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.
Rosemary is an aromatic, evergreen shrub whose leaves are frequently used to flavour foods such as stuffing, pork, roast lamb, chicken, and turkey. Long revered, Rosemary was considered sacred by the ancient Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and Hebrew cultures. Rosemary’s herbaceous and energising scent is frequently used in aroma and massage therapy.
Cold pressed from the peel, Wild Orange is one of dōTERRA’s top selling essential oils due to its energising aroma and multiple benefits. High in monoterpenes, Wild Orange possesses soothing qualities for the skin that makes it a pleasant addition to beauty products.
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.
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.
Liquidambar, more commonly referred to as “sweetgum”, is native to southern China and Taiwan and comes from the deciduous tree of the Hamameliaceae family, with a dark grayish brown colored bark, that reaches up to 30 meters in height. Grows in moist, fertile acidic soil and neutral loam. It produces a resinous sap (liquid amber), that is steam distilled to obtain an essential oil with a wide spectrum of benefits. The resin is light yellow, slightly balsamic, bitter and exudes a spicy cinnamon aroma. The resulting substance is a unique combination of volatile aromatic compounds that are not commonly found in other essential oils. It emits a unique aroma with pine, floral, and spicy notes. While it is primarily known for its benefits when applied topically, it is also commonly used aromatically to promote a calm and restful environment. Liquidambar essential oil also has a high boiling point and can act as an effective odor fixative when used in fragrance. Therefore, it is a unique fragrance agent, which can be seen in some enhanced high-end perfume formulations.
