INCI name ; Cistus ladaniferus

CAS number 8016-26-0

SKU code ; EN-LAB-0010

EXTRACTION METHOD ; Steam Distilled Essential Oil

PARTS USED ; Leaves and Twigs

ORIGIN  ; France

COMMON NAMES : Labdanum, Rose of Sharon, Common Gum Cistus, Brown-Eyed Rockrose

APPEARANCE : Amber brown to dark brown mobile liquid

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

Fantastic for this use +++

Acceptable (suitable) for this use ++

Tolerable (not great for this use)+

Don't use for this purpose --

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

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