Wellness Guide

What Are Essential Oils?

Essential oils are highly concentrated plant extracts used in aromatherapy and natural wellness practices. These oils capture the plant’s “essence” — its unique aroma and beneficial properties — through compounds found in its leaves, flowers, bark, or roots.

How Are Essential Oils Made?

Pure essential oils are extracted using:

  • Steam or water distillation
  • Cold pressing (mechanical extraction)

No chemicals, no dilution — just pure, natural potency.

How Are Essential Oils Used?

While best known for aromatherapy, essential oils can be used in a variety of ways:

  • Diffusion: Add a few drops to a diffuser to scent your space, lift your mood, or promote better sleep.
  • Topical Application: Apply to skin with a carrier oil for muscle relief, skin support, or stress reduction.
  • Baths & Massage: Add to bath water (with carrier oil) or massage into the body for relaxation and recovery.
  • At Home: Use as a natural air freshener, in DIY cleaning sprays, or in laundry to refresh linens.
  • In Hair Care: Certain oils like rosemary and tea tree are excellent for scalp and hair health.

Important: Our Essential Oil Blends and Roll-Ons are pre-diluted with carrier oils and ready for topical use.

Precautions (Very Important)

Essential oils are powerful natural products — but they must be used safely. Please read and follow the guidelines below:

  • Do not ingest essential oils. They are for external use only.
  • Never apply pure essential oils directly to skin. Always dilute with a carrier oil (like coconut, jojoba, or almond oil).
  • Keep out of reach of children.
  • Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women without physician approval.
  • Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and other sensitive areas.
  • Avoid sun exposure after applying citrus-based oils — they can cause photosensitivity.
  • Always do a patch test to check for allergic reactions before full application.
  • Store in a cool, dark place — sunlight and heat can degrade the oils. That’s why we use dark glass bottles.

How They Work: The Science Behind the Scent

Inhaling essential oil aromas stimulates the limbic system — the part of your brain that controls emotions, memory, heart rate, and breathing. This helps explain why familiar scents can trigger emotions or calming sensations.

Some essential oils may also absorb through the skin and influence the body’s chemistry, making them a powerful tool for natural wellness.

Ways to Use Essential Oils in Aromatherapy

  • Diffuse in the air for emotional or respiratory benefits.
  • Massage into skin (with carrier oil) for pain, stress, or skincare.
  • Inhale directly by placing a few drops on your palms or a cloth.
  • Add to bath water for full-body relaxation.
  • Use in hair/scalp routines for dandruff, strength, or shine (diluted).