Vetiver Essential Oil

Obtained from the roots of the Vetiveria zizanioides grass, vetiver oil has a deep, earthy
aroma. Its moisturizing properties hydrate and nourish the skin, particularly beneficial for
dry or mature skin types. Vetiver oil’s calming and grounding properties promote relaxation
and reduce stress, while in hair care, it strengthens the hair shaft and prevents breakage.

Benefits: Aromatic, Soothing, Calming and relaxing.

Category: Essential oil

Application: Skin, body and hair care products

INCI:   Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil

Uses: 

• Our daily lives can take its toll on our skin. Whether it’s pollutants, toxins or other impurities, pores can become clogged, triggering breakouts, blemishes, pigmentation or other concerns.
• However, Vetiver Essential Oil has powerful antibacterial compounds which make it the perfect element to fight against external aggressions.
• Vetiver Oil promotes the regeneration of skin, cells and tissue to work as the ultimate healer.
• When used topically, Vetiver Essential Oil reduces the appearance of blemishes, fine lines and even scars.
• Packed full of antioxidants, Vetiver Oil works to transform your skin. With its ability to strengthen and renew your epidermis, Vetiver Essential Oil is a great ingredient to include in your anti-ageing skincare ritual.
• Vetiver Essential Oil has been shown to be extremely effective when treating the nervous system, in particular stress, nervousness and ADHD.
• In fact, studies have shown that use of Vetiver Oil can benefit up to 100% of children with the disorder, as demonstrated in the study. It improved concentration, focus, impatience, stress and organisation.
• Vetiver Essential Oil is a natural tonic. With its soothing and restorative attributes, it works to rejuvenate every system in the body. This includes the digestive, immune and nervous systems.
• Vetiver Oil has potent antibacterial properties, which work to stop the growth of infection. It can also protect wounds to prevent further problems.
• Traditionally, Vetiver Oil has been used in aromatherapy for its relaxing properties and its ability to provide a natural remedy for anxiety and depression.
• A 2015 study found that Vetiver Essential Oil acts on the brain’s neurological actions and alleviates stress. In fact, it was found to have the same impact as the medicine, Diazepam.

With cooling, soothing and pain-relieving compounds, Vetiver Oil is a particularly good natural remedy for inflammation in the circulatory and nervous systems.