Core Essential Oils
Aromatherapy
Patchouli
Pogostemon cablin
Very well known as the "Scent of the Sixties", has a musky, earthy, exotic aroma.
Patchouli Oil is extracted by using steam distillation of the leaves. It is widely used in skin care, incense, insect repellents, and alternative medicines. This oil helps support general health and release negative emotions.
Beauty: Hair and Skin
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Regenerates new skin cells, and this keeps the skin looking young, healthy and vibrant.
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Lightens and heals marks on skin from acne, wounds, measles, pox or boils.
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Prevents loosening of muscle tissue, hair loss or sagging skin.
Health: Hormones and Immunity
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Boosts your testosterone and estrogen levels.
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Treats fungal infection, viral and respiratory infections.
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Soothes inflammation like gout and arthritis.
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Treats insomnia and helps sleep better.
Peppermint
Mentha Piperita
Topically used to cool the skin or diffused for a scent that invites feelings of peace.
Peppermint oil provides a familiar, recognizable scent, but Peppermint is so much more than just a nostalgic, fresh aroma. This oil can be diffused to create a stimulating, focused atmosphere for daily tasks. It is a hybrid species of spearmint and water mint (Mentha Aquatica).
Beauty:
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Brightens up dull skin and gives a healthy radiant skin.
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Controls the secretion of excess oil and prevents clogging of pores and outbreak of acne.
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Thickens and nourishes damaged hair.
Health:
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Effective natural painkiller and muscle relaxant.
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One of the best essential oils for cold and flu.
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Antimicrobial, antiviral and antioxidant properties help fight infections.
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Improves memory and alertness when inhaled.
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Cures headaches and migraines.
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Boosts energy and performance with a few whiffs.
Lavender
Lavandula Angustifolia
A scent that’s a wonderful blend of fresh, floral, clean, and calm.
Lavender oil is a great beginner oil and a must for every home. From skin care products to relaxing routines, this oil can infuse and enhance many areas of your life. Lavender flowers are known for their calming fragrance and have been used for making potpourri for centuries.
Beauty:
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Inhibits the bacteria that cause acne.
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Boosts the synthesis of collagen and heals skin tissues.
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Soothes skin irritations, razor bumps, and sunburn.
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Helpful in the treatment of hair loss and dry scalp problems.
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Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties help to ease skin conditions and reverse signs of aging.
Health:
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Treats migraines, headaches, depression, nervous tension, emotional stress, anxiety, restlessness, and exhaustion.
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Works as a sedative, anti-anxiety, an anticonvulsant, and calming agent.
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Induces sleep and treats insomnia.
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Regular massage with lavender oil can provide relief from sore or tense muscles and joints.
Lemon
Citrus limon
A powerful astringent and antioxidant which lightens and tightens dull skin giving it a youthful glow.
Lemon Oil is made by cold pressing the rinds of the lemons, producing the aroma of a freshly picked fruit. Its antiageing properties make a vital part of your nighttime beauty routine to nourish, hydrate and revitalize your complexion.
Beauty:
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Effective as a hair tonic to get strong, healthy, and shiny hair.
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Antimicrobial and antiseptic properties help keep your scalp clean of dandruff, prevent hair fall and promote hair growth.
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Helps soften nail cuticles.
Health:
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Delightful fruity citrus aroma adds cheer to the atmosphere.
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Fights feelings of stress, mental fatigue, anxiety, exhaustion, dizziness, and nervous tension.
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Treats asthma by clearing the nasal passages, sinuses and respiratory system.
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Relieves insomnia in people suffering from sleeplessness.
Geranium
Pelargonium Graveolens
A wonderfully uplifting, calming, flowery scent. It is excellent for the skin, and its aromatic influence helps release negative memories.
Geranium oil is excellent for the skin, and its aromatic influence helps release negative memories. Used traditionally to support the circulatory and nervous systems, a great deal of its strength lies in its ability to revitalize body tissues. It is extracted through steam distillation of stems and leaves of the geranium plant.
Beauty:
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Powerful anti-aging and astringent properties give a youthful radiant look by tightening the facial skin.
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Fades scars and spots by increasing blood flow underneath the skin and uniform distribution of melanin.
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Keeps the skin fresh and gorgeous by boosting cell regeneration.
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Treats acne, dermatitis, eczema and other skin diseases.
Health:
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Improves mental functioning and uplift your spirits.
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Helps people suffering from depression, anxiety, and anger.
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Aids in fighting muscle cramps, aches and/or pains and other issues.
Tea Tree
Melaleuca Alternifolia
Beloved for its countless wellness and beauty benefits. Today, it’s one of the beauty industry’s favorite essential oils.
Tea Tree oil is native to Australia and its oil has been used by the original inhabitants of that continent as a cure-all medicine since ancient times. The essential oil of tea tree is extracted through steam distillation of twigs and leaves of the tea tree.
Beauty:
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Neutralize or diminish the appearance of blemishes and scars as well as eliminate age spots.
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Natural remedy for acne and other inflammatory skin conditions.
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Increases blood flow to help your hair follicles stay healthy and strong and lustrous.
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Anti-fungal properties help to soothe dry flaking scaly patches and remove dandruff and head lice.
Health:
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Stimulates and regulates hormone secretion, blood circulation, and supports the immune system.
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Inhibits fungal growth and cures diseases like dermatitis, athlete's foot, candida and toenail fungus.
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Provides relief from muscular pain, aches and sprains.
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Effective insect deterrent and killer.
