Scientific name: Rosmarinus Officinalis Oil
Classification: Essential Oil
Draining, antiseptic and dermopurifying.
Tales from Nature
Rosmarinus Officinalis, better known as Rosemary, is an evergreen shrub belonging to the Labiatae family. It is found almost all over the world, preferring mild climates. It was used in funeral rites in ancient Rome to purify the air and ward off spirits.
Famous is the myth of Princess Leucote recounted in Ovid's Metamorphoses: the story goes that the princess of Persia was killed by her father for falling in love with the god Apollo, who illuminated her tomb with a ray of sunlight to give her new life in the form of Rosemary.
Essential Oil is extracted from the plant, which is widely used in cosmetics in skin treatments due to its dermopurifying, astringent, toning and deodorizing properties. It also has antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral and antiparasitic virtues.
Benefits
Stimulates blood circulation, thus oxygenation of the scalp. It has draining, antiseptic, dermopurifying and astringent properties that can purify the skin of excess sebum and impurities and toxins.
It is widely used to counteract and prevent episodes of occasional or persistent dandruff. It is also effective because of its effects on hair growth.
It has significant anti-inflammatory effects to soothe itchy scalp, and its antifungal properties can help prevent dandruff. Like any oil, Rosemary also increases the softness and shine of hair.
