Cedarwood essential oil has a wide range of benefits and its uplifting aroma is perfect to help release tension and lift feelings of lethargy. This oil's antiseptic and astringent qualities, balance and tones complexions and help to heal infected or scarred skin.

Cinnamon essential oil is spicy and warming and used in very small amounts in cosmetics for its antiseptic properties. This oil's energising and stimulating aroma makes it ideal for lifting spirits. It was used by the ancient Egyptians as an aromatic foot massage.

Clove essential oil is warming and can be used in small amounts to add antiseptic and analgesic properties. It is a useful mouthwash for oral infections, and its aroma is comforting and relaxing.

Eucalyptus essential oil is warming and antiseptic. Its great for relieving aches and pains as well as healing mouth ulcers and insect bites and stings. This oil tones and balances the skin, and its sharp aroma helps increase concentration and lift feelings of depression.

Frankincense essential oil promotes feelings of positivity and enhancing wellbeing. It is also an important oil for toning and invigorating the complexion, especially for mature or sun-damaged skin.

Lemon essential oil lends itself naturally to massage blends and skin product. This oil's fresh and invigorating aroma stimulates the senses, clears the mind, and antiseptic properties make it a natural deodoriser.

Myrrh essential oil has antiseptic properties, that makes it a popular remedy for healing cuts and wounds. It is known as a well-established anti-ageing treatment and a popular ingredient in skincare products to help prevent the premature appearance of fine lines.

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Patchouli essential oil soothes and heals the skin to improve the appearance of scar tissue and stretch marks. It also revitalise the skin to reduce signs of ageing. It is well known for its scent additive in products like perfumes, cosmetics and incense.

Rosemary essential oil contains potent antibacterial and anti-fungal substances that can fight infection, and has a warming anti-inflammatory action that helps relieve pain. This oil's toning and cleansing qualities helps to clear the mind.

The smell of sweet orange essential oil is reviving and uplifting. With its detoxifying effects, it leaves enhance feelings of wellbeing. The calming feeling my help ease tense muscles, and its rejuvenating properties help skin maintain a youthful appearance.

Wintergreen essential oil has a strong minty aroma that can clear the head and even small amounts applied topically can provide pain relief. This makes it a pungent medicinal oil has strong anti-bacterial and anti-fungal effects, but should be used sparingly.

Ylang ylang essential oil, with its exotic, highly floral aroma is uplifting and arousing. At the same time it can ease feelings of anxiety. Find out what else ylang ylang essential oil is good for?