For our essential oils, organically-cultivated plants are used, the extraction
method is steam distillation, giving a pure, unadulterated oil, with no additives, preservatives
or other substances added during cultivation, extraction or handling.
Therefore, these essential oils contain the valuable, natural and pure components of the respective plants which produce the
characteristic actions.
We give here brief descriptions of the plant essential oils we stock.
The effects stated refer to the external use of each oil
and when used correctly. They are given for info only and are not
meant to be for therapeutic purposes. For medical conditions,
please consult a health care professional.
Pure essential oils need to be mixed with a base or carrier oil, such as
Sweet Almond Oil or Wheat Germ Oil,
if used on the skin. Stop use at once if there is an adverse physical reaction to any oil. Never use
essential oils internally without the advice of a trained healthcare professional.
Our Carrier Oils are 100% pure, cold-pressed, extra-virgin oils, which are from the very first expeller-pressing of the
fresh seeds and fruits of the plants. Because of the completely natural method of extraction, these oils have almost
zero or very low reactivity. However, it is always safest to do a skin patch test to assess reactivity
of the individual.
These seed and fruit oils are universally used as carrier oils for massage, perfumery, skincare, and also for use as
food and in cooking.
For instructions on how to purchase our products, go here.
Aroma: Warm, woody, spicy, aromatic scent. From: France Effects: Relaxant, sedative, decongestant, anti-spasmodic. Uses: For respiratory problems, muscular aches and pains, arthritis, rheumatism, menstrual
problems, digestive disorders. Dilute well if using on the skin. Amount: 15ml Price: SG$23.00
Description: Expeller-pressed, unrefined, non-organic, deep colour, odour and flavour,
rich in essential fatty acids, suitable for all skin types. One of the most
useful, practical and versatile oils. From: Europe Effects: Softens, soothes, re-conditions skin, excellent emollient. Uses: Carrier oil, massage, skincare, as food, e.g. salad dressing. Amount: 100ml Price: SG$10.00
Description: Expeller-pressed, unrefined, organic, bright golden
colour, a favoured oil because of its molecular stability and its strong
affinity with human skin sebum, non-greasy, good for all skin types including
oily skin. From: USA Effects: Softens, cleanses, balances, tones. Uses: Carrier oil, massage, skincare, hair care. Amount: 100ml Price: SG$32.00
Description: Expeller-pressed, unrefined, organic, from ripened rosehips, extremely high in essential fatty acids,
amber colour, perfect for all fine skincare recipes. From: South America Effects: Soothes, balances, excellent emollient, tissue repair. Uses: Carrier oil; skincare; especially good for dry, weathered,
dehydrated or wrinkled skin; treats scars and age spots. Amount: 100ml Price: SG$48.00
Description: First expeller-pressed, unrefined, organic, rich, full-bodied flavour with a strong aroma,
golden-greenish colour. Universally used for a multitude of purposes, including skin and hair care, massage and for cooking. From: Tunisia Effects: Softens, soothes, excellent emollient, re-conditions skin. Uses: Carrier oil, massage, skincare, hair care, as food, e.g. in salad
dressings and for cooking, frying and baking. Amount: 100ml Price: SG$12.00
Description: Vacuum-distilled from GMO-free soy fat, unrefined,
organic, prevents rancidity of other oils, acts as an anti-oxidant
in both topical application and oral supplementation, builds healthy heart and
blood vessels, contains 7500 I.U. per 1 ounce or 30ml. From: USA Effects: Soothes, balances, preserves, repairs, immune-booster. Uses: Natural preservative, skincare, food, health supplement. Amount: 100ml Price: SG$50.00
Bath. Place about 5 to 10 drops of your favourite essential oil into the hot bath water and mix the
oil well into the water just before you start. After a bath, mix a few drops of oil with skin lotion and apply.
Handkerchief inhaler. For colds or headaches, place one or two drops of
Eucalyptus,
Peppermint or
Tea Tree Oil onto a handkerchief and sniff the oil frequently throughout the day.
Steam inhaler. To clear blocked noses and soothe sore throats, place a few drops of
Eucalyptus or Tea Tree Oil into a basin of hot water, and breathe in the steam. Hold a
towel over the head to contain the oil-infused steam.
Simple air freshener. Place several drops of your favourite oil onto a tissue or cotton wool, place on a saucer,
and leave in a room for the aroma to circulate.
Air freshener. Place a few drops of an essential oil, such as
Lavender, Lemon,
Bergamot,
Sweet Orange, Lemongrass,or
Eucalyptus onto the surface of the water in the top of an aromatherapy burner, then light
the tea-light candle beneath it. Or put a few drops of essential oil onto the top surface of an unscented candle,
around the wick but not in contact with it, before lighting it.
Air freshener spray. Dissolve 2 teaspoons of essential oil into half cup of alcohol, mix the solution
well with half cup of water, and spray around the room.
Insect repellant. Place a few drops of essential oil onto cotton wool or tissue and leave exposed near windows
and doors, or place in the middle of a room. Effective oils are Citronella,
Lavender,
Bergamot,
Lemongrass, Cedarwood,
Eucalyptus, Lemon,
Rosemary, Tea
Tree.
Insect repellant for the skin. Use any of the above oils and mix well into a small bottle of skin lotion, about
30 drops oil to 100ml of lotion. Apply the lotion to the skin of exposed areas of the body.
Massage. Mix organic essential oil with a base or carrier oil, about 10 drops essential oil to 50ml natural
carrier oil, blend thoroughly, and use for massaging the body. Carrier oils to use are
Sweet Almond Oil, Wheat Germ
Oil, Avocado Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil, Hazelnut Oil,
Olive Oil and Coconut Oil.
Complexion cream. Mix about 5 drops of an essential oil into a teaspoon of skin cream
or Rosehip Oil, and apply to face, neck
or hands. Oils to use are Sandalwood, Neroli,
Lavender,
Geranium, Lemon,
Grapefruit, Ylang Ylang, Clary
Sage,
Frankincense, Tea
Tree.
Perfume oil or cream. Mix 1 teaspoon of essential oil with about 3 teaspoons of a carrier oil, such as
Sweet Almond Oil or
Jojoba Oil,
or an unscented skin cream. Add 10 drops of fixative, such as Benzoin, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Vanilla, Myrrh, Musk or
Vitamin E, to make the scent last longer. Dab onto skin at the pulse points.
Eau de toilette. Mix 2 teaspoons of an essential oil or
a combination of essential oils into 100ml of an 80:20 mixture of ethanol alcohol:distilled water.
Or use undiluted strong vodka. Add half teaspoon of fixative, such as glycerin or a suitable oil like Benzoin
or Vitamin E, place into a
glass bottle and mix well. Allow to mature for 1 to 2 weeks before using.
Essential oils are used in many areas of our daily lives. The most common uses are for aromatherapy, beauty
and skin care, massages, natural pest control, household remedies, and in cooking for flavouring of foods.
Natural plant oils are volatile and delicate substances. They deteriorate and oxidise fairly quickly.
So they should be used within about 6 months from the time of production.
It is important that essential oils are transported and handled under the right conditions after manufacture,
or the shelf-life and potency may be reduced.
Buy only a small quantity of an essential oil each time, so as to ensure you are always using a fresh oil.
Keep all oils out of sunlight or any bright light and well away from heat. Otherwise, their effectiveness
and life of potency will be considerably affected.
Store all essential oils in a cool, dark place, such as in the refrigerator.
Keeping stocks of essential oils in the refrigerator will extend their usability for another several months.
However, once taken out of the refrigerator, let the unopened bottle warm to room temperature before use, to prevent
water moisture entering the oil.
Do not put essential oils into plastic containers, as the oil will interact with the plastic and will
leach out unsafe synthetic substances into itself.
Ensure that the oil is not in contact with any plastic parts of the bottle, such as the bottle cap or
dropper, whilst in storage.
The bottle should be kept tightly closed and the cap or lid put back on as soon as the required amount
is poured out.
Keep oils pure during storage. Care should be taken to ensure that the oils do not adulterate one another.
Pour out each oil directly from the bottle, or use a fresh, clean dropper or spoon to dispense each oil.
Or rinse the dropper or spoon well in vodka or alcohol between the dispensing of each oil.
When mixing oils, use only 2 or 3 different oils together. About 4 or 5 oils can be mixed successfully
if some of them are from the same aromatic group. If they are all different or if using more oils,
skillful mixing is needed to create a pleasant scent.
As essential oils are the pure, concentrated form of active components of plants, care should be taken in its use.
Do not apply the essential oil directly to the skin, as that can cause an adverse reaction in some persons.
Remember to always mix very small amounts, about 1% to 3% by ratio, of the essential oil with a base
or carrier oil, or a suitable skin lotion or cream, if you want to use it on the skin for massage.
Suitable carrier oils for massage are Sweet Almond Oil, Avocado Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil,
Olive Oil, Wheat Germ Oil, Hazelnut Oil and Coconut Oil.
Up to 5 drops of an essential oil can be mixed into a teaspoon of skin cream for applying to the skin
of the face, neck or hands. Oils for dry skins: Sandalwood, Rosehip, Neroli,
Frankincense. Oils for normal skins: Lavender,
Geranium Rose, Ylang Ylang, Clary Sage. Oils for oily skins: Lemon,
Geranium, Peppermint.
To make a perfume oil, mix a small amount of essential oil with a carrier oil in the ratio of about 30:70.
Skin cream can be used instead of a carrier oil. Add a few drops of a fixative to make the scent last. Apply small
dabs to the skin.
Perfumes and colognes using essential oils require a fixative to enable the scent to last. Essential oils which also
act as fixatives are Benzoin, Sandalwood, Frankincense, Myrrh, Orissa, Angelica, Balsam Of Peru,
Vetiver, Vanilla, Musk. Vitamin E Oil is another natural fixative which can be used.
It is best to avoid ingesting essential oils and to use them only externally when using them around the home.
Certain essential oils can be used internally, but should be done only under the supervision of a trained
health care professional.
Dab fresh-scented essential oils, such as Bergamot, Lemon
or Lemongrass,
onto cotton wool or tissue paper. Leave exposed to freshen the air in a room or to repel insects.
Mix 2 teaspoons of essential oil into 1/2 cup or 100ml of ethanol or strong vodka and dissolve thoroughly. Add the
mixture to 100ml of water in a spray container. Shake well to mix. Spray around the room as an air freshener or
insect repellant.
Mix organic essential oils into a small bottle of skin lotion, about
30 drops oil to 100ml skin lotion, and mix
thoroughly. Apply to the skin as insect repellant.
Suitable oils to use for insect repellant are Citronella, Bergamot,
Grapefruit,
Lemon, Cedarwood, Pine,
Lavender,
Eucalyptus, Cajuput,
Rosemary, Thyme. When mixed correctly with skin lotion,
they can be safely used on the skin.
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We have a selection of the most commonly used plant oils:
Bath. Place about 5 to 10 drops of your favourite essential oil into the hot bath water and mix the
oil well into the water just before you start. After a bath, mix a few drops of oil with skin lotion and apply.
Essential oils are used in many areas of our daily lives. The most common uses are for aromatherapy, beauty
and skin care, massages, natural pest control, household remedies, and in cooking for flavouring of foods.
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