Snapshot
- Overview
- Palmarosa oil that lends a soft, rose-like scent to products.
- Category
- Fragrance
- Type
- Essential Oil
Cymbopogon Martini (Palmerosa) Oil
Cymbopogon martini oil is a distilled essential oil derived from the fragrant leaves of the palmarosa plant. Perfumery and personal care formulas use it to introduce delicate rose-like tones, boost floral accords, and add airy freshness.
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Our take
Is Cymbopogon Martini (Palmerosa) Oil a Good Ingredient?
Fair: primarily aromatic with limited evidence of direct skin benefits; the fragrance allergens it contains (e.g., geraniol) increase the chance of sensitivity, especially at higher doses.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Contributes a tender, bouquet-like aroma that lends a more refined scent experience. It's used chiefly for fragrance; sensitive users should apply cautiously.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Common in eau de toilette, hand creams, and bar soaps to add a gentle floral lift, and in hair mists for a light, elegant scent.
Before you use it
Safety
May cause stinging or allergic dermatitis in susceptible users; use well diluted and avoid on broken or highly reactive skin. Compliance with IFRA concentration limits is advisable.
Products with Cymbopogon Martini (Palmerosa) Oil
