Copaiba essential oil comes from a fragrant tropical tree native to South America. Since the 16th century, copaiba essential oil has been utilised in traditional health practices by the natives of north and northeastern Brazil. Copaiba oil is widely used in cosmetic products including soaps, creams, lotions, and perfumes because of its ability to soothe the skin. Apply topically combined with a carrier oil or a facial moisturiser to help support healthy-looking skin.
With its distinct aroma and countless applications, Lavender has become one of the most popular essential oils. Anciently, the Romans and Egyptians would use Lavender for bathing. Since that time, many have discovered the myriad of other benefits it holds. Lavender is widely used in cosmetics and perfumes for its ability to promote healthy, clean skin. Additionally, its calming properties are often used to relax the body and improve mood. Its versatile benefits make Lavender an oil to have on-hand everywhere you go.
Spearmint is a sweet, refreshing herb used as a flavouring around the world. It is widely used in gums, sweets, and dental products for its minty taste, and to promote fresh breath. Spearmint is very different from Peppermint and a milder option to use in food dishes. In cooking, Spearmint is frequently used in salads, drinks, and desserts, but it can also be used in homemade salad dressings and to marinate meats.
Zanthoxylum (Tomar Seed) essential oil is steam distilled from the red, sun-dried fruits of small evergreen Zanthoxylum alatum trees growing in the Himalayan mountains of Nepal. Tomar seed oil has a rich fruity, spicy, floral, warm, woody and peppery aroma. Used in skincare, it is reputed to soothe and improve the quality of skin by balancing its natural oil production, minimizing the appearance of enlarged pores, and eliminating infection-causing or acne-causing bacteria. Zanthoxylum essential oil is also great to add to diffuser blends during the cold and flu seasons, besause it helps with respiratory difficulties by removing the excess mucus that may cause infection. Energetically and emotionally, Zanthoxylum essential oil is known to enhance the mood and combat stress and anxiety.
