Jasmine

Essential Oils

Nov 13

Why we love it at The Mindful Gem

Jasmine essential oil is a sensual, soothing, radiance-enhancing floral extract cherished for its ability to soften the skin, calm the senses, and uplift the emotional body. Steam-distilled or solvent-extracted from freshly opened jasmine blossoms, this precious oil is rich in benzyl acetate, linalool, indole, and antioxidant compounds that nourish the skin while imparting its iconic velvety scent. Research shows jasmine can improve mood, reduce stress responses, calm inflammation, and support balanced, supple skin (Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2013, DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2013.02.021). At The Mindful Gem, we use jasmine essential oil in select luxury formulations — including our Rose Glow Body Scrub — where it brings softening benefits, emotional serenity, and a deeply feminine floral presence.

Plant Overview:

Jasmine (Jasminum grandiflorum) is native to South Asia, the Middle East, and Mediterranean regions, where it thrives in warm, sunlit evenings. The blossoms are famously harvested at night or early dawn, when their fragrance is at its peak.

Parts Used & Traditional Uses:

The fresh flowers are extracted to create jasmine absolute or essential oil. Historically used in Ayurvedic, Persian, Egyptian, and Mediterranean beauty rituals for:

softening and perfuming the skin
calming the nervous system
elevating mood and sensuality
supporting emotional balance

Skin Benefits & Mechanism:

Antioxidant compounds help protect and nourish the skin barrier.
Naturally anti-inflammatory, helping soothe redness or irritation.
Provides subtle conditioning benefits that leave skin soft and smooth.
Aromatherapeutic action helps ease tension, uplift mood, and promote relaxation.

Key Benefits:

Soothes + softens the skin
Antioxidant + calming
Luxurious floral aroma
Uplifts mood + reduces stress
Sensual + feminine botanical presence

Sources:

Haze, S. et al. (2013). “Mood-enhancing effects of jasmine essential oil.” Journal of Ethnopharmacology. DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2013.02.021
Tisserand, R. & Young, R. (2014). Essential Oil Safety.
Traditional Monographs on Jasminum grandiflorum

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Tori Thomas