Why we picked it
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A single-origin oil — Cymbopogon from Marayur, distilled in traditional mud-and-brass stills.
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Steam-distilled by indigenous distillers working in small home-run units, and the community is named.
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100% pure with no carrier or solvent, so it has to be diluted before it touches skin.
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Nothing added — none of the DPG or solvent used to extend an oil sold as 'fragrance oil'.
What to look for in an Essential Oil?
What to look for in an Essential Oil?
- 01One line on the ingredients is what you want: the botanical name and nothing else. A 'fragrance oil' or 'perfume oil' is a different product entirely.
- 02Lemongrass is easy to imitate synthetically, so a named region and a named distiller are worth more here than most.
- 03Solvents and DPG are used to extend an oil and stretch the bottle. A pure oil names no carrier at all.
- 04Amber or cobalt glass, never clear and never plastic — light and plastic both degrade an essential oil.
- 05An essential oil is potent. It is diluted into a carrier oil before it touches skin, and it is never swallowed.
What's inside
Steam-distilled, single-origin Marayur. 100% pure, not for undiluted skin use.
Forest Post Lemongrass Essential Oil vs other fragrance oils
| What to compare | Purepicked | Regular fragrance oil |
|---|---|---|
| Purity | 100% pure essential oil | Often diluted, or a synthetic 'fragrance oil' |
| Source | Single-origin Marayur, tribal-distilled | Origin not given, and often blended from several |
| Distillation | Traditional mud-and-brass stills | Industrial |
| Additives | None | May contain solvents or DPG |
| Traceability | Named community and region | Usually none |
How to use it
- Add a few drops to a diffuser to freshen a room
- Dilute in coconut oil or solubol before any skin use
- Never apply neat to skin
- Keep away from eyes; store cool and dark
Is it for you?
Good for
Aromatherapy & diffuser use
Natural home-freshening
DIY diluted skincare (in a carrier oil)
Avoid if
Anyone planning to apply it neat — pure lemongrass oil must be diluted in a carrier before skin contact
Households with pets, where diffused essential oils are often not advised
Anyone expecting a food-grade or ingestible oil — this is for aromatherapy and topical use only
Product details
- Sold by
- Purepicked
- Brand
- Forest Post
- Net quantity
- 50 ml
- Type
- Essential Oils
Also on the label
Questions people ask
Can I apply it directly to my skin?
No. It is an undiluted essential oil and a known skin sensitiser. Dilute it in a carrier such as coconut oil and patch-test before any skin use.
How do I use it at home?
Add a few drops to a diffuser to freshen a room. Keep it away from eyes and store it somewhere cool and dark.
Can it be used in food?
No. It is for aromatherapy and diluted topical use only, not a food-grade or ingestible oil.
Where does it come from?
It is steam-distilled from Cymbopogon grass grown in Marayur, by indigenous distillers in small home-run units using mud-and-brass stills. Nothing is added.
Is it safe around pets?
Diffused essential oils are often not advised in households with pets.
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