Vetiver – Certified Organic

Vetiveria zizanioides (L.) Nash. Root Oil

Country of Origin: Sri Lanka

5ml

SKU: 0124

Vetivert Oil has a calming sedative quality and blends well with Lavender and Rose Oils.  It is beneficial for skin health due to its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. Vetiver acts as a natural moisture retainer, making it a valuable asset for dry and dehydrated skin

Another of the noteworthy vetiver benefits for skin is its potential to minimise the appearance of scars and blemishes.

Its scent profile is so intricate (100+ constituents) that no synthetic version exists.

Emotional & Nervous System Benefits

Vetiver is widely recognised for its deeply calming and grounding effects. It can help reduce stress & anxiety — supported by animal studies showing reduced anxious behaviour. It helps promote better sleep — often used for insomnia and nighttime restlessness. It will supports focus & mental clarity — inhalation increased alertness in animal studies. It is good for emotional grounding — valued in meditation, burnout recovery, and root chakra work.

Skin & Topical Benefits

Vetiver is a superb oil for mature, dry, or irritated skin. It is anti-inflammatory — soothes redness and reactive skin, Antiseptic — supports wound healing and protects minor cuts. For Scar healing, it promotes tissue regeneration. It helps balance oily skin — gentle astringent action helps regulate sebum, and is an antioxidant — protects against environmental ageing.

Physical & Therapeutic Benefits

It is excellent for muscle & joint relief — anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. Also, Immune support — antimicrobial and antioxidant activity. It is a natural insect repellent — similar to citronella in effect. Also cooling & grounding — traditionally used to regulate body heat.

This essential oil is typically safe, being a non-irritant, non-sensitising and non-toxic substance.

Perfect for: blemish-prone skin, oily complexions

In a diffuser: Add 4–6 drops to your diffuser with water. Vetiver has a deep, earthy, grounding aroma — perfect for evening meditation, yoga practice or creating a calm, centred atmosphere before bed. A little goes a long way. Run for 30–60 minutes.

Topical application: Dilute 2–3 drops in 10ml of a carrier oil such as our Organic Jojoba Oil. Apply to pulse points or the soles of the feet. Vetiver is deeply calming and particularly effective applied before sleep.

In the bath: Blend 3–4 drops with a tablespoon of carrier oil and add to warm running water. The warm, woody aroma creates a deeply relaxing bathing experience.

For skincare: Vetiver is excellent for oily and blemish-prone skin. Add 1–2 drops to your facial oil or moisturiser. Our Vetiver and Jojoba is a ready-to-use option.

Blends well with: Lavender, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang and Bergamot.

Safety: For external use only. Always dilute before skin application. Not recommended during pregnancy without professional advice. Vetiver is very viscous — warm the bottle gently in your hands before use to make dispensing easier.