Essential Oils

Essential oils add natural fragrance to skincare, hair care, soap, candles and diffuser blends. Each oil has its own aroma and recommended usage rate, so check the product page before adding it to a formula.

Lavender: a fresh floral for face, body and bath products.

Tea Tree: a staple in products for oily skin and scalp care.

Peppermint: a cooling note for foot care, scalp products and lip balms.

Rosemary: a favourite in hair oils, shampoos and scalp blends.

Eucalyptus: a fresh, clean scent for diffusers and body products.

Add 3 to 6 drops to the water in your diffuser and follow the diffuser maker's instructions. Use in a ventilated room, and keep diffusers away from young children and pets, especially cats.

As a general guide: leave-on face products 0.5 to 1%, leave-on body products 1 to 2%, and rinse-off products such as soaps and washes 1 to 3%. 1% is about 20 drops in 100ml. Some oils, such as clove bud, have lower limits, so always check each product page.

No. Essential oils are highly concentrated and should always be diluted in a carrier oil such as jojoba or sweet almond oil, or in a finished product, before use on skin. Patch test first, avoid contact with eyes and do not take internally.

No. Our essential oils are supplied as single oils, not pre-diluted in a carrier oil, which is why they must be diluted before use on skin. Compare INCI names, usage rates and flash points in our Essential Oils Data Library.