Vetiveria zizanoides (Ruh Khus, Wild Vetiver) root oil

Vetiveria zizanoides (Ruh Khus, Wild Vetiver) root oil 1
Vetiveria zizanoides (Ruh Khus, Wild Vetiver) root oil 2
AKA: Wild vetiver root oil
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Ayurvedic
Not Clean
Vetiveria zizanoides (Ruh khus, wild vetiver) root oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking, perfuming, tonic.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Root
CAS #
8016-96-4 / 84238-29-9
Form
Oil
Functions
Masking
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Tonic
Anti-Aging
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
Tightens and tones skin
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Vetiver (khus) has been central to Ayurvedic medicine and South Asian skincare for thousands of years, valued for its cooling, grounding, and antiseptic properties. The oil is also traditionally used in Indian perfumery and as a natural fragrance for textiles.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR