Essential Oil Guide

Carrier Oils

Using massage oils, helps your hands to glide over skin and enhances the beneficial effects of the treatment. Extracted from plants, essential oils are highly concentrated, so they must be diluted in a carrier oil before being applied to the skin

Use a Carrier oil on its own or scented with aromatic and therapeutic essential oils - for an aromatherapy massage

Carrier oils are rich in vitamins, proteins and minerals and help to moisturize the skin and keep it supple

Most commonly used carrier oils are Sweet Almond oil, Apricot kernel oil and Sunflower oil, Soya oil, and Grapeseed oil

Cold pressed oils, are generally of better quality than heat or solvent-extracted oils

To enrich the moisturizing and nourishing properties of an oil - add 10 to 20 per cent of a special carrier oil, such as Avocado oil, Sesame oil, Wheatgerm oil or Jojoba oil

Essential Oil Index

CLARE SAGE (Salvia sclarea): Scent: Warm,nuty,herbaceous Properties: Anti-depressant,warming,anti-spasmodic tonic Avoid in pregnancy and with alcohol

CYPRESS (Cupressus sempervirens): Scent: spicy,sweet,refreshing Properties: Anti-spasmodic, used for respiratory problems, astringent.anti-rheumatic Avoid in first 3 months of pregnancy

EUCALYPTUS (Eucalyptus globulus): Scent: Camphor-like,sweet,woody Properties: Antiseptic,eases pain,stimulating, used for respiratory complaints Use is low diluitons

FRANKINCENSE (Boswellia carterii): Scent: Balsamic,rich,sweet Properties: Calming,anitcatarrhal,used to combat the aging process

GERANIUM (Pelargoniumvgraveolens): Scent: Sweet,floral,herbaceous Properties: Anti-depressant,anti-bacterial,astrigent Use is low diluitons

GERMAN CHAMOMILE (Matricaria recutita): Scent: Pungent,herbaceous Properties: Anti-inflammatory,soothing,suitable for sensitive skins

GINGER (Zingiber Officinale): Scent: Spicy,camphor-like Properties: Warming,stimulating Use is low diluitons

JASMINE (Jasminum officinale): Scent: Sweet,heady,floral Properties: Uplifting,anti-depressant,used to treat lethargy,invigorating Avoid in pregnancy and on babies

JUNIPER (Juniperus communis): Scent: Woody,fresh,sweet Properties: Eases aches and pains,antiseptic, anti-rheumatic,diuretic Avoid in pregnancy

LAVENDER (Lavandula angustifolia): Scent: Piercing,sweet,floral Properties: Sedative,antiseptic,analgesic

NEROLI (Citrus aurantium): Scent: Orange Blossom,light,sweet,floral Properties: Gentle sedative,anti-depressant,used for emotional problems Use in low dilutions and avoid sun after use

ORANGE (Citrus aurantium): Scent: Orange fruit,fresh,citrus-like,dry Properties: Uplifting,anti-spasmodic, mildly astringent Avoid sun for 6 hours after use

PEPPERMINT (Mentha piperita ): Scent: Minty,fresh,grass-like Properties: Anti-spasmodic action on gut, eases headaches, stimulating,mildly astringent Use in low dilutions

ROSE (Rosa x centifolia/R x damascena): Scent: Intense,floral Properties: Anti-depressant,antiseptic,calming

ROSEMARY (Rosmarinus officinalis): Scent: Piercing,fresh,herbaceous Properties: Stimulating,eases aches,clears congestion Avoid in pregnancy ,high blood pressure,epilepsy

SANDALWOOD (Santalum album): Scent: Balsamic,sweet,woody Properties: Calming,antiseptic,used to treat skin problems