Vetivert Essential Oil (Vetiveria Zizanoides) 10ml

Our Vetivert Essential Oil is obtained by steam distillation of the dried root of the plant. This 100% pure oil is suitable for use in Massage Blends, Diffusers, Candles, Soap and Cosmetic Making.

Colour: Brown / Olive
Country of Origin: China
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Fragrance Note: Base
Plant Part: Roots
Scent: Deep, Smoky, Woody, Slighty Sweet

5 Key Benefits & Uses of Vetivert Essential Oil

1. Vetivert is often used in relaxing massage blends to help reduce stress and anxiety. It has an enjoyable masculine fragrance which means that it is ideally suitable for massage with men.

2. In massage blends, Vetivert can also help to relieve the symptoms of arthritis and rheumatism, as well as general aches, sprains and stiffness.

3. Use Vetivert in creams or lotions to help nourish and repair dry or irritated skin. It can help to reduce wrinkles and stretch marks and is great when used as a general toner. Because the oil is not astringent, it is ideal for use with oily and temperamental skin

4. Burn or vaporise Vetivert Essential Oil to help calm anger, irritability and to soothe nervous complaints. It is a relaxing and calming oil that can also help with insomnia. Vetivert is often called the “oil of tranquillity”.

5. This oil is often employed as a a fixative for other fragrances in cosmetics and perfumes. It is particularly suitable for use in men’s toiletries and has a pleasing, rounded base note.

We have found that Vetivert oil blends particularly well with Benzoin, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lavender and Ylang Ylang.

Usage:

• Baths: 4-8 drops of oil should be blended in a teaspoon of carrier oil and added to the bath
• Massages: 2-4 drops of essential oils should be added to to 1 tablespoonful of carrier oil
• Vaporisation: 3-5 drops of essential oil should be added to a burner, aroma stone or aroma stream