Harvested from the sunlit hills of southern Spain, this steam-distilled Cistus Essential Oil captures the quiet intensity of a plant shaped by heat, wind, and stone. Resinous, golden, and deeply grounding, it carries the strength of survival and the calm that follows endurance.
Cistus Essential Oil, also known as Rock Rose, is distilled from the leaves and twigs of Cistus ladaniferus, a resilient shrub native to the dry, rugged landscapes of the Mediterranean. Growing where soil is sparse and sun unrelenting, this plant thrives through endurance, drawing strength from conditions that challenge most others.
Through slow, patient steam distillation, the plant’s resinous essence is gently released, condensing drop by drop into a rich, golden oil. This traditional method preserves the depth and complexity of cistus, allowing its full aromatic character to unfold naturally.
The aroma is deep and enveloping, opening with warm resin and labdanum-like richness, softened by subtle honeyed notes and a whisper of wild earth. As it settles, a quiet balsamic warmth emerges, grounding and contemplative, evoking sun-warmed stone after rain and the stillness that follows a storm.
At Gabriella Oils, Cistus Essential Oil is chosen for natural perfumery, skin ritual, and aromatherapy blends where depth, fixative power, and emotional grounding are desired. It anchors lighter florals, enhances resins and woods, and brings a sense of steadiness and renewal to slow, intentional formulations.
This is a 100% pure steam-distilled essential oil with no synthetic fragrance, fillers, or additives. For external use only. Always dilute before skin application. As a natural product, aroma and appearance may vary slightly between batches.
Allergen notes: Contains natural aromatics; patch test recommended.
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