Rose oil in geraniol, the main constituent of rose oil. Some of these "rose oils" are up to 90% geranium or palmarosa to 10% rose. This is referred to as "extending" the rose fragrance. This may be done to compensate for chemotype, e.g. Bulgarian distilled rose oil is naturally low in phenylethanol, and Ukrainian or Russian rose oil is naturally high in phenylethanol. Pure rose oil should not be used directly on the skin, as it can cause allergic reactions such as red skin and spots. Rose oil Rose oil (rose otto, attar of rose, attar of roses or rose essence) is
Essential oil be any vegetable oil readily available, the most popular for skin care being jojoba, coconut, wheat germ, olive and avocado. Essential oils are derived from sections of plants. Some plants, like the bitter orange, are sources of several types of essential oil. Balsam of Peru, an essential oil derived from the "Myroxylon", is used in food and drink for flavoring, in perfumes and toiletries for fragrance, and in medicine and pharmaceutical items for healing properties. However, a number of national and international surveys have identified Balsam of Peru as being in the "top five" allergens most commonly causing patch test