Who Founded Absolute Essential?

Founded in 1988 by Natural Health Practitioner Dr. Bo Hendgen, Absolute Essential began with a pledge to source and protect the world’s finest natural plant extracts for maximum therapeutic value. From the start, Dr. Bo nurtured ethical relationships with small farming communities worldwide. Her vision to make a positive, lasting difference in people’s lives continues to drive the company’s ethos today.

Why Choose Absolute Essential in New Zealand?

Recognised across Asia Pacific, Absolute Essential is renowned for balancing efficacy with ethics. In 2023 the brand received the Natural Health Products of New Zealand inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility Award and the Supreme Award, underscoring its leadership in sustainable, ethical essential oils.

Are Absolute Essential Products Certified Organic?

An impressive 96% of Absolute Essential’s products are certified organic, with the remaining 4% wild grown. The entire range is free from toxic solvents and chemical additives, making it a healthy choice for you and for nature.

What Essential Oils and Carrier Oils Are Available? 

HealthPost stocks a wide variety of pure therapeutic-grade essential oils from Absolute Essential, including Sandalwood, Lavender True, Mānuka, and Ylang Ylang. The brand also offers premium carrier oils such as Jojoba, Avocado, and Castor, all sustainably sourced and packaged to the highest standards.

What clinician-formulated blends support health and wellbeing? 

Absolute Essential creates clinician-formulated essential oil blends to support a range of needs, including Sleep Easy, Woman Support, and Stress Less. For families, there’s a dedicated selection of blends specifically designed for infants, children, and pregnancy, ensuring safe, high-quality aromatherapy support for every stage of life.

Does Absolute Essential offer natural skin and hair care? 

Alongside its oils and blends, Absolute Essential also crafts a wide range of natural skin and hair care products to the same world-class standard. These products combine pure plant extracts with therapeutic expertise to nourish, protect, and revitalise your skin and hair naturally.