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Lavandin Essential Oil

Lavandin essential oil comes from the flowers of a hybrid plant (Lavandula
Hybrida), which was grown by crossing English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
mixed with spike lavender (Lavandula latifolia), processed by steam distillation.
In aromatherapy, lavender is often used to relax and calm the mind, as well as
to aid sleep.

Properties and benefits temples to soothe nervous tension, or add


a few drops to oils or body cream to boost
the moisturising and toning effect;
Antiseptic and balsamic: Useful on injuries,
Cleansing solution: Add 3-4 drops of es-
helps the healing process, combats myco-
sential oil to bath or shower gel to boost the
sis, and it is also effective against coughs
refreshing effect.
and bronchitis.
Antiseptic cleanser: This product keeps
Relaxant: Acts against joint and muscle
away moths, can be used to clean surfaces
pain, tensions and muscle cramps.
in the home, and can be added to the water
Soothing: Prevents and soothes burns, in-
for the final rinse in the washing machine
sect bites, and if inhaled, it works against
(4-5 drops).
dizziness and fainting.
Purifying: helps to remove seborrhoea.
Contraindications
Use and practical advice
Not toxic, non irritant, non sensitising. Can
Room diffuser: Pour 1 drop of essential oil also be used pure. Use with care if using
per square metre in the room; use in an es- iron or iodine-based products. Important:
sential oil burner or in the water of radiator often Lavandula Hybrida is labelled as LAV-
humidifiers. ENDER, but these are two different plants.
Massage lotion: Apply 1-2 drops to the

code OS14 | 10ml | € 11.00

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Lemon Essential Oil

Lemon essential oil comes from the Citrus limonum, a plant from the Rutaceae
family. It is known for its many properties and is useful for combatting cellulite,
acne and problems with nervousness and anxiety.

Properties and benefits improves healing. For this reason, it is rec-


ommended for skin with sun or age spots,
wrinkles or stretch marks. It is also an exce
Soothing: If inhaled, it acts on mood and
lent way to reinforce weak or thin nails.
the nervous system. It also helps in case
Anti-inflammatory: Useful in cases of ar-
of problems with nervousness and anxiety
that lead to headaches or insomnia., as well thritis or rheumatism.
as helping boost memory.
Antiseptic: Very useful from the initial ap-
pearance of flu symptoms, such as fever, Use and practical advice
cold, cough, and sore throat.
Antibiotic and haemostatic: Useful in Room diffuser: To purify the air, pour 1 drop
fighting infection in case of injury, tissue in- of essential oil per square metre in the
fection, stomatitis, mouth ulcers, cold sores room; use in an essential oil burner or in the
and inflamed gums. water of radiator humidifiers.
Toning: Acts on the circulation, stimulating Massage lotion: Add 15 drops of essential
blood and lymph circulation, strengthening oil to 250 ml of sweet almond oil and mas-
veins and fluidifying the blood. Combats sage into legs - ankles to thighs and pel-
problems caused by bad circulation, such vis - in case of cellulite, fragile capillaries or
as heavy legs, oedema, cellulite, varicose varicose veins.
veins, fragile capillaries, and chilblains.
Purifying: A few drops in the preparation of
clay masks also helps to improve acne and
oily or impure skin types. Lemon essence
also has lightening properties; it boosts the
formation of new skin cells, combats cell
ageing processes and at the same time, it

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Contraindications
It is non toxic but can cause skin irritation or
sensitisation in people who are particularly
sensitive. It is phototoxic and therefore, it
should not be used on skin before tanning,
or before direct exposure to the sun or tan-
ning lamps.

code OS15 | 10ml | € 10.00

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Marjoram Essential Oil
Marjoram essential oil comes from the leaves of the Origanum majorana, a
plant from the Labiate family. It is well known for its many properties; its action
is balsamic and pain-relieving and is useful against cramps, insomnia, coughs
and colds. This oil is recommended for any case of mental instability, thanks to
its rebalancing properties for the neurovegetative system.

Properties and benefits sential oil into bath water and massage sore
muscles.
Balsamic and expectorant: In case of
colds or coughs, it frees the airways and
dissolves mucus. Contraindications
Pain relief: Useful against stomach cramps
and rheumatic problems. Do not use during pregnancy or while
Sedative and relaxant: Combats insomnia breastfeeding. Do not use in high doses.
and rebalances the neurovegetative sys-
tem.

Use and practical advice


Room diffuser: Add a few drops of essen-
tial oil in the water of radiator humidifiers to
purify the air.
Massage lotion: Apply a small amount to
the centre of the forehead and massage to
obtain a relaxing effect and increase con-
centration. Against rheumatism, massage
the affected area by mixing from 10 to 20
drops of essential oil into 100 ml of alcohol.
Toning bath solution: Pour 10 drops of es-

code OS16 | 10ml | € 20.00

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Mandarin Essential Oil
Mandarin essential oil comes from Citrus reticulate, a plant in the Rutacee
family, known for its purifying, antispasmodic, relaxing and sedative properties.
It is an extraordinary antiseptic and a natural stimulant for the digestive system
and lymph and blood circulation.

Use and practical advice to 50 ml of moisturiser. Apply twice a day.


Massage lotion: Pour 7 drops into 20 ml of
almond oil; add 5 drops of Cypress essen-
Toning: Combats the appearance of stretch
tial oil to combat cellulite and fluid reten-
marks and scars.
tion (draining); add 2 drops of essential oil
Astringent and sebum-regulating: Suita-
to a spoon of sweet almond oil and mas-
ble for impure skin types. Will not affect the
sage into the abdominal area to combat
skin’s natural pH level and can be used for
constipation.
acne and wrinkles, and on oily, greasy skin.
Relaxing: Combats symptoms of stress and
anxiety, such as headache, migraine and
palpitations. Helps to relieve insomnia and Contraindications
constant states of agitation.
Avoid prolonged use. Do not use for tan-
ning since it is photosensitive, as well as all
essential oils from citrus fruits (leaving the
Properties and benefits skin sensitive and more subject to peeling
or burning - including serious) . Never al-
Room diffuser: Pour 1 drop of essential oil low children under the age of 5 to take this
per square metre in the room; use in an es- oil orally. Not recommended for pregnant
sential oil burner or in the water of radiator or breastfeeding women or in patients with
humidifiers. kidney or liver problems.
Purifying mask (for oily skin): Add 5 drops

code OS17 | 10ml | € 11.00

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Cornmint Essential Oil
Cornmint essential oil comes from the Mentha arvensis plant, which comes
from the Labiate family. It is picked when in lower and processed by steam
distillation. It has a fresh, minty, herbal fragrance with sweetbalsamic tones.
Cornmint essential oil stimulates the nervous system.

Properties and benefits drops of rosemary essential oil. Apply the


mask to damp skin and leave to act for 10
minutes. Rinse.
Regenerant: Boosts concentration and helps
in case of insomnia and fatigue. Disinfectant,
antiseptic and antinflammatory. Contraindications
Antiemetic: If inhaled, it helps to reduce the
discomfort of nausea and vomiting, thanks to Do not use while pregnant or for children un-
its calming properties. Useful to help combat der the age of 5 years. Irritates mucus and
car sickness. must be diluted before use. Do not apply to
Astringent: Useful in the treatment of acne, large areas of skin to avoid the “ice” effect.
congested skin, eczema and dermatosis. Do not use with homeopathic treatments as
mint can neutralise their effects.

Use and practical advice


Room diffuser: To purify the air, pour 1 drop
of essential oil per square metre in the room;
use in an essential oil burner or in the water
of radiator humidifiers. Purifies air.
Calming solution (motion sickness): Against
car and sea sickness, apply a few drops of
essential oil to a cotton pad and sniff it from
time to time while traveling.
Purifying mask (for skin affected by acne):
Pour 5 drops of essential oil in a mix of green
clay (one spoon) a little hot water, and 2 code OS18 | 10ml | € 15.00

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Peppermint Essential Oil
Peppermint essential oil comes from the Mentha piperita, a plant from the
Lamiaceae family. It is known for its digestive, anti-stress and antibacterial
properties and is useful in the presence of bad breath, nausea and colitis.

Properties and benefits Use and practical advice


Anti-stress: If inhaled, it has a refreshing Room diffuser: Pour 1 drop of essential oil
and regenerating effect on mood. per square metre in the room; use in an es-
Toning: It has a useful toning action in case sential oil burner or in the water of radiator
of physical and mental tiredness and neu- humidifiers. Regenerates and purifies air.
rovegetative problems caused by stress, Massage lotion: Pour 2 drops of essen-
such as anxiety, insomnia and depression. tial oil in a spoon of sweet almond oil and
Antibacterial: Neutralises various bacterial massage the area affected by persistent
strains that are responsible for typhoid and cramps, bad digestion, or on the temples in
tubercolosis, such as staphylococcus and case of headache.
proteusvulgaris, causes of urinary tract in- Calming solution (motion sickness):
fections. Against car and sea sickness, apply a few
Antiseptic: Has an antiseptic and antipy- drops of essential oil to a cotton pad and
retic action and relieves the symptoms of sniff it from time to time while travelling.
colds, influenza, fever, stomatitis and mouth
sores. Contraindications
Antiemetic: If inhaled, its calming proper-
ties help to relieve nausea and vomit and it Do not apply neat essential oil to the skin;
is useful in combating car sickness. always use a carrier oil. Not suitable for
Anti-inflammatory and antipruriginous: children under the age of 12 years. Avoid all
Useful to treat boils, ringworm, scabies and contact with the eyes. Highly irritant to mu-
dermatosis. Also useful against insect bites. cous membranes. Do not exceed the rec-
ommended doses.

code OS19 | 10ml | € 20.00

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Nutmeg Essential Oil

Nutmeg essential oil comes from the Myristica fragrans, a plant from the
Myristicaceae family It has antirheumatic and antibacterial properties as well
as helping the gastrointestinal and nervous systems.

Properties and benefits Use and practical advice


Antioxidant: Rich in minerals such as cop- Hair lotion: Mix 5 drops of essential oil with
per, potassium, zinc, iron, calcium, group B a teaspoon of green clay and a little hot
vitamins, vitamins A and C, and it has a ton- water, and 2 drops of rosemary essential
ing action on skin and muscles. oil. Apply to wet hair and leave to act for 10
Antirheumatic: Acts on the joints to relieve minutes. Rinse.
rheumatic pain due to the cold season, Massage lotion: In case of rheumatism,
thanks to its heating action. Also effective apply a mix of 3 drops of essential oil and
to loosen and detoxify stiff muscles. a spoon of sweet almond or coconut oil,
Pain relief: Alleviates toothache thanks to massaging the affected area.
the presence of eugenol. Antirheumatic: Localised massage with a
Carminative: Acts on the gastrointestinal spoonful of oil (sweet almond or coconut)
tract, combating problems of bad digestion with 3 drops of nutmeg essential oil.
and flatulence. Relaxing bath solution: Pour 10 drops of
Disinfectant: Combats intestinal infections essential oil into hot bath water.
and resulting problems, such as dysbiosis
and diarrhoea.
Soothing: Acts on the central nervous sys-
tem to soothe anxiety, stress and mood
swings.
Relaxing: Relaxes tense muscles.

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Contraindications
Only ever use diluted. Neat oil should never
be used on the skin. Can be toxic if used
in excessively high doses. Do not use dur-
ing pregnancy, breastfeeding or on children
under five years of age.

code OS20 | 10ml | € 17.00

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Oregano Essential Oil

Oregano essential oil comes from’Origanum vulgaris, a plant from the Lamiaceae
family, which has anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antiseptic properties. It is
useful against asthma, dermatitis, cellulite and toothache.

Properties and benefits lieve pain from gingivitus and toothache.


Massage lotion: Effective against digestive
problems: apply and massage the abdomen
Antiseptic: Active against all forms of virus.
with a mix of 30 ml plant oil and 2-3 drops
Also useful to alleviate symptoms of asth-
of essential oil; to combat cellulite, stimu-
ma and chronic bronchitis.
late lymph circulation. Apply and massage
Stomachic: Helps the digestive process
the affected areas with a mix of plant oil
when this is problematic, boosting the se-
and a few drops of essential oil; against ar-
cretion of gastric juices, and also combat-
thritis, rheumatism and carpal tunnel, mas-
ting meteorism and flatulence.
sage the area regularly with a mix of carrier
Healing and germicidal: Useful in treating
oil and 2-3 drops of essential oil.
dermatosis, mycosis and psoriasis.
Analgesic: Can be used to alleviate pain
from toothache.
Contraindications
Use and practical advice
Not recommended in case of allergy to
Balsamic lotion: Mix 30 ml of plant oil with Oregano, Sage, Mint, Basil or Thyme. Do not
2-3 drops of essential oil. use on children, during pregnancy or while
Antiseptic cleanser: Every day, add a few breastfeeding.
drops of essential oil to toothpaste to help
prevent or combat bacterial infections in
the mouth.
Gargling solution: Add 2 drops of essential
oil to a glass of purified water. Useful to re-

code OS21 | 10ml | € 17.00

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