The crude version is a heavy sticky oil very high in vitamins & minerals & particularly suited to weathered or mature skin. The refined version is lighter & more versatile but less rich in nutrients. They are both ideally suited for use in facial blends or for adding to blends to boost the vitamin content. ...

The crude version is a heavy sticky oil very high in vitamins & minerals & particularly suited to weathered or mature skin. The refined version is lighter & more versatile but less rich in nutrients. They are both ideally suited for use in facial blends or for adding to blends to boost the vitamin content. ...

The crude version is a heavy sticky oil very high in vitamins & minerals & particularly suited to weathered or mature skin. The refined version is lighter & more versatile but less rich in nutrients. They are both ideally suited for use in facial blends or for adding to blends to boost the vitamin content. ...

The crude version is a heavy sticky oil very high in vitamins & minerals & particularly suited to weathered or mature skin. The refined version is lighter & more versatile but less rich in nutrients. They are both ideally suited for use in facial blends or for adding to blends to boost the vitamin content. ...

The crude version is a heavy sticky oil very high in vitamins & minerals & particularly suited to weathered or mature skin. The refined version is lighter & more versatile but less rich in nutrients. They are both ideally suited for use in facial blends or for adding to blends to boost the vitamin content. ...

The crude version is a heavy sticky oil very high in vitamins & minerals & particularly suited to weathered or mature skin. The refined version is lighter & more versatile but less rich in nutrients. They are both ideally suited for use in facial blends or for adding to blends to boost the vitamin content. ...

There are several different types of basil oil. Absolute Aromas has selected a True Sweet Basil Oil (Ocimum Basilicum) known as Linalol type. This is the safest & most pleasant of the Basil oils used in aromatherapy. A stimulating & clearing oil useful when concentration is needed or when feeling tired. Try adding 1 drop of Basil & 3 drops of Lemon to the water in an oil burner to help create the right atmosphere for hours of exam revision or paperwork! A blend of 1 drop each of Basil & Lavender in 10ml of Sweet Almond oil makes a good abdomen massage oil. Always massage the abdomen in a clockwise direction. Do not use during pregnancy & only in moderation especially by those with sensitive skin. ...

There are several different types of basil oil. Absolute Aromas has selected a True Sweet Basil Oil (Ocimum Basilicum) known as Linalol type. This is the safest & most pleasant of the Basil oils used in aromatherapy. A stimulating & clearing oil useful when concentration is needed or when feeling tired. Try adding 1 drop of Basil & 3 drops of Lemon to the water in an oil burner to help create the right atmosphere for hours of exam revision or paperwork! A blend of 1 drop each of Basil & Lavender in 10ml of Sweet Almond oil makes a good abdomen massage oil. Always massage the abdomen in a clockwise direction. Do not use during pregnancy & only in moderation especially by those with sensitive skin. ...

Also known as West Indian Bay this Bay is not to be confused with Laurus Nobilis or Sweet Bay which is a different species. The fruits of Bay are an ingredient of Allspice. The essential oil is extracted from the leaves of the plant but is also both warming & aromatic. West Indian Bay is the main ingredient of the old-fashioned Bay Rum hair tonic which was said to stimulate hair growth & help with greasy or problem hair. For a home-made hair tonic try adding two or three drops of Bay to your usual shampoo or conditioner. Alternatively blend 3 drops with a teaspoon of vodka (to dilute) add to warm water & use as the final rinse after shampooing. Bay has a high Eugenol content which makes it irritating to mucous membranes it should not therefore be used in the bath & should be used in moderation & not on young children. For a winter-warming aroma try adding 2 drops of Bay 1 drop of Cinnamon & 3 drops of Sweet Orange to a burner or diffuser. ...