Bergamot oil is a citrus oil with a spicy and flowery smell. The oil is mostly known for being used in earl grey tea, but is also widely used in skin and hair care thanks to its anti-septic and astringent…

Hazelnut vegetable oil is dark yellow in its colour and has a strong hazelnutty smell. Like many other vegetable oils made from nuts, it’s a thick and nutritious oil which is slowly absorbed in the skin. 

Grape seed oil can often be found relatively cheaply in the food oil section of grocery shops. It’s a great carrier oil as it is easily absorbed by the skin. Because the oil is so light, it is also well…

Ylang ylang essential oil is extracted from the flowers of the ylang-ylang tree. The oil is widely used in perfume production but is also a great ingredient to use in skin care, as it is said to neutralize sebum production.

Rosemary oil smells fresh yet with a wooden base note. It is used extensively in homemade hair care as well as in skin care.

Tea tree oil is a nearly colourless essential oil. It has nothing to do with tea, but is actually derived from a tree called Narrow-leaved Tea-tree. This oil can be used a wide range of purposes in skin care and…