Palmarosa - Cymbopogon martini – to help correct oil production in the skin and stimulate cell rejuvenation

This popular essential oil has many benefits for the skin, and is of particular use for products aimed at problem skin – such as acne and pimples – since it has a most beneficial effect on balancing the production of skin sebum (oil), while at the same time stimulating regeneration of the skin cells.

Palmarosa is used in the following of our products Problem Skin Spot Treatment

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• General information on Palmarosa oil
• Effect of Palmarosa on the skin
• Cosmetic classification of Palmarosa oil

General information on Palmarosa oil

The oil is extracted from this wild growing, herbaceous green and straw-colored grass, with long slender stems, terminal flowering tops and fragrant grassy leaves. It is harvested before the flowers appear and the highest yield is obtained when the grass is fully dried - about one week after it has been cut.

It is extracted from the dried grass, harvested before it flowers, by steam distillation and yields about 1 - 1.5 % essential oil.

The main chemical components of palmarosa oil are myrcene, linalool, geraniol, geranyl acetate, dipentene and limonene.

Effect of Palmarosa on the skin

Palmarosa oil helps to moisturize the skin, while balancing the hydration levels and stimulating cell regeneration.

More importantly it helps to balance the production of sebum (oil in the skin) and therefore helps with correcting an overly oily skin, which can be a contributory factor in skin problems.

It helps to keep the skin supple and elastic and is valuable for use with acne, dermatitis, preventing scarring, rejuvenating and regenerating the skin, as well as fighting minor skin infections.

Palmarosa oil can also help clear up minor infections and prevents ugly scarring in healing wounds.

On cellular level, it helps with the formation of new tissue and for that reason is great for rejuvenating and regenerating the skin. It is most useful when fighting a dry skin and to sort out skin infections.

It has antiseptic, antimicrobial, ^{REF 546} antiviral, bactericide, cytophylactic and hydrating properties.

Cosmetic classification of Palmarosa oil

In cosmetic use palmarosa oil is classified as Cymbopogon martini oil and is used a miscellaneous skin care preparation.

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