Vetiveria zizanoides (Ruh Khus, Wild Vetiver) root oil

AKA “Ruh khus, wild vetiver root oil”

Oil

Ingredient Facts

Vetiveria zizanoides (Ruh Khus, Wild Vetiver) root oil

AKA: Wild vetiver root oil

Oil · Masking · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Fragrance

Ayurvedic

Not Clean

Vetiveria zizanoides (Ruh khus, wild vetiver) root oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking, perfuming, tonic.

Family

Poaceae (Grass family)

Plant Part

Root

CAS #

8016-96-4 / 84238-29-9

Form

Oil

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Functions

Masking

Perfuming

Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.

Tonic

Anti-Aging

Anti-Inflammatory

Moisturizing

Tightens and tones skin

Provides scent

Traditional Use

Vetiver (khus) has been central to Ayurvedic medicine and South Asian skincare for thousands of years, valued for its cooling, grounding, and antiseptic properties. The oil is also traditionally used in Indian perfumery and as a natural fragrance for textiles.