An essential oil distilled from the leaves of rosemary. It is used as a fragrance in skincare and has a spicy, earthy, camphoraceous scent. It also has antioxidant properties according to some research.
Antioxidant
Antioxidant
Antioxidants reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals and prevent accelerated skin aging.
Antioxidant
Antioxidants reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals and prevent accelerated skin aging.
Other functions
Fragrance,
Fragrance
Fragrance ingredients add scent to a product or hide ('mask') the undesired aroma of other ingredients.
Fragrance,
Fragrance
Fragrance ingredients add scent to a product or hide ('mask') the undesired aroma of other ingredients.
Solvent
Solvent
Solvent – a liquid that dissolves other ingredients.
Solvent
Solvent
Solvent – a liquid that dissolves other ingredients.
Origin
Botanical
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Botanical
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil is an essential oil distilled from the leaves of rosemary (now renamed with Latin name, Salvia rosmarinus, previously known as Rosmarinus officinalis). It is used as a fragrance in skincare products and has a spicy, earthy, camphoraceous scent. According to some research, this essential oil may also have antioxidant properties.
The main chemical constituents responsible for the rosemary scent are cineole, camphor, and pinene. The exact composition varies from plant to plant because there are different-smelling cultivars and it also depends on the place of origin.
Rosemary essential oil should never be used undiluted directly on the skin. It is used in skincare products in only single-digit percentages or less. Even so, it may cause skin irritation in more sensitive individuals.
Science
1
Nieto, G., Ros, G., & Castillo, J. (2018). Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties of Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis, L.): A Review. Medicines, 5(3), 98.
2
Sacchetti, G., Maietti, S., Muzzoli, M., Scaglianti, M., Manfredini, S., Radice, M., & Bruni, R. (2005). Comparative evaluation of 11 essential oils of different origin as functional antioxidants, antiradicals and antimicrobials in foods. Food Chemistry, 91(4), 621–632.
Products with Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
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