INCI Name
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
Botanical Name
Rosmarinus officinalis (chemotype: verbenone)
Rosemary ct Verbenone Essential Oil (Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil) is a rare chemotype prized for its regenerative and balancing qualities. With higher verbenone and lower camphor content, it is gentler and better suited for mature, sensitive, and dry skin than other rosemary oils.
Fragrance, skin conditioning, antioxidant, regenerative, clarifying
Product Type(s):
Typical Usage Range:
0.5–2% in leave-on products; up to 5% in rinse-off formulations
Supports skin regeneration and rejuvenation, considered gentler than camphor or cineole types; used traditionally for respiratory and circulatory health; beneficial in formulations for mature or damaged skin
Primary Components:
Verbenone, α-pinene, bornyl acetate, camphor (trace), 1,8-cineole (trace)
Generally safer than other chemotypes, but use with caution during pregnancy; may cause mild sensitization in sensitive skin if oxidized
Preferred Extraction Method:
Steam distillation of aerial parts (leaves, flowering tops)
Always specify chemotype (ct. verbenone); ensure GC/MS testing for authenticity; organic or wildcrafted distillation preferred
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Rosemary ct Verbenone Essential Oil
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