Base Formula was established in 1996 and is a leading online supplier of 100% pure, premium quality aromatherapy essential oils to aromatherapists, colleges, the NHS, hospices, care homes, and home enthusiasts in the UK and overseas. We are corporate members of the IFA, IFPA and Aromatherapy Trade Council and pride ourselves on our product quality, expertise, and customer service. We offer our essential oils at competitive prices and everyone is welcome to buy! It should clearly state the common and the Latin name of the plant used to make the oil. It should also state what plant parts were used (i.e., on a bottle of niaouli it should say “Plant part: Leaf and twig”), how it was extracted (distillation or expression), and how it was grown (aka organic, wild-crafted, traditional). Sometimes they’ll come with an eyedropper cap, but more often they’ll come with an orifice reducer (the round, plastic part fitted into the bottle’s opening that helps meter out one drop at a time). At Freshskin, we source only the finest natural ingredients directly from producers around the world. This helps to keep the price of our pure essential oils low whilst giving us the control we need to ensure that all of our products are free from synthetics. Freshskin Beauty Ltd. is registered in the United Kingdom | Registered office: 156 Russell Drive, Wollaton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG8 2BE

Lavender: An all-around beneficial essential oil for first aid, luscious lavender promotes sleep, helps heals wounds, and supports healthy skin Synthetic fragrance oils don’t contain the vital components of real plants. So, repeat after us: Friends don’t let friends buy fake essential oils. Certifications offer additional insight into essential oil brands and their products. For example, an organic certification such as USDA organic indicates that an essential oil is made almost entirely from organic ingredients and free from fertilizers and pesticides. Other third-party certifications to consider include PETA’s Vegan & Cruelty Free certification and Leaping Bunny Cruelty Free certification. Another common certification is Non-GMO, which means the essential oil was produced without genetic engineering and its ingredients are not derived from GMOs. Suppliers won’t claim to sell low quality or adulterated essential oils, so it’s important to learn to see through clever marketing.Plants. Quality can be impacted by weather, changing growing conditions, or the use of pesticides or other chemicals. While Pura D’or offers a few basic essential oils in 4-ounce bottles, such as tea tree, lemon, lavender, cedarwood, ylang ylang, and more, it’s the brand’s nifty and affordable essential oil kits that we really like. You can choose either the box sets featuring 10 or 16 10-milliliter bottles of essential oils for dabbling in aromatherapy or boosting your vitality. Oils are available in one or more of the following sizes: 2ml (supplied in 5ml bottle), 5ml, 10ml or 50ml. 2ml to 10ml are supplied in amber glass bottles with tamper-evident caps. 50ml sizes are supplied in EP resin-lined aluminium bottles. Since they first started practicing aromatherapy in the 1970s, Geraldine Howard and Sue Beechey fell in love with essential oils. Wishing to help others explore the sensorial world of essential oils, they opened the first Aromatherapy Associates store in 1985, specializing in handcrafted intentional and purposeful blends created by a master blender from the company’s London-based laboratory. For instance, Deep Relax is a restorative blend of grounding vetiver, soothing chamomile, and relaxing sandalwood that will lull you to sleep.

Neeti Mehra writes about sustainability for The Spruce. As a researcher and consultant, she has edited three magazines during her career covering a broad range of topics. She is committed to sustainable, slow, and mindful living. She personally uses essential oils as a mood booster and particularly enjoys tea tree, rosemary, lavender, and lemongrass, using them in baths, a diffuser, or applied on her skin after diluting them.

I love Amphora Aromatics, Frankincense and Rose Face cream is my favourite but there are loads of products I wouldn't be without now. Louise Reynolds Essential oils enter the body via inhalation (i.e. breathing them in) and by absorption through the pores of the skin. Once inside the body they circulate via the bloodstream and travel to the different organs and body systems where they can start to take effect. How to use essential oils Look for essential oils sold in dark glass bottles that are clearly labeled with the Latin name, plant parts used, type of extraction, growth method, net contents, and country of origin. I love these oils been using them daily for several years. More importantly my clients love them too. Peter Hazlewood.