Essential Oil Topical Dilutions
I often get asked what percentage of essential oil should be diluted in carrier oil. With the amount of recipes posted on social media by essential oil reps, it’s no wonder that people are confused. Not a day goes by…
Palmarosa: Essential Oil Spotlight
Palmarosa Essential Oil Family Name: Poaceae Common Name: Palmarosa Botanical Name: Cymbopogon martinii Extraction Method: Steam distilled from the fresh or partially dried aerial grass (leaves and flowering tops) Odour: A soft, sweet, rosy floral aroma with fresh green and…
Fir Needle: Essential Oil Spotlight
Fir Needle Essential Oil Family Name: Pinaceae Common Name: Fir Needle Botanical Name: Abies sibirica (Siberian Fir), Abies balsamea (Balsam Fir) Extraction Method: Steam distilled from the fresh needles and young twigs Odour: Fresh, crisp, woody, balsamic, green, and slightly…
Rosalina: Essential Oil Spotlight
Rosalina Essential Oil Family Name: Myrtaceae Common Name: Rosalina (Lavender Tea Tree) Botanical Name: Melaleuca ericifolia Extraction Method: Steam distilled from the leaves and twigs Odour: Soft, fresh, slightly medicinal with gentle floral and lavender-like undertones General Description Rosalina is…
Mandarin: Essential Oil Spotlight
Mandarin Essential Oil Family Name: Rutaceae Common Name: Mandarin Botanical Name: Citrus reticulata Extraction Method: Cold pressed from the fresh peel of the fruit Odour: Sweet, soft, citrusy, fresh, fruity, and gently uplifting General Description Mandarin essential oil is derived…
Lime: Essential Oil Spotlight
Lime Essential Oil Family Name: Rutaceae Common Name: Lime Botanical Name: Citrus aurantiifolia, Citrus latifolia (Persian / Tahitian Lime) Extraction Method: Cold pressed from the fresh peel, or steam distilled from the peel. Odour: Fresh, sharp, zesty, citrusy, slightly sweet…
Marjoram: Essential Oil Spotlight
Marjoram Essential Oil Family Name: Lamiaceae Common Name: Marjoram, Sweet Marjoram Botanical Name: Origanum majorana Extraction Method: Steam distilled from the flowering tops and leaves of the plant. Odour: herbaceous, slightly sweet, woody, and soft camphoraceous undertones General Description Marjoram…
Nerolina: Essential Oil Spotlight
Nerolina Essential Oil Family Name: Myrtaceae Common Name: Nerolina Botanical Name: Melaleuca quinquenervia Extraction method: Steam distilled from the leaves and young twigsOdour: Fresh, slightly sweet, floral-herbaceous with soft woody and camphoraceous undertones General Description Nerolina is an Australian native essential oil…
Pine: Essential Oil Spotlight
Pine Essential Oil Family Name: Pinaceae Common Name: Pine (Scots Pine) Botanical Name: Pinus sylvestris Extraction Method: Steam distilled from the needles and young twigs Odour: Fresh, crisp, woody, and forest-like with clean, balsamic undertones General Description Pine is a…