Description
These blends of Em's custom formulated essential oils (aka volitile oils) or single note pure selections are for scenting your own unscented products. Use about 10 to 15 drops of essential oil or blend to one ounce of your base carrier product for broad scale application. A carrier is water (and water based products like witch hazel) or fixed oils like jojoba, olive, sunflower, almond, avacado, and so forth. See below for an explanation of the essential oils and blends available.
~ If you use or purchase Em's unscented poducts, for example balm, cream, shaving gel, shampoo, unscented glycerin soap and etc., you can custom scent with these essentail oils using the above formula as a guideline.
~ Due to the concentration of essential oils, they should be used in a carrier base. The few exceptions are discussed in the FAQ for a deeper dive into the subject. For example, a drop of tea tree or lavender essential oil on a cut, insect bite or burn is reputed to be beneficial.
See our FAQ Aromatherapy and Body Care section for more information about using essential oils. Patch test for sensitivity. Store away from heat and light.
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Oils come in amber vial with regular cap. A complementary pipette/dropper is included with each customer order that includes essential oils. Order more pipettes, glass droppers and empty vials as desired. Regular caps are used to help keep costs more affordable, and to take into account individuals who already have pipettes or glass droppers on hand.
Available Essential Oils and Blends
» Balancing blend - Sandalwood, Amyris, Frankincense, Lavender, Ginger, Myrrh and Balsam. Has a deep, warm, soft, woody-balsamic scent with an earthy-green undertone. This blend is sure to give you the calm and confidence to tackle any occasion.
» Bay Rum blend - Bay Rum, Orange, Patchouli, Lemon, Cinnamon, Sage, Cedarwood, Lime, Clove, Balsam and Frankincense. Has a full bodied citrus and spice scent with an exotic undertone from the bay rum and balsamic oils. Our version of the popular men's aroma.
» Footnote blend - Eucalyptus, Lavender, Tea Tree, Cypress and Lemongrass. Not just for feet, however formulated for foot care because of the antimicrobial, antiseptic, deodorant and fungicidal properties. Has a medicinal, herbaceous-floral, zesty aroma.
» Lime Citrus blend - Lime, Orange, Sandalwood Mysore, Jasmine, Frankincense, Lemongrass, Lemon, Mandarin and Geranium. Light, upbeat, zesty aroma for the lime enthusiast! Has a lime and mild citrus overtone with a subtle sandalwood and jasmine undertone providing body to the blend. Citrus oils are high in antiseptic properties. Not for use before sun exposure due to high citrus oil content.
» Minty Menthol blend - Menthol with Rosemary, Peppermint, Spearmint and Frankincense essential oils. A refreshing and energizing blend. Can provide a tingling and cooling sensation which is normal due to the menthol content. This stimulating blend is especially good at the start of the day, during hot spells and anytime a lift is desired. Has a mentholated minty aroma with an herbaceous undertone.
» Outdoors blend - Cedarwood, Rosewood, Frankincense, Geranium, Lime, Pine Needle and Lemon essential oils. Has a woodsy-citrus aroma with a hint of floral-spice. Great all-around skin care properties.
» Relaxation blend - Lavender, Roman Chamomile, Lemon and Clary Sage. Has a light, fresh, fruity scent with an herbaceous, woody-floral, balsamic undertone. Sensitive skin will appreciate this blend while being helpful in times of mental stress.
» Skindicinal blend - Eucalyptus, Lavender, Tea Tree and Myrrh. Has a fresh, light, camphoraceous aroma with a sweet, balsamic undertone. This therapeutic blend is especially beneficial for troubled skin.
» Strengthening blend - Rosemary, Frankincense, Peppermint, Spearmint and Lemon. Has a fresh, minty, herbaceous scent with a camphoraceous, woody undertone. This stimulating blend helps sharpen mental clarity and awareness. May provide an extremely mild cooling sensation from the natural menthol content in the mint-based oils.
» Woodstock blend - Patchouli, Sandalwood, Balsam, Cinnamon and Ginger. Has a rich, earthy, woody herbaceous scent with a hint of spice. This masculine scent is appreciated by all patchouli and sandalwood enthusiasts with purifying skin care properties too.
» Eucalyptus, Leaf Pure - Eucalyptus globulus is known as Blue Gum Eucalyptus. It produces a colorless, to yellowish mobile liquid by steam distillation. Uplifting and cooling with reputed antiseptic properties. Use externally.
» Lavender, Pure - Bulgarian lavender, lavandula officinalis, has an herbaceous-floral scent with a woody-balsamic undertone. Lavender is reputed to be one of the most versatile therapeutic essences along with tea tree, but smells great! Enjoy the nice aroma while taking advantage of all the beneficial skin care properties this essential oil provides.
» Orange, Sweet Pure - Citrus sinensis is a pale yellowish-orange mobile liquid by cold expression of the outer skin, or a colorless to pale yellow mobile liquid by steam distillation, with a top note, sweet, fruity scent. Citrus scent is soothing and uplifting.
» Peppermint, Pure - Mentha piperita is a perennial flowering herb producing a pale yellow to greenish liquid with a top note, rich, minty, camphoraceous scent. Use in moderation, and not in concentrations for infants and young children.
» Tea Tree, Pure - Melaleuca alternifolia is a colorless to pale greenish-yellow liquid by steam or water distillation of the leaves has a spicy-camphoraceous medicinal scent. Often referred to as "a first-aid kit in a bottle" due to its versatility. Penetrates skin quickly, and speeds the healing of skin disorders. Stimulating and energizing. Reputed powerful antiseptic, anti-viral, germicide, fungicidal and parasiticide properties.
Visit the FAQ aromatherapy section for references, information and glossary of terms about using essential oils. Empty vials
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Em's choice of botanical oils used for these blends was selected from research which shows them as being some of the most beneficial for home use. This is only some of the many botanical species that produce essential oils. Each person could react differently to any given product, therefore if any irritation or reaction occurs, either increase the dilution or discontinue use. It is a good idea to do a patch test as noted above. Avoid contact with eyes and mucus membranes and keep away from children. The focus of this web site is for products and information intended for external use only. General information can be found in our reference desk. Consult your physician for advice or aromatherapy reference for detailed information about your specific situation or use with any perscription drugs.
Resources: "The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils" by Julia Lawless; "Complete Aromatherapy Handbook" by Susanne Fischer-Rizzi; "A Consumer's Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients" by Ruth Winter, M.S.; "The Art of Aromatherapy" by Robert B. Tisserand; The Soapmaker's Companion" by Susan Miller Cavitch. Notice: All aromatherapy and body care ingredient information provided is for information purposes only and is not a prescriptive guide. Consult with your physician or an authoritative reference for information regarding your specific situation.
