INCI Name

Description

What is it?

Leaves from Spain/Turkey. Traditionally, Rosemary has been used by herbalists to improve memory, relieve muscle pain and spasm, stimulate hair growth, and to support the circulatory and nervous systems. Its use as a massage remedy to treat rheumatism and sciatica goes back 700 years. The parts used are the leaves.

Action/Benefits

• In skin care it is considered to stimulate blood circulation and to restore elasticity to the skin, Rosemary is also effective for lifeless and oily skin, for blackheads and spots (antibacterial). An Infusion can also be used as an invigorating Skin Toner and astringent. 
• Rosemary added to a bath strengthens and refreshes, especially when used following an illness. Make a very strong infusion and add to whole body baths to treat oedema and swollenness due to sprains and bruises. A strong Infusion is excellent for easing joint pain.
• Use an infusion for bathing wounds; it is especially effective for infected and hard-to-heal wounds. Apply also to insect bites, burns and eczema.
• It is used in hair care products to counteract dandruff, hair loss, and for oily hair. Use an infusion as a hair rinse to lighten blonde hair, and to condition and tone all hair.
• It has long been used in shampoos and traditional hair lotions to promote hair growth and to prevent premature baldness by increasing the circulation in the scalp, thus improving nourishment to the hair follicles.
• Rosemary is also used in toothpastes, mouth washes and gargles as an antibacterial, antiseptic, astringent and healing agent. The mouth wash or gargle can help to treat sore throats, gum problems, and canker sores. Make a refreshing, antibacterial mouth wash by adding 5-10% Myrrh Tincture to a strong Infusion of Rosemary.

Which products to use it in

• A strong infusion is used in creams, lotions, gels, baths, shampoos, hair packs, hair rinses, hair lotions conditioners, compresses and wound washes.
• Around the home: Make a refreshing and stimulating Air Freshener Spray by using either Rosemary Hydrolate on its own or combining it with a strong Rosemary Infusion.
• Toothpastes, mouth washes and gargles.

Water or oil-soluble.

Water soluble.

Can I add it to ready-made products?

Not appropriate.

How to use in products

For an in depth article on how to use Herbs in your products please refer to the Skin Care Library at the bottom of this page.

Storage and Shelf Life

2-3 years. Store in the dark and keep dry.

Related/Synergistic Products

1. Combine Arnica Tincture in products to treat sprains and bruises.
2. In dandruff products combine with Nettle herb and Tea Tree essential oil. You could add Rosemary Hydrolate or Rosemary essential oils to add a nice smell to these products.
3. For hair loss products combine with Bio-energiser.
4. Combine with Lemon and Rosemary essential oils in a blend to strengthen the memory.
   

 

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