Essential Oils used in Elizabeth Rose Products
Bergamot: Citrus bergamia
Scent description:
A light, fruity citrus oil. The fragrance is a refreshing citrus but slightly spicy, uplifting yet mellow.
Uses:
Bergamot is an antiseptic. It destroys odor causing bacteria, viruses and fungi. Bergamot is used as a soothing agent for a variety of skin problems such as eczema, and blemishes.
Cedarwood: Cedrus atlantica
Scent description:
Cedarwood essential oil has a warm, woody scent with a hint of camphor.
Uses:
Cedarwood is used to treat respiratory infections, sinus and lung congestion.
Cedarwood essential oil is an astringent that dries oily or blemished skin when used in a facial wash. It relieves eczema, psoriasis, skin inflammation and dandruff. It is also a good stress reliever.
Precautions:
Cedarwood should be avoided during pregnancy.
Chamomile (German): Matricaria recutia
Scent description:
A sweet and herbaceous apple-like scent. It adds a warm, long lasting undertone in perfumes.
Uses:
Chamomile is a soothing agent, it's used to relax the mind and body.
It reduces inflammation caused by burns, eczema or skin rashes. Chamomile numbs the pain of stiff joints and cramping muscles when used as a massage oil.
Chamomile (Roman): Chamaemelum nobile
Scent description:
Sweet, fruity herbaceous aroma.
Uses:
Roman Chamomile essential oil can be used to treat headache, insomnia, acne, menstrual problems, dermatitis and inflammation. This essential oil is relaxing and will calm nerves.
Clary Sage: Salvia sclarea
Scent description:
A nutty, warm, herbaceous scent.
Uses:
Clary sage soothes and relaxes and is used to ease pain and muscle tension. It also helps to relieve depression and encourages sleep. Clary sage can also be used to reduce wrinkles and skin inflammation. It is a muscle relaxant and aphrodisiac.
Coriander: Coriandrum sativum
Scent description:
Coriander essential oil has a slightly fruity, spicy, herbaceous aroma.
Uses:
Coriander can be used to treat indigestion, fight fatigue, rheumatism, and nervousness. In a message blend, Coriander essential oil relieves muscle aches and stiffness.
Eucalyptus: Eucalyptus globulus
Scent description:
Camphor-like, penetrating scent. Eucalyptus is a fresh, stimulating oil.
Uses:
Eucalyptus oil is highly antiseptic. It's used as a massage oil to alleviate sore muscles, and as an inhalant to relieve lung and sinus congestion. Eucalyptus is also one of the strongest essential oils to help fight viral infections such as the flu.
Frankincense: Boswellia carteri
Scent description:
Frankincense essential oil has a balsamic, slightly lemony aroma. It's somewhat camphor-like and woody.
Uses:
Frankincense can be used to rejuvenate aging skin, fade old scars, and reduce inflammation. It can be used to treat acne, fevers, colds, bronchitis, laryngitis and nervous conditions. Frankincense can be used to treat infection of the lungs, reproductive organs and the urinary tract. It boosts the body's immune system. Frankincense is a comforting oil that soothes, warms, relaxes the mind and aids in meditation.
Geranium: Pelargonium graveoloens
Scent description:
Fresh floral sweet scent, a woodsy combination of rose and citrus.
Uses:
Geranium is a "balancing" oil. It has a calming, relaxing and uplifting effect both physically and emotionally. It is sometimes used to ease symptoms of PMS and menopause. Geranium is also an astringent and is useful in treating skin problems such as eczema, acne and stretch marks. It fights bacteria, viruses and fungi and is known to relieve skin inflammation.
Grapefruit: Citrus xparadisi
Scent description:
Grapefruit essential oil has a fresh citrusy aroma, similar to lemon.
Uses:
Grapefruit essential oil can be used for depression, migraines, kidney and liver problems, and water retention. Grapefruit essential oil is energizing and has antiseptic properties. It relieves and tones oily skin. Inhaling this oil can help with nervous exhaustion.
Lavender: Lavandula angustifolia
Scent description:
Lavender has a sweet floral but very herbal fragrance.
Uses:
Lavender is one of the most antiseptic of the essential oils; it is also one of the most versatile. Lavender is used to treat a variety of infections, including skin, lung and sinus. It reduces inflammation and is excellent for refreshing tired muscles and relieving aches and pains. Lavender also acts as a sedative and anti-depressant.
Lemon: Citrus limonum
Scent description:
Clean, sharp, citrus scent that is uplifting and revitalizing.
Uses:
Lemon is an astringent and antiseptic oil. It is used to relieve fevers, sore throat, coughs and indigestion. It's usually used in a steam bath or massage oil to help relieve congestion from infection. Lemon is also used to relax stiff muscles.
Myrrh: Comminphora myrrha
Scent description:
The scent of Myrrh essential oil is warm, spicy and bitter with smoky undertones.
Uses:
Myrrh essential oil is a strong antiseptic and is used to treat wounds, fight viral and fungal infections, eczema, athlete's foot, and diarrhea. It is good for coughs, colds and flu. Myrrh essential oil is also an aphrodisiac.
Orange: Citrus aurantium
Scent description:
Orange essential oil has a citrus-like, yet mildly bitter aroma.
Uses:
Orange essential oil is used for depression, anxiety, constipation and slow digestion, nervous conditions, muscle spasms, and to brighten dull skin.
Patchouli: Pogostemon cablin
Scent description:
Patchouli has an earthy, exotic, musky scent.
Uses:
Patchouli is astringent and antiseptic. It's a soothing oil that is used to treat, eczema, acne and dry skin problems. It's also an anti-inflammatory agent. Patchouli is an aphrodisiac and the scent relieves headaches.
Peppermint: Mentha piperita
Scent description:
Peppermint has a strong minty, and slightly camphoric scent that has an energizing effect.
Uses:
As a massage oil, peppermint relaxes muscles, relieves cramping and pain caused by arthritis. It's also used to stimulate oil production in dry skin. Peppermint is used to kill bacterial, fungal and viral infections. Relieves lung and sinus congestion when inhaled.
Rose: Rosa damascena
Scent description:
Rose essential oil has an intensely sweet, floral aroma.
Uses:
Rose essential oil is used to heal and treat various skin conditions such as eczema, cuts, and burns. It relieves swelling and inflammation. It's also used to combat menstrual cramps and PMS symptoms. Rose essential oil is uplifting and has sensual and aphrodisiac properties.
Rosemary: Rosmarinus officinalis
Scent description:
Rosemary essential oil has an herbaceous, woody, camphor-like aroma.
Uses:
Rosemary essential oil is used to help relieve headaches, muscle aches and pains, and skin infections. It has an energizing effect and combats mental fatigue.
Precautions: Avoid/do not use if pregnant or suffering from epilepsy.
Rosemary essential oil may cause skin irritation. Use with caution or not at all if you have high blood pressure.
Rosewood: Aniba rosaeodora
Scent description:
Rosewood essential oil has a sweet, floral aroma that is a bit woody.
Uses:
Rosewood essential oil is used for improving dull, dry skin. It may also be used to treat acne, scars and stretch marks. Rosewood essential oil is relaxing and is good for tired achy muscles. It is also an anti-depressant.
Sandalwood: Santalum album
Scent description:
Sandalwood essential oil has a soft, warm woodsy aroma that is uplifting and relaxing.
Uses:
Sandalwood has sedative properties; it can be used to treat insomnia and anxiety as well as reducing nerve pain. It aids in digestion and increases the production of white blood cells to help fight infection. Sandalwood can also aid in acne treatment.
Tangerine: Citrus nobilis
Scent description:
Tangerine essential oil has a tangy sweet, citrus scent that's radiant and fresh.
Uses:
Tangerine is a soothing comforting essential oil and can be used to help clear the mind and eliminate emotional confusion. It's a digestive and lymphatic stimulant as well as a diuretic. tangerine essential oil also has sedative properties.
Tea Tree: Melaleuca alternifolia
Scent description:
Tea tree essential oil has a medicinal scent that's somewhat earthy and herbaceous.
Uses:
Tea tree oil is an all-purpose antiseptic. It's effective against bacteria, fungi and viruses. Tea tree essential oil is stimulating to the immune system and increases the production of white blood cells. It can be used to treat urinary tract infections as well as heal acne and diaper rash. Tea tree oil is a useful cleansing agent for the skin and encourages the regeneration of scar tissue.
Thyme: Thymus vulgaris
Scent description:
Thyme essential oil has a fresh, herbaceous medicinal scent.
Uses:
Thyme essential oil is used as a strong antiseptic which increases the production of white blood cells in the body. It's used to prevent viral or fungal infections.
Thyme oil can be used in treatment for arthritis, insect bites, muscle aches, and poor circulation. Thyme is an astringent oil that's also useful on oily skin
Precautions:
Thyme essential oil should be avoided during pregnancy or if you have high blood pressure. Do not use on children under the age of 5.
Vetiver: Vetiveria zizaniodes
Scent description:
Vetiver essential oil has an earthy, smokey aroma.
Uses:
Vetiver oil can be used to heal acne and excessively dry skin as well as dry hair. Vetiver essential oil helps fight bacteria and other infections by increasing production of white blood cells in the body. In a massage oil, it's used to ease muscular pain and stimulates circulation.
Ylang Ylang: Cananga odorata
Scent description:
Ylang ylang has an intensely sweet, floral and slightly spicy scent.
Uses:
Ylang ylang is soothing and relaxing, it relieves stress and tension. It balances oil production when used as a hair rinse or conditioner. It's calming effect helps to reduce insomnia. Ylang ylang is also an aphrodisiac .
