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PURE ESSENTIAL OILS: lavandin super, lavender, lime, orange, lemon, myrtle, rosalina, lemon tea tree, neem C02, lavandin, nutmeg, oregano, litsea cubeba.

Lavandin Super

I love the freshness that this oil gives to my soap. I find it one of those oils that is stimulating and calming at the same time. It seems to stick well, I don't personally find it has a medicinal smell, especially in the blend, but some people have said that they find that of lavandin.

Non irritant and non sensitizing at low dose but potentially more irritating than lavender, avoid in early pregnancy.

If you're wondering about the difference between Super and Grosso, it is higher in esters (linalyl acetate) which is one of the active components in the oil.

 

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LAVENDER - EUROPEAN

Many of the same properties as the High Altitude, but this oil has a stronger, more floral scent.
Wonderful blended with Lavandin or a Geranium essential oil in soap.

Quality of an essential oil can be effected by the climate, location and growing conditions of the original plant.

Generally high altitude french lavender is the cadillac of lavenders when looking for skincare properties.

It is also a very calming oil and can be used to induce sleep. One of the more gentle and healing oils, a staple for anyone using quality essential oils in skincare.

You can blend this oil with almost anything, my present favourite is clary sage.

Uses: balances and tones all skin types. Is commonly used for acne, controls the production of sebum, healing, rejuvenating, sunburn, itch formulas, insect repellent and linen spray. Calming/ nervous tension, fatigue, headache, depression and concentration. One of the gentler oils, gentle enough to be used on small children in proper dilutions.


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Lemongrass - India

I had expected either the Lemongrass or the Litsea Cubeba to give me a nice fresh squeezed lemon scent. Wrong! But after recovering my *scentses* upon sniffing all of the essential oils I received in one order, I went back and played with it a little.

Then I discovered that I could indeed detect a hint of fresh lemony grass, perfect for blending with geranium.

It is said to have astringent properties and to help tighten large pours.

Lemongrass is a top/middle note that blends well with lavender, bergamot, cedarwood, tea tree, ylang ylang, frankincense, eucalyptus, lavandin and citrus scents.For a fresh pick me up, try it with rosemary or peppermint.

Safety: Phototoxic. Not for use on sensitive skin. Avoid during pregnancy or with history of high blood pressure.

 

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Listsea Cubeba

Well, same story for this one as the Lemongrass. I was looking for FRESH and I got LEMONDROPS! So when I went back later I had the bottle of peppermint handy and thought that might spruce it up a bit. And it did!

This blend is one of my *favourite evers* and I can't wait to do this one in the lemon soap of my dreams.

Litsea Cubeba is also used as a scent anchor and does not have the same photosensitizing cautions as the true citrus oils do, such as lemon.

 

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Myrtle Leaf - myrtus communis

Scent: I find this oil to be soothing and fresh but not overwhelmingly so, another favourite of mine. Slight evergreen tone with a citric but mellow backnote, if that makes any sense :0)

Blends to try: citrus, evergreen, sandalwood, frankincense lavender and clary sage.

Uses: I ordered this oil solely for it's skincare value (especially for mature skin :0) but am looking forward to working with it's scent as well.

Although one of it's uses is said to be to combat insomnia, I've been using this oil in my diffuser to perk me up a bit when I'm sagging at the keyboard, it has a wonderful balance to it, calming yet energizing.

Balancing and revitalizing, it is often used for oily skin and acne.

A very gentle choice for children with respiratory conditions and colds, my number one pick for the diffuser during cold/flu season.

 

 

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Lemon Myrtle - Backhousia Citriodora - Australia - steam distilled - leaves and twigs

Scent: A very full and deep lemon scent.

Note: mid/base

Blends to try: this oils would bring a rich lemon back note to any lemon or citrus, eucalyptus, myrtle, geraniums (rose or chinese), juniperberry, douglas fir, clary sage, lavender, lavandin, rosalina.

Uses:in diffuser and in making aromatherapy blends. See safety note.

Safety: Can be a strong irritant, use at 1% or lower, using caution and patch testing.

 

 

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Lemon - citursaurantifoliaE - expressed - Persia - PESTICIDE FREE

Scent: Fresh.

Note: top

Blends to try: a natural with lime, orange, white or pink grapefruit or red mandarin. You can add a wee touch of mint if you want to knock your socks off! Also try bergamot, citronella, cypress, eucalyptus, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, lavender, rose, sage, sandalwood, tea tree, vanilla, ylang ylang.

Uses: depression, anxiety, exhaustion, restorative, refreshing, cooling, astringent, reumatism, headache, toning, dandruff, hot flashes, oily skin, memory loss.

Safety: Phototoxic*

 

 

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Lime - citursaurantifoliaE - expressed -

Scent: Very strong lime scent. This one is a natural to mix with Bay essential oil.

Note: top

Blends to try: bay, citronella, clary sage, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, lavender (another must, it's amazing!) madarin, nutmeg, rosemary, tangerine.

Uses: airborne disinfectant (diffusers etc) apathy, depression, anxiety, exhaustion, restorative, refreshing, cooling, astringent, reumatism, headache, toning, dandruff.

Safety: Phototoxic*

 

 

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Lemon Tea Tree - Leptospermum Petersonii - Australia - steam distilled - leaves and twigs

Scent: This oil makes me want to run out and buy a bunch of chewy lemon candies. It has a sweet yet tangy note to it that would be great in a cheery blend, very fruity in an uplifting way. Reminiscent of Lemongrass or Litsea Cubeba, but with a "fluttering" tone and vivaciousness going on.

Note: top

Blends to try: any lemon or citrus, eucalyptus, myrtle, geraniums (rose or chinese), juniperberry, douglas fir, clary sage, lavender, lavandin, rosalina.

Uses: insect repellent, in diffuser for coughs and colds and in the home for a pleasant lemony scent as well as antiseptic and antimicrobial properties. Bright but soothing, in a word - homey.

Safety: Can be a skin irritant, use at 2.5% or lower, using caution and patch testing.

 

 

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Nutmeg Extra - myristicafragrans - steam distilled - Indonesia

Scent: This oil has a very warm, almost nutty kind of scent. It is a spice that really can give a variety of scents a great finish for Christmas.

Note: top (it seems more mid to base to me :0)

Blends to try: cinnamon, bay, clove, geranium, lime, coriander, mandarin, orange, petitgrain, rosemary, tea tree

Uses: muscle aches and pain, arthritis, gout, rheumatism, muscle fatique, poor circulation, eases labour pains (wish I had known that!) warms muscles

Safety: May irritate sensitive skin. Avoid in pregnancy. Not for prolonged use or in high concentrations. (as with many essential oils, used with care, it is a wonderful oil)

 

 

 

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5X Folded Orange

5x Folded Orange Essential Oil is altered to remove the components that cause photosensitivity, as well as having a stronger scent.

Great to give a fresh, sunny scent to summer time products and soap.

 

 

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Sweet Orange - organic

This oil smells strangely enough, just like sweet oranges!

It is used very often in cleaning preparations, well known for it's grease cutting capabilities.

I put it in a squirt bottle with water, sometimes lemon or lime.

It is a top note and and like all the true citrus oils, carries a warning not to apply before going into the sun.

It can be blended with lavender, mint, vanilla, neroli, lemon, clary sage, myrhh and spices.

Safety: Phototoxic

 

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Oregano - originum vulgare - steam distilled - flowering herb - Greece/Turkey

A very potent germ killer, Oregano is also a harsh oil used seldom in skin care but often in the sick room.

Dilute with care. Some people use this oil highly diluted in olive oil (further diluted into milk or water) to take internally for flu/sickness. I did not purchase this oil for internal use.

I like to use it in my spray bottle with some water for cleaniing my house and in the diffuser/vapourizer when we are sick.

It also great possibilities used in very dilute percentages to give any blend a fresh, herbal note, similar to tea tree but a touch fresher and less medicinal. Try it with lavender, tea tree, lemons and citrus oils. I wouldn't recommend it for use in a facial product.

Has possibilites for pain relief when used with caution - a warming oil that can burn the skin.

Safety: Do not use on sensitive skin. Highly irritating (will burn if not highly diluted). Avoid in pregnancy and on babies/children.

AS WITH ALL OILS - KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN!

 

 

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Rosalina - Melaleuca ericifolia - steam distilled - leaves and twigs - Australia

A beautiful springtime essential oil with rich floral notes and a fresh, almost fruity back note.

Also known as Lavender Tea Tree, I find this oil to be calming and uplifting, it puts me in mind of a back porch in summer for some reason.

It's major components are linalool and cineoles, making it a gentle antiseptic choice for the diffuser to give a room a pleasant, fresh floral scent, especially nice to "unstuff" a stuffy/sick room.

Lovely in perfumery and cosmetics, I like this oil alone, but it can also be blended with rose geranium, lemon myrtle, nerolina and I assume any of the oils that blend well with Lavender Essential Oil.

Safety: Not listed as a skin irritant, use with care as with all essential oils.

 

 

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Rosemary - Rosemarinus officilalis (Dew of the Sea) -Tunisia

I find this oil to be very uplifting and it is one of the better known oils in acne blends.

Scent: Invigorating, fresh.

Note: Middle

Blends to try: cedarwood, eucalyptus, frankincense, grapefruit, lime, tea tree and petitgrain. Awesome with lavender.

Uses:
Oily skin, scalp, dandruff, hair rinse for dark hair, concentration, fatigue, mental stimulant, apathy, depression, acne, insect repellent, lice, headache, relieves muscular pains, warming, stimulates circulation, helpful for dull looking skin.

 

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Note: Essential Oil Directory is under construction, some of the below links are not operational, please enquire. jan.ferrante (at) gmail.com

ESSENTIAL OILS A - Z

A - D

Aniseed, Balsam Peru, Basil, Bay Oil, Capsicum (chili pepper) Chamomile - German, Roman Cedarwood, Cinnamon Leaf, Clary Sage, Clove Oil, Cypress

E - G

Eucalyptus, Douglas Fir, Frankincense, Geranium - Rose, Geranium - Chinese, Grapefruit - White and Pink,

H - K

Juniperberry

L - O

Lavandin, Lavanders - French High Altitude, 40/42, Lemongrass, Litsea Cubeba, Myrtle Leaf, Lemon Tea Tree, Lemon, Lime, Organic Sweet Orange, Folded Orange 5x, Nutmeg Extra, Oregano, Rosemary

P - S

Patchouli, Peppermint, Rosemary Cineole, Sandalwood Blend, Spearmint, Spruce,

T - Z

Tea Tree, Vanilla Boosted, Ylang Ylang - Dark

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