INCI Name
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
Botanical Name
Rosmarinus officinalis (chemotype: camphor)
Rosemary ct Camphor Essential Oil (Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil) is a steam-distilled oil with a camphor-rich profile. It provides stimulating, antioxidant, and purifying benefits, making it ideal for oily and blemish-prone skin care as well as invigorating scalp treatments.
Fragrance, antioxidant, skin conditioning, stimulating, purifying
Product Type(s):
Typical Usage Range:
0.5–2% in leave-on products; up to 5% in rinse-off formulations
Traditionally used to invigorate circulation, clarify oily/blemish-prone skin, and support scalp health; offers antioxidant protection and antimicrobial support
Primary Components:
Camphor, 1,8-cineole, borneol, camphene, α-pinene
Avoid high concentrations in sensitive skin; not recommended for children or during pregnancy due to high camphor content; potential irritant if undiluted
Preferred Extraction Method:
Steam distillation of aerial parts (leaves, flowering tops)
Choose chemotype-specific oils (ct. camphor); ensure GC/MS testing to confirm composition; organic, steam-distilled preferred
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Rosemary ct Camphor Essential Oil
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