42 Commonly Used Essential Oils
Safety first| Name | Description of Essential Oil ( 21 to 24 of 42 ) | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Lemon | Widely used in beauty care. It cleanses, refreshes, cools and stimulates. Astringent and antiseptic oil. Useful for oily skin. Can be used to lighten dull, stained hands or to tone and condition nails and cuticles. Blends well with other oils. | |
| Lemongrass | A refreshing, cleansing and stimulating tonic on the body, and added to shampoos aids in adding a shine to the hair. An antiseptic and astringent oil. Sweet powerful 'lemony' aroma which make a good refreshing and deodorising room fragrance. Dilute to 1 per cent, and use only 3 drops in a bath as it may cause irritation of the skin. | |
| Mandarin | The fruits were once traditional gifts offered to the Chinese Mandarins - Hence the name. A gentle and calming oil, good for oily skin. Known in France as | |
| Marjoram (Spanish and Sweet) | Used by the ancient Greeks. It soothes, comforts and warms. Useful on tired muscles and for massaging on abdomen during menstruation. Used to regulate the nervous system and treat insomnia. Add to After-Sports Rub. It is pleasant in a hot bath, especially blended with Lavender. |
