Arianrhod Aromatics

Cedarwood Cedrus atlantica - comforting, strengthening. Astringent and antiseptic properties are of great value to oily skin. A good hair tonic.

Chamomile Roman Chamaemelum nobile - nurturing, comforting. Soothing action makes this an excellent oil for many skin conditions.

Chamomile Maroc Ormenis multicaulis - Known as Wild Chamomile this oil has many of the same properties as chamomile. The aroma is quite a bit more penetrating and not as sweet.

Cinnamon Leaf Cinnamomum zeylanicum - antiseptic, warming. Mildly astringent on the skin.

Clary Sage Salvia sclarea - uplifting, harmonising. Appears to possess some cell regenerating properties.

Clove Bud Syzygium aromaticum - strengthening, stimulating. May alleviate infectious wounds.

Cypress Cupressus sempervirens - antiseptic, energising. Controls excessive loss of water and can therefore be helpful to mature/dry skin.

Eucalyptus Eucalyptus radiata - cleansing, warming. Clears congested skin. Prevents bacteria growth.

Everlasting Helichrysum italicum rejuvenating, cleansing. On a par with Lavender with regard to cell regeneration.

Fennel Sweet Foeniculum vulgare dulce - cleansing, warming. Has a tonic action on the skin.

Frankincense Boswellia carterii - comforting, replenishing. Gives new life to ageing skin.

Geranium Pelargoneum graveolen - harmonising, balancing. Useful for all skin types with it’s sebum (oil) balancing action. Good for sluggish, congested and oily skin.

Grapefruit Citrus paradisi - refreshing, activating.Good for congested and oily skin.

Guaiacwood (Champaca wood) Bulnesia sarmienti - Anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant. Pleasant tea rose type fragrance.

Juniper Berry Juniperus communi - purifying, cleansing.Stimulates and strengthens the nerves. Tonic for oily and congested skin.

Labdanum Cistus ladaniferus - antimicrobial, antiseptic and astringent , soothing to mature skin and wrinkles.

Lavandin Lavandula flagrans - in some ways has similar uses to Lavender though is much less relaxing. Refreshing note to a tired mind. Helps wounds to heal and is said to have some effect on dermatitis.

Lavender Lavandula angustifolia - calming, comforting. Valuable for most skin conditions since it promotes growth of new cells and exerts a balancing action on sebum. Effective hair tonic.

Lemon Citrus limonum - uplifting, clarifying. Refreshing and cooling when hot and bothered. Brightens pale and dull complexions by removing dead skin cells. Smoothes out broken capillaries and has an effective cleansing action.

Lemongrass Cymbopogan flexuosus - cleansing, activating. Gives good tone to the skin and may be effective on open pores. Said to clear acne and balance oily conditions.

Lemon Myrtle Backhousia citriodora - cleansing, uplifting. This oil is relatively new to the world of aromatherapy so extensive testing has not been carried out With it’s deep lemon scent it lifts the spirits bringing light and joy to the day. It appears to be a stronger antiseptic and antibacterial than both tea tree and eucalyptus.

Lime Citrus aurantifolia - clarifying, refreshing. The astringent, toning and refreshing actions seems to clear greasy skin.

Mandarin Citrus madurensis - revitalising, calming. Often used in combination with Neroli and Lavender to lessen stretch marks.

Oakmoss Evernia prunastri - Antiseptic, expectorant. Tenacious earthy-mossy aroma, very popular in men’s perfumery.

Orange Sweet Citrus sinensis - uplifting, reviving. A good skin tonic for all skin types.

Palmarosa Cymbopogon martinii - regulating, moisturising. Restores water balance and stimulates natural secretion of sebum. Helps skin regrowth by aiding cell regeneration.

Patchouli Pogostemon cablin - grounding, balancing. Said to be a tissue regenerator, helping regrowth of the skin cells and forming scare tissue. Cools inflamed skin conditions

Pepper Black Piper nigrum - Stimulating & strengthening, heart-warming. Useful for muscular aches and pains, tired, aching limbs and stiffness. Expels toxins.

Peppermint Mentha piperita - clearing, energising. Removes toxic congestion. It’s cooling action can relieve itching, inflammation and sunburn. Effective on greasy skin and hair.

Peru Balsam Myroxylon balsamum - A rich sweet oil, that is warming and comforting, has been used for chapped skin, colds, coughing, eczema, the flu, poor circulation, rashes, sensitive skin, and nervous and stress disorders. It is also believed to promote growth of epithelial cells.

Petitgrain Citrus aurantium - empowering, nurturing. Has a toning and astringent effect, combats oiliness and lifts a tired complexion.

Pine Pinus sylvestris - inspiring, clearing. Valuable for congested skin and said to have some effect on eczema and psoriasis.

Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis - clarifying, awakening. Strong astringent. Beneficial to scalp disorders, could alleviate dandruff and encourage hair growth.

Sandalwood Australian Santalum spicata - stabilising, strengthening. Generally a balancing oil but particularly good for dry, ageing and dehydrated skins.

Spearmint Mentha spicata stimulating, cleansing. May provide relief to severe itching of the skin.

Tea Tree Melaleuca alternifolia - purifying, antiseptic. Very cleansing to the skin. Seems to clear spots and blemishes. Useful with burns, sores, sunburn, etc.

Thyme Thymus vulgaris - antiseptic, strengthening. A good tonic for the scalp and may be effective with dandruff and hair loss.

Ylang Ylang Cananga odorata - aphrodisiac, soothing. Balancing in skin care products, benficial to both oily and dry