Essential Oil Profile

The scent of spring in the air makes us aware of new life and new beginnings. Take a few minutes to look at your skin! Even though you can’t see anything happening, your skin is working very hard.  Underneath the first layer of your skin, new skin cells are regenerating.  When new cells mature, they start moving toward the top layer of the skin and newer cells continue to move towards the surface of the skin.  Our skin sheds about 30,000 to 40,000 dead skin cells a day.   As we wash our body it cleans the most of the cells away,...

Apricot Kernel Oil Latin Name: Prunus armeniacaBotanical Family: Rosaceae Absolute Aromas sources a cold-pressed apricot kernel from Italy, the is a pale yellow, lightly textured oil obtained from the dry kernels of the apricot fruit through hydraulic cold pressing.   The kernel is a good source of essential fatty acids ranging from 62-70% Oleic Acid, 25-35% Linoleic acid and abundant in Vitamin E. (72/100)/100g[i].  Providing this oil with a light textured oil with a composition that is suitable for sensitive and combination skin types.     It is used in the cosmetic industry as a conditioning agent and for its quick absorption rate...

Absolute Aromas has selected true sweet Basil into their collection of essential oils, to be suitable and safe for Aromatherapy treatments. The Latin name is Ocimum basililicum, and often referred to as Basil linalool chemotype.  It is sourced from Egypt and steam distilled from the leaves and the florets of the plant. Basil will grow up to 50 cm in height. This low growing herb has green leaves and small white flowers. Basil linalool chemotype consists of an average of 19-25% Linalool which is calming and soothing.   It also consists of a high range of methyl-chavicol 70-80% which gives this essential oil...