Wintergreen Essential Oil

Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) is a perennial rhizomatous herbaceous plant native to Europe. Aromatherapy with mint essential oil induces improved memory while its internal use has action at the level of the gastrointestinal tract, namely in the irritable bowel syndrome.
Main constituents: Menthol, mentone, menthyl acetate.
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Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a shrub from the Mediterranean coast. Among the activities of its essential oil we highlight its analgesic action by inhalation and anti-inflammatory.

Main constituents: 1,8-Cineole (41.3%), camphor (14.2%), α-pinene (13.3%).

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Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) is a plant native to South Africa and widely cultivated in Italy, China, Egypt, Spain, France, Morocco and Japan. These constituents are used in perfumery and also in the insect repellent industry. The oil has the ability to reduce oiliness of the skin and is therefore widely used in the cosmetic industry. It has antiseptic, anti-depressive, anti-inflammatory and diuretic capabilities.
In aromatherapy is used in the fight against acne, cellulitis, tonsillitis, depressions, sore throats, kidney problems and insect repellent. Scientific research also suggests anxiolytic properties.
Main constituents: Citronellol, geraniol.
PRECAUTIONS IN USE:
Do not use during pregnancy, nor by people with hypersensitive skin.

Patchouli (Pogostemon patchouli) is a plant native to Southeast Asia. With a very characteristic aroma, it is used in perfumery as a fixative. Patchouli has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and stimulant capabilities and is considered an aphrodisiac. Due to its excessive use around the 60's, it fell a little out of use precisely because of its strong aroma, but today it is gaining in popularity for its therapeutic abilities.
Main constituents: patchoulol, alpha-bulnesene, alpha-guainene, gamma-patchoulene.
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The distillation of ylang-ylang (Cananga odorata) is done in stages, resulting in oils with different qualities (complete, extra and grades I, II and III). The essential oil that we commercialize in biological mode is extra and the conventional one is grade I. The biological essential oil is thus more suitable for use in aromatherapy and this for use in perfumery and cosmetics.
Main constituents: germacrene D, benzyl acetate.
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Its lemongrass essential oil (Cymbopogon flexuosus) has anti-fungal properties and is used as a bio-pesticide in crop protection. It also has deodorizing properties and aromatherapy is considered to be relaxing and anti-inflammatory.
Its properties can be used for the preparation of massage oils, creams and lotions.
Main constituents: Geranial, neral, geraniol.

The essential oil of Amyris or Sandalwood (Amyris balsamifera), is extracted by the distillation of the wood of this species. Scientific papers reveal that essential oils have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. In the industry it is used as fixative of aromas in perfumery.

Constituents: β-sesquiphellandrene, elemol, 10-γ-eudesmol, γ-eudesmol, valerianol, α-eudesmol, 7-α-eudesmol and β-eudesmol

Lavender (Lavandula officinalis, syn. L. angustifolia) is a sub-shrub of the Mediterranean zone. The exposure to the aroma of its essential oil induces anxiolytic and sedative action, while its topical application decreases the perception of stress.

Main constituents: Linalool, linalyl acetate.

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Lemon (Citrus limon) is a citrus fruit originating in Southeast Asia, having been introduced in Europe by the Arabs. Lemon essential oil has anxiolytic, antidepressant and analgesic capabilities.
Main constituents: Limonene, β-pinene, γ-terpinene.
PRECAUTIONS ON THE USE OF ESSENTIAL LEMON OIL:
May irritate sensitive skin. May cause photosensitivity.
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The exotic verbena is a plant native to Asia. Its essential oil is traditionally used in dermatitis, pruritus and acne. It is an antiseptic, deodorant and disinfectant.

Main constituents: citral, limonene, α-pinene

Orchid essential oil is known for the rejuvenating and soothing action of the skin due to its antioxidant properties, anti-inflammatory and cellular regeneration. It is mainly used in perfumery and cosmetics, characterized by its sweet and soft floral aroma.

The tea tree is a plant of Australian origin that was used by Aborigines for the treatment of respiratory problems. Tea tree essential oil is used as a cutaneous antiseptic because of its bactericidal and fungicidal properties. It is applied in the treatment of acne and to heal cuts and insect stings. Its topical use may also be useful in the treatment of vaginal infections.
Main constituents: 4-terpineol (38.0%), γ-terpinene (20%), α-terpinene (9%).
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