Rosewood uplifts the stressed and soothes the tired, and it’s often used for its calming effects before bedtime. Rosewood oil helps to tighten mature skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles, making it a powerful ally against the signs of ageing.

Rosewood essential oil uses

Rosewood essential oil has a long list of uses in our day to day lives and has the power to boost everything from our complexions to our mindsets. Rosewood oil’s active properties strengthen our skin and promote the rejuvenation of tissue.

After a certain age, these qualities are more important than ever, which is why rosewood appears in many skincare products for older skin. Aside from its physical benefits, its spicy scent with hints of rose works perfectly in facial products.

Speaking of that scent, rosewood essential oil is often used in meditation sessions. It’s believed to help us to connect with a higher being, so try adding a few drops to your diffuser when you’re meditating at home. This top note aroma creates a peaceful ambience, invoking feelings of safety, so it’s a lovely oil to diffuse in your home at any time of year. Read more about our favourite essential oils for meditation here.

With a medium strength fragrance, rosewood essential oil blends well with many of the oils in your aromatherapy kit. It works particularly well with citrus scents, like lemon, lime grapefruit and orange. For a blend that’ll prepare you to get a good night’s sleep, blend it with trusty lavender. It also combines beautifully with the floral oils of jasmine and rose.

Rosewood essential oil benefits

Rosewood is one of those essential oils that’s quietly packed with benefits. It has antibacterial and antidepressant properties and is believed to work as a gentle antiseptic too. If you find the fragrance uplifting, rosewood oil can be used as a natural deodorant. Apply topically after washing to prevent odours from developing and enjoy the woody, rosy scent as you go about your day.

If a hectic lifestyle impacts on your romantic life, try diffusing rosewood essential oil in the bedroom. Or, run a warm bath and add a few drops to let the spicy notes in this scent awaken feelings of passion. Rosewood essential oil is often used as a natural aphrodisiac, helping to boost the libido for both sexes.

The uplifting effects of the scent can help to rebalance the mindset after a defeat. Whether it’s a job interview that didn’t go your way or a relationship that hasn’t worked out, let the rich aroma of this essential oil lift your mood to a more positive outlook as you move forward.

Rosewood essential oil facts

Botanical name	Aniba rosaeodora
Plant part	Wood
Extraction method	Steam Distillation
Colour	Clear to pale yellow
Consistency	Thin
Note:	Top
Strength of aroma	Medium
Aromatic scent	Rosewood essential oil has a warm and woody scent with hints of floral and fruity fragrances