Botanical Name - Zafari Absolute - Mexican Marigold - Tagetes minuta.
Plant Origin - Madagascar.
Oil taken from - Flowers.
Extraction Method - Organic Extraction (Hexane free).
Aroma Description - A gently sweet, freshly floral aroma with
fruity undertones.
Traditional uses for Zafari Absolute include -
Zafari Absolute - also known as Mexican Marigold - is a soothing and relaxing Absolute, used to reduce anxiety and stressful conditions.
It is a gentler option when compared with French Marigold (Tagetes patula), having a lighter aroma. Zafari Absolute is also less viscous, less highly coloured and is easier to work with when preparing face and body blends/perfumes etc.
Zafari Absolute is used in perfumery and also in skin care preparations as it is nourishing and enriches products for dry and mature skin types.
It is also a useful antimicrobial/anti-fungicidal and antiseptic agent making it an excellent choice to help maintain skin health generally. It can give relief to sufferers of Athlete's Foot, Ringworm etc.
It can be used successfully as an insect repellent and also when used with Ylang Ylang, Tea-Tree and Lavender is also highly successful in getting rid of fleas, nits and other pests.
Please note - Zafari Absolute - Mexican Marigold - is a photosensitizer - so it should not be put on the skin before going out into direct and strong sunlight or prior to a sunbed use as skin irritation may occur. It should also be avoided if the user has highly sensitive skin as irritation may occur.
Zafari Absolute - Maxican Marigold blends well with -
Chamomile, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Bergamot, Orange, Lavender, Juniper, Petitgrain, Myrrh, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang and Lemon Essential Oils amongst many others.
Mantra Aromatherapy's Zafari Absolute - Mexican Marigold is -
A pure and neat Absolute that has not been blended/adulterated or diluted in any way.
It is a Vegan product that is cruelty free.
Is presented for retail in a pharmaceutical grade brown glass bottle with a tamper proof cap and its own dripper insert for ease of use.
Each product purchased is freshly decanted from verified stock in the Uk in Wales.
Mantra Aromatherapy's Zafari Absolute - Mexican Marigold Absolute is a Therapeutic Grade product and can be used as part of a Holistic treatment.
Product Safety -
Always store pure Essential Oils/Absolute Oils in brown glass bottles in an upright position with their cap firmly secured in place.
To maximise the shelf life of any Essential Oil/Absolute Oil it should be stored out of direct sunlight, in a cool, dry environment. - A medicine cabinet is ideal!
Essential Oils/Absolute Oils should never be -
taken internally,
put on the skin without being correctly diluted first.
never be put in or near the eyes nor put on areas of damaged or inflamed skin.
they should be stored away from children and used with caution around babies, small children and pets.
care and Medical advice should be taken before using Essential Oils/Absolute Oils if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or if you have a medical condition.
Always patch test before using any new Essential Oil/Absolute Oil.
Please note - important information -
Disclaimer for Mantra Aromatherapy's Essential Oils, Absolute Oils and
Products -
The section on the Traditional Uses of Essential Oils/Absolute Oils is just that - what each Essential Oil/Absolute Oil has been used for Traditionally by generations of users.
Mantra Aromatherapy are not making any medical claims for the uses of any of the Essential Oils/Absolute Oils/Products we sell.
Essential Oils/Absolute Oils should not be used to treat, cure or prevent any medical condition and they should not be used to substitute mainstream medical treatments.
We reflect only what has been written about the reputed traditional uses of each Essential Oil/Absolute Oil to help guide you to a starting point for your own personal requirements, enjoyment and research.