Easily recognised for its rich, musky-sweet fragrance, Patchouli is regularly used in the perfume industry as well as in scented products like laundry detergents and air fresheners. Patchouli essential oil is beneficial to the skin in many ways. It may also help to cleanse and soothe the skin. Additionally, the fragrance of Patchouli may help promote feelings of calmness.
Ylang Ylang essential oil is derived from the star-shaped flowers of the tropical Ylang Ylang tree. This essential oil is used extensively in making perfumes and in aromatherapy, and has been used in religious and wedding ceremonies for centuries. Ylang Ylang is frequently used in luxurious hair and skin products for its rich, sweet aroma and also for its protective properties. Ylang Ylang is also known to promote calmness and lift mood.
Indian Sandalwood is highly valued in incense and used during meditation practices all over the world to increase mindfulness. Like Hawaiian Sandalwood, Indian Sandalwood imparts a sense of well-being and has a beneficial effect on mood. Combine Sandalwood with other essential oils, like Lavender and Wild Orange, and and massage into the skin to help promote calm and relaxed feelings.
Rose is one of the most precious and most expensive essential oils in the world. Rose petals produce a sweet floral aroma, renowned in the perfume and essential oil industries. Rose Touch can be applied to pulse points for an uplifting aroma throughout the day. It can be used to balance moisture levels in the skin, reduce the appearance of skin imperfections and promote an even skin tone. Rose can also be applied to the neck i wrists for a beautiful, romantic personal fragrance.
Native to the West Indies, this oil is nicknamed West Indian Sandalwood, although it is not botanically related to true Sandalwood. The richly aromatic resin is steam-distilled from the wood and often used as a base note in parfumes. Amyris has a relaxing effect on the mind, helping to support overall emotional well-being when nervous tension and everyday stressors begin to take hold. Adding Amyris into your life can help bring relief to tired minds while supporting feelings of clarity and positive thinking after a tiring day. Its relaxing qualities can also lead the way to sound, restful sleep.
Cultivated in East Asia, Osmanthus is a small evergreen shrub or small tree. It’s the same botanical family as Jasmine and Lilac. The alluring, sweet fragrance of Osmanthus absolute is uniquely captivating. The complex aroma of Osmanthus is rich, sweet, and uniquely fruity. The main chemical constituent found in Osmanthus extract is trans-beta-ionone. Osmanthus is often used in fine perfumes and skin care products, as it can help maintain the look of healthy skin. Osmanthus offers a comforting, sweet aroma as you meditate or practice yoga. The scent can be useful during massage, as it helps create a calming, soothing atmosphere.
Cistus, a woody shrub of the Cistaceae family, grows in the Mediterranean basin on poor soil, especially in Spain, Crete and Cyprus. Its very fragrant flowers blossom from April to June. Two of its species (Cistus creticus and Cistus monspeliensis) with white and pink flowers, fill the Corsican scrub land with scent which prompted Napoleon to say that he would recognise his island eyes closed by its perfume.
