Essential oils

A selection of the essencial oils we sell

Name - Uses - Source

Bergamot: Refreshing and uplifting. Treats oily/blemished skin, bad breath, cystitis, thrush, and psoriasis. Fruit rind

Black Pepper: Stimulating and warming. Relaxes tired and aching muscles. Fruit/Corns

Cedarwood: Relieves nervous tension. Strongly antiseptic. Good for oily skin and hair, dandruff and asthma. Wood

Chamomile: Soothing and comforting. Gentle for skin care. Treats inflamed joints and menopause. Flowers

Clary Sage: Lifts the spirits. A muscle relaxant. Good for PMT, exhaustion and stress related problems. Herb/flowers

Cypress: Refreshing. A natural astringent and deodorant. Treats poor circulation, cellulite and hot feet. Leaves/flowers

Eucalyptus: Stimulating and penetrating. Strong antiseptic. Aids respiratory problems. Leaves

Frankincense: Soothes emotions. Ideal for mature skin (claimed to have rejuvenating qualities) Gum

Geranium: Refreshing. Balances mind and body. Excellent for skin care. Leaves Ginger Warming. Tones tired muscles. Settles an upset tummy. Rhizome

Grapefruit: Revitalises and elevates the emotions. Assists decision-making. Good skin toner. Fruit rind

Jasmin dilution: Relaxing and soothing. Good for dry/sensitive skin. Uplifts emotion in times of stress. Flowers Juniper Berry Refreshing. Astringent qualities good for oily skin. Helps detoxification, cystitis, and cellulite. Berries

Lavender: Relaxing and rejuvenating. Encourages sleep. Heals burns, cuts, and eczema. Flowers Relieves insect bites and sunburn. Safe for all. Antiseptic.

Lemon: Refreshing and uplifting. Insect repellent. Cleansing in skin care. Treats warts. Fruit rind

Lemongrass: Refreshing. Banishes unpleasant smells, insects and smelly feet. Effective antiseptic. Leaves

Lime: Stimulating. Good for greasy skin. Eases coughs and catarrh. Fruit rind

Mandarin: Soothing. A gentle stimulant suitable for children. Helps to prevent stretch marks. Fruit rind

Marjoram: Warming and relaxing. Eases muscle aches and pains. Induces sleep. Herb flowers

Neroli dilution: Calming. Good for dry or mature skin as it is said to have regenerating powers. Flowers

Orange: Elevates the spirits. Good when lacking energy. Fruit rind

Patchouli: Relaxing and sensual. Treats dry/chapped skin. Leaves

Peppermint: Invigorating and refreshing. Good for muscle fatigue, sweaty feet, travel sickness and ants! Leaves/flowers

Petitgrain: Invigorating and refreshing. Astringent properties are good in skin care. Twigs & Leaves

Rose dilution: Calming and sensual. Good for dry skin. Soothes anger. Treats many female problems. Flowers

Rosemary: Stimulating. Promotes mental alertness and relieves tired muscles. Leaves/flowers

Sandalwood: Relaxing and sensual. Treats dry/sensitive skin. Good for damaged hair. Wood

Tangerine: A gentle stimulant suitable for children. Helps to prevent stretch marks. Fruit rind

Ti Tree: Refreshing. Strong antiseptic. Treats athlete’s foot, cold sores, foot odour, fleas, cystitis. Twigs & Leaves

Ylang Ylang: Soothing and sensual. Good for dry skin. Flowers