🌸 ‘ILI Palmarosa Coffee Scrub

At ‘ILI Hawaiian Skincare, we love ingredients that bring balance — to your skin, your senses, and your state of mind. Palmarosa essential oil is one of nature’s quiet achievers: gentle, floral, and remarkably versatile.

With its soft, sweet scent — somewhere between rose and geranium with a hint of citrus — Palmarosa has been respected in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. Sometimes called Turkish or Indian Geranium, this tropical grass grows across northern India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, where its leaves and flower tops hold the oil’s delicate fragrance.

Botanical Name: Cymbopogon martinii
Common Names: Palmarosa, Rusa Grass, Rosha Grass
Family: Poaceae
Parts Used: Fresh or Dried Grass (two varieties: Motia and Sofia)
Active Compounds: Geraniol, Citronellol, Farnesol, Citral, Citronellal, Geranyl Acetate, Dipentene, Limonene

Palmarosa thrives in the serene Himalayan foothills and subtropical regions of Nepal, where the pure essential oil is obtained through steam distillation of the grass. The result is a non-toxic, skin-safe, antiviral oil — known for its ability to hydrate, soothe, and rejuvenate.

🌿 Skin & Cosmetic Benefits:

• Helps the skin retain moisture and balance sebum levels.

• Known to stimulate cell regeneration, improving skin tone and texture.

• Supports healing for minor skin irritations, acne, eczema, psoriasis, and scarring.

• Adds a soft rose-like note to natural perfume blends and moisturizers.

• Often used in scrubs and after-sun care for its cooling, calming, and hydrating effects.

🌼 Body & Soul:

A member of the lemongrass and citronella family, Palmarosa’s aroma brings a sense of emotional stability and calm. Used in aromatherapy, it’s known to:

• Ease nervous tension and muscle fatigue.

• Encourage a feeling of security and well-being.

• Help clear the mind and reduce stress.

The essential oil’s natural fragrance makes it a favorite in home spas and massage blends — an aromatic reminder to slow down and breathe.

💫 Traditional & Practical Uses:

Medicinal Properties: Antiseptic, antiviral, bactericide.
Body Actions: Supports digestion and circulation; eases nervous exhaustion, inflammation, stiff muscles, rheumatism, and arthritis.
Animal Care: Used for horse and dog skin conditions.
Industrial & Home Use: Found in soaps, lotions, massage oils, diffusers, potpourri, perfumes, bath oils, and spa products.

Palmarosa blends beautifully with bergamot, cedarwood, geranium, lime, rosemary, sandalwood, and ylang-ylang essential oils. For direct skin use, dilute with coconut oil — an excellent combination for hydration and anti-aging support.

Disclaimer:

This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease.