DRY, OILY & BLEMISHED SKIN

INGREDIENT FEATURES

antidepressive

anti-infectious

anti-inflammatory

antimicrobial

antiseptic

antispasmodic

calmative

circulatory stimulant

comforting

digestive stimulant

immune tonic

general tonic

relaxing

uplifting

USER BENEFITS

alleviates nervous tension

balances body and mind

calms the central nervous system

deodorizes

diminishes swelling

elevates mood

enlivens

improves radiance

minimizes stretch marks

nourishes

neutralizes fungi

neutralizes microbes

promotes deep sleep

reduces redness

rejuvenates and restores

strengthens the immune system

strengthens the nervous system

strengthens connective tissue

APPLICATIONS

acne

anxiety

cuts

depression

dry skin

eczema

insomnia

loose skin

oily skin

panic/shock

perfectionism

physical, mental and emotional burnout

stress

stretch marks

wounds

Highly valued as a component in cosmetics for its natural affinity for the skin and its ability to enhance skin health and radiance.

active

fragrance

ABOUT THE PLANT

Called 'khus khus' in its native India, Vetiver is a deeply rooted, perennial tufted grass with long, thin, rigid leaves extending up to 1.5 meters in height. It is botanically related to Lemongrass and Citronella. The grass grows well in low-laying rich marshy soils and is commonly found framing riverbanks in India, Indonesia and Sri Lanka.

Vetiver is a uniquely valuable plant to the aroma industry not only for its cherished scent but as a healer of the earth. It is an easily propagated plant used for regenerating damaged topsoils. Because the grass has a special appetite for pesticides and agricultural toxins, it is used in over a hundred countries for phyto-remediation purposes, helping to cleanse the environment and for preventing erosion with its abundant latticework of rootlets.

also called vetivert

ABOUT THE OIL

Distilled from the rootlets (baby roots) of the plant, Vetiver essential oil is a thick amber liquid with a scent that, like Patchouli and Sandalwood, improves with age. Vetiver has an earthy aroma, some say similar to that of Patchouli with a touch of Lemon.

Although it may be known as the world's most commonly used perfume fixative—meaning it is an effective base note that holds lighter top notes to the skin—Vetiver is an extremely healing oil to the body and the mind. Because its chemical properties are a function of the soil it is grown in, each batch of vetiver oil will have fragrance and therapeutic variations that are unique and subtle.

One of the most biochemically complex of all essential oils, vetiver contains at least 150 identified aromatic compounds, and many more that remain unidentified. It's main constituent in is Vetiverol (50-75%), a sesquiterpene alcohol.

OF INTEREST

Vetiver has been used for thousands of years in India, Indonesia, and Haiti as a perfume with a smoky, earthy, and woody aroma.

It is also an ancient remedy within Ayurveda – the root and its essential oil have been used to alleviate thirst, heatstroke, fevers and headache, and joint and skin inflammation.

nourishing | restoring | reconnecting

Key word: GROUNDING

Subtle Aromatherapy

soothes and comforts body and mind

grounds and stabilizes the emotions

promotes emotional equilibrium)

purifies the mind

enhances concentration

relaxes a hyperactive mind

nurtures an insecure self-identity as it lends us the strength of Mother Earth and her deep sense of belonging

allows for letting things just be

lends a power of attraction and enhances sensual and romantic moods

harmonizes group energies

releases deep fears and tensions

Vetiver is invaluable for anyone experiencing stress and especially shock due to accident, loss of employment, bereavement, separation, divorce, etc

CHAKRA: BASE

Energetics

cool and moist in energy

clears heat

nourishes and supports yin Qi

highly effective in reducing excess wind, or Vata dosha

excellent in working against excess heat, or Pitta dosha

centers energy

brings one closer to the earth

protects against oversensitivity

aligns and reconnects the chakras

grounds body and mind equally

From a vitalistic viewpoint, the roots of any plant are innately nourishing, strengthening and grounding.

MAIN ELEMENT: EARTH

Vetiver essential oil, also known as the 'Oil of Tranquility, is the most well-loved base-note in perfumery worldwide.

It is employed as a fixavtive in bases souch as fougere, chypre, oriental, moss and wood as well as modern woody-aldehyde bases.The perfum Mousseline des Indes took its name from Indian muslin that was scented with vetiver to protect from insects

AROMA NOTES

BASE NOTE

sweet & warm

rich & resinous

slightly woody & smoky

very heavy

deep smoky and leathery undertones

sweetly persistent

earthy-woody

herbaceous middle notes

warm

rich and resinous

reminiscent of roots and wet soil

BLENDS WELL WITH

Clary Sage

Jasmine

Lavender

Patchouli

Rose

Sandalwood

Violet

Ylang Ylang

As with Patchouli and Sandalwood, Vetiver becomes more complex and smooth with age.

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Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, Restoring Emotional and Mental Balance with Essential Oils by Gabriel Mojay

Essential Oil Safety, Second edition by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young

Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin by Steffen Arctander

The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy Second Edition by Salvatore Battaglia

The Fragrant Heavens, the Spiritual Dimension of Fragrance and Aromatherapy by Valerie Ann Worwood

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