Rosewood Essential Oil 100% Pure
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INCI: Aniba rosaeodora
Origin: Brazil
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Plant Part: Wood
Note: Middle
Aroma: Sweet, woody, floral, and slightly spicy with a warm, rosy undertone
Description
Rosewood essential oil is a rare, beautifully balanced, and sweetly floral oil known for its calming, skin-regenerating, and emotionally harmonizing properties. Steam distilled from the heartwood of the Aniba rosaeodora tree native to the Amazon rainforest, Rosewood has a soft, rosy-woody aroma cherished in perfumery and aromatherapy. Gentle yet effective, it nurtures the skin, uplifts the spirit, and fosters inner balance.
Benefits & Uses
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Skin rejuvenation and repair – Promotes cell regeneration and improves skin tone
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Gentle emotional support – Calms stress, anxiety, and mood swings
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Balances hormones – Traditionally used for emotional and hormonal equilibrium
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Uplifts the mood – Soft floral scent encourages feelings of hope and peace
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Supports immune function – Mildly antimicrobial and fortifying
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Natural perfumery – Adds elegance and longevity to floral and woody blends
Active Components & How They Work
Rosewood essential oil contains a high concentration of linalool, a key therapeutic and aromatic compound:
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Linalool – Offers calming, anti-inflammatory, and skin-regenerating benefits
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Alpha-terpineol – Enhances antimicrobial properties and contributes to the floral-woody aroma
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Geraniol (trace) – Adds a subtle rosy note and supports emotional uplift
These compounds give Rosewood a rare combination of gentleness and effectiveness, making it ideal for skincare, emotional care, and aromatherapy blends.
Energetic, Spiritual & Symbolic Properties
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Chakras: Heart and Crown – compassion, connection, serenity
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Color Correspondence: Rose and White – love, purity, emotional renewal
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Planetary Influence: Venus and Moon – beauty, emotional flow, feminine energy
Energetically, Rosewood supports heart-centered healing, emotional resilience, and gentle transformation. Its comforting nature helps release sadness and foster inner peace. It’s often used in spiritual practices for grounding through grace.
Blending & Compatibility
Rosewood’s balanced floral-woody aroma blends well with:
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Lavender – for calming and skin-healing synergy
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Frankincense – for spiritual depth and emotional grounding
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Bergamot – for bright, uplifting mood blends
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Palmarosa – to enhance skin care and floral notes
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Sandalwood – for sensual, deep, woody-floral harmony
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Geranium or Magnolia – to build elegant, balanced floral perfumes
Suggested Uses
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Nebulizing Diffuser – Use 20–25 drops to create a calming, comforting atmosphere
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Topical Application – Dilute to 1–2% in carrier oil for facial serums or emotional blends
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Skincare – Add to creams, oils, or masks for mature, dry, or sensitive skin
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Natural Perfume – Use as a single-note scent or blend with florals and woods for elegance
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Emotional Support – Inhale directly or apply to pulse points during stress, grief, or overwhelm
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Massage Oil – Combine with carrier oil and lavender or sandalwood to promote relaxation
Safety & Shelf Life
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Shelf Life: 4–5 years
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Kid Safe: Yes, when properly diluted (recommended for children 2+)
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Pregnancy: Generally regarded as safe in low concentrations
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Pets: Use with care; diffuse in ventilated areas
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Skin Safety: Gentle and non-irritating when diluted properly
Tip: For a deeply nurturing facial oil, combine Rosewood with Frankincense and Jojoba oil to restore skin tone, calm redness, and support emotional renewal.