WHOLESALE AROMATHERAPY OILS
- Glossary of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Terms
- Aromatherapy Essential Oils-Essential for Mind and Body
- Essential Oils - Aromatherapy and Their Effect on Your Health
- Ways of Uses of Essential Oils
- Therapeutic Essential Oils
- Carrier or Base Oil Study
- Common Ailments with Essential Oils
- Most Common Aromatherapy Oils
- Health And Aromatherapy Essential Oils
- Occurence of Aromatherapy Oils
COMMONLY USED AROMATHERAPY OILS
- Basil ( Ocimum basilicum )
- Benzoin ( Styrax tonkinensis )
- Bergamot ( Citrus bergamia )
- Cajuput ( Melaleuca leucodendron )
- Camphor ( Cinnamomum camphora )
- Caraway ( Carum carvi )
- Cedarwood ( Cedrus atlantica )
- Chamomile ( Chamaemelum nobile, Matricaria chamomilla / recutita )
- Cinnamon ( Cinnamomum zelanicum )
- Clary Sage ( Salvia sclarea )
- Coriander ( Coriandrum sativum )
- Cypress ( Cupressus sempervirens )
- Eucalyptus ( Eucalyptus globulus )
- Fennel ( Foeniculum vulgare )
- Frankincense ( Boswellia carteri )
- Geranium ( Pelargonium odorantissium )
- Ginger ( Zingiber officinale )
- Hyssop ( Hyssopus officinalis )
- Jasmine Absolute ( Jasminum officinale )
- Juniper ( Juniperus communis )
- Lavender ( Lavandula officinalis )
- Lemon ( Citrus limonum )
- Lemongrass ( Cymbopogon citratus )
- Marjoram ( Orinanum majorana )
- Melissa ( Melissa officinalis )
- Myrrh ( Commiphora myrrha )
- Neroli ( Citrus aurantium )
- Niaouli ( Melaleuca viridiflora )
- Orange, Sweet ( Citrus aurantium )
- Patchouli ( Pogostemon patchouli )
- Pepper ( Piper nigrum )
- Peppermint ( Menta piperita )
- Petitgrain ( Citrus aurantium )
- Rose ( Rosa gallica, Rosa damascena, Rosa centifolia )
- Rosemary ( Rosmarinus officinalis )
- Sandalwood ( Santalum album )
- Tea Tree ( Melaleuca alternifolia )
- Thyme ( Thymus spp )
- Ylang - Ylang ( Cananga odorata )
COMMONLY USED CARRIER OILS
- Apricot kernel oil: Good for all types of skin, especially useful on sensitive and aging skin. One of the lightest oils to use. Very good for a facial oil.
- Avocado oil: A nutrient-rich base oil with a high content of vitamins, protein, lecithin, and essential fatty acids. Beneficial for all skin types, but especially for mature, wrinkled, dry, and itchy skin.
- Evening primrose oil: Expensive but a wonderful oil for skin care since it increases and protects skin cell function and works as a skin rejuvenator. The oil can quickly become rancid so should be refrigerated. A small portion can be added to skin creams and lotions to increase effectiveness. It is useful for dry skin, eczema, and psoriasis.
- Grape seed oil: A nice, light, non-odoriferous oil. Makes a nice massage oil by itself or combined with sweet almond oil. Easily absorbed by the skin, suiting all skin types.
- Jojoba oil: Nourishing to the skin and hair. An oil rich in Vitamin E which can be used alone or mixed with other base oils. Suitable for all skin types. Actually a wax so unlikely to become rancid (unlike most of the other vegetable oils). Contains antibacterial properties so is very good for the treatment of acne.
- Sweet almond oil: Great base for massage, bath, body, and skin-care products because it is so nourishing to the skin. Contains a variety of vitamins and minerals, most notably Vitamin D. Scentless. Suitable for all skin types, especially dry or irritated skin.
- Wheat germ oil: An antioxidant oil; adding a small proportion (such as 1 tablespoon to every 2 ounces of massage or body oil) to a basic mix will retain the freshness of the blend and help extend the product's shelf life. High in vitamins E, A and B as well as in mineral and protein content. Particularly beneficial to dry and mature skin. Also helps heal scar tissue, soothe burns, and smooth stretch marks.
BLENDING
Blending is a very important part of aromatherapy; it is the creative part of the process. Each essential oil has an essence of its own, but when combined with other compatible oils in a blend, the combination becomes more powerful than the sum of its parts. In other words, a synergy is created. A complex chemical is created that is more potent than anyone oil used on its own and better results can be achieved without increasing the dosage. It is important to know the properties of each oil in order to achieve this blend, but some guidelines will help in your own experimentation with making your own blends.
- Blend oils with similar properties ( invigorating, calming, etc.).
- When you are ready to develop blends of your own, use no more than 3 oils until you are comfortable with the basic principles.
- Blend 1 drop at a time because even 1 drop can transform a blend.
- Write down all blends so you can repeat your successes and avoid the blends that didn't work.
- Make small quantities of blends until you're sure you will use the blend frequently.
- Aromatherapy blends will keep longer than unused carrier/base oils but still will eventually go rancid. Store properly for a shelf life of at least 6 months.
- Mix blends in glass cups, bottles, or bowls.
- Store blends in dark glass bottles, well-labeled (including ingredients, portions, etc.), dated and tightly sealed.
- Don't be afraid to experiment!
