INCI Name
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
Botanical Name
Rosmarinus officinalis (chemotype: cineole)
Rosemary ct Cineole Essential Oil (Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil) is a steam-distilled essential oil rich in cineole, providing antioxidant, purifying, and stimulating benefits. It is milder than camphor chemotype and well suited for skincare, haircare, and scalp treatments.
Fragrance, antioxidant, skin conditioning, purifying, stimulating
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, tone skin, and refresh the scalp; cineole chemotype is milder than camphor type, making it suitable for respiratory blends and skin-purifying care; offers antioxidant and antimicrobial properties
Primary Components:
1,8-cineole, camphor (minor), α-pinene, borneol, camphene
Avoid high concentrations on sensitive skin; not recommended for infants; may cause irritation if undiluted
Preferred Extraction Method:
Steam distillation of aerial parts (leaves, flowering tops)
Specify chemotype when sourcing (ct. cineole vs. camphor or verbenone); seek organic and GC/MS-tested oils; steam-distilled preferred
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Rosemary ct Cineole Essential Oil
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