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.

Active ingredients: α-pinene, camphene, bornyl acetate

Approx. Shelf Life: 5 years

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

Eyes bags

Massage gently on the bags. Leave overnight. rinse in the morning

Safflower (10 ml) + Tamanu (10 ml) + Avocado (10 ml) + rock rose essential oil (5 drops) + carrot seed (5 drops) + Cypress essential oil (5 drops) + Helichrysum Italicum (5 drops) + Vitamin E (5 drops)

Fantastic for this use +++

Acceptable (suitable) for this use ++

Tolerable (not great for this use)+

Don't use for this purpose --

Amber brown to dark brown mobile to very thick liquid (see instructions of use below)

How to liquefy and work with: Labdanum, rock rose essential oil/Absolute: this oil is quite vicious; you will find it needs to be gently warmed in order to liquefy and be easier to work with. . Place bottle in shot glass and add enough warm water (not hot/boiling) to almost reach the bottom rim of the cap. As water cools, refill with warm water until it reaches a more workable liquid state. Usually 10-15 minutes and a couple water changes is all it takes. Once liquefied be prepared to work fast because this absolute will become gummy and start to re-solidify quickly.

For perfumery, meditation, and scenting home fragrance items such as candles Labdanum Absolute provides a remarkably rich, tenacious, sweet, warm, balsamic amber-like aroma.  The deep aromatic quality of the absolute is a prime choice among perfumers.

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:

• Haemostatic (stops bleedings) and Astringent
• Scar healing, skin regenerating
• Antiviral, Antifungal, immunity defences regulator
• Calming

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

• Niaouli,  tea tree, Lavender, Helichrysum, Rosemary (for a skin regenerating cream), Rose Geranium

Avoid during pregnancy

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