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My Favorite Essential Oils—and how to use them
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items In holistic medicine, essential oils are used to support overall well-being by addressing the body, mind, and spirit. They are applied through diffusion, topical use with carrier oils, or inhalation, creating a natural, holistic approach to health.
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Essential Oils
Carrier Oils
Butters
Absorbents
Additives
Essential Oils
Essential oils are highly concentrated plant extracts that capture the aroma, flavor, and therapeutic properties of their source. Essential oils are used in aromatherapy, skincare, and holistic medicine to promote physical, emotional, and mental well...
I use clove essential oil in my homemade shampoo. It stimulates the scalp and strengthens hair follicles supporting hair growth.
Clove Bud Organic
You can make a soothing chest remedy by mixing castor oil with a few drops of eucalyptus essential oil and applying it to the chest, upper back, and feet. The castor oil’s anti-inflammatory properties provide warmth and comfort, while eucalyptus help...
Eucalyptus Radiata Organic
Frankincense essential oil is often called a 'natural Botox' because of its powerful skin-rejuvenating and firming properties. It helps boost cell regeneration, tighten skin, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by supporting collagen...
Frankincense - Somalia (Boswellia carterii) Organic
You can make a natural deodorant using geranium and rose essential oils for their antibacterial and soothing properties. Geranium helps fight odor-causing bacteria and balance skin, while rose hydrates and calms sensitive underarms. Mix jojoba oil, s...
Geranium - Rose (Himalaya)
Lavender essential oil soothes and heals the skin, reduces inflammation, and promotes wound and acne healing. In haircare, it stimulates the scalp, strengthens follicles, helps with dryness or dandruff, and adds a calming fragrance. It’s also widely ...
Lavender True (Kashmir) (Altitude: 1600m)
Myrrh essential oil is prized for its healing and anti-aging properties. It soothes and protects the skin, supports cell regeneration, and can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It also has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial bene...
Myrrh Wild
I diffuse sweet orange essential oil while writing or studying because its bright, uplifting scent helps improve my mood, reduce stress, and create a focused, positive atmosphere.
Orange - Sweet Organic
Peppermint essential oil can help relieve headaches, especially tension headaches, due to its menthol content, which promotes blood flow and has a cooling, soothing effect. You can apply a few drops diluted in a carrier oil to your temples, forehead,...
Peppermint Supreme Organic
Rose essential oil is highly valued for its skin and emotional benefits. It hydrates and soothes dry or sensitive skin, helps reduce redness and irritation, and supports a healthy, glowing complexion. It also has antioxidant and anti-aging properties...
Rose (Otto) Extra 5% Organic
Rosemary essential oil is prized for its benefits for hair, skin, and mental clarity. For hair, it stimulates scalp circulation, strengthens follicles, and may help reduce hair thinning or dandruff. For skin, it has antioxidant and antimicrobial prop...
Rosemary Cineole Type Organic
Tea tree essential oil is best known for its powerful antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps fight acne, dandruff, and minor skin infections, soothes irritated skin, and promotes a healthy scalp. In haircare, it can reduce itchiness...
Tea Tree Organic
Carrier Oils
Carrier oils are plant-based oils that carry essential oils into the skin, provide hydration, and prevent irritation.
Organic castor oil can be used as a carrier oil to dilute and safely apply other essential oils. Its anti-inflammatory properties and gentle warming effect may relax muscles, improve circulation, and provide comforting relief.
Queen of the Thrones Organic Golden Castor Oil
Jojoba oil is considered one of the best carrier oils for skincare because it closely mimics the skin’s natural sebum, allowing it to absorb easily without clogging pores. It balances oil production, deeply hydrates, and helps protect the skin barrie...
270ml Organic Jojoba Oil 100% Pure Moisturizing
Butters
Butters add creaminess and moisture, helping solidify balms or deodorants.
Contains vitamins A, E, and F, which soothe, hydrate, and support skin healing. It’s great for sensitive or dry skin and helps maintain elasticity.
Ra Cosmetics African Shea Butter 100% Natural
Packed with antioxidants, it protects the skin from environmental damage, deeply moisturizes, and can help reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks.
Yellow Brick Rd RAW Cocoa Butter 1Lb Unrefined
Absorbents
Absorbents help reduce moisture and keep skin dry, ideal for deodorants.
Arrowroot powder is used as an absorbent in skincare and deodorant products because it soaks up moisture and sweat without irritating the skin. It helps keep underarms or other areas dry and comfortable, provides a smooth, silky texture, and works we...
Bob's Red Mill Arrowroot Starch Flour 454g
Additives
Additives can firm products or create protective barriers on the skin.
Beeswax is used in skincare and homemade products because it helps solidify and thicken formulations, creating a stable texture for balms, lotions, and deodorants. It also forms a protective barrier on the skin, which locks in moisture without cloggi...
YASNAY Yellow Beeswax Pellets 2LB Organic