IDENTIFICATION
INCI name ; Cistus ladaniferus
CAS number 8016-26-0
SKU code ; EN-LAB-0010
EXTRACTION METHOD ; Steam Distilled Essential Oil
PARTS USED ; Resin from Leaves and Twigs
ORIGIN ; France / Spain
COMMON NAMES : Labdanum, Rose of Sharon, Common Gum Cistus, Brown-Eyed Rockrose
APPEARANCE : Amber brown to dark brown mobile to thick liquid (see instructions of use below)
ODOUR NOTE : Warm, sweet, fresh, slightly herbaceous aroma
QUALITY : 100 % pure and natural organic essential oil.
STORAGE CONDITION ; Store in a cool dark place
Cistus ladaniferus
Known to be incredibly efficient in stopping bleeds, rock rose is also a star in body and facial care helping to repair and smooth wrinkles, scars and stretch marks
INSTRUCTIONS OF USE
Fantastic for this use +++
Acceptable (suitable) for this use ++
Tolerable (not great for this use)+
Don't use for this purpose --
this oil can be very thick and you might need to use a toothpick to take a drop or 2 for your mixes.
do not use the microwave to heat it to make it more fluid as it would damage the quality of the oil
Massages & body care
- Body massage use 1 to 6 drops essential oil for 10 ml carrier oil (0.5 to 2 % concentration) +++
- Face care use 1 to 3 drops essential oil for 10 ml carrier or base (0.5 to 1 % concentration) +++
- Body care use 2 to 6 drops essential oil for 10 ml carrier or base (1 to 2 % concentration) +++
Diffusion
Others
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REPORTED BENEFITS & PROPERTIES
Reported benefits & properties:
- Haemostatic (stops bleedings) and Astringent
- Scar healing, skin regenerating
- Antiviral, Antifungal, immunity defences regulator
- Calming
TRADITIONALLY USED FOR
Traditionally used:
- To make mature skin and wrinkle creams
- To make facial tonic and tightening homemade cream and lotions
- To help with rosacea, scars, bed sores
- To stop minor cuts, grazes, and nose bleeds
BLEND WELL WITH
- Niaouli, tea tree, Lavender, Helichrysum, Rosemary (for a skin regenerating cream), Rose Geranium
CAUTION
Do not use during the first 3 months of pregnancy / breastfeeding
Keep out of reach of children and pets.
As a general rule, always perform a skin patch test before using your essential oils for the first time.
DO NOT USE UNDILUTED and seek medical and specialist advise when in doubt