Essentials oils

A brief guide to the essential oils used in our collection:

Lime

Lime Cold Pressed oil is a member of the Rutaceae family. 

Due to its sweet and fresh aroma, this oil is classed as a top note scent that blends perfectly with other oils from a citrus, herby or woodsy nature.

Lime is an extremely powerful antioxidant, as well as a promoter of emotional harmony and well-being thanks to the uplifting effect Lime’s stimulating and refreshing scent has upon moods.

Botanical Name:
Citrus Aurantifolia 
Origin:
Brazil
Extraction:
Cold Pressed
Scent: 
- Crisp
- Sweet
- Fresh
- Citrusy

 

Eucalyptus Oil

Eucalyptus Australiana oil is a member of the Myrtaceae family.

Although known for its somewhat harsh and medicinal scent, Eucalyptus oil does have a pleasant woody-sweet undertone, thus classing it as a top-middle note that blends well with camphoraceous, woodsy and citrus oils.

Due to its antiseptic, antiviral and decongestant properties, Eucalyptus is brilliantly beneficial to the immune and respiratory system, as well as being a great insect repellent. 

Botanical Name:
Citrus Aurantifolia
Origin:
South Africa
Extraction:
Steam Distillation
Scent: 
- Crisp
- Clean
- Camphoraceous with back notes of citrus/floral

 

Cinnamon

Cinnamon Leaf oil is a member of the Lauraceae family.
Inducing thoughts of the festive season, Cinnamon oil is classed as a middle note with a warm, spicy and clove-like aroma. Making it the perfect match to blend with citrus, spicy, woodsy and floral oils.
 
Regarded for its ability to reduce feelings of faintness, exhaustion and depression, Cinnamon is also an effective natural aphrodisiac - as the oil allows the body to relax enough to stimulate the libido.

 

Botanical Name:
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum
Origin:
Sri Lanka
Extraction:
Steam Distillation
Scent: 
- Spicy
- Warm
- Clove-like smell

 

Sandalwood

Sandalwood Australian oil is a member of the Santalaceae family.

Classed as a base note, this oil has a deep, soft aroma, that is sweet, rich, exotic and lingering. Thus blending well with earthy, floral, citrus, spicy and woodsy oils. 

Renowned for its relaxing and calming properties, Sandalwood back in the Ancient times was used to help enhance meditation, but more so now as an aphrodisiac and an aid to diminish stress.

Botanical Name:
Santalum Spicatum
Origin:
Australia
Extraction:
Steam Distillation
Scent: 
- Sweet
- Rich
- Woody
- Exotic
- Luxurious

 

Lavender

Lavender French oil is a member of the Lamiaceae family.

Blending well with citrus, floral, spicy and woodsy oils, Lavender is both fresh and sweet - a scent preferred by many, and is classed as a top-middle note.

Lavender is an extremely versatile oil - albeit primarily being known to calm the mind, encourage sleep and relieve stress, Lavender is also full of antiseptic, anti-fungal, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.

Botanical Name:
Lavandula Angustifolia
Origin:
France
Extraction:
Steam Distillation
Scent:
- Sweet 
- Floral
- Fresh

 

Clove Leaf

Clove Leaf oil is a member of the Myrtaceae family.

Clove Leaf oil has a sharp, woodsy tone classing it as a middle note. It pairs wonderfully with floral, spicy, woodsy and citrus oils.

Clove Leaf is a brilliant oil to use on skin issues such as acne and ulcers due to its antibiotic, antiseptic and antiviral properties. The oil is also good for relieving joint and muscle pain, as well as aiding the digestive and immune system. 

Botanical Name:
Eugenia Caryophyllus
Origin:
India
Extraction:
Steam Distillation
Scent: 
- Sharp
- Woodsy

 

Mandarin Red

Mandarin Red oil is a member of the Rutaceae family.

Classed as a top note due to its intense, fresh, sweet scent, Mandarin Red oil blends fantastically with oils with a herby, floral, minty, spicy and woodsy aroma. 

Mandarin hosts potent antiseptic properties which aid itchy scalp conditions as well as the strengthening of gums. It can also be used to help relax muscles and relieve feelings of sickness and nausea. 

Botanical Name:
Citrus Reticulata Rosso
Origin:
Argentina
Extraction:
Cold Pressed
Scent: 
- Intense
- Sweet
- Fresh
- Citrusy

 

Green Mandarin 

Mandarin Green oil is a member of the Rutaceae family.

Classed as a top note due to its intense, fresh, sweet scent, Mandarin Red oil blends fantastically with oils with a herby, floral, minty, spicy and woodsy aroma. 

Mandarin hosts potent antiseptic properties which aid itchy scalp conditions as well as the strengthening of gums. It can also be used to help relax muscles and relieve feelings of sickness and nausea.

Botanical Name:
Citrus Reticulata Blanco
Origin:
Italy
Extraction:
Cold Pressed
Scent: 
- Intense
- Sweet
- Fresh
- Citrusy

 

Peppermint

Peppermint Premium oil is a member of the Lamiaceae family.

Peppermint oil is classed as a top note due to its extremely potent grassy-minty scent. It blends very well with herby, earthy, citrus, woodsy and other minty oils.

Peppermint is superb for relieving muscular and joint pain, feelings of nausea and headaches, as well as increasing energy levels. It is also renowned for containing anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic and astringent properties

Botanical Name:
Mentha Piperita
Origin:
UK, EU or India
Extraction:
Steam Distillation
Scent: 
- Sharp
- Minty

 

Ginger

Ginger oil is a member of the Zingiberaceae family.

Ginger is a middle note scent hosting fresh and woody-spicy tones. The oil blends well with other woodsy and spicy oils, as well as citrus and floral ones. 

Ginger is primarily known as a digestive aid and has been used over millennia in the treatments of malaria, toothaches and rheumatism due to its analgesic, antioxidant and antiseptic properties.

Botanical Name:
Zingiber Officinale
Origin:
India
Extraction:
Steam Distillation
Scent: 
- Woody
- Warm
- Spicy
- Hint of lemon and pepper

 

Ylang Ylang

Ylang Ylang Complete oil is a member of the Annonaceae family.

Due to its exotic, floral and sweet scent, Ylang Ylang is one of the most popular aromas. It is a middle-base note that smells wonderful paired with other floral scents, as well as oils with a citrus, spicy or woodsy tone. 

Ylang Ylang hosts anti-infectious and antiseptic properties that aids the symptoms of eczema and acne. It can also be used to soothe dry and itchy skin and beneficial to skin that is aged or damaged. The pleasant, calming aroma of the oil also makes it a fantastic stress reliever. 

Botanical Name:
Cananga Odorata
Origin:
Madagascar
Extraction:
Steam Distillation
Scent: 
- Sweet
- Exotic 
- Floral

 

Rose Otto or Rose

Rose oil is a member of the Rosaceae family.

The sweet, opulent smell of Rose is classed as a middle note that blends beautifully with oils of a citrus, spicy, woodsy and sweet nature.

Rose contains antibacterial and anti-fungal properties that makes it great for aiding skin conditions such as Eczema. It’s calming aroma also acts as the perfect reliever for stress and anxiety 

Botanical Name:
Rosa damascena
Origin:
Bulgaria, Turkey and Ian
Extraction:
Steam Distillation
Scent:
- Intense
- Floral
- Sweet

Chamomile

Chamomile German Blue oil is a member of the Asteraceae family.

The sweet, herbaceous scent of this oil has a fresh fruity undertone. Classed as a middle note, Chamomile blends well with woodsy, spicy, floral and citrus scents.

Chamomile is best known for its soothing and sedative qualities, as well as aiding skin conditions such as Eczema or rashes due to its antibacterial properties.

Botanical Name:
Matricaria Chamomilla
Origin:
Nepal
Extraction:
Steam Distillation
Scent: 
- Sweet
- Fresh fruity undertone

 

Sweet Orange

Orange Sweet oil is a member of the Rutaceae family.

Classed as a top note, the sweet, fresh-fruity scent of this oil blends perfectly with citrus, floral, herby, minty and spicy aromatic oils. 

As well as containing antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and bactericidal properties, Orange is also brilliant for enhancing moods as well as cleaning due to its pleasant scent. 

Botanical Name:
Citrus Sinensis
Origin:
Mexico
Extraction:
Cold Pressed
Scent: 
- Intense
- Citrusy 
- Sweet