Labdanum Essential Oil | Abbey Essentials
LABDANUM ESSENTIAL OIL
Botanical name: Cistus ladaniferus
WHY CHOOSE ABBEY ESSENTIALS LABDANUM OIL?
Made from the resin of Cistus ladaniferus harvested in Spain and steam-distilled in small batches, this Labdanum oil retains its warm, sweet-herbaceous and musky character. Ethical sourcing and prompt processing ensure a consistently rich, therapeutic-grade oil.
OVERVIEW
Labdanum essential oil offers a warm, sweet, herbaceous and musky aroma. It is prized for its antiseptic and astringent properties and may help optimise a healthy, mature complexion when used in skincare blends.
NOTES
- Top Note: Sweet, resinous opening
- Middle Note: Warm, herbaceous heart
- Base Note: Deep musky foundation
SCENT FAMILY
Resinous · Woody · Herbal
AROMATIC DESCRIPTION
Rich resin top notes blend into a sweet-herb heart with a lingering musky base.
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES
Antiseptic · Astringent · Skin-conditioning · Uplifting
VOLATILITY & EVAPORATION RATE
Slow evaporation; provides enduring middle-note support in blends.
PLANT ORIGIN & PRODUCTION
- Botanical Source: Cistus ladaniferus
- Grown in: Spain
- Plant Part: Resinous gum
- Extraction Method: Steam distillation
- Aroma Profile: Warm, sweet, herbaceous, musky
TRADITION & NATURAL WELLNESS USE
Historically used in perfumery and traditional remedies, Labdanum oil may help to:
- Support skin renewal in mature-complexion blends
- Provide gentle antiseptic action
- Uplift mood with its rich, resinous aroma
IDEAL FOR
- Mature-skin skincare formulations
- Antiseptic massage and bath blends
- Perfumery base-note compositions
- Aromatherapy enthusiasts
- DIY body oils and lotions
POPULAR USES
AROMATHERAPY (MOOD & ATMOSPHERE)
Add 3–5 drops to a diffuser or bowl of warm water to create a grounding, resinous ambience.
HOLISTIC & WELLNESS ROUTINES
Blend 2–3 drops with a carrier oil and massage onto mature skin to support tone and renewal. Note: see your product label for dilution guidelines and seek professional advice for health concerns.
DIY SKINCARE & BEAUTY
Add 2–4 drops per 10 ml base emollient in creams or serums to help condition and tighten mature skin. Patch test before use; avoid sensitive areas.
CAUTION
Essential oils are highly concentrated—always dilute before applying to skin. Dilute to less than 5 % in a carrier oil; see your product label for specifics. Not recommended for internal use. Consult a healthcare professional if pregnant, breastfeeding or under medical supervision. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Resinous · Mature skin · Antiseptic · Skin conditioning · Perfumery base
