Vetiver Essential Oil
Vetiver essential oil is a fragrant, earthy essential oil derived from the roots of the vetiver grass plant. It is widely used in UK skincare and fragrance products for its calming aroma and skin-balancing properties. This versatile ingredient brings a rich, woody scent to creams, serums, and perfumes while helping to soothe and condition the skin.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare, vetiver essential oil is valued for its ability to help regulate sebum production and support the skin’s natural barrier. Its aromatic compounds provide a grounding scent that is often used in aromatherapy-inspired formulations, while its antioxidant properties help protect the skin from environmental stressors. When properly diluted, it blends beautifully into facial oils, moisturisers, bath products and hair treatments, delivering both functional and olfactory benefits.
Key benefits
- Helps balance oily and combination skin
- Provides a soothing and calming aroma in skincare
- Supports the skin’s natural moisture barrier
- Offers antioxidant properties to combat environmental damage
- Conditions and strengthens hair when used in scalp treatments
- Imparts a rich, earthy fragrance to perfumes and body products
Best for
oily skin, combination skin, mature skin, sensitive skin, stressed or fatigued skin
Where it comes from
Vetiver essential oil is steam-distilled from the aromatic roots of Chrysopogon zizanioides, a tall perennial grass native to India but now cultivated in many tropical regions including Haiti and Reunion Island.
Products with Vetiver Essential Oil
Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Vetiver Essential Oil than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.
- Aromatherapy Associates Deep Relax Sleep Mist (50ml) Aromatherapy
- Aromatherapy Associates Deep Relax Sleep Mist (50ml) Aromatherapy Associates