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Amber essential oil bottle labeled Bergamot surrounded by fresh bergamot citrus fruits, white blossoms and green leaves on a rustic wooden surface
Bergamot

A bright citrus oil with floral undertones. Uplifting and calming, widely used for mood support and anxiety relief.

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Black Pepper

A warming, spicy oil with strong circulatory and analgesic properties. Used in muscle blends, digestion support, and to stimulate sluggish circulation.

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Cardamom

A warm, sweet-spicy oil from cardamom seeds. Used for digestive support, nausea, and as a comforting note in seasonal and warming blends.

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Cinnamon

A warm, intensely spicy bark oil widely used in seasonal blends. One of the most sensitising oils — use at 0.1% maximum for any skin application.

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Cedarwood

Warm, woody, and deeply grounding. Cedarwood is a go-to base note for sleep blends and meditation practice.

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Clary Sage

A calming herbal oil with euphoric qualities. Popular for stress relief, mood support, and relaxation blends.

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Copaiba

A gentle, high-beta-caryophyllene resin oil from the Amazon. Popular for inflammation support, pain relief, and as a grounding base note in blends.

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Clove

One of the most potent essential oils. High in eugenol, used for pain relief, dental care, and immune support. Always use at very low dilutions.

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Cypress

A clean, woody conifer oil with strong circulatory and respiratory benefits. Often used for poor circulation, varicose veins, and congestion support.

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Eucalyptus

A powerfully fresh, camphorous oil best known for respiratory support and clearing the airways. Energising and antimicrobial.

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Frankincense

A grounding, sacred resin oil with centuries of use in meditation and skin care. Rich, warm, and deeply calming.

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Geranium

A balancing floral oil with a rosy, herbal quality. Widely used for skin care, mood support, and hormonal balance.

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Ginger

A warm, spicy root oil that supports digestion and circulation. Also used to ease nausea and bring heat to massage blends.

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Grapefruit

A bright, uplifting citrus oil cold-pressed from the peel. Popular for mood support, energy, and lymphatic blends. Photosensitive — avoid sun after use.

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Jasmine

A richly floral absolute with deeply romantic and uplifting qualities. One of the most prized aromatic materials in perfumery and emotional wellbeing blends.

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Juniper Berry

A clean, piney wood oil with a crisp outdoor quality. Used for stress relief, detox blends, and meditative focus.

Fresh lavender sprigs with purple flowers and an amber essential oil bottle on a linen background
Lavender

The most versatile essential oil. Calming, skin-healing, and one of the few oils safe to use diluted on most people.

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Lemon

A bright, clean citrus oil that uplifts mood and sharpens focus. A household staple for diffusing and natural cleaning.

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Lemongrass

A sharp, vibrant citrus-herb oil that energises and uplifts. Also effective as a natural insect repellent.

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Lime

A sharp, zesty citrus oil cold-pressed from lime peel. Uplifting and antimicrobial, used as a bright top note in blends. Photosensitive — avoid sun after use.

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Myrrh

A rich, ancient resin oil with deep roots in spiritual practice and healing. Used for skin care, oral health, meditation, and wound support.

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Neroli

Distilled from bitter orange blossoms, neroli has a delicate floral-citrus scent. Widely used for anxiety, skin regeneration, and as a perfumery ingredient.

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Oregano

One of the most potent antimicrobial essential oils. Rich in carvacrol, used for immune support and infection control. Use only at very low dilutions.

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Patchouli

A rich, earthy base note that improves with age. Grounding and sensual, with a long history in both perfumery and skin care.

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Peppermint

A sharp, cooling oil with high menthol content. Widely used for focus, energy, headaches, and digestive comfort.

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Rose

The most prized floral oil in perfumery. Deeply nurturing for skin and emotions, distilled from hundreds of hand-picked rose petals per millilitre.

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Rosemary

A herbal, stimulating oil that sharpens memory and focus. Also widely used in hair care routines for scalp health.

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Sandalwood

A silky, warm wood oil revered for centuries in meditation and luxury perfumery. One of the finest base notes in aromatherapy.

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Spearmint

A sweeter, gentler alternative to peppermint. Good for focus, nausea, and digestion. More suitable for older children and those sensitive to high-menthol oils.

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Roman Chamomile

A gentle, sweet floral oil known for its deeply calming effects. One of the safest oils for children and sensitive skin.

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Sweet Orange

A warm, sweet citrus oil with a cheerful, uplifting character. One of the safest and most beginner-friendly oils available.

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Tea Tree

A well-researched antimicrobial oil from Australia. Popular for skin concerns, cleansing blends, and immune support.

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Thyme

A potent herbal oil with among the strongest antimicrobial profiles in aromatherapy. Used for immune and respiratory support. Use at low dilutions only.

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Vetiver

A deep, smoky root oil known for profound grounding and calming effects. One of the best oils for anxiety and racing thoughts.

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Ylang Ylang

A rich, intensely floral oil with a reputation for romance and relaxation. Use sparingly — a little goes a long way.

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