Natural Oils and Plants

Aloe

A rich emollient known to promote healing for damaged or dry hair and skin. A natural sunscreen, it both soothes and moisturizes. Use for cuts, scratches, bruises, sore or irritated skin, burns, sunburns, or X-ray burns.

Sweet Almond Oil

The most popular carrier oil. Excellent emollient, high in oleic linoleic and other fatty acids. Ideal in the treatment of very dry, chapped skin. Heals, nourishes and moisturizes with a sweet, slight pleasant scent, rich in protein and emollient. Almond oil is also slow to become rancid.

Avocado Oil

Easily absorbed by the skin, it is a good source of vitamins A D & E, amino acids and sterols. Known to accelerate healing, recommended for chronic Eczema and other skin disorders. Restorative.

Chamomile

Used to treat problem skin since ancient times for its sedative and emollient properties. A softening agent for rough or irritated skin. Anti-inflammatory and antiseptic. Good for acne, allergies, boils, burns, cuts, dermatitis, earaches, Eczema, hair care, inflammations, insect bites, rashes, sensitive skin, and wounds. Roman Chamomile is used therapeutically and is golden in color. German Chamomile has higher anti-inflammatory properties due to its higher percentage of Azulene, giving the oil an inky blue color. Pronounced calming effect on the mind and nervous system.

Eucalyptus

Antiseptic and antibacterial, this fragrant oil is used in cleansers, massage formulations, and bath oils for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties and its cooling, soothing effect on the skin and scalp. Antispasmodic. Used for respiratory diseases.

Jasmine

Antidepressant, antiseptic, sedative warming, anti-anxiety & soothes. Sedates & uplifts the nerves: great for dry, itchy & sensitive skin; soothes & moisturizes.

Jojoba Oil

This rich extract helps the jojoba desert plant retain water during the long summer drought. It acts as a humectant and creates a protective film over the skin and hair shaft that helps keep moisture in. Does not go rancid, so it is a good base oil for aromatherapy blends.

Lavender

Lavender has a gentle balancing action, which counteracts stress, relieves fatigue, and promotes a feeling of well being. It can help to ease headaches and muscular pains and can benefit the skin following burns, stings, or minor inflammations. Excellent for nervous & circulatory system.

Lemon Tree

Apart from its general effect as an energizing tonic, it is reputed to ward off infection, relieve colds & flu and, when used in moderation, benefit the skin, although it should be avoided before sunbathing.

Olive Oil

A natural sun screen, very emollient and good for sensitive skin and babies.

Patchouli

Antidepressant, antiseptic, deodorant, sedative, fungicide & anti-inflammatory.
Excellent for dries cracked skin.

Rose

A favorite with women, Rose Geranium has a balancing effect on the emotions and hormones and is both relaxing and uplifting. Beneficial to the skin, its mildly sedative action can settle the stomach, soothe a sore throat, or relieve nervous tension. Its cleansing and refreshing properties make it a useful tonic for all skin types. Used for anxiety, depression, menopausal problems, as an antiseptic or tonic. Reputed to give youth. Good for broken capillaries, dry skin, eczema, herpes, mature and sensitive complexions, wrinkles.

Tea Tree Oil

Distilled from the leaves of the Australian tree Melaleuca alternifolia. An antiseptic and germicide. Antiviral, alleviates cough/cold symptoms, relieves muscle aches and pains, minimizes most skin irritations, such as acne, cold sores, genital herpes. Antifungus. An insect repellent. Uplifting, purifying, regulating.