Quality Essential Oils
Lavender
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RELAXATION
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ANTI-BACTERIAL
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FIGHTS INFLAMMATION
One of the most well-known essential oils, the aroma itself of lavender oil can help promote a calm, peaceful, yet tranquil atmosphere. It helps to calm feelings of stress and emotional exhaustion.
Lavender can help soothe the skin, making it a valuable addition to your natural healing kit for minor cuts and scrapes, thanks to its cleansing properties. Lavender can also support healthy skin by soothing red, irritated areas.
Turmeric
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ASTRINGENT PROPERTIES
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RICH IN ANTIOXIDANTS
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INHIBITS MELANIN
With many skin care benefits, turmeric is essential for maturing skin. Its astringent properties help tighten and tone delicate skin around the eyes while its natural melanin inhibitors treat and prevent the appearance of acne, scaring and age spots.
Its antiseptic and anti-fungal properties can dry out blemishes and reduce the likelihood of another breakout occurring in the same spot. Turmeric is packed with antioxidants that can nourish your skin and add a natural glow.
Palmarosa
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REGENERATIVE
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BALANCING
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ANTIOXIDANT
Palmarosa Essential Oil is a wonderful contender for providing skin-balancing benefits for all skin types. Palmarosa also acts as a natural anti-aging treatment for your skin because the oil's antioxidants may reduce the free radicals, DNA damage and cell damage that lead to wrinkles.
Palmarosa oil encourages the growth of new, healthy skin cells by promoting skin cell regeneration.
In Vol 1, Issue 1 of the International Journal of Professional Holistic Aromatherapy, a clinical case study was published regarding a 53-year-old woman with chronic rosacea who was treated with Palmarosa essential oil . Palmarosa was effective because it is known to contain a high percentage of the chemical component, geraniol. Research has shown geraniol to be anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-fungal and cooling to the skin; all very suitable properties for addressing rosacea.
Copaiba
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HEALING
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ANTI-BACTERIAL
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ANTIOXIDANT
Copaiba essential oil is derived from the resin of the copaiba tree, which grows over 100 feet tall in tropical South America. Copaiba is widely used in soaps, creams, lotions, and perfumes and has been an integral component in traditional Brazilian health practices.
Copaiba essential oil can be used to help treat skin problems, such as psoriasis, dermatitis, disinfection and healing of wounds or fungal skin infections. This is why it is a staple in our Soothing Diaper Cream.
Copaiba Oil is anti-inflammatory and is one of the safest oils to use on the skin. Copaiba oleoresin is more environmentally friendly to use than distilled oil and is also more therapeutically effective because of its diterpene content.
Frankincense
Unlike conventional beauty products containing estrogen-mimicking chemicals (parabens, phthalates, and more), frankincense essential oil is known for its hormone-balancing benefits - an added perk for mature skin!
Carteri
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SOOTHES BLEMISHES & IRRITATION
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RELAXES MUSCLES & JOINTS
Frankincense Carterii has high levels of a-pinene, a-thujene, and limonene. This means Carterii has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, stress-relieving, and antioxidant properties. Carterii also helps to firm and tighten the skin and helps calm the mind.
Frereana
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ENCOURAGES RADIANT, YOUTHFUL LOOKING SKIN
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SOOTHES SKIN BLEMISHES & IRRITATION
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SUPPORTS A HEALTHY IMMUNE SYSTEM
Frankincense Frereana is especially prized for its skin rejuvenating properties. When added to a carrier oil, it can help smooth the appearance of wrinkles, scars, dry and damaged skin. More than just an assist to support mature skin, it can promote natural healing of minor wounds and cuts.
Petitgrain
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FIGHTS ACNE, BLEMISHES & OILY SKIN
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ANTI-BACTERIAL
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OIL BALANCING
Steam-distilled from the leaves and twigs of the Seville bitter orange tree, Petitgrain holds a refreshingly green, woody scent with floral undertones
When it comes to the skin, Petitgrain can help improve complexion, fight bacteria and combat blemishes. It's excellent at balancing skins sebum (oil) production as well.
Helichrysum Italicum
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REGENERATIVE
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ANTI-MICROBIAL
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ANTI-INFMALMATORY
Harvested from the rocky terrains and coastal cliffs of the Mediterranean, there is no other skincare like Helichrysum Italicum. This botanical gem has been used for centuries to treat and heal skin but has only recently made its debut in the beauty product world.
Due to its antioxidant activity, Helichrysum Essential Oil it is especially effective in treating many concerns of those with mature skin. Its ability is unwavering when seeking to rejuvenate the skin to appear healthier and unblemished. It can also be used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and scars either on the face or body.
Tea Tree
Exfoliating Charcoal Facial Bar
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ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
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HIGHLY ANTI-BACTERIAL
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PURIFYING
One you'll recognize! A well known oil in the skin care world, Tea Tree Oil must have a place in our line and is right at home in our Exfoliating Charcoal Facial Bar!
Unmatched in its uses for skin concerns, this oil is a must-have when you need something powerful yet gentle on the skin. Tea Tree can help calm blemishes, irritated skin, and bug bites. It’s soothing enough to help restore skin after exposure to the sun and bring balance if you’re prone to excess oil.
Rose Absolute
Whipped Tallow Facial Cream
Goat Milk & Tallow Facial Cream
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REGENERATIVE PROPERTIES
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PRESERVES COLLAGEN
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FIGHTS INFLAMMATION
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ANTI-MICROBIAL
This essential oil is highly coveted for its skincare benefits. A 5ml bottle is derived from 252,000 petals of the Damask Rose. The extraction process is extremely labor-intensive but the benefits make it far superior to "rose oil". Rose Absolute is extremely useful in skin rejuvenation, as Rose oil counteracts the visible signs of aging, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and helping smooth skin. It is especially helpful for mature skin and can help address, dryness, sensitivity, inflammation, and eczema.
Rose Absolute is also reputed to help with the “power surges” suffered by many women going through the normal change of life.
Lemon
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CLARIFYING
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ANTI-MICROBIAL
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ASTRINGENT
Lemon oil is used for a variety of skin conditions , including acne. When diluted and applied topically, lemon essential oil can kill bacteria that may get trapped in pores and cause breakouts. It can also clarify your skin, gently exfoliating dead skin cells that so often become trapped in hair follicle and pores.
Coriander Seed
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DETOXIFYING
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ANTI-BACTERIAL
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ANTIOXIDANT
Coriander is rich in powerful antioxidants like vitamin C and fights against free radicals that damage the skin. Coriander is effective for oily skin due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
A natural antiseptic, an antimicrobial and anti-fungal agent, coriander soothes and cools the skin. It also acts as a collagen booster - a "must-have" for mature skin care routines.
Essential Oil descriptions, uses and benefits are, in part, provided by Plant Therapy®. More information on each can be found on the Plant Therapy website.