Essential oils are extracted from the leaves, stems, flowers, bark, roots, seeds or other parts of a plant. They are the extremely concentrated essence of a plant and are used sparingly for a wide variety of purposes.
Lavender Lavender is one of the most popular essential oils on the market and for good reason. It smells great and is an effective stress-relieving oil. In addition to stress-relieving properties, Lavender is a healing aid against colds, flu and migraine. Lavender also has the following therapeutic properties: antiseptic, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, decongestant, deodorant, and sedative.
Lemongrass Lemongrass' earthy, sweet, invigorating scent will awaken a tired mind, revitalize a sluggish body, and calm stressed-out nerves. This therapeutic essential oil alleviates a number of skin-related disorders including acne and excessive perspiration. Lemongrass works great as a natural insect repellent too.
Honey Oatmeal Raw honey can heal cuts and wounds when applied topically. Oatmeal is known for relieving skin irritation due to eczema, poison ivy, and other skin irritations. This is because oatmeal naturally contains anti-inflammatory, anti-itch and antioxidant properties as well as being extremely moisturizing.
Green Tea & Cucumber Green tea essential oil works as a general antiseptic that protects the skin against damage caused by excessive exposure to harmful UV rays. It serves as an antioxidant and a skin regenerator. Cucumber oil is the mildest essential oil and can be used for all possible purposes. Cucumber is a powerful tonic for the skin, hair, and nails.
Tea Tree Tea Tree's natural antiseptic and anti-inflammatory actions make it an essential oil that should truly be part of everyone's natural medicine cabinet. Applying Tea Tree topically can aid in healing skin issues such as, acne, cold sores, fungal infections, dry cuticles, itchy insect bits, sores, sunburns, and along with many other great benefits it is a natural deodorant.
Aloe Vera Aloe Vera essential oil contains antioxidants, Vitamin C, E, B, allantoin, minerals, proteins, enzymes, amino acids and beta-carotene. Aloe Vera aids in lowering the harmful effects of the sun, soothes sunburn and regenerates the skin. Aloe Vera oil also helps with acne, eczema, and strengthens hair,
Cedarwood & Coffee Bean Along with its husky sent, Cedarwood essential oil has antifungal properties. It also has the power to improve skin, tighten muscles, promotes hair growth, and reduces skin irritations, Coffee Bean essential oil, apart from having an invigorating aroma, also has a number of health benefits! It is an antioxidant, anti-depressant, reduces the appearance of dark circles under the eyes, contain great vitamins for skin, and help with bug stings.
Peppermint Peppermint is a cooling, relaxing herb that contains properties that help ease inflamed tissues, calm muscle spasms or cramps, and inhibit bacteria and microorganisms. It also has pain-relieving and infection-preventing qualities. Peppermint also contains vitamins A and C, magnesium, potassium, inositol, niacin, copper, iodine , silicon, iron, and sulfur.