Specifications:
-Botanical Name: Cymbopogon nardus
-Plant Part: Leaves
-Description / Color / Consistency: A light pale yellow to yellowish brown liquid.
-Aromatic Summary / Note / Strength of Aroma: A top note of medium aroma, Citronella has a well-rounded lemony scent, though it is much softer and has subtle wood tones.
Ingredients:
INCI: Cymbopogon Nardus Oil
CAS: 8000-29-1 / 89998-15-2
Recommended Usage Rate:
Formulation Guide: Essential oils are highly concentrated , the below usage rates are recommended:
-Gels, Toners, Astringents or high water based products: 0.5% for acne prone, sensitive and dry skin; 1% for oily and combination skin
-Creams, Oil Serum, Balms: 1% for dry, sensitive and acne prone skin; 2% for oily and combination skin
-Hair Oil - 5%
-Liquid Shampoo, Soaps, Facewash and Bodywash - 2- 3%
Shelf Life: 2 Years
Storage Guidelines: It is recommended that essential oils packaged in containers (for safe shipping) be transferred into dark glass containers to maintain freshness and attain maximum shelf life. Store in a cool & dry place. This product is extremely flammable. Keep away from fire and high temperatures.
Caution: This is a cosmetic-grade product. Not suitable for internal consumption. This product is not recommended for direct skin application. It needs to be added to base formulations/carrier oils in the prescribed percentage (as above). This product is not recommended for pregnant women and infants. Batch Production Testing and Patch skin Testing of the end products are recommended for all formulations before mass production/application/usage.