Basic essential oils

All basic essential oils can be used in various different ways using a combination of oils to create different treatments.

When we say basic essential oils these are oils before they are mixed; for example, lavender, lemongrass, jasmine, ylang ylang and, frankincense to name just a few.

Essential oils can enhance our mind, body and spirit. They are extracted from plants, trees and grasses.

Flowers - lavender and rose

Fruit - lemon

Leaves - eucalyptus

Berries - black pepper

Barkresin - frankincense

Cones - cypress

Heartwood - sandalwood

Rhizomes - ginger

Orange Tree - neroli and pettigrain

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Some basic essential oils are more expensive than others and, if that has ever puzzled you, then read ahead.

Sixty thousand rose blossoms are required to produce 25g (1oz) of rose oil.

To produce 3 litres of lavender oil you need 100kg of dried lavender flowers.

Chamomile is one of the most useful herbs in the beauty world because of its anti-inflammatory and anti-irritating properties

Ylang ylang is relaxing, stimulating, sensual and uplifting; base/middle note ; heavy, sweet, floral, exotic.

Tea tree is one of my favourite oils I use as a Beauty Therapist, especially after waxing.

Musical Notes

You may have heard people talk of top, middle and base notes. This doesn�t mean that aromatherapy oils will suddenly make you burst into song, it�s just a way of describing how long an essential oil�s scent will last.

Base notes - These oils are the longest lasting with scent which can last up to a week. Base notes deepen your blend and draw it into the skin. When you smell a base note it can be faint but when applied to the skin they react strongly.

Middle notes - These oils won�t last as long as base notes, however they will last for two to three days. These oils give body to the blend typically forming the bulk of the blend.

Top notes - These scents only last for around 24 hours. Top notes are really important because they give you a first impression of the blend. They are sharp, penetrating, volatile and extreme.

Oils which can be used on the skin mixed with a carrier oil or base lotion are:

Sensitive skin
Benzoin - helps to restore elastic in the skin
Patchouli - promotes re-growth of skin cells
Sandalwood - balances skin

Oily skin
Juniper berry - purifies the skin
Niaouli - heals the skin
Sweet Orange - eliminates toxins and congested pores

Acne
Basil - revitalizes the skin
Lemon grass - balances oily skin
Niaouli - Tissue firming

Mature skin
Frankincense - rejuvenates cells
Carrot seed � strengthens, giving a youthful appearance.

Combination skin
Lavender - calms, soothes, promotes growth of new cells.
ylang ylang - balances sebum.

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Need to relax? Try this bath blend :

4 drops of lavender oil
1 cup of milk

Pour into the bath and soak for at least 15 minutes to help promote sleep.

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