Jasmine oil is a sweet-smelling substance that is made from the flowers of the jasmine plant (Jasminum officinale). Widely used in aromatherapy, this essential oil contains the plant’s aromatic compounds, which are believed by some to have various health benefits related to skin care and stress reduction.
Lavender essential oil is generally regarded as the most versatile essential oil. Lavender essential oil has antiseptic, balancing, soothing and rejuvenating properties. The soothing properties of lavender essential oil make it an ideal oil for use in body skincare preparations for everyday problem skin. It is suitable for all skin types. Lavender essential oil is also widely used for relaxation and in promoting a restful night. It has a sweet and floral-herbaceous aroma with a woody undertone.
Lemon essential oil (Citrus limon (Lemon) Peel Oil) is astringent, antibacterial, refreshing and a skin tonic. It is revitalising and uplifting helping to keep a clear mind. Lemon essential oil has proven to be highly beneficial in body skincare for oily and teenage complexions, encouraging the skin to remain healthy and vibrant. Lemon essential oil is also useful in maintaining healthy digestion. It has a very light, fresh and sweet aroma.
Lemongrass has antiseptic, antibacterial, deodorising and stimulating properties. Lemongrass essential oil is a stimulating tonic for the skin and excellent for revitalising and energising tired bodies and minds. Lemongrass essential oil enlivens the senses and focuses the mind. Lemongrass essential oil is an excellent insect repellent. It has a fresh, lemony-citrus and grass-like aroma.
Lime essential oil (Citrus aurantifolia (Lime) Oil) is an astringent, refreshing and reviving essential oil. Lime essential oil is energising both to the body and mind. It is revitalising to tired muscles and uplifting to the spirit. It has a fresh, sharp, fruity-citrus aroma.
Marigold oil has fungicidal, bactericidal, anti-fungal properties and is good for use on the feet. Marigold essential oil has rich, warm, earthy scent with overtones of fruit. Marigold essential oil has a high percentage of ketones and is good as a housefly and white fly deterrent. During both the American Civil War and the First World War, Marigold was used to treat wounds and to prevent wounds from becoming infected with toxins and bacteri, the Marigold flowers were either made into a poultice or an infused oil for application on the wound.
Myrrh essential oil is a rejuvenating oil and is beneficial for all skin types, especially mature skin. It is uplifting, revitalising and has a soothing effect on the emotions.
Neem oil is a naturally occurring pesticide found in seeds from the neem tree. It is yellow to brown, has a bitter taste, and a garlic/sulfur smell. It has been used for hundreds of years to control pests and diseases. Components of neem oil can be found in many products today.
Neroli essential oil is rejuvenating for all skin types, especially dry, mature or problem skin. It has harmonizing, uplifting and revitalizing properties as well as a soothing effect on the emotions. Neroli essential oil is also well known for its aphrodisiac qualities. Neroli essential oil has a beautiful, delicate, floral scent.
Nutmeg essential oil has soothing and comforting properties as well as being emotionally uplifting and balancing. Nutmeg essential oil is also known to be an aphrodisiac. It has a warm-spicy, rich and somewhat sweet aroma.
Orange bitter essential oil has strengthening, stimulating and enlivening properties. This oil is helpful in maintaining a healthy circulatory system and the elimination of toxins. Bitter Orange essential oil has an enlivening effect on the emotions and has been associated with helping people to overcome rejection. As the name implies, it has a bitter orange aroma reminiscent of a cross between the sweetness of sweet orange oil and the slight bitterness of grapefruit oil.