Cymbopogon martinii (Palmarosa) leaf oil
AKA “Palmarosa Leaf Oil
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Cymbopogon martinii (Palmarosa) leaf oil
AKA: Palmarosa Leaf Oil
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Cymbopogon Martinii [Palmarosa] Leaf Oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Leaf
CAS #
8014-19-5
Form
Oil
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Anti-Aging Benefits
Traditional Use
Palmarosa oil has been used in traditional Indian Ayurvedic medicine and fragrance practices for skin health and antimicrobial properties. Historically employed in Indian and Southeast Asian cosmetic preparations for its rose-like aroma and skin-conditioning effects.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR