Aromatherapy Skincare Range

Essential Oils
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ORGANIC ESSENTIAL OILS

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(Base Oil)
Almond oil Prunus amygdalus - dulcis (50ml)

£5.50
Good for all skin types especially sensitive, dry and mature. It has a softening action and is great for dehydrated, inflamed or irritated skin.

(Base oil)
Argan oil Argania spinosa (50ml)

£12.50
Argan oil is rich in vitamins and a powerful anti-oxidant. It is soothing, antiseptic and speeds up the skin’s rejuvenation and healing of scar tissue.

(Base Oil)
Borage oil Borago officinalis (10ml)

£7.50
Good for sensitive skin, premature ageing, and psoriasis and eczema. An excellent oil for rejuvenation as it helps to heal skin tissue.

Geranium Pelargonium graveolens - Geraniaceae (10ml)

£8.50
There are over 200 species of Geranium currently recognized but only six are used in aromatherapy. The Latin name pelagonium comes from the Greek word for stork as the fruit bears a likeness to the bird’s neck. Geranium essential oil is absolutely wonderful in times of stress as it instantly rebalances emotions and aids relaxation. Its antiseptic properties mean it is great during the winter – for colds and flu, and even chilblains! A few drops of geranium rubbed into the palm of the hand and then breathed in deeply, is an instant pick-me-up.

Benefits include:
Good for skin rashes
Antiseptic
Helps stress and anxiety
Sedative
Nerve tonic
Helps throat infections, colds and flu
Eases insect bites and cuts
Calms itchy scalp
Treats athlete’s foot/chilblains
Aids PMT and other menstrual problems

Grapefruit Citrus grandis - Rutaceae (10ml)

£7.50
From the same family as orange, lemon and mandarin, grapefruit works as a natural preservative. As a result the seeds are used in many skin creams. The essential oil is wonderful in the treatment of cellulite, acne and fluid retention and it also makes a fantastic perfume.

Benefits include:
Detoxifier
Helps acne
Soothes muscular cramps
Aids cellulite/stretch marks
Helps fatigue
Improves hair loss

(Base oil)
Jojoba oil Simmondsia chinensis (50ml)

£5.50
Jojoba is great for all skin types. It helps get rid of toxins, protects and gives a fresh and glowing look. It is a good base for essential oils.

Lavender Lavandula angustifolia - Lamiaceae (10ml)

£6.50
Since the earliest times, lavender has been used in medicine. Its name in Latin is lavare meaning ‘to wash’ and the Romans did indeed used to bathe in infusions of it. It is perhaps most famous for its ability to heal burns as discovered by one of the fathers of aromatherapy, Dr Gattefossé. (It is said that he thrust his badly burnt hand into a vat of lavender essential oil causing the pain to stop and the wound to heal quickly.) The oil is marvellous in the treatment of acne and can also be used in conjunction with fennel to help cellulite. A few drops used in the bath will have a relaxing effect and it will even make your hair shiny!

Benefits include:
Treats acne
Calms allergies
Heals burns and other wounds
Antiseptic
Soothing and sedative
Helps urinary problems
Fungicide
Anti-inflammatory

Lemon Citrus medica limonum - Rutaceae (10ml)

£6.50
Lemon trees have the most exquisitely beautiful aroma that was first noted in 10 BC. The first Arabs referred to it as the medicinal apple while the Ancient Egyptians harnessed their power to protect against spells. Women in the Court of Louis XIV would use the acid in lemons in place of lipstick (they would bite of half a lemon throughout the day to keep their lips rosy). Lemon essential oil is a polyvalent or cure-all and as a result, is great for rejuvenation and general health. It has many restoring and healing properties and is also a wonderful antiseptic and bactericide.

Benefits include:
Bactericide
Antiseptic
Reduces stress
Helps depression
Tonic for the nervous system
Protects against infections
Immunostimulant
Rejuvenating

Neroli Citrus aurantium bigaradia - Rutaceae (10ml)

£65.00
Neroli is a wonderful essence with a sumptuous, sweet, sensuous and heady aroma. It takes more than a tonne of flowers to produce a kilo of essential oil, and as a result, the oil is one of the most expensive. One of its constituents is jasmone, which gives neroli its sweet scent, while nerole gives the oil its sedative properties.

Named after Anna Maria de la Tremoille, Princess of Neroli, it was said to be Napoleon’s favourite fragrance, reminding him of his beloved Corsica. My family added orange flowers to crème caramel, cakes and teas. They were given to me when I was little to calm me down and aid sleep. They are also great for colicky babies – just add a tablespoon of an infusion to their milk.

Neroli is revered in aromatherapy for its calming properties. It is wonderful as part of massage oils, bath essences and as a natural perfume. In fact, when I make my own perfumes I always give neroli ‘a place d’honneur’.

Benefits include:
Skin eruptions/acne
Eczema
Helps micro-circulation
Nervous tension
Menopausal problems/PMT
Insomnia
Hangover

Orange Citrus aurantium dulcis (10ml)

£6.50
Originating in China, the orange tree is remarkable because every part is utilised for essential oil. The leaves produce petit grain – one of the most important essential oils in aromatherapy. The beautifully scented flowers produce the essential oil of neroli and the skin of the oranges themselves become the essential oil of orange. It is the only tree that gives so many different types of essential oil.

The medicinal properties of oranges were discovered towards the end of the 16th century. The French Pharmocopae advised that the skin be dried then stewed - this was given to the patients in the form of a drink and used in treatments for night fever. The skin was also used to treat constipation and classified as a good diuretic. In 1690, Dr Lazar prescribed orange skin for vertigo, heart palpitations, asthma, travel sickness and post labour pain.

I have successfully used essential oil of orange to treat vein problems, couperose, thread veins, adding micro-circulation and skin congestion. It is also wonderful for wrinkles.

Benefits include:
Soothes nervous disorders and anxiety
Helps with muscle cramps
Good for fatigue
Acts as a sedative
Helps lessen prominent veins
Rejuvenates skin
Anti-ageing
Great for tooth decay, gum sensitivity and bad breath

Peppermint Mentha piperata - Lamiaceae (10ml)

£6.50
Although mostly used in teas and in cooking, peppermint also has an important place in aromatherapy. Spots, acne, swellings and bruises all benefit from the great bactericide properties of peppermint, while headaches and migraines respond well to its cooling effects. Peppermint essential oil has a hot and peppery fragrance that is quite fresh. (NB: never use peppermint essential oil in the bath as the menthol acts as a coolant and may cause problems with blood pressure.)

Benefits include:
Anti-ageing
Analgesic
Antiseptic
Bactericide
Great for spots and greasy skin
Tonic for the circulation, blood and heart
Good for headaches and migraines

Petit Grain Citrus aurantium - Rutaceae (10ml)

£7.50
Petit grain was one of the first essential oils to be distilled in Grasse in France although, nowadays, it more commonly comes from South America. It is obtained from the leaves and the small green fruits of the orange tree but its fragrance is much cleaner than that of orange. It is wonderfully relaxing and therefore good in most treatments for stress.

Benefits include:
Soothing, rejuvenating
Gentle antiseptic
Aids insomnia and fear

Ravensare Ravensare aromatica - auraceae (10ml)

£9.50
Sometimes referred to as the ‘nutmeg of Madagascar’, Ravensare comes from a bush, rather like the laurel tree, with a red bark. The essential oil is obtained from the leaves and it has a very fresh smell, not dissimilar to that of rosemary. The people of Madagascar have used the oil for healing since Ancient times – I tried it for the first time in Mauritius when I got a sharp sea-urchin needle in my foot. I was in great pain but ravensare soothed the wound and helped to get the needle out. The essential oil has hardly any toxicity and can be applied neat, it is a great substitute for tea tree as it is just as antiseptic but a lot safer to use in pregnancy.

Benefits include:
Aids skin disorders
Helps viral infections
Stimulates the immune system
Soothes nervous disorders
Good antiseptic
Helps pulmonary infections
Aids depression
Eases insomnia
General tonic
Good for back pain

Roman Chamomile Chamaemelum anthemis nobile - Asteraceae (5ml)

£12.50
Roman chamomile is the most common variety of chamomile and it is widely used in aromatherapy. Chamaemelum comes from the Greek for ‘apples of the ground’ and this is apt as the plant is low-lying with an apple scent. The people of Northern France considered the plant to be sacred and as it resembled the sun, it was offered as a gift to the sun god Baldur in the hope that it would grant them a fruitful crop. In 1697, Dr Nicolas Lemery called it the universal remedy for women.

Benefits include:
Helps with skin conditions
Helps regulate periods and is good for PMS
Soothes headaches and migraines
Helps eye conditions
Good for digestive problems
Hair care
Reduces fever

(Base oil)
Rose Masqueta oil Rosa mosqueta (10ml)

£5.50
This wonderful oil has many anti-ageing properties.

Rose Rosa spp. - Rosaceae (10ml)

£95.00
The history of the rose is almost as old as the world itself. It has been mentioned time and time again throughout history.
Called the ‘queen of flowers’, it is a magical plant with an exquisite perfume.

There is a story about the Egyptian King, Tutankhamun that I find incredibly moving. When Howard Carter first entered his tomb he noticed there were many bouquets of roses. When the King died, his wife, Queen Ankhesenamun, had put them next to his mummy in order to welcome him into the New World. Even then, roses were held in high regard.

Essential oil of rose is obtained by the distillation of the petals - you need approx 2-3 tons of petals to make just 1kg of essential oil. It has many therapeutic properties but its origin is important. Make sure that it comes from either Turkey or Bulgaria, as this oil is the most helpful. The petals are best picked before a storm and my distillers always know when one is coming because the fragrance from the roses becomes more intense.

The essential oil has strong rejuvenating skin properties and it is especially useful before and after plastic surgery. Wrinkles and broken capillaries also respond well to rose oil and as a result, it is one of my favourite essential oils to use, appearing regularly in my preparations.

Benefits include:
PMT and menopause
Anorexia
Respiratory problems
Sore throats
Eye infections
Nervous system
Insomnia
Depression
Wrinkles
Anti-ageing
Skin problems

Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis - Lamiaceae (10ml)

£6.50
Rosemary is one of the most valuable essential oils and has many uses. In ancient Rome, the gladiators would rub their torsos with the herb before doing battle - it was said to mask fear. Dioscorides, the Ancient Greek physician, recommended it for liver and stomach problems while the Arabs also used it regularly in medicine. Food poisoning can be eased with rosemary tea and it is also makes a marvellous tonic for the hair.

Benefits include:
Cleanses the skin
Smoothes wrinkles
Tonic for greasy hair, a conditioner for brown hair
Aids depression
Helps with respiratory problems
Natural antibiotic
Eases aches and pains
Cleanses the blood

(Base Oil)
Wheat germ oil Triticum Vulgare (10ml)

£5.50
Wheat germ is high in vitamin E and is excellent for dehydrated skin.

Ylang-Ylang Cananga odorata - Anonaceae (10ml)

£8.50
Ylang-ylang originates in the Philippines where it is known as the perfume tree. The essential oil comes from the flowers that are intoxicating in smell. These have been used for centuries for their medicinal properties and research has found that the plant greatly reduces fevers. It has been prescribed many times for low libido and this is echoed in Malaysia – apparently the locals used to spend the flowers on the beds of newlyweds, the smell being a kind of natural Viagra. Added to skin lotion, it can help extend a tan.

Benefits include:
Helps healing
Aids anxiety
Helps cystitis
Energising
Soothing
Used in perfume