (Optional, but Recommended): Check the pH of the finished lotion. For body lotions, an optimal pH is typically between 5.0-6.0. Adjust if necessary using a diluted solution of lactic acid (to lower) or sodium bicarbonate (to raise).
8. Packaging: Transfer the finished lotion into clean, sanitized bottles or jars.

Recommendations for Application and Use:

• Dosage: The 0.3% concentration of Tomato Leaf Essential Oil provides a noticeable yet subtle aroma. You can adjust this slightly within the recommended range (0.1-0.5% for lotions) based on your desired scent intensity.
• Temperature Sensitivity: Always add essential oils and preservatives during the cool-down phase (below 40°C/104°F) to preserve their integrity and effectiveness.
• 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.
• Storage: Store the finished lotion in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight, to maintain its freshness and extend its shelf life.
• Aroma Profile: The "Garden Fresh" lotion will have a unique, green, and slightly earthy aroma. This is a natural, authentic scent that may differ from typical floral or sweet lotion fragrances. Embrace its natural charm!