Aura Cacia aromatherapy essentials

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drops per teaspoon. (Note: Some oils should not be used on the skin at all—
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inner arm. Do not use if redness or irritation occurs.
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oil immediately.
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leading supplier of aromatherapy Careful sourcing and
products for more than two sophisticated testing allow us to
decades, and so has the guarantee that Aura Cacia oils
experience and expertise to be are 100% authentic and pure and
able to promise only the best. that Aura Cacia Organics products
We also simplify aromatherapy are genuinely organic. With Aura
by offering a range of delivery Cacia, you get the oils preferred
options for our aromas: you can by expert aromatherapists, but
buy individual essential oils, you also get information—read
carefully considered blends, on to learn everything you need
skin care oils and a variety of to know about the role essential
ready-to-use items. Finally, we oils can play in your everyday life.
offer an unparalleled selection of
certified organic essential oils and
personal care products.
What are essential oils?
Essential oils are the highly
concentrated aromatic essences of
plants from around the world. They
are extracted directly from various
plant parts—the root, flower, fruit,
leaf and wood which are depicted
in the Aura Cacia logo. The pure oils
derived from these natural botanical
sources are the basis for Aura Cacia’s
aromatherapy products.
Finding the right essential oils.
Quality is the key to aromatherapy
—only 100% pure essential oils
provide true aromatherapy benefits.
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Aura Cacia offers a broad selection
of top-quality natural and organic
100% pure
essential oils. You can find just the
right oils for you and your family,
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whether you’re a novice or an
experienced aromatherapist.
How does aromatherapy work? on organic farms, without the use
The powerful aromas of essential oils of pesticides or chemicals, and are
affect your mood and feelings through processed and packaged so as to avoid
your sense of smell; consequently, you all non-organic contamination.
can influence your mindset by your
choice of oils. Many oils can be used in What are skin care oils?
practical ways—like nourishing your A skin care oil is a natural oil that can
skin and hair or strengthening cleaning be safely applied full strength to the
products—while at the same time their skin. Essential oils are diluted in skin
scents provide aromatherapy benefits. care oils to create aromatherapy
massage oils or skin treatments.
How are essential oils used? Avocado, sweet almond, and apricot
There are many ways to make essential kernel oils are good for dry skin,
oils a part of your life—diffuse them while grapeseed is perfect for oily
into the air, add them to your bath complexions. Jojoba is highly
water, or spray them from mister regarded as a skin care oil because
bottles. Another especially effective it closely matches the properties of
application involves adding them to the skin’s own protective oil, isn’t
skin care oils. excessively oily and is full of skin-
nurturing vitamin E. Aura Cacia
What are certified organic oils? provides top-quality natural and
Certified organic essential oils are organic skin care oils for
certified by an objective third party. aromatherapy use.
They are made from plants grown
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single
essences
These 100% pure, natural
essential oils concentrate
the exact aromatic profile of
individual plants to provide
full aromatherapy benefits.
Allspice Berry (Pimenta dioica) chamomile and lavender to create a
The soft, warm aroma of allspice oil gentle-acting skin care application.
belies its activating (even potentially Blend with rose, jasmine and neroli for a
irritating) effects on the skin. But when natural perfume.
used in tiny amounts (1 drop/teaspoon
of carrier oil), it can help alleviate the
Anise Seed (Pimpinella anisum)
pain associated with stiff and tired
Anise seed gives off a sweet, licorice-
muscles and joints. The familiar, clove-
like aroma that inspires exhilaration,
like aroma is comforting, lifting the
euphoria and elation. Distilled from the
spirit and inspiring confidence.
ripe seed, anise oil contains a natural
substance that can form white crystals
Almond, Bitter (Prunus species) in the oil. If this happens, warm the
The aroma of almond nurtures the spirit bottle slightly until the crystals dissolve.
and helps temper emotional turmoil
and stress. Create a motivating scent
Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica)
by combining the sweet, cherry-like
v available only in certified organic
aroma of bitter almond with bergamot
Deep, woody and rich, the aroma
orange. (Consider diffusing this blend in
of Atlas cedar yields benefits similar
a workout area.)
to those of sandalwood—it inspires
emotional strength and centers
Amyris (Amyris balsamifera) awareness. It is also a beneficial
Often used as a perfume fixative, skin treatment.
amyris oil has a balsamic scent similar
to that of sandalwood. Combine with
Basil, Sweet (Ocimum basilicum) Bergamot’s cleansing properties
v available in certified organic complement tea tree’s purifying
Spicy and herbaceous, basil provides actions while moderating its
emotional lift and mental inspiration. Try medicinal aroma. Bergaptene-free
diffusing after lunch to dispel lethargy. bergamot has been redistilled to
Basil is thought to be native to Asia and remove most of the constituents that
Africa, but many culinary forms are now can accelerate sunburn.
grown throughout the world.
Bergamot, Natural (Citrus bergamia)
Bay (Pimenta racemosa) v available in certified organic
Bay has a spicy, sweet aroma that The fresh, fruity scent of this uncommon
invigorates, opens the senses and citrus fruit makes a refreshing room
enlivens the spirit. Dilute in olive oil spray. Combine with water in a spritzer
and use as a stimulating scalp tonic. to help suppress mold and mildew and
Bay blends nicely with eucalyptus, remove odor. Substitute bergaptene-
supporting the effects of eucalyptus free bergamot for natural bergamot in
during cold and flu season while any skin application.
moderating its intense medicinal aroma.
Blue Cypress (Callitris intratropica)
Bergamot, Bergaptene-Free Distilled from the wood of an
(Citrus bergamia) Australian evergreen, blue cypress has
The fresh, fruity scent of bergamot is a unique balsamic and subtle woody
a key ingredient in classic colognes. aroma reminiscent of sandalwood.
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Like other wood oils, it supplies
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fortitude and inspires confidence.
The scent of blue cypress also has a
relaxing effect. Before the advent of expeller
extracting machines,
Camphor, White bergamot
oil was
(Cinnamomum camphora)
painstakingly extracted from
The penetrating, medicinal aroma
of camphor is associated with chest the fruit peel by hand-squeezing
rubs and salves for muscles and joints.
the oil into sponges.
For a natural alternative to chemical
mothballs, scent cotton balls with a few
drops of camphor.
Cardamom Seed
(Elettaria cardamomum)
Both masculine and feminine perfumes
can be enhanced by this warm, spicy
aroma. In massage oils, cardamom
seed improves circulation and warms
the muscles without irritating the skin.
It’s a great choice for those with
sensitive skin.
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Cassia (Cinnamon) Bark
botanical trivia:
(Cinnamomum cassia)
Though it emits a comforting aroma,
cassia bark oil is highly irritating
Queen Anne’s Lace,
and should not make contact with
a well-known the skin. However, its properties
stimulate the immune system and are
roadside flower,
appropriate for diffusion.
probably originated from
carrot
a garden escapee.
Carrot Seed (Daucus carota)
A superb skin-nourishing essential oil,
carrot seed helps balance both oily
and dry complexions. Blended with
rose, geranium and clary sage, it can
help ease physical and emotional
transitions.