Palo Santo Essential Oil

Palo Santo Essential Oil has a distinctive, warm aroma with creamy, buttery notes balanced by a fresh lemon-mint lift and a soft resinous wood base. The scent is smooth and grounding, with a natural sweetness that develops slowly and lingers in blends.

Product Details

Bottled in the UK for freshness and traceability.
100% pure natural essential oil with no fillers, solvents or synthetic additives.
Wild-crafted and responsibly sourced.
Cruelty free and vegan friendly.
Supplied in high quality amber glass bottles to help protect the oil.

Botanical Information

Botanical Name: Bursera graveolens
Plant Part Used: Heartwood
Extraction Method: Steam distillation
Aroma: Citrusy-minty top notes with a creamy, oily body and warm woody-resin base
Shelf Life: Once opened, store in a cool, dark place and use within 12 months for best quality.

Aroma Profile

Palo Santo Essential Oil is known for its layered and long-lasting aroma. It opens with a light lemon-mint freshness, moves into a smooth, buttery-oily heart and settles into a warm, sweet-woody base.

Top notes: Fresh lemon-mint
Middle notes: Creamy, buttery-oily
Base notes: Warm resinous wood

Scent Family

Woody
Citrusy
Resinous

How to Use Palo Santo Essential Oil

There are several ways to enjoy Palo Santo Essential Oil as part of everyday aromatic routines.

Diffusion
Add a few drops of Palo Santo Essential Oil to water in your diffuser to create a calm, grounding atmosphere.

Topical Use
Always dilute Palo Santo Essential Oil with a suitable carrier oil before applying to the skin. A typical dilution rate is 1 to 2%, which is around 1 to 2 drops per 10 ml of carrier oil. Carry out a patch test before use.

Bathing
Add a small amount of properly diluted Palo Santo Essential Oil to warm bath water to create a gentle aromatic atmosphere.

Massage
Blend Palo Santo Essential Oil with a carrier oil at an appropriate dilution and use as part of a massage routine.

How to Dilute Palo Santo Essential Oil

General use usually requires a 1 to 2% dilution. For every 30 ml of carrier oil, add approximately 6 to 12 drops of Palo Santo Essential Oil and mix well in a dark glass container.
For sensitive skin, a gentler dilution of 0.5 to 1% is recommended. Always carry out a patch test before broader application.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin or history of this essential oil

Palo Santo has been valued for centuries in South America, where the wood has traditionally been used for aromatic and ceremonial purposes.

How is the oil produced

The oil is produced by steam distillation of sustainably harvested Palo Santo heartwood.

What does this essential oil smell like

It smells warm and creamy with fresh citrus-mint notes and a soft resinous wood finish.

Which oils blend well with it

Palo Santo blends well with woods, resins, citrus oils and florals such as frankincense, cedarwood, bergamot, lavender and sandalwood.

How should the oil be stored

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, with the bottle tightly closed.

How is it best used

It is commonly used in diffusion, massage blends, bathing and other external aromatic applications, particularly for grounding blends.

Is it safe for children or pets

Extra caution is advised. Use only in very low dilutions and avoid use around pets unless guidance is provided by a qualified professional.

Precautions

FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY.
Do not apply undiluted to the skin. Always dilute with a suitable carrier oil before topical use.
Avoid use during pregnancy.
Keep away from children.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Carry out a patch test before use.
Keep away from eyes.

Natural Variation Notice: This essential oil is 100% pure and natural. Variations in colour, viscosity or aroma may occur between batches and do not affect quality.
Disclaimer: Individual experiences may vary. Seek professional advice if unsure before use.

Grounding | Woody | Resinous | Meditation blends | Aromatherapy