What it is
Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil is an essential oil steam-distilled from the wood of the Amazonian rosewood tree, prized for its sweet, floral-woody aroma driven largely by its high linalool content. In cosmetics it is used primarily as a natural fragrance and scent-masking ingredient. Because it is an essential oil, it is added at low levels for olfactory rather than functional purposes.
Safety & warnings
As a linalool-rich essential oil, it contains the recognized fragrance allergen linalool, which can oxidize on air exposure and may cause irritation or allergic contact sensitization in susceptible individuals. People with fragrance allergies should approach products containing it with caution.
Origin & sourcing
Plant-derived essential oil, obtained by distillation of the wood of Aniba rosodora, a tree of the Amazon basin.
History
Rosewood oil was historically a significant material in fine perfumery as a natural source of linalool; concerns over the tree's conservation status have since constrained its supply.
Questions everyone asks
What is rosewood oil used for in skin care?
It is used as a natural fragrance and masking agent, lending a sweet, woody-floral scent to the product.
Is rosewood oil a known allergen?
It is rich in linalool, a recognized fragrance allergen, so it can trigger reactions in fragrance-sensitive people.