Ylang-Ylang (pronounced  EE-lahng EE-lahng) a must for any woman who uses essential oils.  It's intense, sweet, flowery aroma is balancing and restorative as well as gentle and soothing.  It can relieve depression and may even correct hormonal imbalances.  Baths and/or massages with ylang-ylang can help reduce stress and anxiety.  Used in combination with other oils such as lavender, bergamot, clary sage and neroli, or it can be used alone.  Ylang-ylang is common in...

Tea Tree is a popular first-aid remedy in Australia, where it has long been known for it's antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties.  It is safe enough to be used neat (undiluted)  on cuts and scrapes, insect bites, poison ivy, cold sores and athlete's foot.  It can be used to help combat bad breath.  Tea tree oil is an incredibly versatile essential oil.  I was introduced to tea tree oil many years ago when I was looking for something to help me combat pimples...

Rosemary is a physical stimulant as well as a mental stimulent.   Because of this, it's a good oil to use in a morning bath.  It has been found to be analgesic, antiseptic, antisposmadic, astringent and a  cerebral stimulent.  Rosemary contains a substance called cineole which is a subtance known to stimulate the central nervous system, for this reason, aromatherapists, today, diffuse rosemary essential oil into the environment to fight fatigue and depression. ...

Geranium is a great oil to have on hand.  It's gentle, floral scent can help reduce stress and bring calm.  It's known for it's balancing capablities.  It is a natural antiseptic and is great for treating a number of skin problems.  Geranium blends well with other oils or is great on it's own.

.5 oz (15 ml) bottle

Eucalyptus oil is very helpful in respiratory ailments such as colds, flu and sinusitis.  This pungent oil has strong antibacterial and antiviral qualities.  It can be used in a simmering pot on the stove to help disinfect the air when someone in the house is sick.  A cold eucalyptus compress can be used on the legs or feet to help bring a fever down.  Because of it's ability to regulate sebaceous glands it can be used, undiluted, on pimples.  Do this at bedtim...

Lavender oil is a must for anyone who uses essential oils for any reason!  It's benefits include, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-septic, anti-inflammatory, anti-depressant, calming, deodorizing.  It has been found effective in stress, insomnia, acne and other skin problems, infection, anxiety, depression, headaches, as well as many other issues.  It is one of the few oils that can be used on your skin without dilution.  I keep some in many different places like my bathroom...

Lemon oil is a commonly used oil.  The stimulating scent of lemon essential oil is said to lift your spirits (often used for the "winter blues"), aid in concentration, and relieve fatigue.  Lemon also has powerful antibacterial and antiseptic properties.  A few drops can be used in the dish water when washing the dishes to help, not only with you skin on your hands, but also to put a smile in your nose! 

Caution!  The pure essential oil is much more concentrated than...

Patchouli is one of my favorite oils!  It's very earthy, versatile, long-lasting and timeless.  Patchouli has been known to evoke strong emotions in both men and women.  It's most associated with the "Hippie" movement.  It is a wonderful addition to skin and hair care products.  It's known for it's properties as an anti-depressent, anti-infllammatory, antiseptic, deodorant and as an aphrodisiac.  A little patchouli goes a long way and is often  over u...

Sweet Almond Oil is a favorite among aromatherapists.  It's light and non-greasy and contains minerals, vitamins, and is rich in protein. It's good for all skin types and helps relieve itching, soreness, dryness and inflammation.  Sweet almond oil is also great for massage and body oil.

4oz bottle

Grapeseed oil is my personal favorite.  It's a light, unscented oil that carries a most all essential oils very well.  It's good for all skin types.  It is a preferred cosmetic ingredient for damaged and stressed tissues because it has regenerative and restructuring qualities helping skin to stay moisturized.  Used as an all-over skin moisturizer, grape seed oil is known to reduce the look of stretch marks. A  thin oil, grape seed oil leaves a glossy, non-greas...