Essential Oils 101: Properties and Benefits for Your Wellbeing

We offer the best quality essential oils sourced directly from farmers and growers around the world. Our essential oils are 100% pure and trusted by artisan craftsmen and women throughout the UK and beyond. 

Shop Our Available Essential Oil Selection

At Freshskin Beauty, we have a variety of essential oils to choose from. These are perfect for creating custom blends to get the most out of their health-forward properties. Please contact us with any questions about our oils! Our team is happy to help you find the right one. 

How to Use Essential Oils

You can use essential oils in multiple ways. The most popular method is to use them with a diffuser. Diffusers work by breaking down the oils into molecules and then dispersing them into the air. From here, you can enjoy a nice, calming scent permeating throughout your living space that isn't too powerful or overbearing. 

Another popular method is to use an oil burner. Oil burners work a little differently than diffusers. There is a small bowl in which you place water and a few drops of your essential oil. You then place a lighted tea light underneath the bowl and heat it so the oil-water mixture begins to evaporate. This disperses the mixture into the air.

The third method of using essential oils is with reed diffusers. Reed diffusers work by putting long wooden sticks, or "reeds", into a narrow-necked bottle. The essential oil is poured into the bottle and the reeds absorb the liquid and naturally disperse it into the air. These provide a more continuous scent throughout your home. 

You can also use a few drops of Freshkin essential oil in your skincare routine and with your laundry. 

Types of Essential Oils and their Properties

There is a wide range of essential oils on the market. Some are more calming, some are energizing, and some are a mixture of the two. Some help by providing calming effects, while others help with respiratory issues. Let's go over some of the most common essential types and their health properties. 

Lavender Essential Oil

Lavender essential oils promote feelings of calm and help with nervous tension. It can also cleanse and soothe minor skin irritations while reducing the appearance of blemishes.

Peppermint Essential Oil

Peppermint essential oils are in the 'energizing' category. It can help with cooling fatigued muscles after strenuous activity. It can also enhance healthy gut function and maintain the efficiency of your digestive tract.

Lemon Essential Oil

Lemon essential oils provide a bright and healthy scent that can illuminate a gloomy day. It can also help clean and remove adhesives. If you do apply lemon essential oils to your skin, it is recommended that you avoid direct sunlight for a few hours because of its photosensitivity. 

Grapefruit Essential Oil

Grapefruit essential oils can give you a second wind! It has an uplifting and energizing aroma. It also has skin-cleansing properties with healthy antioxidants.