Essential Oils

What Is Aromatherapy?
Did you know that aromatherapy (essential oil therapy) refers to a range of traditional, alternative, or complementary therapies that use essential oils and other aromatic plant compounds and has been around for nearly 6,000 years? Indeed, aromatherapy is well-established and is offered in various therapeutic practices, including massage centres, yoga studios and spas, as well as in certain hospice settings and chiropractors' osteopaths' and reflexologists' offices. Read more >-
Like breathing in the sweet aroma of fresh lavender flowers, Aura Cacia Relaxing Lavender Mist will calm the mind and soothe the body. Lavender can be of great benefit in cases of anxiety and stress by promoting relaxation. The calming properties of lavender are also beneficial in promoting sleep in cases of insomnia. This calming & relaxing Aromatherapy Mist in Lavender from Aura Cacia is cre...
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Apricot kernel oil is high in skin-nourishing essential fatty acids. Aura Cacia Apricot Kernel Skin Care Oil has light, smooth properties that work to restore skin vitality in massage. The oil is expressed from the seed kernels of ripe apricots. The oil from apricot kernels is also commonly used in skincare products and cosmetics, as well as a number of personal care products. It is toted for b...
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Avocado (Persea americana) is an ideal natural oil for DIY hair care and also finds its way into many skin care applications. Aura Cacia’s comforting Avocado Skin Care Oil has a subtle aroma and blends well with other skin care oils and essential oils. Avocado oil is very nourishing and softening to the skin and makes for a great body or massage oil base. Avocado Oil is ideal for aging skin typ...
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Grapeseed Skin Care Oil from Aura Cacia is a great natural choice for those concerned with nut allergies. It also makes an effective natural alternative to petroleum-derived mineral oil. Grape Seed oil does not clog pores and also balances both dry and oily spots. You can also enjoy the benefits of grape seed oil in your hair, just add a few drops to your palms and massage into your hair for su...
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Due to its natural make up, Aura Cacia’s jojoba oil is ideally suited to all skin types. Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) oil is one of the most common skin care oils. Serving as a natural skin moisturizer, it is an ideal carrier oil for essential oils due to its stability, quick absorption, and the lack of a distinguishing aroma of its own. Jojoba oil is popular for facial skin care routines as i...
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Sweet almond (Prunus amygdalus dulcis) oil is one of the most diverse and accessible face and skincare oils, making it one of the most popular natural skincare ingredients. Due to its weight and nutrient density, Sweet Almond Skin Care Oil from Aura Cacia is excellent for bath and after-shower applications, and especially appropriate for caring for dry skin. The sweet almond nut is actually a d...
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Use Organic Castor Skin Care Oil from Aura Cacia topically to create a healthy skin barrier. One of the most common uses of castor oil is in a topical castor oil pack. This is achieved by soaking a piece of flannel with castor oil and laying it on the abdomen or the affected area. Castor (Ricinus communis) oil is great for skin care, hair care and massage, and is commonly found in products lik...
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Aura Cacia Hemp Seed Oil is cold pressed from the seeds of organic hemp plants. Hemp seed (Cannabis sativa) oil is a wonderful skin care oil with universal appeal. It has grown in popularity in recent years as more folks are associating hemp with many positive health and wellness situations. One of the most nutritionally balanced sources of fat, hemp seed oil is a powerful single-ingredient ski...
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Aura Cacia’s Jojoba Oil can be used anywhere on the body. It serves a natural skin moisturizer and an excellent hair and scalp conditioner. Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) oil is an ideal carrier oil for essential oils because it’s stable, absorbs quickly and has no distinguishing aroma of its own. Jojoba is native to the southwestern deserts of the United States and parts of northern Mexico. Ser...
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Expressed from the same seeds used in cooking, sesame oil also provides a full array of nourishing components for the skin. This soothing and moisturizing Organic Sesame Skin Care Oil from Aura Cacia is particularly suited to massage applications. Softening and protecting, sesame oil is a source of vitamin B plus skin-nourishing plant oil. It's a staple in Asian cuisine and has been used in bod...
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Organic Shea Nut Oil by Aura Cacia absorbs easily, providing the nourishing benefits of shea butter in a lightweight, thin oil form. Expelled directly from the nut during the shea butter making process and through solvent-free dry fractionation, a clearer, smooth oil emerges. Aura Cacia’s Organic Shea Nut Skin Care Oil Contains oleic and stearic essential fatty acids, it is ideal for any of you...
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Sweet almond (Prunus amygdalus dulcis) is one of the most diverse and accessible skincare oils. Aura Cacia Organic Sweet Almond Skin Care Oils versatility lends well to DIY recipes, natural skin and body care, and home care applications. Sweet almond oil is clear to light yellow. Its aroma ranges from odourless to a mild nutty scent. Organic Sweet Almond Skin Care Oils from is Aura Cacia a fav...
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Sourced from non-GMO seeds (primarily soy), vegetable glycerin is the non-fatty component of vegetable oils. Organic Vegetable Glycerin Skin Care Oil from Aura Cacia is a clear, odourless liquid with powerful moisture-attracting properties and is a common ingredient used in formulating soaps, creams and lotions. Aura Cacia’s Organic Vegetable Glycerin Skin Care Oil is 100% Organic and made with...
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Aura Cacia uses amber glass in order to protect the essential oils used from light. Aura Cacia DIY bottles are designed to meet consumer demand for containers to put their homemade body care products in. Each bottle comes with a label that includes a space to write the description of the homemade product or the date it was created. The label also contains a removable UPC to make scanning easy f...
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Use this Empty Amber Bottle from Aura Cacia for massage oils, bath oils, perfume oils, facial serums, hair serums and more. The Aura Cacia Amber Glass Bottle is carefully designed to be the perfect container for your homemade body and home care products made with essential oils. [EMPTY BOTTLE]
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Create a scent as unique as you with Aura Cacia’s Empty Mist Bottle. Use it for homemade body mists, face mists and perfumes. The Aura Cacia 0.5 fluid ounce Amber Bottle with Atomizer is carefully designed to bring the benefits of essential oils with you wherever you go. [EMPTY BOTTLE]
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Aromatherapy Oils
Did you know that aromatherapy (essential oil therapy) refers to a range of traditional, alternative, or complementary therapies that use essential oils and other aromatic plant compounds and has been around for nearly 6,000 years? Indeed, aromatherapy is well-established and is offered in various therapeutic practices, including massage centres, yoga studios and spas, as well as in certain hospice settings and chiropractors' osteopaths' and reflexologists' offices.
Essential oils used in aromatherapy are highly concentrated natural extracts from the leaves, flowers, and stems of a wide variety of healing plants. The International Standards Organization (ISO) defined essential oils as “products obtained from vegetable raw material, either by distillation with water or steam, or from the epicarp of citrus fruits by a mechanical process, or by dry distillation.”
Essential oils offer a wide range of therapeutic properties, such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiviral, antifungal, insecticidal, relaxant, sedative, and stomachic properties, among many others. Practitioners use and recommend essential oils for everything from lifting mood to improving mental performance, reducing stress, promoting healthy sleep, curbing your appetite, killing bacteria, fungus, and viruses, reducing anxiety and pain, modulating inflammation, calming nausea, and soothing migraines. They can be diluted and applied topically, inhaled or added to an aromatherapy essential oil diffuser.
Essential oils are available in both single offerings or aromatherapy essential oil blends which mix oils together that work synergistically.
Using Aromatherapy Oils
Essential oils can be used in a variety of ways, including:
- Diffusing a single oil or a combination of essential oils into the air
- Inhaling oils directly off of a cloth or cotton ball or from the bottle
- Integrating oils into massage therapy
- Soaking in an oil-infused bath
- Rubbing oils directly onto the skin
- Adding oils into shampoos and conditioners
Most Popular Aromatherapy Oils
- Basil
- Bergamot
- Citronella
- Eucalyptus
- Jasmine
- Lavender
- Peppermint
- Rosemary
- Sandalwood
- Tea Tree
- Thyme
Precautions When Using Essential Oils
Because they're strong and potent, aromatherapy oils are usually diluted in a carrier oil, such as almond, jojoba, or coconut oil, before being applied directly to the skin. In addition, essential oils are not always appropriate for children, older individuals, or anyone living with a chronic health condition or who is poly-medicated. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should also abstain from using essential oils. Many essential oils are highly toxic to pets, so it's imperative to do a little research before diffusing essential oils in a home with animals.
Where To Buy Essential Oils?
You can shop the diverse range of essential oils at National Nutrition.ca
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