Fresh, green and herbal, like crushing a rosemary sprig between your fingers. This oil is steam distilled from the flowering tops of Rosmarinus officinalis grown in Spain. Its brisk, clean aroma is a classic desk-side scent and one of the most useful oils to keep on hand for blending.
At a glance
- Botanical name: Rosmarinus officinalis
- Origin: Spain
- Extraction: steam distilled
- Aroma: herbaceous, fresh
Ways to use it
- Diffuser: 3–4 drops with peppermint or lemon for a bright, wide-awake room scent.
- Hair and scalp oils: a popular addition to homemade hair oil; add a few drops to jojoba or another carrier.
- Blends well with: peppermint, lemon, lavender, cedarwood and sweet basil.
External use only. Always dilute before applying to skin and patch-test first. Keep away from children and eyes.
