Cedar Essential Oil

Cedarwood essential oil comes from the Cedrus atlantica Manet, a plant
from the Pinaceae family. It is well known for its numerous properties, it has a
repellent action, keeping away insects, but it also helps to combat hair loss .

Properties and benefits Use and practical advice

Revitalising and Rubefacient: This oil acts
on the hair root, stimulating regrowth and
boosting peripheral circulation.
Repellent: It is often used to perfume ward-
robes against moths, woodworm or other
parasites, and is also an excellent room fra-
grance.
Room diffuser: For a calming effect, 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.
Repellent lotion: Pour a few drops of essen-
tial oil onto absorbent materials and place
them in the wardrobe to keep out moths.
Hair lotion: dilute 5 drops of essential oil in
100 ml of neutral shampoo to combat alo-
pecia, dandruff and oily hair.

Contraindications
Cedarwood oil is not recommended for use
on children, or during pregnancy or breast-
feeding.

code OS08 | 10ml | € 11.00

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 Lemongrass Essential Oil

Lemongrass essential oil comes from the Cymbopogon nardus, a plant from
the Poaceae family. This oil is known for its numerous properties to repel
mosquitoes and insects, and help in case of stress or headache.

Properties and benefits oily hair and excess sebum.

Stimulant: Acts on the nervous system, Use and practical advice

generating calm, relaxation and optimism.
Useful in case of headache caused through Room diffuser: Pour 1 drop of essential oil
nervous tension, stress, mental and physi- per square metre in the room; use in an es-
cal tiredness and loss of concentration. sential oil burner or in the water of radiator
Antiviral: An excellent remedy for influenza humidifiers. This keeps away insects.
and para influenza viruses, fever, lung infec- Deodorising bath solution: Add 12-15
tions, coughs and enterocolitis. drops of essential oil to bath water and soak
Repellent: In a room diffuser it keeps away for at least a quarter of an hour. Particularly
insects and mosquitoes. Pour a few drops pleasing in case of excessive sweating.
onto a cotton pad and place it in a drawer Repellent lotion: Dilute 20 drops of essen-
or wardrobe to keep away moths and leave tial oil in 100 ml neutral moisturising cream,
a pleasant smell on clothes. mix carefully. Use this cream in summer
Antispasmodic: A muscle relaxant and evenings to keep away mosquitoes.
therefore, recommended in cases of
spasm, stomach cramps, diarrhoeic colitis
and muscle pain.
Deodorant: An antiseptic action on bacte-
ria and above all those that cause unpleas-
ant odour. Dilute 2 drops into the water of
a foot bath for an effective action against
sweat.
Purifying: Add a few drops to shampoo for
a purifying action on the scalp in case of

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Contraindications
Excessive and prolonged inhalation can
increase heart rate and it is therefore not
recommended for those suffering tachy-
cardia or palpitations. To be avoided during
pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

code OS09 | 10ml | € 12.00

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 Eucalyptus Essential Oil

Eucalyptus essential oil comes from the Eucaliptus globulus, a plant from the
Myrtaceae family. Known for its numerous properties, this oil is useful in case
of colds, headaches, cystitis and sinusitis.

Properties and benefits ankles, and legs; it boosts circulation and

refreshes the limbs, which is why it is rec-
ommended above all during the summer.
Stimulant: If inhaled, it helps with concen-
tration in times of disorder or lethargy. It
boosts learning and the desire to evolve in Use and practical advice
lazy, listless people.
Purifying: In a room diffuser it can combat
Room diffuser: Pour 1 drop of essential oil
the spread of infective biological agents,
per square metre in the room; use in an es-
such as influenza and para influenza virus-
sential oil burner or in the water of radiator
es. It preserves health and boosts healing
humidifiers.
processes.
Massage lotion: Pour 20 drops in 200 ml
Decongestant: Reduces inflammation and
sweet almond oil; massage the legs, start-
calms irritation in nasal mucus, fluidifying
ing from the ankles and moving upwards to
catarrh, on which it has an expectorant
make the most of the recovery and refresh-
action, boosting the expulsion of mucus.
ing action. In case of sinusitis and head-
In aromatherapy, it is used for inhalation
aches, apply a few drops to the forehead.
against colds and headaches caused by si-
nusitis, rhinitis and coughs.
Antiseptic: This has an antibacterial action
on the urogenital tract, in case of cystitis,
leukorrhoea and candidosis, for which it is
also recommended, due to its deodorant
effect.
Toning: In case of circulatory problems, di-
luted in Almond oil and massaged onto the
lower limbs, it helps tired or swollen feet,

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Contraindications
Not for use by people suffering from gastric
problems, by children, during pregnancy or
while breastfeeding. External use in large
doses can cause headache and, in some
cases, convulsions.

code OS10 | 10ml | € 10.00

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 Geranium Essential Oil

Geranium essential oil comes from the Pelargonium graveolens, a plant from
the Geraniaceae family. It is known for its many properties and has a healing,
toning and anti-inflammatory action. It also stimulates intuition and motivation.

Properties and benefits the circulation, such as fragile capillaries.

Healing: Helps to boost sores, cuts, burns
and sunburn healing process.
Rebalancing: Used in aromatherapy to in-
Insect repellent: Keeps mosquitoes away.
crease imagination and intuition, so as to
help find solutions in difficult situations.
Suitable for people who don’t know what Use and practical advice
they want exactly, as it stimulates motiva-
tion. Attracts positivity.
Room diffuser: Pour 1 drop of essential oil
Astringent: In masks, with a few drops of
per square metre in the room; use in an es-
essence, this oil is particularly effective on
sential oil burner or in the water of radiator
areas affected by acne and boils.
humidifiers. Useful for keeping away mos-
Anti-inflammatory: Used for gargling and
quitoes.
as a mouthwash. Recommended to treat
Gargling solution: Pour 6 drops of essential
congestion in the mucous membranes in
oil into a glass of water (room temperature)
the mouth, which makes it useful in cases
to combat inflammation in the mouth and
of sore throat, pharyngitis, and gingivitis.
sore throat.
Antispasmodic: Relaxes uterine contrac-
Purifying mask: Soak sterile gauzes in a mix
tions caused by ovulation and period pain,
of 5 drops of essential oil and 200 ml of
helping to soothe PMS, neuralgia and head-
cold water, and apply to the affected areas
ache.
to combat acne and boils.
Toning: Recommended for massages to
reactivate the circulation, to help combat
cellulite and to treat, prevent and normalise
problems that arise from a malfunction in

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Contraindications
Do not use during pregnancy, breastfeeding
or on children under five years of age. Use in
moderation, like all essential oils and always
dilute in a carrier oil.

code OS11 | 10ml | € 20.00

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 Bay Laurel Essential Oil
Bay laurel essential oil comes from the Laurus nobilis, a plant from the
Lauraceae family. It is well known for its digestive, rebalancing effects as well
as being useful against stress and anxiety.
Properties and benefits
Stimulant: If inhaled, it gently activates
energy, strengthening concentration and
memory, developing creativity, calming
fears and exam anxiety. Useful in case of
exhaustion, tiredness and stress.
Rebalancing: Restores sebum balance in
dermatitis, which is often the cause of acne
or inflammation. Strengthens hair and helps
prevent hair loss. If rubbed regularly and
constantly on the scalp, it stimulates the
micro circulation, boosting oxygenation and
nourishment to the tissues, combating al-
opecia.
Digestive: Useful in the presence of spasms
and irritable bowel, and it also eliminates
gas that causes meterorism and flatulence.
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Use and practical advice
Room diffuser: Pour 1 drop of essential oil
per square metre in the room; use in an es-
sential oil burner or in the water of radiator
humidifiers. Helps to eliminate insects and
to purify the air.
Massage lotion: Dilute to 4-6% in 100 ml
sweet almond oil and rub in case of pain
and muscle strain.
Hair lotion: Dilute to 5-10% in water, as a
treatment to block hair loss and to purify
the scalp.
Purifying mask (for acne): Add 5 drops of
essential oil to a solution of green clay (1
spoon), hot water, and 2 drops of rosemary
essential oil; apply the mask to damp skin,
leave for 10 minutes and rinse.
Contraindications
To be avoided during pregnancy or while
breastfeeding. Do not use on children under
five years of age. Do not exceed the recom-
mended doses. High doses can be narcotic
or cause dermatitis.

code OS12 | 10ml | € 20.00

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 Lavender Essential Oil

Lavender essential oil comes from the Lavandula angustifolia, a plant from the
Labiate family. Known for its numerous properties, this oil is useful in case of
insomnia, period pain, and cystitis.

Properties and benefits
Rebalancing and calming: It acts on the
central nervous system, since it is both ton-
ic and sedative; it reduces anxiety, agitation
and nervousness, as well as relieving head-
aches and problems of stress. It also helps
in case of insomnia.
Pain relief: Calms pain and abdominal
spasms and can be beneficial in case of
period pain (avoid in case of heavy flow).
Relieves pain caused by torn muscles and
rheumatism.
Antiseptic and antiviral: If diluted in in-
timate detergent or washes, it combats
problems in the genital-urinary system; as
well as combating cold or flu symptoms.
Healing: soothes burns and scalds, injuries
and sores, bringing relief to insect bites,
sunburn and jellyfish stings.
per square metre in the room; use in an es-
sential oil burner or in the water of radiator
humidifiers. Purifies the air, relieves head-
aches, nervous tension, stress and insom-
nia.
Toning bath solution: Add 10 drops of oil
to the bath water, emulsify and soak for 10
minutes as a decongestant for muscles and
to soothe rheumatic and joint pain.
Massage lotion: Add 1-2 drops to jojoba or
sweet almond oil and massage nape, chest
and abdomen, in case of colic, irritabili-
ty, colds or troubled sleep (or apply a few
drops to your pillow).
Contraindications
Do not exceed the recommended doses.

Use and practical advice

Room diffuser: Pour 1 drop of essential oil
code OS13 | 10ml | € 17.00

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