This page describes the essential oils we use and some of their properties.
Bay Essential Oil
Has a calming and warming effect on emotions and is known for settling the digestive system and rheumatic pains. Bay essential oil is also helpful with hair and scalp conditions and is mostly used to combat hair loss. It can also be used with success in treating sprains, strains and bruises. Experience the sweet, fresh and spicy aroma of bay oil in our bay and lime soap bar.
Bog Myrtle Essential Oil
The wonderful antibacterial properties of Bog Myrtle – often referred to as Scotland’s tea tree, have mostly been forgotten in recent times. The plant thrives in peat bogs, alongside rivers and on the edge of our lochs. Bog myrtle essential oil is reputed to be extremely useful for sensitive skin and acne, and helping to delay skin-ageing. Bog Myrtle has a fresh herbal, lemony scent. Try our bog myrtle soap bar.
Cardamom Essential Oil
A member of the ginger family, cardamom is uplifting, energizing and is known to be a powerful aphrodisiac. It is used as an antispasmodic and will relieve the digestive system. This effect is the primary medicinal quality of cardamom and Eastern cultures have been taking advantage of it for centuries. Enjoy the spicy warmth of this invigorating oil with our orange and cardamom soap bar.
Chamomile Essential Oil
Has multiple healing properties and a low toxicity that make it particularly suitable for use on children. Although chamomile is anti-bacterial and antiseptic it is most valued for its anti-inflammatory properties. It contains the powerful anti-inflammatory substance azulene, which can relieve a wide variety of skin complaints. It has a light but sharp apple – like aroma. You can try our soothing lavender and chamomile soap bar.
Geranium Essential Oil
Works profoundly on the emotions and is useful in many conditions – and smells wonderful while it works so hard! It is effective in cleansing the body, and uplifting the mind. It’s delightful floral fragrance makes it a pleasure to use, either on its own or as contributory oil in blends. Try our geranium and rosewood soap bar
Lavender Essential Oil
Has a balancing, uplifting and soothing effect. It alleviates stress, anxiety, depressions and is helpful for insomnia, headaches and migraine. Other known benefits are its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and healing actions, lavender is also very calming and soothing for the skin. Its lovely fresh floral aroma is very comforting. Try our lavender scrubby massage bar.
Lemon Essential Oil
Traditionally used to firm the skin’s elasticity and reduce the appearance of cellulite – lemon is also used to cleanse, refresh and tone oily skin types. Lemon oil has an uplifting scent and a lovely crisp citrus aroma. Try our grapefruit, orange and lemon soap bar.
Lemongrass Essential Oil
Stimulating, cleansing and refreshing, lemongrass has a sweeter more powerful citrus aroma than lemon. It is an effective painkiller, antiseptic and astringent and can help balance emotions during times of distress and emotional trauma. Try our lemongrass soap bar here.
Lime Essential Oil
A natural immune system booster, lime essential oil was anciently used for sore throats, infections, colds and fevers. Aromatically this oil can help overcome depression, exhaustion and listlessness. It is calming, uplifting and may help to relieve stress. Great for natural skin care treatment of acne, brittle nails and fungal infections.
You can try our lovely Bergamot & Lime soap bar here.
You can try our lovely Bergamot & Lime soap bar here.
Peppermint Essential Oil
Promotes overall physical and emotional wellbeing, although its healing properties are primarily associated with the digestive system and circulation. It has a light, clean, refreshing minty aroma and is a good insect repellant. You can try our refreshing hand and foot peppermint, tea tree and pumice soap bar.
Rose Essential Oil
Rose is a natural anti-inflammatory with healing, soothing and calming characteristics. Its repairing, moisturising and firming properties are renowned in natural skin care. A very expensive luxurious oil with a sweet floral scent.
Rosewood Essential Oil
Has a balancing and harmonizing effect. It lifts the spirits and can be useful in treating nervous tension and depression – rosewood is also a known aphrodisiac. It is a powerful immune-stimulant and its healing and rejuvenating properties make it particularly useful for sensitive, mature and damaged skin. Enjoy the mild sweet spicy aroma in our geranium & rosewood soap bar.
Sweet Orange Essential Oil
Can be used to create feelings of happiness and warmth. It is a mentally and physically uplifting oil that is helpful for lifestyle pressures.
Orange essential oil is a good general skin tonic and can help detoxify congested skin. It is particularly beneficial for acne, mature and dry irritated skin. Why not cleanse your skin with our orange and oatmeal scrubby soap bar.
Orange essential oil is a good general skin tonic and can help detoxify congested skin. It is particularly beneficial for acne, mature and dry irritated skin. Why not cleanse your skin with our orange and oatmeal scrubby soap bar.
Tea Tree Essential Oil
The antiseptic action of tea tree is thought to be one hundred times more powerful than carbolic acid – and yet is non-poisonous to humans. Tea tree is an exceptionally powerful antiseptic essential oil and has the advantage of being both hypo-allergenic, non toxic and its anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties make it useful in a wide range of conditions.
You can try our lavender and tea tree soap bar.
You can try our lavender and tea tree soap bar.
