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Warm, spicy and comforting effect on the mind and body. Uplifting and energising effect to reduce drowsiness, with antiseptic airborne properties. Lily & Loaf's Cinnamon essential oil is extracted by steam distillation from the leaf of Cinnamomum zeylanicum. Cinnamon is one of the oldest aromatics which has also enjoyed an illustrious history as a spice and medicine. As early as 1500 B. C. it was known in Egypt and Rome and was valued highly as a flavouring, an aromatic in ceremonies and was used in a broad range of medicinal applications. With a warming, comforting effect it works well for aching sore muscles and joints, and has a soothing tonic effect on the mind and body. Cinnamon oil has …

Nutritious oil rich in antioxidant vitamins and fatty acids. Nourishes the skin leaving it soft and supple, suited to mature skin or dry skin, ideal for essential oil facial. Apricot Oil is a nourishing oil, rich in antioxidant vitamins A & C to soothe skin and slow signs of ageing. Light and easily absorbed this oil penetrates without leaving an oily residue, and is rich in gamma linoleic acid to help skin maintain moisture balance. Perfect for facials and body massage.

A soft, yet sweet, aroma, sage offers cleansing and purifying properties. Emotionally and mentally uplifting, enhancing spiritual awareness. Slightly camphorous for clearing airways. Sage Essential Oil is extracted from the leaves of the Salvia Officinalis through steam distillation. Introduced to Britain by the Romans, sage has been cultivated for centuries for its culinary and medicinal properties. It has become known for its ability to strengthen the senses and has been used for centuries to enhance spiritual awareness, and bring about cleansing and purification. Sage is believed to be beneficial to troubled skin, and to ease the stings from insect bites. Sage is also used to reduces tension …

Lime Essential oil is beneficial when used in skincare. Add it to lotions or serums for a toning and anti-wrinkle effect. It is also helpful against acne, dilute with a carrier and apply to the affected area at night. Lime has antibacterial properties so it can be used as part of your first aid kit to help promote healing and reduce the spread of bacteria. Its uplifting properties can be felt by adding a few drops to a carrier oil and applying to pulse points each morning. Very refreshing for a tired and exhausted mind so a great choice to diffuse in an oil burner or use in a massage for relaxing.

Naturally rich in Vitamin E and proteins, light in texture, providing superb moisturisation. Blend with essential oils for a delightful warming massage or facial. Sweet Almond oil is absorbed easily without clogging pores, to encourage clear, soft, healthy skin. Use to help reduce stretch marks and treat dryness. Nourishing properties for the hair makes it ideal for head massage treatments helping to improve circulation and promoting hair growth.

A warm, woody, sweet fragrance with an intoxicating incense-like fragrance. Said to symbolise divinity, it imparts uplifting and clarifying properties for body and mind. Frankincense essential oil is steam distilled from the resin of the Boswellia carterii tree, and was, along with myrrh, the first gum to be used as incense. Ancient Egyptians burned frankincense as holy incense and used it as a face mask. The earliest record of frankincense use was found in a tomb inscription from the 15th century BC. This oil is the most popular in aromatherapy for its calming and healing properties. It is used to tone oily skin, ageing skin and wrinkles. Frankincense essential oil has been used to ease anxiety,…

Warm, slightly sweet, woody fragrance with tonic properties for circulation and nerves. Pungent, spicy, medicinal aroma to clarify and energise mind and uplift mood. Thyme essential oil is derived from the steam distillation of the flowering tops of the Thymus vulgaris plant. Historically, it's said that thyme was used in embalming, as well as for religious ceremonies, and funeral rites. As a tonic oil, thyme is used for the circulatory, digestive and nervous systems. Thyme’s warming properties are helpful as a circulatory stimulant that is excellent in massage blends to relieve cramps and muscular aches, ease stiff joints and combat fatigue. With natural antiseptic, warming properties thyme ca…

With its fresh, sweet, fragrance Bergamot is relaxing, uplifting, mood-enhancing, good for building confidence, and calming negative emotions. Promotes healthy clear skin. Bergamot essential oil is extracted by expression from the ripe as well as unripe fruits of the bergamot orange tree. This essential oil that smells citrus-like yet sweet, is great for creating a relaxed and happy feeling. The name Bergamot is derived from the city Bergamo, Italy, and its essence and flavour have been used in traditional medicine for hundreds of years. Bergamot essential oil is used to promote calm and confidence, relieve stress and tension and is said to be helpful for those suffering from SAD (Seasonal Affected …

A sweet, citrusy, rosy aroma with an uplifting and balancing effect, and stimulating properties to lift the spirit, calm nerves, and ease emotions. Geranium essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves of the plant Pelargonium graveolens. It has a strong smell with a floral aroma and hints of mint and apple. The plants were introduced to European countries in the 17th century. The charming fragrance of this oil has a calming and grounding effect, with a natural ability to balance and uplift mind, body and spirit. Geranium essential oil helps balance oily and dry skin and brings about relaxation, relieving stress and anxiety. Geranium oil has been used to treat many skin conditions, including …

A floral, refreshing fragrance with relaxing and uplifting effects. Fresh, sweet and slightly fruity aroma to uplift and relax mind and body. Lavender essential oil is steam distilled from the lavender plant. In ancient Greece and Rome, lavender and its essential oils were used as a medicine, to make healthful teas, as perfumes, and for bathing and personal hygiene products. For centuries lavender has been used for various ailments from minor cuts and bruises to chronic diseases. The sweet fragrance of lavender can uplift the mind whilst relaxing the body, making it ideal for balance and calm. In aromatherapy, it is often used to combat depression, stress, and fatigue. It is believed to be effective …

A rich, warm, woody aroma that is uplifting and revitalising to mood and spirit, combating lethargy, and weariness, enhancing mental clarity, and may even improve memory. Rosemary oil is also widely regarded as a beneficial natural treatment for hair care. Extracted from the leaves of the rosemary plant, this essential oil is known for its numerous hair health benefits. It is thought to stimulate blood circulation to the scalp, which can promote hair growth and prevent hair loss. Additionally, rosemary oil is often used to enhance hair thickness and shine. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that can help soothe the scalp and reduce dandruff. For those looking for a natural approach to …

Tea Tree Oil has a distinct, camphorous, medicinal aroma with cleansing, protective, rejuvenating properties, for mind and body. Tea tree essential oil is the concentrated liquid compounds steam distilled from the leaves of the tree Melaleuca alternifolia, native to Australia. Australian aborigines are known to have used leaves for medicinal purposes for hundreds of years. The oil is claimed to have valuable antiseptic and anti-fungal properties due to constituents called terpenoids. Tea tree is a well-known oil for cleaning and protecting the skin, and is popular for use in treating skin problems, infections and for foot care. The spicy, camphorous properties in tea tree oil are said to be …

Rich in vitamin E & essential fatty acids, kind to oily skin, wrinkles and sun damage, conditions hair and dry scalp. Deeply penetrating for a stimulating massage. Argan Oil is rich in proteins, antioxidants and polyphenols which nourish the skin and help soften wrinkles and protect against premature ageing. With high vitamin E and fatty acid content, it gives skin a natural, hydrating boost. Easily absorbed int your skin without leaving it feeling greasy.

A revitalising, crisp, citrus aroma to awaken the senses, clearing the mind of distractions, promoting focus and clarity. Emotionally and spiritually uplifting. Lemon oil has a sharp, fresh smell and is extracted from the fresh lemon fruit peel by cold expression. The lemon plant was brought to Europe in the Middle Ages and was given to sailors to prevent scurvy, eye problems, and other vitamin deficiencies. This oil is refreshing to the mind and sharpens concentration, so it is often preferred in room fresheners. The vapours of lemon oil can help relieve tension, stress headache, and cold symptoms. Inhaling the aroma is helpful for stress, irritability, lethargy, and fatigue. Lemon oil has …

The spicy aroma of Basil refreshes and invigorates mind, body and spirit. Relieves stressed muscles, tension, and fatigue. Promotes mental clarity. Basil essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves and flowering tops of the basil plant. Traditionally this herb has been used throughout the centuries in prayer and for healing. In holy temples, the leaves of the plant, soaked in holy water or coconut water, are chewed as part of the prayer ceremonies. This greenish-yellow, crisp-smelling essential oil is often used in aromatherapy to awaken the mind, steady the nerves and bring about clarity of thought. Basil oil is said to be therapeutic for the respiratory tract and nervous or stress-related …

Fragrant, sweet and intoxicating, this soothing oil lifts the spirit and relaxes mind and body. With euphoric and aphrodisiac properties it inspires inner peace, joy and self-esteem. Ylang Ylang is a large tree native to the far eastern countries like Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia. In aromatherapy Ylang Ylang III oil is considered one of the best for relaxing the mind and the body. Simply inhaling the aroma is said to help reduce blood pressure, and in massage the oil naturally enhances relaxation, gently relieving stress and anxiety. Emotionally and spiritually, ylang ylang essential oil helps to connect to inner self to heal emotional trauma. Ylang Ylang III essential oil is valuable …

What is Cod Liver Oil? Cod liver oil is a popular food supplement with a long history of use. It is sourced from the liver of codfish. Cod liver oil is a good source of omega 3, it is also a source of vitamins A & D. These supplements are an ideal way to ensure you are hitting your optimum omega 3 intakes. Cod liver oil is thought to reduce the pain, tenderness, and stiffness associated with joint problems such as arthritis. The DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) found in cod liver oil is a vital brain nutrient. Cod liver oil supplements are often used to support normal brain function. It is thought that supplementing with cod liver oil can be beneficial for the mood too. Each capsule provides 100% …

The sweet, fruity aroma offers a relaxing, calming effect on the body and spirit, the oil provides a gentle soothing effect on the skin. Roman chamomile is extracted from the flower and the upper parts of the plant and has a sweet, fruity aroma. It has excellent calming properties and is said to ease irritation and impatience. The medicinal use of chamomile dates back thousands of years to the Romans, Greeks, and ancient Egyptians, and Hippocrates is said to have used chamomile as a herbal remedy. Chamomile is excellent for skin problems dry or itchy skin, and the gentle soothing properties of roman chamomile essential oil eases sprains, strains when used with a cold compress. It has an antispasmodic …

Light on the skin, rich in antioxidant vitamin E and oleic acid, absorbs gently making it ideal for a long, slow massage or moisturising foot rub with your favourite essential oils. Jojoba Oil is ideal for facials, this is generally considered one of the best massage oils that leaves skin feeling smooth and nourished. Rich in vitamin E, and with natural antifungal, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, it can help soothe away muscle aches and discomfort.

A warm, sweet, earthy aroma, similar to aniseed, traditionally used for strength and courage. This oil is vitalising and balancing for mind and body. Fennel essential oil is extracted from the crushed seeds by steam distillation. It was a popular herb used by the ancient Chinese, Egyptians, and Romans, who believed that fennel helped give longer life, and improved a person's courage, strength and resolve. The oil, like the seeds, is good for digestion and said to be good for constipation and the relief of nausea. It has a cleansing and toning effect on the skin and is used in aromatherapy to treat oily skin, wrinkles, cellulite and obesity. Its diuretic effect is believed to help disperse cellulite.…

A spicy, woody, peppery, warm aroma that is invigorating and stimulating, with a variety of therapeutic properties for mind and body. Ginger essential oil is extracted from the Zingiber officinale plant, also known as Common or Jamaica Ginger. The oil is extracted by steam distillation from the ground-up root of the plant. Chinese texts mention the use of ginger as medicine It is also mentioned in ancient Greek, Roman, and Arabian literature. Ginger is a warming oil and is particularly good for digestion and fighting nausea, morning sickness and motion sickness. It has many therapeutic properties and is used to soothe joints, muscles and skin. The warm aroma can help relieve symptoms of colds,…

Light, crisp, fruity aroma, well known for its insect repelling properties. Stimulating, tonic, toning, uplifting properties for body and mind. Citronella oil is steam distilled from the leaves and stems of the Cymbopogon species of plants, especially Cymbopogon winterianus. Citronella oil is famous as a plant-based insect repellent, a bio-pesticide with a non-toxic mode of action and has been registered for this use in the USA since 1948. Ancient cultures in India, Egypt, and elsewhere in the world where the Cymbopogon species of grasses grew, used them to repel insects, especially mosquitoes. Insects often carried disease, and the use of this grass as repellent was a matter of life and death …

Very fresh, warm, and sweet, the aroma is said to be relaxing, warming and euphoric, with calming properties. Clearing the mind and enhancing clarity. Clary sage oil is extracted by steam distillation from the flowering tops and the leaves of Salvia sclarea. It is native to southern Europe and is cultivated for its oil in France and Russia. In the middle ages, clary sage was known as Oculus Christi, which meant 'the eye of Christ’, and was a highly-esteemed medicine. Clary sage has been an important and useful oil natural medicine and in aromatherapy. The greatest benefit is its calming influence on the nerves and is particularly useful for female conditions and symptoms associated with menopause. I…

A fresh, clean spicy, aroma with camphorous, properties that naturally clear the airways. Cleansing and penetrating for use on the skin. Promotes activity, vitality, and energy. Eucalyptus essential oil is a concentrated liquid containing volatile aroma compounds from the Eucalyptus Globulus Tree. Essential oils have been around since ancient times in Egypt, China, and other parts of the world. They are said to be the oldest form of medicine. Eucalyptus essential oil is said to be antibacterial, disinfectant and an analgesic. It has been used to relieve the symptoms of coughs, colds, and respiratory conditions. It helps to soothe aching muscles and joints and can be used on skin conditions and …