The Benefits of Essential Plant Oils for your Skin & Hair

Almond Oil - This carrier oil is both nourishing and protective. It is high in linoleic acids, which account for its anti-inflammatory, acne reduction and moisture retention properties. Almond oil is a commonly used ingredient in beauty products as it treats and prevents dry, chapped and irritated skin.

In addition to skin, Almond oil is great for hair. It helps condition, nourish, and soften hair while stimulating hair growth!

Aloe Vera - Aloe Vera improves the skin's ability to hydrate itself, aids in the removal of dead skin cells and encourages skin rejuvenation. This oil also has incredible moisturizing properties!

Avocado Oil - This oil is rich in vitamins and fatty acids. It is very nourishing for all skin types and especially valuable for those with eczema, psoriasis and other skin ailments.

Bergamot -This essential oil has antiseptic and wound healing properties. Bergamot helps tone the skin, clear skin irritations and is useful in the treatment of acne.

Borage Seed Oil - This oil has the highest concentration of the essential fatty acid gamma linolenic acid, necessary to maintain healthy skin, than any other plant source!

This oil restores moisture and smoothness to dry and damaged skin, and helps remedy psoriasis, eczema, acne, rosacea, and prematurely matured skin

Calendula Oil - Through history this essential oil has been used to treat many types of skin problems including acne, wrinkles and eczema.

It has anti-inflammatory properties and promotes healing and skin repair. It is anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal.

Carrot Seed Oil - This oil is a true powerhouse in the anti-aging category! Carrot Seed oil is rich in Vitamins A, B, C, D and E. Vitamins A, C and E all are anti-oxidants that reduce free radicals (from sun damage, environmental toxins) associated with premature aging. Vitamin C also plays a role in stabilizing collagen to reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

Both Vitamins E and B improve moisture for increased elasticity and smoothness. With these rich properties, Carrot Seed oil stimulates cell growth, moisturizes, tones and increases the skins elasticity.

Carrot Seed oil also is used in hair care as it conditions hair and stimulates growth.

Chamomille (Roman) Oil - This essential oil has anti-inflammatory properties and is very calming to the skin. It is both emollient and healing and thus is a wonderful addition to any skin care product!

Cinnamon Leaf - This spicy oil has many healthful properties. One major benefit is the powerful antibacterial properties of the oil. Cinnamon Leaf has large spectrum antibacterial and anti-viral properties.

Also, in aromatherapy, this oil is known to impart a general sense of health and well being!

Clary Sage Oil - This oil is astringent, antiseptic and antibacterial. It also helps balance sebum production making it a good oil for all skin types.

In aromatherapy its sweet, musky scent is recommended for relaxation!

Clove Bud - This rich, spicy oil contains antiseptic, antibacterial, and antiviral compounds.

In aromatherapy Clove Bud oil conveys a feeling of warmth and security.

Coconut Oil - Coconut oil is an amazing carrier oil! This is a great oil for general moisturizing and serves as a protective layer, helping to retain the moisture in your skin.

It also acts as a mild oil suitable for those with inflamed and irritated skin, and those with skin sensitivities (psoriasis, eczema). Coconut oil does not clog pores, making it an ideal carrier for oily or troubled skin. It contains antiseptic fatty acids that can prevent fungal and bacterial infections in the skin.

Coconut oil is also great for the hair. It stimulates hair growth, softens the hair and conditions the scalp. It also can also help eliminate dandruff!

Coriander Oil - This essential oil has a pleasing woodsy aroma and is known to ease muscle aches and fatigue - a benefit in an overall body oil!

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Dead Sea Salt - Dead Sea Salts are naturally rich in magnesium, potassium, calcium chloride and bromides - minerals that are essential to skin metabolism.

In the Sea Salt and Honey scrub the Dead Sea salt serves as a means of skin exfoliation and rejuevenation.

Dendritic Salt - Absorbs the essential oils in the scrub preparations for a long lasting aromatherapy effect.

Eucalyptus Oil - This oil is a great addition to acne and oily skin formulas! It clears congested skin, soothes inflammation and increases healing. It is antibacterial as well as astringent.

Frankincense Oil - This essential oil encourages the growth of skin cells. It is soothing, balancing and toning making it a great for all skin!

French Green Clay - This ingredient absorbs impurities, tightens pores and firms and tones the skin. As the clay dries it stimulates blood flow to the skin for a fresh, healthy complexion.

Geranium Oil - This oil is perfect for all skin types! Geranium oil increases blood circulation; increases elasticity; balances oil production; relieves skin congestion (anti-acne) and decreases water retention to firm and tone skin. It can calm irritated skin, clear acne and decrease eczema. A real gift from nature!

Ginger Oil - This tangy oil has antiseptic, anti-oxidant and stimulant properties. It is great for muscle aches and fatigue and also sharpens the senses!

Glycerine - Natural emoillent, pulls moisture into skin.

Grapefruit Oil - This citrus oil has a clean, uplifting aroma and is known to tone the skin.

Honey - is a natural wonder full of properties beneficial to the skin. It is a natural humectant - meaning it attracts moisture and holds it in.

Honey is an anti-irritant, has natural antioxidant properties and natural antimicrobial properties. It is a great treatment for dry skin, acne prone skin and is a powerhouse in the fight against aging!

Jojoba Oil - The structure of Jojoba oil closely resembles that of your own skin oil (sebum). Jojoba is readily absorbed into the skin, is non-pore clogging and helps balance production of your natural sebum. Jojoba is moisturizing and helps prevent dehydration. It contains linoleic acid, which account for its anti-inflammatory, acne reduction and moisture retention properties.

It also contains myristic acid which is anti-inflammatory. Anti-inflammatory agents help prevent loss of tone and elasticity which can lead to fine line, wrinkles and general signs of aging. Jojoba is great for all skin problems including psoriasis!

Jojoba is also great for hair! It adds moisture and gives your hair extra protection, shine and body. It also cleanses and is revitalizing to hair and scalp!

Kukui Nut Oil - Kukui nut oil contains very high levels of the essential fatty acids linoleic and alpha-linolenic. It is permeable and very soothing for dry, chapped skin

Lavender Oil - This essential oil has multiple properties that make it important for overall general health and well-being.

In skin care, Lavender stimulates cell growth; reduces inflammation; balances oil production and tones skin. It has antiseptic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Lavender oil contains linalool, which also promotes healing. It is good for all skin types even that with scarring, acne or excess oil.

In hair care, Lavender is used as a scalp treatment for itchiness, dandruff, and even lice!

Lemongrass - Antimicrobial, Antibacterial & Insecticidal - a component in our bugspray.

Lemon Oil - Besides having a refreshing and clean aroma, Lemon oil helps balance cell fluids and sebum and increases circulation. It brightens dull skin and calms redness. Lemon oil has antibiotic, astringent and antiseptic properties.

In hair care, Lemon oil helps control oily hair and gives golden highlights. It is also helpful in controlling lice.

Lime - Fresh, sweet, stimulating. Also clarifying and brightening.

Meadowfoam Seed Oil - This oil is an amazing addition to skin care products. It is highly moisturizing and rejuevenating helping to reduce wrinkles and other signs of aging. Meadowfoam helps prevent moisture loss by forming a rich, non-greasy moisture barrier on the skin's surface.

Myrrh Oil - It is no wonder this precious oil was a gift of the Wise Men! Myrrh has amazing anti-aging benefits. It is hydrating; prevents tissue degradation; promotes tissue repair and removes toxins. Myrrh oil tones the skin and fights wrinkles. It is rejuvenating for all skin, especially mature skin!

Neem Oil - Neem oil has amazing healing properties and has long been used in Indian and Ayurvedic medicine. It moisturizes and protects skin. Its anti-inflammatory and pain relieving activity make Neem potentially useful against psoriasis, eczema, acne and dermatitis.

Neem Seed Oil - Widely used in Ayurvedic medicine, Neem Seed Oil reportedly is strongly anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral. Neem is used to treat or prevent many common ailments such as fever, bronchitis, influenza, herpes and athlete foot to name a few. It also is reported to be a powerful bug repellent.

Nutmeg Oil - This spicy smelling oil has antiseptic and anti-oxidant properties. It also is said to open the mind and attract prosperity!

Olive Oil - Olive oil has been used for generations in natural soap products. It attracts external moisture to the skin yet allows the skin to "cleanse" and release sweat, sebum and shed dead skin. Olive oil is high in the antioxidants Vitamins A and E providing anti-aging properties and it has disinfectant properties, is moisturizing, soothing and healing. Simply a wonderful and gentle component in skin care!

Orange - Anti-anxiety, calming, relaxing. Ancient symbol of prosperity!

Patchouli Oil - This oil was traditionally used by the Oriental and Indian cultures as a moth repellant and aphrodisiac. However, Patchouli has known benefits as an insect repellent, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antifungal. Additonally, it has been shown to have cell-regenerating abilities and tones and tightens the skin and smoothes rough, dry and cracked skin.

Peppermint - Refreshing, stimulating. Soothing to skin itching.

Pomegranate Oil - From a nutrition standpoint, the virtues of the pomegranate fruit have recently been pushed into the limelight. Pomegranate oil is high in linoleic acids and high in anti-oxidants. It is moisturizing and anti-aging.

This oil stimulates cell regeneration, increases elasticity and decreases wrinkles. Pomegranate oil is a savior for mature, irritated, and dry, cracked skin!

Rosehip Oil - This is another amazing oil with anti-aging properties. It is rich in anti-oxidants, Vitamin C and E. It improves moisture, is cell regenerating and increases elasticity.

Rosehip oil also contains linoleic acid that has anti-inflammatory, acne reducing and moisture retention properties.

Rosehip Oil has also been cited as helpful in the treatment of dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis and irregular skin pigmentation!

Rosehip Seed Oil -This oil, high in essential fatty acids, is a powerhouse in the fight against wrinkles and premature aging. It has high levels of Vitamin A which aids cell regeneration and collagen production both which lead to firmer, younger looking skin! It also is helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation/age spots.

Rosemary Oil - This is a well-known remedy for troubled skin and for improving hair growth. On the skin, it helps to ease congestion and inflammation making it useful in the treatment of acne, dermatitis and eczema.

Rosemary also increases the circulation to the scalp therefore promoting hair growth and imparting shine. Additionally, it helps control oily hair as well as dandruff.

Safflower Oil - This oil is very moisturizing and high in oleic acids which help firm, tone and smooth the skin!

Sage - A purifier, considered a sacred herb in ancient times. Frequently used in men's products.

Sandalwood Oil - This oil is emollient and moisturizing, astringent and toning. It can relieve inflammation and provide help for dry, chapped skin and eczema. Its anti-aging properties make it a good additive for all skin types.

Sea Buckthorn Oil - This essential oil is high in nutrients needed for the metabolism of skin cells. It is rich in Vitamins C, A and E, all anti-oxidants, which all combat dryness and premature aging. Sea Buckthorn is noted for its anti-inflammatory, restorative and revitalizing action!

Sesame Seed Oil - This thick oil penetrates the skin easily and is rich in vitamins and minerals, It is high in linoleic acids and Vitamin E and is rejuvenating and healing for all skin types.

Shea Nut Oil - This oil glides on the skin smoothly and helps heal and repair dry, chapped skin. It also creates a protective moisture barrier against the dry, harsh elements!

Sunflower Oil - Rich in vitamins and fatty acids, this oil is nourishing and conditioning for the skin. It is easily absorbed and helps combat both dry and aging skin.

Squalane (Olive derived) - This is a secret weapon in the fight against aging. Squalane is nourishing, hydrating and boosts the skins ability to regenerate. It softens the skin and reduces wrinkles.

It is a great addition to skin care especially for those with eczema, dermatitis, rashes, dried cracked skin and brown age spots. Squalane serves as an antioxidant to cell membranes and within the cell. Additionally, Squalane has antibacterial properties.

Sweet Fennel Oil - This oil also has multiple properties that make it a valuable addition to natural products. It is soothing, cleansing and antiseptic. Sweet Fennel fights wrinkles by increasing circulation to firm, tone and increase skin elasticity. It smells delicious too!

Tea Tree Oil - Tea Tree Oil has so many beneficial properties that it is a must for all medicine cabinets! This oil soothes irritated, inflamed skin and stimulates healing while minimizes scarring. It is a natural antiseptic, antifungal and anti-microbial. Tea Tree fights acne, reduces blemishes and treats dandruff.

Turbinado Sugar - Used as a natural, gentle means of exfoliation.

Vanilla - Soothing, relaxing;calming effect.

Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol) - As an anti-oxidant, Vitamin E prevents free radical damage from the sun and environment. It improves moisture and helps soften the skin. Vitamin E also helps maintain the integrity (preventing rancidity) of product formulations.

Witch Hazel - Astringent, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antibacterial, antifungal, and anesthetic properties. remedy for itching , stinging and inflammation. We use it as a means to propel our bug spray.