Often found in aromatherapy, essential oils have been used for thousands of years as they offer both a physical and emotional benefit.
Extracted from plants to capture scent and flavour, or 'essence,' they’re distilled and combined with oil ready for use.
How they Work
Inhaled or applied to the skin, essential oils act on the Olfactory System (sense of smell) to stimulate body and mind. With over 90 commonly used essential oils, popular oils within ESPA products include:
Peppermint – refreshes the senses
Lavender – soothing and restful
Sandalwood – calms and helps focus
Bergamot – uplifting and cleansing
Jasmine - uplifts and relaxes
Rose – helps improve mood
Chamomile – improves mood and aids relaxation
Ylang-Ylang – stimulates the senses and boosts wellbeing
Tea Tree – stimulating and invigorating
Lemon – revitalising and refreshing
Our Products
Found in many of our products from skin and body to haircare, most notably however, is our Face Treatment and Body Oils:
Face Treatment Oils
We have three Face Treatment Oils containing essential oils, including:
Replenishing Face Treatment Oil – Rehydrate and smooth fine lines Great for dry, dehydrated or skin showing early signs of ageing, Neroli, Sandalwood and Patchouli help revitalise and nourish skin.Balancing Face Treatment Oil – Balance and hydrate oily skin Ideal for combination and congested skin types Lemon, Rose Geranium and Rose Damascena soothes unruly skin for a soft, supple, clear complexion.Regenerating Face Treatment Oil – Hydrate and protect Suitable for maturing or stressed skin, Jasmine and Frankincense revitalise while toning for deeply nourished skin.
Body Oils
We have 6 body oils containing essential oils, these are:
Soothing – Unwind body and mind Sandalwood, Rose Geranium, Frankincense and Myrrh unite to calm while Sweet Almond Oil deeply nourishes for beautifully soft, supple skin.Resistance – Revive and enhance natural defences Tea Tree and Eucalyptus work powerfully together as natural astringents to cleanse and invigorate.Restorative – Rebalance emotional wellbeing Sweet Orange, Rose Geranium and Lavender combine to uplift, soothe and bring about a sense of optimism.Detoxifying – Cleanse and purify skin Cypress and Juniper Berry help cleanse and clarify the skin, while Grapefruit uplifts spirits.Energising – Invigorate the body and focus the mind Peppermint, Eucalyptus and Rosemary come together to instantly enliven and revitalise sluggish bodies and weary minds.Fitness – Warm and soothe Indian Bay and Clove Bud deeply warm and relax muscles ready for exercise, as well as soothing tired muscles afterwards, while Lavender calms the mind.
Not just effective in our skincare, helping to maintain a healthy body and mind, use our range of aromatic candles and reed diffusers to calm or invigorate your home too. Alternatively, add Restorative Balm to your breathing ritual to ease a busy mind.
