Palmarosa

Plant of the lemon family, which grows in tropical countries. Its long, thin leaves are sharp. The distillation of this large herb produces an essential oil with notes similar to those of Geranium and Rose. Here we offer you the one that comes from the lands of Madagascar.

Aromatherapy

External use

• Respiratory tract:
  Gentle olfaction +++
  Inhalation +++
  Diffusion +++
• Skin use: +++
• Bath: +++

Cosmetic

External use

• Face +++
• Body +++
• Hair +++

Essential oil composed mainly of monoterpenols, especially geraniol. Esters complete this apparently simple biochemistry, but which gives this essential oil many properties.

Aromatherapy

External use

• Helps to care for the skin during slimming.
• Purifies red and irritated skin.
• Helps to care for skin prone to local itching.
• Toning and soothing, provides support in times of pressure.
• In olfaction, promotes emotional balance.
• When diffused, helps to clean the air.

Cosmetic

External use

• Gives a flowery, dewy and delicate touch to cosmetic treatments.
• Helps regulate body odour.
• Regenerating, contributes to the balance of red and sensitive skin.
• Purifies problem skin.

Its soft, slightly lemony and rosy olfactory notes bring back to us the warm life of tropical regions and a certain capacity to live in the moment. Palmarosa essential oil is light and soothing, helping us to disengage from past resentments and future fantasies.

The information provided in this Guide to Essential Oils is for information purposes only: it is a synthesis of the properties described in recognised aromatherapy books and/or in accordance with ancestral and popular traditions. The properties presented are extracted from the works cited in the bibliography below. This is in no way a medical information or a list of indications.

• Food supplement. Not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the recommended dose (1 drop twice a day, maximum 80 mg).
• Strictly contraindicated in pregnant and breastfeeding women.
• Not recommended for children under 6 years of age.
• Caution in case of treatment for breast cancer.
• Risk of drug interactions, do not combine orally with a current treatment without medical advice.
• Risk of allergy (linalool): take care not to overdose in mixtures. An elbow test is recommended prior to any skin application (at least 48 hours before use).
• Avoid all contact with the eyes.
• Keep out of reach of young children.
• Keep away from sources of heat and light.