PALMAROSA ESSENTIAL OIL
A gentle, skin-loving essential oil traditionally valued for hydration, emotional balance, and healthy skin.
Botanical Information
Botanical Name: Cymbopogon martinii
Family: Gramineae (Poaceae)
Origin: India, Pakistan
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled from the grass
Note: Top
Colour: Pale yellow to amber
Aroma: Sweet, floral scent
About This Essential Oil
Palmarosa Essential Oil is a gentle yet highly versatile essential oil traditionally valued for supporting healthy skin, emotional wellbeing, and overall balance. Closely related to Lemongrass and Citronella, it is particularly prized in natural skincare due to its hydrating and sebum-balancing properties. Its sweet floral aroma makes it a popular addition to both skincare and emotional wellness blends.
Key Benefits
• Traditionally supports healthy skin
• Popular in facial and skincare formulations
• Hydrating and balancing for dry or oily skin
• Traditionally supports emotional wellbeing
• Refreshing and uplifting aroma
• Traditionally valued for digestive and immune support
History
Palmarosa is a close botanical cousin of Citronella and Lemongrass. Traditionally used in India, it was added to baths and massage blends to help ease neuralgia, lumbago, sciatica, and rheumatic discomfort. It was also traditionally used to support digestive wellbeing.
Historically, Palmarosa was sometimes used to adulterate Rose Oil because of its sweet floral aroma. Today it remains highly valued in perfumery and skincare due to its gentle nature and skin-supportive properties.
Main Chemical Components
85% Alcohols, 7% Aliphatic Aldehydes, 5% Esters
Properties
• Antiseptic
• Antiviral
• Antimicrobial
• Antifungal
• Bactericidal
• Cytophylactic
• Febrifuge
• Hydrating
• Tonic
• Calming
• Uterine tonic
Traditional Uses
• Skin – Traditionally used for all skin types including dry, oily, acne-prone, mature, and sensitive skin. Traditionally valued for dermatitis, eczema, scars, cellular regeneration, regulating sebum production, and helping improve skin hydration and elasticity. Often used in facial care and stretch mark blends.
• Nervous System – Traditionally used for nervous exhaustion, stress, restlessness, anxiety, and emotional fatigue. Traditionally valued for helping calm and balance the nervous system.
• Digestive System – Traditionally used for sluggish digestion, loss of appetite, digestive discomfort, and supporting intestinal microbial balance.
• General Wellbeing – Traditionally valued for lowering fevers, supporting fluid balance, easing stiff joints, strengthening stomach muscles, and supporting women during childbirth.
Psychological & Emotional Uses
• Soothing yet uplifting
• Traditionally valued for nervousness and insecurity
• Refreshes and clarifies the mind
• Encourages emotional balance and calm
• Helpful during times of stress and emotional fatigue
Blends Well With
All citrus oils, Lavender, Rose, Geranium, Jasmine, and Ylang Ylang.
Health & Safety
• Not recommended for babies under 12 months of age.
• Always dilute appropriately before topical use.
• Avoid contact with eyes and sensitive areas.
• For external use only.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Store below 25°C away from direct sunlight.
