Essential Oils can be used for massage and perfumes when mixed with Carrier Oils, candle making and cleaning products The practice of aromatherapy is when Essential Oils are gently heated using either body heat, or Diffusers & Vaporisers to release the fragrant oils into the atmosphere for inhalation.

What are Essential Oils?

Essential Oils are the fragrant essence of plants. Sometimes also called volatile oils, they are highly susceptible to breaking down quickly, making them sensitive to high heat and oxidation.

Not all plants contain Essential Oils, however it is easy to find ones that do – if your herb or plant is highly fragranced then chances are that what you're inhaling are essential oils. The purpose of Essential Oils in plants is to attract beneficial insects and bees for pollination, and to provide protection for the plant from unwanted pests, bugs, and fungi.

Almost all the culinary herbs that are used in the kitchen contain Essential Oils, and you might even have a few baking products in the pantry that have been flavoured with an Essential Oil like peppermint, or almond (marzipan).

How to use Essential Oils

If you are wanting to make your own natural cleaning products, or are going zero-waste, then choose from our range of Oils for Cleaning. This range includes Essential Oils that are known for their bug fighting, and deodorising properties, such as Eucalyptus Oils, and Manuka & Tea Tree Oils.

Using the principles of aromatherapy, you can choose an Essential Oil for your diffuser based on a desired effect:

• When you need a little zing, try the Energising Oils.
• Oils for Concentration & Study in the diffuser may support clarity of mind and focus.
• Perfect for cleaning up the air in your home, try our Oils for Immune Health.
• Famous for its ability to support relaxation, our Lavender Oils are one of the many Oils for Sleep.
• Oils for Stress and Relaxation are perfect for massage oils, balms, and diffusers.
• To support your little ones, have a look at our Oils for Children.
• Our Oils for Women include blends that support women at every stage of life - hormonal balance support, new mums, and menopause.

Essential Oils are extremely potent concentrations – a little goes a long way! Therefore, always refer to the directions on your chosen oil before using on your skin. Most Essential Oils must be mixed with a Carrier Oil first.

The best Essential Oil brands

HealthPost carries a wide range of essential oils, essential oil blends, and accessories to enable you to make the most of these beautifully fragrant products.

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