Essential Oils Glossary

 Bergamot (Citrus Bergamot) Skin: Oily complexion care.

Aromatherapy: Refreshing and uplifting quality. Fresh sweet-fruity, slightly spicy-balsamic undertone.

 

Carrot Seed (Dances Carota) Skin: Revitalizing and toning, stimulatescell renewal, mature, dry complexion, wrinkles.

Aromatherapy: Treats nervousness; scent has slightly aphrodisiac effects. Warm, dry, woody-earthy odor.

 

Chamomile, German (Matricaria Recutica) Skin: Anti-inflammatory due to high azulene content, dermatitis, eczema, sensitive skin, sunburn.

Aroma therapy: Insomnia, nervous tension. Inky-blue viscous liquid with a strong, sweetish warm-herbaceous odor.

 

Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea) Skin: General skin care, skin inflammation.

Aromatherapy: Estrogen-like and deodorizing effect. Euphoriant, relaxing and aphrodisiac. Sweet, nutty-herbaceous scent.

 

Euclyptus (Eucalyptus Globulus) Skin: Muscular aches and pains,warming massage, antiseptic.

Aromatherapy: Respiratory opening, purifying. Somewhat harsh, camphoraceous odor, and woody-sweet undertone.

 

Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare) Skin: Hormonal-like properties, encouraging firming of the skin, giving it a more youth-like appearance.

Aromatherapy: Sweet, anise-like, slightly earthy-peppery scent.

 

Frankincense-Oibancum (Boswellia Carteri) Skin: Specifically for mature skin and wrinkles.

Aromatherapy: Astringent, rejuvenating, and extremely beneficial.

 

Geranium, Rose (Pelargonium Graveolens) Skin: Stimulating, aids circulation, oil has a balancing effect on sebaceous production. Geranium oil is very much to be recommended for sluggish, oily skin.

Aromatherapy: Scent makes one feel in harmony. Green, rosy-sweet, minty scent.

 

Lavender, Spanish 40/42 (Lavendula Officinalis) Skin: Helps with general skin care. For all skin types. Treats burns, anti-inflammatory, rejuvenates skin, acts as skin tonic.

Aromatherapy: Lavender is generally regarded as the most useful and versatile essence for therapeutic purposes. Treats depression, headache, uplifting, scent gives feeling of space. Sweet, floral-herbaceous scent and balsamic-woody undertone. Fresh and clean.

 

Palmarosa (Cymbopogon Martinii Var) Skin: Valuable for all types of treatment for the skin; softens and moisturizes the skin, stimulates cellular regeneration, wrinkles.

Aromatherapy: Stress-related conditions. Sweet, floral, rosy, geranium-like scent.

 

Peppermint (Mentha Piperita) Skin: Cleansing, slightly antiseptic, toning. Purifies sluggish skin and pores. Suitable for treatment of oily skin, acne and blackheads.

Aromatherapy: Uplifting and refreshing, increasing concentration and memory. Highly penetrating, grassy-minty camphoraceous odor.

 

Rosemary, Spanish (Rosmarinus Officinalis) Skin: Astringent and antiseptic properties stimulate tissue circulation. Beneficial for oily or troubled skin, disinfectant. Stimulates circulation of the scalp, helps dark hair shine.

Aromatherapy: Very uplifting, helps thought process, mental fatigue. Strong, fresh, minty-herbaceous scent and a woody-balsamic undertone.

 

Rosewood (Aniba Rosaeodora) Skin: Helps with general care, particularly effective for dry skin, very mild and rejuvenating.

Aromatherapy: Treats nervousness, colds, coughs, infections and stimulates the immune system. Warm, woody fragrance.

 

Sandalwood (Santulum Album) Skin: One of the most useful oils for the skin. Classic choice for dry and dehydrated skin. Rejuvenating and aphrodisiac, antiseptic.

Aromatherapy: Calming, harmonizing and balancing. Deep, soft, sweet-woody balsamic scent.

 

Tea Tree (Melaleuca Alternifolia) Skin: Highly disinfectant, fungicidal, bactericidal. Suitable for acne, athlete’s foot, dandruff, infected skin.

Aromatherapy: Warm, fresh, spicy-camphoraceous odor.

 

Ylang Ylang (Cananga Odorata) Skin: Suitable for all types, has balancing effect on sebaceous production. Moisture balancing, softening and smoothing, rejuvenates.

Aromatherapy: Balancing, tension relieving, aphrodisiac. Intensely sweet, soft, floral-balsamic, slightly spicy scent.

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