Rooted To Riches

Vetiver is a deeply rooted grass known for its dense, fibrous roots that anchor the earth and exude a rich, earthy fragrance.

Its essential oil, steam-distilled from the roots, is prized for its grounding, smoky-sweet aroma and is widely used in perfumery, skincare, and calming aromatherapy blends.

 

Long Lovely Grass

In nature, vetiver grows as a tall, tufted grass with narrow, spiky green blades that sway gently above the ground while its dense, tangled roots dive deep into the soil like hidden veins anchoring the earth.

Appearance In The Bottle (Post Extraction) 

Vetiver essential oil is a dark brown-y green liquid substance. 

 

Smokey Sweet Earth Musk

The aroma of vetiver is deep, smoky, and earthy with a hint of sweet resin, evoking the scent of rain-soaked soil and grounding stillness.

Medium/Heavy

Vetiver essential oil is on the heavier side. 

 

Madagascar

 

Hedge Craft 

Vetiver is cultivated in warm, tropical climates, thriving in well-drained soils where its roots grow deep and strong, often used to prevent soil erosion.

Farmers typically propagate it through root divisions, planting it in rows along slopes or fields where it forms dense, protective hedges over time.

Steam Distillation 

Find more information on botanical extraction methods HERE.

 

Fragrant Foliage For All

Vetiver has been used for thousands of years in India and Sri Lanka, where its roots were woven into mats, fans, and used in cooling screens for their fragrant and purifying properties.

Over time, its essential oil became treasured in perfumery and traditional medicine across Asia, the Middle East, and eventually the West for its grounding, healing qualities.

 

Grounding Greenery

Vetiver is revered in spiritual traditions as a deeply grounding plant, believed to anchor the soul and calm restless energy with its earthy essence.

Often used in meditation and purification rituals, it is thought to strengthen one’s connection to the earth and promote emotional stability and inner peace.

Roots

Direct Application 

Vetiver essential oil (if and only if 100% pure and organic) can be used directly on the skin as spot treatment for troubled areas in need of calming or toning. 

Dilution 

Mix in with a carrier oil such as olive or jojoba to your desired strength for a fantastic allover earthy moisturizing oil. 

Hydrating & Nourishing

Vetiver oil is rich in moisturizing properties that help soothe dry, flaky skin and support long-lasting hydration.

Anti-aging

Packed with antioxidants, it helps protect the skin from free radicals, reduces the appearance of fine lines, and promotes a youthful glow.

Healing & Regenerative

Its regenerative qualities support the healing of scars, stretch marks, and sun-damaged skin by promoting cell renewal and improving skin texture.

Anti-inflammatory

Vetiver calms redness, irritation, and inflammation, making it suitable for sensitive or reactive skin types.

Violet Glass 

Ultimate preservation & potency.

Violet glass is a deep purple, almost black, glass that keeps bioactive compounds preserved for as long as possible. 

MORE INFORMATION ON VOILET GLASS HERE