ESSENTIAL OILS

Calamus Root Essential Oil has a waxy, subtly sweet scent profile and pairs best with Lavender, Tea Tree, and Rosemary. Calamus oil is steam distilled from the Acorus calamus root and is indigenous to the northern hemisphere. It was used in Ayurvedic tradition as an aphrodisiac and is still used this way today. Calamus Root Oil is also believed to possess stimulating properties and is used as a medium strength fixative anchor for spicy or oriental perfumes and colognes.

Found in Europe and India, Juniper Berry is one of the most powerful essential oils used in aromatherapy as it possesses several helpful constituents. With its pungent, greenwood and peppery scent with notes of pine, its pleasant smell makes it a popular oil to diffuse during meditation.

Commonly referred to as Hemlock, this is a large evergreen tree that grows up to 50 meters tall. A top note with a medium aroma, Spruce Hemlock Essential Oil has a pleasant balsamic scent that is sweet with light fruity notes.

Thyme is strong and herbaceous and has been known as a medicinal herb since ancient times, owing to its high thymol content. White Thyme Essential Oil is reputed for having uplifting properties, and Red Thyme has a sweeter, leafy smell.

Rose Geranium Organic Essential Oil is steam distilled from the leaves and has a top note and medium aroma. Rose Geranium is often used to extend the more expensive Rose oils or the endangered Rosewood Oil and is a staple for formulators who rely on essential oils for their high-end fragrance profiles.

Spearmint is a native of the Mediterranean area. A hardy perennial herb, Spearmint reaches about 1 meter (3 feet) in height. It is a common flavouring agent in foods and scent in toiletries. A top note with a medium aroma, Spearmint oil has a fresh minty smell reminiscent of Peppermint that is sweeter, and not so sharp.

Rosemary Essential Oil is extensively used in aromatherapy as its fresh, deliciously herbaceous aroma helps overcome sluggishness and to alleviate the feeling of lethargy. This oil is very strong and is recommended to be used in small-to-moderate amounts. Try the following varieties: Moroccan & Spanish.

We offer several varieties of Lavender to suit your needs and budget. Two of the most popular among Aromatherapists are Bulgarian and French Population varieties. Lavender 40/42 is a more cost-effective choice for imparting the true scent of Lavender to soaps, perfumes, cosmetics and candles.

Eucalyptus Essential Oil is recognized by its clean and penetrating fragrance and its lovely fresh notes. Among Eucalyptus, the Blue Mallee has the highest content of cineol and eucalyptol, which is the reason it is so popular. Eucalyptus Radiata is milder and has a crisp, clean scent with citrus and floral notes.

Exotic Ylang Ylang elicits feelings of deep, languid calm, and is thought to heighten the senses. The striking yellow flowers of the Ylang Ylang tree yield an excellent quality oil. Among its varieties, Ylang Ylang Extra is considered as the best grade due to its unsurpassed fragrance and value in aromatherapy. It has an intoxicating sweet fragrance with musty top notes.

Tea Tree is one of the most well-known Essential Oils for its use in home remedies. Its aroma is fresh and slightly medicinal, leaving sweeter woody base notes as it evaporates. A must-have, all-purpose Essential Oil for the home and travel.

We carry several varieties of Chamomile Essential Oil. The German variety is considered to be the most popular of all the Chamomiles and has an impeccable reputation among holistic practitioners. The German Chamomile is believed to be one of the most highly reputed oils for topical use. Chamomile Essential Oil contains azulene, which gives the oil a beautiful deep blue color. The scent of this oil is mild and sweet, similar to apples, and often has a medicinal aroma with very faint bittersweet notes.

Peppermint Essential Oil has a strong, cooling aroma of fresh peppermint with clean, sweet top notes. It is believed to be uplifting and creates a sense of refreshment to boost positive vibes. Peppermint Supreme Essential Oil has strong minty notes with herbaceous warm undertones while Peppermint Japanese generally has a high menthol content.

The Cedarwood Essential Oil is widely used in commercial soaps, cosmetics, perfumes, and especially in men's colognes. Atlas Cederwood is the most popular variety and has a woody, sweet, scent that is very sharp. The Cedarwood (Chinese) Essential Oil generally has a lower cedrol content than the Atlas, hence it is used more for its fragrance. Also, try our other varieties: Himalayan, Texas, Virginian.

3 varieties are now available of our Ginger Fresh, Ginger Root (Steam Distilled), and Ginger Organic Essential Oils.

Used extensively in the perfume industry, Geranium Essential Oil has a treasured, long-lasting fragrance with a strong, sweet, rosy top note and a slightly sharp middle note. The sophisticated scent of this oil makes its use in aromatherapy very popular for gently uplifting the mood.

Refreshing and radiant, we carry several varieties of Lemon Essential Oil. Two of our most popular sellers are the regular Lemon and the Lemon 5 Fold, for their long-lasting, pleasant fragrance. The aroma is intensely citrusy and fresh, with wonderful zesty top notes. The Lemon 5 Fold is highly concentrated which makes it especially desirable for cosmetics, as well as soap and candle manufacturing.

Uplifting & Invigorating, choose from 6 varieties of Orange Essential Oil. The 5 Fold is especially popular amongst soap & candle makers for its strong and long lasting scent. Try our Orange Sweet, Orange Sweet Dark & Bitter varieties as well!

The exotic fragrance of Patchouli Essential Oil has been valued for centuries as a perfume. It has a deep, earthy and intense aroma which adds depth and richness to any oil blend. It is highly recommended for scenting products for men. The Dark Patchouli is more pungent, while the Light Patchouli has lighter notes.

Bergamot Essential Oil has a fresh and delightful citrus aroma with strong citrus notes and a hint of the exotic, and has been made popular by Earl Grey Tea. This refreshing essential oil is suited for aromatherapy and induces a more relaxed and happy feeling, while reducing oiliness of the skin. Widely used in the perfume industry, it is also used in cleansers and toners.

With a fresh zesty scent of citrus and fruity top notes, Grapefruit Essential Oil is popular when scenting facial cleansers and toners. Grapefruit Essential Oil is used in aromatherapy to bring about a cheerful feeling. There is no difference between the quality of the White and Pink varieties, but the Grapefruit Pink Essential Oil is generally considered the sweeter of the two oils. Grapefruit oil is also sometimes added to creams and lotions as a natural toner.

Fresh and sharp with a lemony burst of scent, Lemongrass Essential Oil instantly energizes the atmosphere. Lemongrass is known for its bright, invigorating scent as well as its cleansing properties. It is admired for its astringent properties and hence it can be used in cleansers, splashes and toners, as well as in soap and candle manufacturing.

Carrot Seed Essential Oil is used in products for mature complexion to help tone the skin, giving a more youthful appearance to the complexion. This essential oil is distilled from the seeds, and it has a subtle musky and earthy aroma with woody notes.

Hailed as one of the most highly prized essential oils in the world, Sandalwood Essential Oil is known for its divine fragrance. Indian Sandalwood is traditionally the most widely used variety, but an alternative is the Australian Sandalwood which has a milder fragrance. However, both essential oils are highly valued in aromatherapy applications.

In aromatherapy and perfumery, Frankincense Essential Oil is considered an exclusive and highly desirable ingredient. Since ancient times, it has been used as incense and perfume, and as an exquisite cosmetic ingredient. It is considered the most valued oil for skincare products. This oil retains the sweet, warm and woody notes of the resin from which it is extracted.

Myrrh has been used in rituals, anointing blends and perfumery since ancient times, and was felt to enhance spirituality during sacred rites. The oil has a rich and warm, woody yet bittersweet scent which is pleasant to use during meditation. We offer a premium quality Myrrh, and a more cost-efficient selection from India that is softer and sweeter, to cover your product needs.

Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil is famous for its warm, sweet spicy aroma. Studies indicate that just smelling this sweet spice awakens your senses and boosts alertness. A little of this wonderful oil goes a long way as an ingredient in colognes, foot creams and soaps.

Basil has been a herb valued as an ingredient in Ayurvedic medicine for millennia. It has a fresh and herbaceous aroma with warm spicy undertones. It's refreshing aroma is thought to be energizing. It is more commonly used in aromatherapy. Use of Basil essential oil is said to bring about clarity of the mind.

The Lime Essential Oil has a fresh, sharp citrusy scent that revitalizes the atmosphere, and is popular in facial cleansers, toners and splashes wherein it acts as an astringent and can be used on oily skin. Key Lime is less sweet and is frequently used in many products, whereas the Tahiti/Persian Lime variety has a uniquely spicy fragrance and is commonly used in aromatherapy.