Botanical name: Rosmarinus officinalis.
Aroma: fresh, herbal, with woody notes.
Obtaining: steam distillation method.
External use: rosemary essential oil has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, is suitable for the care of oily and problem skin, reduces acne and tightens pores. Stimulates blood circulation, improves concentration and relieves fatigue. When applied to the skin as part of mixtures with a base oil, it moisturizes, soothes and tones. In hair care, it strengthens the roots, promotes growth, helps eliminate dandruff, giving hair a healthy shine. In aromatherapy, rosemary aroma helps relieve stress, improve mood and increase productivity.
Oil composition: alpha-pinene, camphene, cineole (eucalyptol), camphor, borneol, limonene, verbenone, linalool.

Alpha-pinene: has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, improves blood circulation, promotes skin regeneration.
Camphene: anti-inflammatory effect, helps with muscle pain, stimulates breathing.
Cineole (eucalyptol): antiseptic, helps cleanse the skin, helps with respiratory problems, tones.
Camphor: stimulates blood circulation, has a cooling effect, helps relieve skin irritation.
Borneol: soothes the skin, has antibacterial properties, promotes the healing of minor wounds.
Limonene: antioxidant, improves mood, helps cleanse the skin, has a slight whitening effect.
Verbenone: promotes skin regeneration, helps with oily skin care, stimulates hair growth.
Linalool: soothes, relieves stress, has anti-inflammatory properties, improves the condition of the skin and hair.

Application

• For the skin: add 1-2 drops of rosemary oil to 10 ml of base oil (for example, jojoba) and apply on the skin to combat acne, tighten pores and tone. Suitable for spot application to inflammation in a diluted form.
• For hair: add 2-3 drops to shampoo or mask to strengthen hair, stimulate growth and eliminate dandruff. Can be used in a mixture with a base oil (for example, coconut oil) to massage the scalp, improving blood circulation and nutrition of the hair follicles.
• In aromatherapy: use 3-5 drops in a diffuser to improve concentration, relieve stress and improve mood. Suitable for creating a tonic atmosphere in the room.
• In massage: mix 2-3 drops with 10 ml of base oil (for example, coconut oil) for a relaxing or toning massage that relieves muscle tension and improves blood circulation.

In medicine

Rosemary oil has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, helps with skin inflammation, minor wounds and irritations. Stimulates blood circulation, which can be useful for muscle pain and fatigue. In aromatherapy, it helps relieve headaches, improve breathing and reduce stress levels. Can be used in mixtures to relieve cold symptoms (for example, inhalations).

Storage: store at room temperature, avoid direct sunlight.