Palmarosa essential oil has a beautiful, soothing, rosy aroma that brings a smile to your face! This tropical plant is slightly floral and slightly citrus, making it a wonderful choice for uplifting the mood. It is also wonderful for your skin and one oil we love to have on hand!
JUST A DROP OF PALMAROSA
- Helps support the appearance of healthy-looking skin when applied topically
- A great alternative to Rose or Geranium in perfumes or diffuser blends
- Can be used aromatically to create a tranquil atmosphere
- Can be used fend off outdoor annoyances
- Helps support clear, healthy airways and respiratory health
- Has similar cleansing properties to Lemongrass and Citronella
Palmarosa is like a fusion of citrus and floral with a hint of Lemongrass. It is fresh, crisp, and slightly sweet, and it is so incredibly versatile! Use this oil for beauty and skincare, to clear and support congested airways, to keep the outdoor annoyances at bay, to create a soothing, tranquil atmosphere, to support a positive outlook and soothe anxious emotions, or to give your space a little spring refresh anytime of year!
BACKGROUND
Nestled in the lush landscapes of tropical regions, palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii) is a fragrant grass renowned for its aromatic and therapeutic properties. Extracted through steam distillation from the grass's dried leaves, palmarosa essential oil has earned a well-deserved reputation as a versatile botanical treasure.
Palmarosa is one of several aromatic flowering grasses in the Poaceae family. Also known as Indian geranium and gingergrass, it is native to India and Indochina and is closely related to lemongrass and citronella.
PALMAROSA AND SKINCARE
Palmarosa oil is cherished for its skin-rejuvenating properties, making it a valuable ingredient in natural skincare formulations. Its antibacterial and antifungal properties help cleanse and purify the skin, while its hydrating and balancing effects can improve skin tone, texture, and elasticity.
Palmarosa oil is particularly beneficial for oily, acne-prone, or mature skin types, helping to control excess oil production, minimize pores, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
KEY CONSTITUENTS
*Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them specific health-supporting properties
Geraniol, Geranyl acetate, Linalool
PRODUCT OPTIONS
- Palmarosa Essential Oil
- Palmarosa is also a key ingredient in the Joy essential oil blend – a crowd favorite for supporting emotions – as well as in Gentle Baby (wonderful for soothing and for promoting connection between mom and baby), Harmony, Clarity, and Forgiveness blends.
DAILY HABITS WITH PALMAROSA
Use Palmarosa in your self-care and beauty routine.
- Add a few drops to your facial essence, serum, or moisturizer for its delicate aroma and to help promote the appearance of healthy-looking skin.
- Make a DIY Skin Serum:
- 4 oz dropper bottle
- 20 drops Palmarosa
- Optional: 20 drops Frankincense
- Fill halfway with hazelnut oil, halfway with jojoba oil.
- Combine Palmarosa with Ylang Ylang and Bergamot and top it off with V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex to create a lush floral perfume or massage oil.
- Diffuse it with Lavender and Roman Chamomile as you unwind at the end of the day.
- Mix Palmarosa with Cedarwood and Citronella in a spray bottle and top it off with alcohol-free witch hazel to create an outdoor spray.
- Add Palmarosa to coconut oil with or without other respiratory support oils to give your airways some TLC!
Add Palmarosa to your home care routine
- Make a simple Carpet Freshener
- To an airtight glass jar add:
- 1 cup Baking Soda
- ½ cup Fine Sea Salt
- 10 drops each Lemon, Palmarosa essential oils
- Mix well. When ready to use, sprinkle over carpets and let sit for 10 minutes before vacuuming.
- Add to a Mattress & Upholstery Spray (great for dust mites!)
- 16 oz glass spray bottle
- 1 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner
- 15 drops each Palmarosa, Lavender, Lemongrass, Lemon
- Splash raw organic apple cider vinegar
- Fill with filtered water
- Use Palmarosa to make these DIY Cleaning fizzies (great for commodes!)
- 1 cup Baking Soda
- ½ cup Citric acid
- ½ cup Cornstarch
- 4 teaspoons water
- 20 drops each Lemon, Palmarosa
- Optional 10 drops Thieves
- 3 teaspoons V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex or other carrier
- Ice cube tray or candy mold
- Step 1) In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients and mix evenly.
- Step 2) In a separate bowl, combine water, essential oils or blends, and V-6.
- Step 3) Pour liquids into the large bowl and mix together until combined.
- Step 4) Use the mixture to fill an ice cube tray or candy mold about three fourths full. If the mixture expands and spills over the mold, gently repack into the mold.
- Step 5) Let sit overnight to dry in a room temperature area. When dry, pop tablets out and store in a glass jar.
- To Use: When needed, put a tablet in the toilet bowl, hard-to-clean bottles, or sink full of dishes to help clean and deodorize. Let sit in the bowl, bottle, or sink for 20–30 minutes to fizz and dissolve. Once dissolved, flush or rinse out.
- Whip up a Spring Refresh Thieves Cleaner
- 16 oz glass spray bottle
- 1-2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner
- 15 drops each Palmarosa, Ylang ylang, Orange
- 20 drops Jade Lemon
- Distilled water
DIFFUSE
With its sweet, floral fragrance reminiscent of rose and geranium, Palmarosa essential oil captivates the senses and uplifts the mood when diffused! Its uplifting fragrance can evoke feelings of harmony, tranquility, and emotional balance.
- Floral Harmony: 4 drops Palmarosa + 3 drops Lavender + 2 drops Geranium + 2 drop Ylang Ylang
- Citrus Breeze Blend: 4 drops Palmarosa + 3 drops Bergamot + 2 drops Lemon + 2 drops Tangerine
- Tranquil Forest: 4 drops Cedarwood + 3 drops Palmarosa + 3 drops Frankincense + 2 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce
- Zen Space: 4 drops Palmarosa + 3 drops Patchouli + 3 drops Vetiver
- Sunrise: 3 drops Palmarosa + 3 drops Grapefruit + 2 drops Rosemary + 1 drop Peppermint