Vetiveria zizanioides (Vetiver) oil
AKA “Vetiver Oil”
Essential Oil
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Ingredient Facts
Vetiveria zizanioides (Vetiver) oil
AKA: Vetiver Oil
Essential Oil · Fragrance | Skin Conditioning | Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Ayurvedic
Essential Oil
Clean
Vetiver root oil from India provides a warm, earthy fragrance to the formula. Known for its grounding scent, it adds a natural aromatic dimension to beauty products.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Root
Lifeform
Perennial
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
84082-84-8
Form
Oil
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to India. Extracted from the roots of Vetiveria zizanioides, a perennial grass native to India and tropical regions. Steam-distilled from dried vetiver roots to produce the essential oil.
Plant Source
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Root
Function
Fragrance | Skin Conditioning | Antioxidant
Benefits
Adds Fragrance
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Fights Bacteria
Traditional Use
Used for over 5,000 years in Ayurvedic medicine and traditional Indian skincare as a cooling and grounding agent. Vetiver oil has been valued in aromatherapy and traditional medicine for its antimicrobial and skin-soothing properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Caution
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR