Vetiveria zizanoides (Ruh Khus, Wild Vetiver) root oil

AKA “Ruh Khus, Wild Vetiver Root Oil”

Essential Oil

Ingredient Facts

Vetiveria zizanoides (Ruh Khus, Wild Vetiver) root oil

AKA: Wild Vetiver Root Oil

Essential Oil · Soothing · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Soothing

Fragrance

Ayurvedic

Essential Oil

Clean

Wild vetiver root oil from India soothes and calms skin while adding a grounding, earthy fragrance to the formula.

Family

Poaceae (Grass family)

Plant Part

Root

CAS #

8016-96-4 / 84238-29-9

Form

Oil

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Functions

Fragrance

Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.

Soothing

Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.

Tonic

Anti-Aging

Addresses signs of aging like fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness

Anti-Inflammatory

Moisturizing

Locks in moisture to keep skin soft and supple throughout the day

Tightens and tones skin

Traditional Use

Vetiver (khus) has been central to Ayurvedic medicine and South Asian skincare for thousands of years, valued for its cooling, grounding, and antiseptic properties. The oil is also traditionally used in Indian perfumery and as a natural fragrance for textiles.