Vetiveria zizanoides (Vetiver) root oil

AKA “Vetiver Root Oil”

Essential Oil

Ingredient Facts

Vetiveria zizanoides (Vetiver) root oil

AKA: Vetiver Root Oil

Essential Oil · Soothing · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Soothing

Fragrance

Ayurvedic

Essential Oil

Clean

Vetiver root oil from India brings a grounding, earthy scent while calming and soothing skin. This natural grass-derived ingredient adds aromatic depth to beauty formulas.

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

Antioxidant

Protects skin from free radical damage caused by UV, pollution, and stress

Moisturizing

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

Antimicrobial

Tightens and tones skin

Traditional Use

Vetiver has been used in Ayurvedic and traditional Indian medicine for cooling, grounding, and skin health for thousands of years. The essential oil is also valued in Middle Eastern and African traditional medicine and perfumery.