Essential oils are wonderful products that are used for aromatherapy. Depending on their safety and suitability, different types can be used in diffusers, oil burners and even for inhalation or massage.

To help you feel inspired to try the many plant and flower extractions out there, here’s our rundown of the best essential oils currently available on the market:

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1. ECO. Bestselling Blends 6 Pack Essential Oils (Top Pick)

If you are an aromatherapy beginner, this pack does all the work for you, offering a selection of ready mixes for specific needs. Within the pack you get blends to aid energy, sleep, sinus issues, stress and dreams. There is also a women’s blend mix.

The aesthetics of the floral packaging and colourful bottles are incredibly pleasing to the eye, making the ECO. Best Selling Blends a great gift for a friend, or for yourself. The benefits go far beyond the packaging though as the product contains 100% Australian essential oils, is 100% pure and completely free of synthetic chemicals, cruelty-free, vegan, and the packaging is 100% recyclable too.

Those new to aromatherapy will love trying out the different blends in a diffuser, in the bath (with a dispersant), shower, or even topically when combined with a carrier oil.

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2. Villarosa Deluxe 100% Pure & Natural Essential Oils

The Villarosa set contains six completely pure products: eucalyptus oil, peppermint oil, lavender, frankincense, tea tree oil, and sweet orange. This gives you a broad selection with a wide variety of potential benefits such as peppermint which is known for refreshing and awakening properties, and lavender which is known for aiding sleep.

Customers who want the highest quality essential oils will love that Villarosa source their oils from the countries where the plants they come from grow the best. This is to ensure you get a premium product that has natural strength without any synthetic enhancement. 

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3. Mt Retour Essential Oil – Frankincense

If you are looking for one oil that offers specific benefits then Mt Retour Frankincense might be a great option. The scent of frankincense is known to be woody, sweet and earthy which is a pleasant smell for the home. The benefits of frankincense run further than a pleasant scent though as it is thought to help with joint pain and inflammation, skin problems like acne, scar and wound healing and it is thought to be an overall antibacterial product. Frankincense is even thought to help with depression and anxiety.

The oil is versatile in its use. You can’t ingest the oil but you can massage it in combination with a carrier oil, you can use it in the bath and in a diffuser. As the product is 100% organic you’ll feel great using it in the home and as part of your skincare regime.

Customers who are eco-conscious will love that the packaging of the Mt Retour oil is 100% recyclable.

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4. Lagunamoon Essential Oils

If you’re looking for a complete essential oils starter kit then the Lagunamoon pack is a really great choice. In a gorgeous travel bag you get tea tree, lavender, peppermint, eucalyptus, sandalwood, lemongrass, orange, chamomile, jasmine and vetiver.

The oils are 100% natural and pure and can be used in a wide range of applications such as: diffusing, massage, steaming, bathing and Ayurveda. As there is such a wide range of oils to choose from, you can choose which potential properties you might need at the time of use, and create your own combinations too.

Customers who keep a tidy home will love that the oils can be easily stored inside the travel bag with foam holders is great for home storage and keeping the items safe and organised.

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5. ECO. Aroma Sleep Trio of Essential Oils

The stunning packaging of the gorgeous ECO. Sleep Trio is enough to impress any gift recipient. The beautiful floral box and colourful bottles also make a gift to yourself that little bit more special.

Customers who want to try alternative medicine to get better sleep will love the trio of oils which contains two blends to aid sleep and dreaming, enabling you to benefit from the expert mix created by experienced aromatherapy blenders. There is also a pure lavender oil in the trio, which may help encourage better sleep quality.

For additional sustainability and eco-kudos the pack is also 100% recyclable, and the oils are synthetic chemical-free, cruelty-free and vegan.

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6. Plant Therapy Lavender Aromatherapy Essential Oil

Plant Therapy lavender essential oil is one 100ml bottle of completely pure, undiluted product for customers looking for high-quality aromatherapy to aid sleep. Lavender is thought to provide a calm and relaxing atmosphere in the home, which is especially beneficial in the bedroom. Used in combination with a carrier oil the product may also help with skin inflammation, dandruff and is even thought to have anti-ageing properties.

Customers who want really great value for money will appreciate that the product comes from a process of regular batch testing for quality to ensure what you receive is the very best the company have to offer.

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7. Tinderbox Peppermint Essential Oil

The Tinderbox peppermint essential oil is incredibly strong and refreshing, ideal for a wide range of uses such as: as a decongestant, to help with migraines, for sore feet and even as an insect repellant.

Customers will love the strength of the product where a little really does go a long way. This ensures that the product is effective in however you use it, and it lasts longer too, making it cost-effective.

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Essential Oil Buyer’s Guide

Essential oils are amazing natural products for use in a wide variety of applications, from making the home smell nice, to creating a calm atmosphere and even helping sooth skin ailments.

Sometimes it is difficult to know what to look for when you’re buying essential oils, especially if you are new to using them. To help you get the best products on the market right now, here are our top essential oil buying tips:

Avoid Synthetic

Natural oils are always better than synthetic. They last longer, they are more environmentally-friendly, family-friendly and skin-friendly. They can be weaker than synthetic oils, but their longevity and quality far outweighs the benefits of a synthetic oil.

Find Out What You Like

Getting a wide selection of oils is a really great idea if you don’t even know what kind of oils you like, or want to use. A basic set of six different oils, or a wider set with more of a selection of oils will set you up to experiment with various scents to see which suits you best. You can also mix blends yourself with this kind of setup.

Does Size Matter?

If you know you want one particular type of oil, and you have purchased from a particular buyer before, then it might make sense to choose a larger bottle. However, if you haven’t tried a product before and you don’t know if you like it, then smaller containers are better. 10ml is a standard oil container size, and is a great trial size to start with.

Keeping It Eco-Friendly

Some of the best companies selling oils have eco-friendly outlooks, and provide packaging that is 100% recyclable. This is a really positive thing to look for, particularly when you are gifting the product, as the recipient is sure to appreciate that their gift is environmentally friendly.

Does It Have To Be Organic?

The more pure and organic the oil is, the better. However it doesn’t have to be organic as it can still be a good product without the organic certification. It all depends how pure and natural you want a product you use to be.

Remember, regardless of which oils you purchase you should always consult a doctor for advice first and follow safety instructions provided by the manufacturer. Essential oils may have side effects or cause severe reactions if they are applied topically incorrectly, or if they are used incorrectly.

The Top 5 Essential Oils and What They Are Used For:

1. Lavender – Used as an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory. Can help with insect bites and burns. Thought to promote good sleep, enhance relaxation and might even reduce blood pressure as part of a wider medical approach to stress.
2. Peppermint – Used as an external treatment for headaches, muscle aches and itching. Thought to provide a refreshing and awakening atmosphere.
3. Lemon – Lemon oil is as a natural antiseptic and disinfectant. Thought to create an uplifting and rejuvenating atmosphere.
4. Eucalyptus – Used to help with aches and pains, as an anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal. Thought to create a positive, energised and awakening atmosphere.
5. Tea Tree – Used to help with acne, insect bites, fungal issues and as a general antibacterial. Thought to help with congestion an to kill bacteria when diffused or steamed.

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