There are so many wonderful floral essential oils. They are favorites for natural perfumes, have wonderful skin benefits, and are often uplifting.
Many people already love Rose essential oil but do not know much about Palmarosa. They have similar benefits and uses, so let's talk about both of them in this post.
Rose Essential Oil Benefits
Rose can be used topically and aromatically. Rose has wonderful benefits for the skin and can help balance emotions. It is the "Queen of Oils." The aroma of Rose is uplifting and soothing. It can also promote an even skin tone and a healthy-looking complexion. Rose also comes in the convenient Touch form that has already been diluted with a carrier oil. You can learn more about Rose essential oil on my Essential Oils Education Videos page. Each video is under 2 minutes and talks about some of my favorite benefits and uses for each oil.
Palmarosa Essential Oil Benefits
Palmarosa essential oil is a limited oil that is only available for special promotions. So if you have a chance to get this oil, DO IT! It also has some wonderful natural skin benefits. Palmarosa also has a scent that is similar to Rose essential oil. Palmarosa is high in geraniol which is known for its skin benefits. It works well with Lemon Eucalyptus, Cedarwood, Deep Blue, Lavender, and Clary Sage.
Uses of Rose
Skin: You may ask how to use essential oils for skin. With Rose, you can apply it to areas of concern twice daily to help reduce the appearance of skin imperfections. It helps balance the skin's moisture levels because of its astringent qualities. You can also enjoy its topical benefits by adding a drop or two to your moisturizer and applying it to your face, neck, and décolletage.
Skin Scrub: People often look for a skin scrub recipe. Here is a facial sugar scrub recipe you can try.
Personal Fragrance: Rose is a wonderful oil to use in place of store-bought perfumes. Just apply it to your neck and wrists. It is beautiful and romantic. You can also layer Whisper essential oil over the top of Rose for a lovely fragrance. If you are looking for some recipes for DIY natural perfumes, check out this blog post.
Uplifting: Rose has a naturally uplifting scent. Apply it to your pulse points throughout the day to enjoy this benefit. You can also apply it to the palms of your hands, cup your hands over your nose, and inhale deeply.
Facial Mist: Adding Rose to a facial mist for hydration may make it the best hydrating facial mist. You try it and let me know what you think.
Aromatic: Try diffusing Rose essential oil for its uplifting, sweet aroma. You can try it in these diffuser blends.
Soothing: Rose can be soothing. When suffering from anxious feelings, try applying Rose essential oils to the back of your neck and the bottoms of your feet.
Hormone Regulation: You can apply Rose over your abdomen to help regulate hormones and for a soothing sensation during your menstrual cycle.
Uses of Palmarosa
Skin: As mentioned above, Palmarosa is a wonderful essential oil for skin use. You can combine it with your moisturizer or cleanser to support youthful-looking skin.
Dry Skin Oil: Dry skin, oily skin. It seems like we can never quite get it right. The next time you are struggling with dry irritated skin, try this dry skin oil.
Body Scrub: Here is a homemade boy scrub for dry skin you can try. With Palmarosa and Grapefruit essential oil it is bound to be lovely!
Relaxing: Because Palmarosa can be soothing it is a wonderful oil to add to your Epsom salt bath. Just add 1 to 2 cups of Epsom salt and two drops of Palmarosa essential oil to your bath as it is filling up.
Massage: Palmarosa is a wonderful oil to add to your massage.
Diffuse: Palmarosa can create a welcoming environment. Diffuse it by itself, or try one of the blends listed below.
Aphid Spray: Palmarosa may help keep some pests off your plants. Try this DIY spray.
Bug Off Spray: This DIY recipe may help keep the bugs off of your 4-legged friend.
I hope you enjoy these uses for Rose and Palmarosa essential oils. If you have a favorite use for them, I would love to hear it!
If you want to learn about more floral essential oils, check out these block posts!
