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Frankincense frereana (Boswellia frereana) – Immune support, helpful for soothing cuts, bruises and other injuries, relaxing, also thought to promote youthful looking skin

Frankincense serrata (Boswellia serrata) – Calming, thought to promote youthful looking skin
Geranium bourbon (Pelargonium x asperum) –Ginger root CO2 extract (Zingiber officinalis) – Helpful for digestion and soothing sore muscles
Grapefruit/Pink (Citrus x paradisi) – Uplifting. Can cause photosensitivity. Maximum recommended topical use is 4% (4 drops per teaspoon of carrier oil)
Helichrysum italicum (Helichrysum italicum) – Considered one of the top oils for promoting youthful skin, helpful for scars, and supportive of the immune system. Rare and somewhat expensive.
Helichrysum splendidum (Helichrysum splendidum) – Considered beneficial for skin, but not as much as Helichrysum italicum. Supports healthy respiratory function.
Juniper berry (Juniperus communis) – Calming, supports healthy respiratory function
Lavandin (Lavandula x intermedia)
Lavender (Lavandula augustifolia)- Calming, helpful for soothing bug bites, sunburns, and other skin irritations
Lemon/expeller-pressed (Citrus x limon) – Mood lifting, supports immune function. Can cause photosensitivity. Maximum recommended topical use is 2% (12 drops in two tablespoons carrier oil)
Lime/expeller-pressed (Citrus x aurantifolia) – Uplifting, supports immune function. Can cause photosensitivity. Maximum recommended topical use is 0.7% (about 4 drops in two tablespoons carrier oil)
Lemon eucalyptus (Eucalyptus citriodora) – Mood lifting, supports healthy respiratory function
Mandarin (Citrus reticulata) – Calming
Marjoram/Sweet (Origanum majorana) – Relaxing, helpful for sleep.
Neroli (Citrus x aurantium var.amara) – Often used in skincare products due to its ability to promote beautiful skin. Thought to be helpful for easing emotional tension
Orange, Blood (Citrus sinensis) – Mood lifting
Orange, sweet (Citrus sinensis) – Mood lifting
Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii var motia) – Digestive support, skin soothing
Patchouli (Pogostemon Cablin) – Thought to promote the appearance of youthful skin.
Petitgrain (Citrus x aurantium) – Thought to be beneficial for skin, especially oily skin.
Pine (Pinus Sylvestris) – Supports healthy respiratory function and soothes sore muscles

Rosalina (Melaleuca ericifolia) – Supports healthy respiratory function (similar to eucalyptus)
Sandalwood/Australian (Santalum Spicatum) – Calming, thought to be helpful for oily skin
Spearmint (Mentha spicata) – Similar to peppermint, but safer for use with small children. Helpful for digestion. Maximum recommended topical use is 1.7% (about 10 drops in two tablespoons carrier oil)
Spruce/Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) – Supports healthy respiratory function.
Tangerine (Citrus reticulata) – Immune support. Bright, uplifting citrus scent
Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) – Immune support, helpful for cuts and scrapes. Also considered helpful for acne-prone skin.
Turmeric rhizome CO2 extract (Curcuma longa) – Soothes joint discomfort
Vanilla CO2 extract (Vanilla planfolia) –Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanoides) – Relaxing and emotionally grounding.

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