Rosemary Essential Oil for Aromatherapy Facial Care & Hair Growth

Rosemary oil is an essential oil extracted from the leaves of the rosemary plant (Rosmarinus officinalis), a fragrant evergreen herb native to the Mediterranean region.

It’s important to distinguish it from rosemary-infused oil, which is a carrier oil (like olive or jojoba oil) that has had rosemary leaves steeped in it. Essential oil is much more potent and concentrated.

Rosemary essential oil is typically produced through a process called steam distillation. In this method:

1. Fresh or dried rosemary leaves and flowers are placed in a still.
2. Pressurized steam is passed through the plant material.
3. The steam breaks down the oil-bearing glands, releasing the volatile compounds.
4. The steam and oil vapor mixture is then cooled and condensed back into a liquid.
5. The essential oil, being lighter than water, separates and is collected.