Palmarosa Oil

🌿 Product Overview

From the heart of Kannauj, India — the Perfume Capital of India — Shiva Exports India presents our premium Palmarosa Essential Oil, a masterfully distilled botanical treasure boasting a rich, rose-like floral herbaceous aroma. Extracted from sustainably harvested, sun-dried Cymbopogon martini grass, this exquisite oil bridges the gap between traditional Indian distillation heritage and modern, state-of-the-art green chemistry. Our pure therapeutic grade Palmarosa oil is highly prized by global cosmetic manufacturers, premium soap-makers, and elite fragrance houses seeking unmatched purity, high geraniol content, and consistent sensory performance in bulk sourcing.

🌿 Olfactory Profile & Applications

In professional perfumery, Palmarosa Essential Oil acts as an exceptional middle-note blender and natural fixative. The olfactory profile opens with a bright, sweet, and slightly citrusy top note, transitioning seamlessly into a rich, warm, rose-like floral heart with delicate green herbaceous undertones, and settling into a dry, tea-like, woody base. Because of its remarkably high concentration of natural geraniol and geranyl acetate, it serves as a highly cost-effective and sustainable alternative to expensive Rose Otto and Geranium oils. Its primary commercial applications include:

• Fine Fragrances & Perfumery: Adds natural green-floral tenacity, rounds out sharp synthetic notes, and acts as an elegant modifier in rose, chypre, and oriental accords.
• Cosmetics & Skincare: Utilized as a natural skincare oil to promote skin sebum balance, offering superior hydration for dry skin formulations while clarifying acne-prone skin.
• Aromatherapeutic Formulations: Valued as a premium aromatherapy diffuser oil known to uplift the mood, soothe nervous tension, and alleviate stress-related fatigue.
• Personal Care & Soap Making: Highly stable in cold-process soap formulations, providing excellent scent retention and skin-softening properties.

✨ Key Features & Specifications

• Botanical Name: Cymbopogon martini (var. motia)
• Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
• Plant Part Used: Sun-dried aerial grass
• Origin: Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, India
• Purity: 100% Pure, Natural, and Undiluted (Therapeutic & Perfumery Grade)
• Appearance: Pale yellow to light amber mobile liquid
• Specific Gravity: 0.878 to 0.892 @ 20°C
• Refractive Index: 1.470 to 1.478 @ 20°C
• Major Chemical Constituents: Geraniol (70% to 85%), Geranyl Acetate, Linalool
• Shelf Life: 24 to 36 months when stored in a cool, dark place in airtight, light-resistant containers

📖 Usage & Formulation Guide

To maximize the efficacy of Palmarosa Essential Oil in your commercial formulations, our master perfumers recommend the following compounding guidelines:

• Skincare & Hydrating Serums: Incorporate at 0.5% to 2% dilution in non-comedogenic carrier oils (such as Jojoba or Rosehip) to create facial serums that balance sebum production and enhance cellular hydration.
• Premium Soap Formulations: Use at 3% to 5% of the total fat weight in cold-process soaps. Palmarosa’s high geraniol content naturally survives the saponification process, yielding a long-lasting, fresh floral scent.
• Aromatherapy Diffuser Blends: Combine 4 drops of Palmarosa, 3 drops of Bergamot, and 2 drops of Cedarwood per 100ml of water to formulate an anxiety-reducing, purifying ambient mist.
• Perfumery Rose Accord: Blend 40% Palmarosa, 30% Geranium Bourbon, 20% Phenethyl Alcohol (PEA), and 10% Patchouli to construct a robust, cost-efficient, and highly diffusive natural rose base.

🛡️ Quality Assurance

At Shiva Exports India, quality is our heritage. Every batch of Palmarosa Essential Oil undergoes state-of-the-art gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis to guarantee purity, verify the precise geraniol percentage, and ensure the complete absence of adulterants, synthetic extenders, or heavy metals. Our manufacturing facilities comply strictly with ISO 9001:2015, WHO-GMP, and IFRA standards. Complete technical documentation — including batch-specific Certificates of Analysis (COA), Gas Chromatograms, MSDS, and Allergen Statements — is provided with every shipment to streamline your regulatory compliance.

📦 Packaging & Bulk Availability

We cater to diverse B2B requirements, from boutique cosmetic brands to multinational pharmaceutical and fragrance corporations. Our standard packaging configurations include:

• Export-Ready Aluminum Bottles: 100ml, 250ml, 500ml, 1 Liter, and 5 Liters featuring secure, epoxy-lined caps to prevent oxidation.
• Industrial Bulk Packaging: 25kg and 180kg UN-approved HDPE or galvanized steel drums designed for safe international transit.
• Custom Solutions: OEM/ODM private labeling and custom contract packaging are available upon request. We guarantee fast, fully insured global shipping via reliable air and sea freight logistics networks.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does Palmarosa essential oil smell like?
Palmarosa oil possesses a highly distinct, sweet, and floral-herbaceous aroma with strong rose-like middle notes and subtle green-citrus and woody undertones. Its fragrant profile is heavily dominated by its high concentration of natural geraniol.

Is Palmarosa oil a suitable substitute for Rose essential oil?
Yes. For cosmetic, skincare, and soap manufacturers, pure therapeutic grade Palmarosa serves as an exceptionally cost-effective, sustainable alternative to expensive Rose Otto. It offers similar skin-hydrating, sebum-balancing benefits and a comparable floral profile at a fraction of the raw ingredient cost.

How does Palmarosa oil benefit acne-prone or oily skin?
Unlike heavier oils, Palmarosa acts as a natural skin sebum balance regulator. It contains natural purifying and hydrating properties that address dry patches while regulating excess oil production in the sebaceous glands, making it highly effective for clarifying formulas.

What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) and lead time for wholesale orders?
As a primary manufacturer based in Kannauj, Shiva Exports India offers flexible MOQs tailored to your business scale. Standard bulk orders are typically dispatched within 5 to 7 business days. Please contact our sales team to request a custom quote or a pre-shipment sample.