We use cookies to give you the best experience on our website. By continuing to use this site, you agree to our use of cookies. To find out more, please read our Cookies Policy. Agree SHOP | | | | BLOG HOME | ARTICLES | PRODUCTS | RECIPES FEATURED ARTICLES AROMATHERAPY: IMPROVE YOUR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH WITH THE POWER OF SCENT Introduce yourself to the enticing world of aromatherapy. UNTAPPING THE POWER OF NATURE: ESSENTIAL OIL EXTRACTION METHODS Ever wonder how essential oils are made? Find out how essential oils are actually extracted from plant materials. AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE – BENEFITS, TECHNIQUES & SAFETY TIPS This massage method incorporates essential oils to help relieve medical conditions or to preserve wellness. A COMPLETE GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING THE SDS Learn how to read about a material or chemical products' properties and cautions associated with it. A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO SOAP-MAKING FOR BEGINNERS Melt and Pour soap allows for countless variations of artistic effects that can be achieved with additives! HOW TO MAKE CANDLES: THE ULTIMATE BEGINNER'S GUIDE Candles that are less harmful to health than those in stores can now be created for a fraction of retail prices! 21 WAYS TO USE 'LIQUID SUNSHINE' Discover Lemon Oil recipes that improve concentration, boost energy, and eliminate odors and bacteria. 4 STIMULATING WAYS TO REJUVENATE WITH ROSEMARY OIL Discover Rosemary Essential Oil recipes that promote mental clarity, support respiratory and immune function, and condition hair and skin for a rejuvenated look and feel. 17 WAYS TO PURIFY & PROTECT WITH EUCALYPTUS OIL Discover Eucalyptus Oil recipes that purify, cleanse, clarify, and boost immunity! OREGANO OIL FOR AROMATHERAPY, MASSAGES & COSMETICS Discover Oregano Essential Oil recipes that boost immunity, invigorate body and mind, and soothe aches and pains! RECENT ARTICLES CARRIER OILS: A DETAILED GUIDE TO TYPES, BENEFITS, USES AND MORE! What are Carrier Oils? Get to know more about how these Base Oils are a vital aspect of an aromatherapy massage and natural skin care and hair care cosmetics. WALNUT OIL Discover how Walnut Carrier Oil provides the nutrients needed for maintaining smooth and radiant-looking skin. Learn all about how Walnut Carrier Oil reduces the appearance of scars, soothes cracked skin, and relaxes swollen and stiff joints. BORAGE OIL Discover how Borage Carrier Oil provides the necessary Essential Fatty Acids needed for maintaining healthy skin and hair. Learn more about how Borage Carrier Oil decreases inflammation, hydrates the skin, and nourishes the hair. OAT OIL Oat Carrier Oil is a soothing, nourishing, and protective Carrier Oil, packed with highly beneficial nutrients. Discover how Oat Carrier Oil promotes skin hydration while shielding the skin and hair from harsh external environmental factors. TOMATO SEED OIL Discover the soothing, smoothing, and brightening properties of Tomato Seed Carrier Oil that penetrates deeply to moisturize, repair, and protect the skin and hair. Learn all about the benefits that Tomato Seed Carrier Oil has to offer. PRICKLY PEAR OIL The Prickly Pear comes with a host of constituents that contain antioxidants, helping in improving the appearance of maturing and damaged skin, bring moisture to dull and dry hair. FRACTIONATED COCONUT OIL Fractionated Coconut Oil is perfect to dilute or blend powerful and potent Essential Oils for Massage Applications and as well as for skincare and hair care formulations. MEADOWFOAM SEED OIL Meadowfoam seed oil is a cosmetic powerhouse with a superbly light texture, emollient nature, and stable chemical structure, making it a versatile addition to all kinds of formulations, which enhances beauty and body care regimes with its rich properties. MCT OIL MCT Oil is a unique liquid oil composed of the highly stable and nourishing Caprylic and Capric Fatty Acids. Find out why this high-performing yet gentle emollient is so popular in skincare, cosmetics, and aromatherapy! CAMELLIA SEED OIL Pressed from the seeds of the ornate Camellia oleifera tree, Camellia Oil has a centuries-old history in China for its skin-rejuvenating effects. Discover how it can be used to enrich and elevate cosmetics with its unique antiaging qualities! PLUM OIL Plum Kernel Carrier Oil is prized for its naturally pleasant almond-like scent even in its unrefined state. Discover the healthful and beautifying properties of this unique but versatile oil in aromatherapy, cosmetics, and your own beauty regimen. ABOUT ESSENTIAL OILS Learn about the history of essential oils, what essential oils are composed of, how they are extracted, the different types of essential oils, and how they are valued. COFFEE OIL Packed with antioxidants and flavonoids, Coffee Oil offers amazing moisturizing, rejuvenating, and uplifting properties. Discover the benefits & uses of this versatile Coffee Oil to enhance your beauty routine and keep you energetic all day. LIME OIL Known for its sweet and tart fragrance, this citrus oil ensures an energizing effect on the skin and mind. Discover the versatility of this oil that lends a hand in lightening your skin and brightening your mood. TERPENES Different terpenes are known to provide different benefits, both to the mind and body. Some may offer cosmetic benefits while others can alleviate pain. Basically, think of terpenes as natural compounds you have never heard of, that can boost your health. VANILLA OIL What is Vanilla? The most loved flavor with a fragrant profile fostering positive feelings from comforting care to sumptuous sensuality! Discover the history of this base note and learn how to leverage its appeal in perfumery, crafts, and cosmetics. SENSATIONAL CITRUS Orange essences are the sweetest in all of the aromatherapy with bright scents that light up the spirit in a single sniff. From zesty diffusions & air fresheners to energizing massage oils & blends, discover extraordinary benefits of Orange Essential Oil. CYPRESS OIL The essence of Cypress is fresh and purifying to promote feelings of effervescent energy with its wonderfully woody scent. Learn all about Cypress Essential Oil benefits for aromatherapy blends and natural perfumery, massages, baths, and natural cosmetics LEMON OIL USES Sweet and sprightly Lemon Oil imparts a sparkling spirit to aromatherapy and natural cosmetics with its fresh, citrusy scent. Discover 12 Lemon Essential Oil uses for massages, diffusions, baths, and beauty blends to liven up your life. SANDALWOOD OIL Sandalwood is prized for its sweet, soulful essence and many splendored applications. Learn all about Sandalwood Essential Oil benefits for the body, mind, and spirit so you can leverage “liquid gold” in luxurious aromatherapy and body care. GRAPEFRUIT OIL Grapefruit is a fresh citrus oil that packs powerful purifying properties and the ability to boost mood. Learn all about Grapefruit Essential Oil benefits for the mind and body and discover how you can apply it in your aromatherapy and beauty routines. CINNAMON BARK OIL Sweet and spicy Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil benefits beauty blends and aromatherapy applications with its sensationally warm and soothing scent. Discover 12 ways to use this versatile oil in massage, baths, cosmetics, and perfumery. THE BEAUTY OF BUTTERS: USES & BENEFITS FOR SKIN & HAIR Discover a range of nourishing, protective, and regenerative Butters that deliver profound moisture by penetrating the deeper layers of skin and hair. Learn how to determine their qualities as well as how to add them to natural product formulations. COFFEE BUTTER Coffee benefits for skin and hair are abundant in rich and creamy Coffee Butter. Discover the many applications of this versatile butter to lavish some luxury on your senses and indulge your cravings for comfort. MORINGA BUTTER Moringa Butter naturally and gently cleanses, moisturizes, and conditions the skin and hair to nourish and protect against the harsh effects of the elements, pathogens, and pollution. Discover how Moringa Butter can revitalize all skin and hair types! MANGO BUTTER Mango Butter is a rich emollient natural fat derived from the seed contained inside the pit of the Mangifera indica botanical’s fruit. Discover how this conditioner can soothe, nourish, and strengthen skin and hair to significantly enhance their health. COCOA BUTTER Cocoa Butter is a rich natural fat derived from the “Brown Gold” contained inside the pods of the Theobroma cacao botanical. Discover how this natural moisturizer can be applied to boost the strength and resilience of hair, skin, and immunity. SHEA BUTTER Shea Butter is derived from the nuts of the Shea Tree’s fruits and is known for its hydrating and soothing properties. Discover the various ways it can be used to alleviate pain, diminish blemishes, and rejuvenate hair and skin. Copyright ©1997-2021 New Directions Aromatics Inc. All rights reserved.