Rhododendron anthopogon oil

AKA: Rhododendron oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Himalayas. Derived from leaves of Rhododendron anthopogon, a flowering shrub native to the Himalayan mountains in the Ericaceae family. Extracted from plant material through steam distillation or solvent extraction methods to obtain the essential oil.
Rhododendron anthopogon oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Ericaceae (Heather family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Subshrub
Climate
Subalpine or subarctic
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Soothing
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Draws In Moisture
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Fights Bacteria
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR