Properties

Information on Oils
 

Properties of 100% Pure Natural Essential Oils:
 

 

Aniseed Essential oil - (True oil of Anise not Star Anise)
Antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, diuretic, expectorant and stimulant.

Good for:  bronchitis, calming, colds, cramps, emotional balancing, headlice, muscular ache and pains, muscular spasm, rheumatism and stress.

Warning:  Avoid during pregnancy and while breast feeding.

 

Camphor (White):

Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antiviral, bactericidal, counterirritant, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant.

Useful for:  rheumatisms, sprains bronchitis, and in all inflammatory conditions.         

Warning:  Avoid during pregnancy.  

 

Cedarwood:

Antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, astringent, healing, stimulant and toning.

Useful for:  treating acne, aggression, arthritis, anxiety, dandruff, dermatitis, depression, eczema, insomnia and psoriasis, glandular and nervous system tonic, rheumatism.

Warning:  Avoid during pregnancy.

 

Clary Sage:

Antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic.

Useful for:  balances hormones, eases post natal depression and menstrual cramps / irregularity / pain, invigorating, nerve tonic, relaxing, uplifting, good for nervous exhaustion, depression, inflamed/itchy skin, PMT, muscle spasm.       

Warning:  Avoid during pregnancy and prior to driving.

 

Eucalyptus:

Aids concentration, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antiviral, balancing, clears exhausted minds, decongestant, disinfectant, reduces fevers, relieves tension, stimulant, strong diuretic.

Useful for:  acne, arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, dandruff, muscular / rheumatic aches and pains, sprains, respiratory infection, skin infection. 

Warning:  Avoid if suffering from high blood pressure or epilepsy. 

 

Fennel:

Antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, antispasmodic, diuretic, pain desensitiser, stimulating. Useful for:  fluid retention gout, menstrual cramps, PMT, and tiredness.   

Warning:  Avoid during pregnancy and if suffering epilepsy.

 

German Chamomile:

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, skin cleanser, soothes burns, cracked skin, inflamed wounds and boils,
useful for:  acne, dermatitis, eczema, herpes virus, menstrual cramps / problems / pain relief, psoriasis, sleeplessness, depression, calming.

Relieves:  anger, anxiety, fear, tension

Warning:  Avoid during pregnancy.

 

Lavender:

Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, balancer of emotional and nervous systems, balances sebum production, calming, helps regulate menstrual flow, diuretic, invigorating, lifts the spirits, promotes new cell growth, reduces sensitivity to pain, refreshing for tiredness, relaxing, relieves anxiety, insomnia and tension, sedative, soothing, stimulating.

Useful for:  treating acne, dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis, wound healing.       

Warning:  Avoid if you have low blood pressure or epilepsy.  

 

Lemon:

Antibacterial, antidepressant, anti-infectious, antiseptic, energizing, immune stimulating, uplifting. Good for abscesses, arthritis, boils, cellulite, cholesterol,  gout, rheumatism

Warning:  Photosensitising

 

Lemongrass:

Antibacterial, antiseptic, astringent, energising, healing, invigorating, refreshing, soothing, tonic cleanser.

Useful for:  treating acne .

 

Melissa:

Anti-inflammatory, calming, sedative. Good for anxiety, asthma, bronchitis, cold-sore blisters, depression, hypertension, insomnia, nausea, nervous tension.

           

Neroli:

Antidepressant, euphoric, relaxing, sedative, soothing and uplifts the spirit.

Perfect for:  ageing, dry sensitive and inflamed skin, dermatitis and on scars and stretch marks. 

Valuable for emotional first aid:  shock, hysteria, depression, fear, anxiety and trauma.

Helpful for:  anger, frustration, hypertension, emotional tension, stress, chronic anxiety and insomnia.

It can be used in massage during pregnancy and to soothe the mother during labor.

 

Niaouli:

Antibacterial, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, antiseptic, antiviral, immune-stimulant, pain desensitiser, relieves itching, skin tonic,

useful for:  treating irritated skin conditions like dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis.      

 

Peppermint:

Antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-migraine, antispasmodic, antiviral, decongestant, nerve tonic, reduces pain sensitivity, relieves wind, reproductive stimulant, soothing.

Useful for:  treating indigestion, flatulence, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, asthma, coughs, bronchitis, neuralgia, rheumatic pain.

Promotes:  mental clarity, positivity and relieves symptoms of shock, hysteria and palpitations.                                                                                                                       

Warning:  Avoid during pregnancy.

 

Rosewood:

Antiseptic, aphrodisiac, calming, emotionally uplifting, healing, deeply relaxing, useful for treating acne, anxiety.

 

Sandalwood: 

Antidepressant, antiseptic, astringent, aphrodisiac, relaxing, relieves itching and inflammation, sedative, skin softener, stimulates immune system, good for treating acne, anxiety, dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis.

 

Tea Tree:

Antibacterial, antiseptic, antiviral, disinfectant, fungicide, germicide, healing, immune strengthener, refreshing, stimulating, uplifting, useful for treating acne, cold sores, cuts and grazes.       

 
Properties of other Ingredients

 
Active Manuka Honey:

UMF 10+ - antibacterial, burn & wound healer. 

 

Aloe Vera Liquid:

Healing, hydrating, soothing, skin softener and conditioner.

Useful for:  treating minor skin irritations, burns, bruises and abrasions.  

 

Apricot Kernel Oil:

Moisturising, nourishing and revitalising.

Good for:  dehydrated, delicate, mature and sensitive skin.

 

Bees Wax:

Skin protector, natural preservative.

 

Blackcurrant Seed Oil:

Contains 16% GLA (Omega-6) & 13% ALA (Omega-3), maintains skin elasticity, nourishing, anti-ageing, moisturizing and restructuring properties.

Good for:  around the eyes, for damaged, mature, dry, sensitive skin.

 

Borage Seed Oil:

Contains 25% GLA (Omega-6), reduces the aging process, regenerative, firming, restructuring.

Used to:  prevent ageing and wrinkles, to fight dehydration and the loss of skin elasticity.

 

Calendula Oil:

Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral.

Promotes:  healing of bruises, burns, sunburn and wounds, sooth and soften chapped and rough skin, prevents scarring.

Useful in:  treating eczema, acne, pimples, shingles, spots, sunburn and varicose veins. 

 

Castor Oil:

Emollient, skin softener, provides a waterproof coating to skin.

Used for:  lacerations, barrier and nappy rash creams.

 

Coconut Oil:

Cleansing, moisturising.

 

Coco Butter:

Moisturising, prevents skin drying and wrinkle development, reduces degeneration of skin cells and restores skin flexibility.

 

Comfrey Oil:

Anti-scarring, cell regenerator, wound and skin healer.

Helpful for:  eczema, dry skin and most irritated or ulcerative conditions, helps sooth mild burns and scalds, improves skin texture / appearance and softens rough skin.

 

German Chamomile oil:

Heals bruises, cuts and sores, reduces inflammation and irritation, soothing, softening. Used for:  treating eczema and other skin irritations, cramps, rheumatic pain and sore muscles.

 

Grapeseed Oil:

Cleansing, moisturising, regenerative.

Contains:  Pycnogenol � (an anti-oxidant 50 times more effective than vitamin E, and 20 times better than vitamin C in destroying free radicals), rich in linoleic acid (Omega 6).

Good for:  ageing skin and strengthens skin collagen.                                                                               

 

Flaxseed Oil:

Contains 55% ALA (Omega-3), anti-inflammatory.

Helps:  soften and heal skin abrasions, reduce the swelling and improves the overall health of the skin. 

 

Hemp Oil:

Contains GLA (Omega-6) & 19% ALA (Omega-3), anti-inflammatory, moisturizing and healing.

Helps slow down the effects of aging, aids in healing and reducing the appearance of aged and sun-damaged skin.

 

Jojoba Oil:

Anti-inflammatory, moisturiser and good for all skin types especially mature, aged and wrinkled.  

 

Lanolin:

Healing, moisturiser, skin softener.

   

Menthol (Pure):

Externally produces a sensation of cold, followed by numbness and partial anesthesia; it first stimulates the nerves, conveying the sensation of cold, and later penetrates the skin and paralyzes the nerve endings.

 

Meadowfoam Seed Oil:

Moisturises and rejuvenates the skin and reduces the effect of aging on the skin.

 

Neem Oil:

Antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, bactericide, insecticidal, larvicide, good for headlice and scabies, a preservative.

Good for:  warts.

 

Olive Oil:

Anti-fungal, anti-wrinkle, moisturising and wound healing.

Good for:  arthritis, inflamed, dry and mature skin.                              

 

Passion Fruit Oil:

A central nervous system depressant without grogginess, relieves muscle aches, spasms and tension and is used to calm the nerves, tension headaches, and helps lower blood pressure. 

Warning:          

Avoid during pregnancy.

 

Peach kernel Oil:

Moisturising, regenerative, restructuring, nourishing, contains vitamin E, improves skin elasticity.  Good for all skin types, especially dehydrated, dry, delicate and mature skin.

 

Plantain Oil:

Antiseptic, cleansing, helps heal bruises, haemorrhoids and wounds, soothes bee stings and insect bites.                                                     

 

Rice Bran Oil:

Rich in vitamin E complex, unique antioxidant, hypoallergenic, helps combat the effects of aging.

Good for:  dry and flaky skin.

 

Rose Hip Oil:

Anti-inflammatory, moisturising, regenerative, restructuring, softening, contains vitamin A & C, has more GLA than Evening Primrose Oil.

Good for:  damaged, delicate, mature and sensitive skins.      

Used:  to treat eczema and psoriasis, to reduce scaring and to soften scars and keloids. 

Warning:

Could aggravate acne.

 

Shea Butter::

Anti-inflammatory, improves scars, increases healing, moisturising, softening.

Used to:  heal eczema, burns, rashes, severely dry skin and lessen the irritation of psoriasis.

 

Sweet Almond Oil:

Helps relieve irritation, inflammation, itching, muscular ache and pain, moisturising, nourishing, skin conditioner and softener, soothing. 

 

Vitamin E:

Promotes healing, prevention of scaring and preserves skin health an integrity of the skin. 

 

Witch Hazel:

Anti-oxidant, astringent, reduces inflammation, bruises and swelling, speeds healing, toning.

Useful in:  treating 1st degree burns and sunburns, inflamed skin conditions, dandruff, insect bites, bleeding wounds and haemorrhoids.                                               

 

Zinc Oxide:

Antibacterial, skin repairer, balances skin pH level.

 
Storage Directions:

Store products in a cool place out of direct sunlight as heat and sunlight can deteriorate essential and herbal oils.

 

     

 
Results achieved may vary from those stated in the testimonials.                                  
Information provided is not designed to diagnose, prescribe, or treat any illness or injury and is provided for informational purposes only. Keep all products out of reach of children. If an negative reaction results from use of any of these products stop use  immediately and see a health care professional. Warnings are provided for products that contain ingredients that have contraindications. This business and its owner are not responsible for  the misuse of any these products, or for harm that may results from an allergic reaction because all ingredients are listed for each product. It is therefore the purchaser responsibility to read and identify if they are allergic to any of the ingredients. It is solely the responsibility of the purchaser to know what they are buying and how to handle the item.