Handmade Goats Milk Soaps Organic Skin Care - The Natural Soapworks
Essential Oils
essential oils
We offer pure aromatherapy grade essential oils, that are suitable for creating home massage blends (diluted in a suitable carrier oil), in the bath or for vaporisation (in an oil burner). They are supplied in generous 10ml sized amber glass bottles to extend their shelf life. Our prices reflect the varying costs in producing different types of essential oil.
Each bottle will be supplied with a leaflet that gives important safety information (including recommended dilutions and contra-indications for each oil), and some practical advice and ideas on how to use essential oils in the home. We will be happy to offer further advice on using essential oils - simply e-mail your queries to: enquiries@naturalsoapworks.co.uk (see our Contact us page).
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Citronella - cymbopogon nardus  
Has a strong lemony aroma, most commonly used as an insect repellant, so it useful for coping with moths, ants, fleas etc
Price: £ 2.65 per 10ml amber glass bottle
Cedarwood - cedrus atlantica  
Has a sweet woody aroma, that is sedative and good for joints and dealing with stress. Is also astringent so suits oily skins. Best avoided during pregnancy.
Price: £ 2.65 per 10ml amber glass bottle
Orange Sweet - citrus sinensis  
Is sweet, refreshing, and has anti-inflamatory and anti-depressant qualities. Is mildly phototoxic, so do not apply to the skin immediately before exposure to direct sunlight.
Price: £ 2.65 per 10ml amber glass bottle
Lemon - citrus limon  
Is refreshing, and has antiseptic, diuretic and astringent qualities. Helpful when treating minor skin disorders, cellulite and poor circulation. Is mildly phototoxic, so do not apply to the skin immediately before exposure to direct sunlight.
Price: £ 2.65 per 10ml amber glass bottle
Lemongrass - cymbopogon citratus  
Has a strong lemony refreshing aroma that is stimulating. Can cause skin sensitisation, so best used as a useful room freshener and insect repellant for home use.
Price: £ 2.65 per 10ml amber glass bottle
Tea Tree - melaleuca alternifolia  
Strongly antibacterial and can be used to treat: spots, minor wounds, athletes foot, corns, verrucas and warts. One of the few essential oils that can be applied neat on the skin.
Price: £ 3.25 per 10ml amber glass bottle
Eucalyptus - E. smithii  
Considered one of the milder Eucalyptus varieties, with a fresh camphorous aroma. Most commonly used to assist respiratory problems, such as colds, catarrh and sinusitis. Also supports muscular aches and pains.
Price: £ 3.25 per 10ml amber glass bottle
Lavendin - lavandula x intermedia  
A hybrid lavender, with similar properties to true lavender. A cheaper option for vapourising in an oil burner, where a lavender aroma is required.
Price: £ 3.25 per 10ml amber glass bottle
Lavender - lavandula angustifolia  
We supply a true French lavender, that is widely regarded as the most versatile essential oil available. Can be applied neat on the skin and is sedative, antiseptic, assists insomnia, panic, muscular aches, headaches and migraine. Can be used to treat minor wounds and burns.
Price: £ 4.25 per 10ml amber glass bottle
Palmarosa - cymbopogon martinii  
Has a sweet, floral rose aroma (similar to geranium), particularly valuable in skincare.
Price: £ 4.25 per 10ml amber glass bottle
Patchouli - pogostemon cablin  
The spicy scent of the 1960's, Patchouli is another very versatile essential oil that is sedative, anti-inflammatory, deodorant, diuretic. It assists troubled skin disorders and is soothing in times of stress.
Price: £ 4.25 per 10ml amber glass bottle
Peppermint - mentha piperita  
Is anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and expectorant, with a minty aroma. Typically used to support respiratory, circulation and digestive issues.
Price: £ 4.25 per 10ml amber glass bottle
Pine - pinus sylvestris  
Is antiseptic, expectorant, and stimulant. Often used as a inhalation to clear blocked sinuses, but also supports muscular aches and pains.
Price: £ 4.25 per 10ml amber glass bottle
Rosewood - aniba rosaedora  
A sweet, floral oil that is anti-depressant, antiseptic, assists with stress and in skincare (acne, scars, sensitive skin conditions)
Price: £ 4.75 per 10ml amber glass bottle
Black Pepper - piper nigrum  
Has a woody, spicy aroma and is useful where a warming effect is needed. Assists circulation, muscular aches and pains, chills and digestive issues. Use in low concentration.
Price: £ 4.55 per 10ml amber glass bottle
Chamomile dilution - chamaemelum nobile (5% in jojoba oil)  
An expensive oil, Chamomile has a sweet, heady aroma and is sedative, skin calming, anti-depressant, anti-inflammatory. Suitable for sensitive skin.
Price: £ 4.55 per 10ml amber glass bottle
Ylang Ylang - cananga odorata (Grade II)  
Intensely sweet aroma that is euphoric and aphrodisiac. Assists with stress and balances skin, and benefits sufferers of high blood pressure.
Price: £ 5.25 per 10ml amber glass bottle
Bergamot - citrus bergamia  
A cooling, refreshing and soothing oil, bergamot is traditionally used for digestive and throat problems. It is antiseptic and deodorising and also supports troubled skin. Avoid sun exposure after use.
Price: £ 4.95 per 10ml amber glass bottle
Geranium - pelargonium (Egypt)  
Geranium is a cooling, moisturising and uplifting oil particularly suited to dry or inflamed skin. Has analgesic properties and can be used for massage for digestive problems.
Price: £ 5.25 per 10ml amber glass bottle
Neroli (5% dilution in jojoba) citrus aurantium  
Neroli is an expensive oil (which is why we supply this as a dilution) which smells of sweet orange blossom, and is both calming and uplifting. Gentle on the skin, relaxing but also powerful when used to combat anxiety, depression or stress. A lovely versatile oil.
Price: £ 5.25 per 10ml amber glass bottle
Frankincense - boswellia carteri  
Another expensive oil with anti-inflammatory, astringent, rejuvenating properties often used for meditation, and to aid relaxation in times of stress. Reputed to assist ageing skin, improve skin tone and wrinkles.
Price: £ 8.25 per 10ml amber glass bottle