Essential Oils

Essential oils are nature's powerful healers, offering a wide range of therapeutic benefits for our well-being and to benefit our equine partners. These concentrated extracts derived from plants harness the natural compounds and aromas of flowers, leaves, roots, and other plant parts.  We have chosen specific essential oils for each of our products - some specifically for their skin nurturing and healing properties, insect repelling qualities, and others for their beautiful scent profile.  Each serves a specific purpose in our products.  We carefully source our essential oils, only using reputable suppliers and ensuring the oils are 100% pure and natural.

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Bergamot

Bergamot essential oil is derived from the peel of the bergamot orange, a citrus fruit. Known for its distinct citrusy and floral aroma, this essential oil offers several primary benefits for overall well-being.

Skin Care: Bergamot essential oil has antiseptic and antibacterial properties, making it beneficial for addressing skin concerns. It can help cleanse and purify the skin, minimize the appearance of blemishes, and support overall skin health.

Natural Deodorant: The refreshing scent of bergamot oil makes it a popular ingredient in natural deodorants. Its antimicrobial properties help neutralize unpleasant odors, keeping you feeling fresh.

Mood Uplifting: Bergamot oil is renowned for its mood-enhancing properties. Its aroma promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and helps uplift mood, making it an excellent choice for aromatherapy and emotional support.

Calming and Anxiety Relief: The oil has soothing effects on the mind and body. It can help reduce anxiety, nervousness, and tension, promoting a sense of calmness and tranquility.

We only use the Bergaptene Free Bergamot essential oil. By removing bergaptene through a process known as rectification, bergamot essential oil becomes safer for use on the skin without the same level of phototoxicity concerns. Bergaptene-free bergamot oil retains many of the aromatic and therapeutic qualities of traditional bergamot oil while minimizing the risk of adverse skin reactions in sunlight.

Overall, bergamot essential oil offers a delightful scent and a range of benefits, including mood uplifting, calming effects, skin care support, and natural deodorant properties.

Clary Sage

Clary sage essential oil is derived from the flowering tops and leaves of the Clary sage plant (Salvia sclarea). Known for its herbal, earthy aroma, this essential oil offers several primary benefits for overall well-being.

We specifically chose Clary Sage as one of the essential oils in our REFRESHED @ The Paddock, Helmet+ Spray because it is known to have calming properties that can promote relaxation and alleviate stress and anxiety. It can help soothe the mind, induce a sense of tranquility and has mood-enhancing properties. 

Mood Uplifting: Clary sage oil has mood-enhancing properties, which can help uplift the spirits, boost mood, and promote a sense of well-being. It may assist in reducing symptoms of depression and promoting emotional balance.

Skin Care: Clary sage essential oil possesses antimicrobial properties that can help cleanse and soothe the skin. It may support the reduction of skin inflammation, promote a clearer complexion, and assist with minor skin irritations.

Natural Antiseptic: Clary sage oil exhibits antiseptic properties, which can help prevent the growth of harmful bacteria and protect against infections. It can be used in natural antiseptic formulations or as an ingredient in wound care preparations.

In summary, clary sage essential oil offers a herbal aroma and provides benefits such as relaxation, mood uplifting, skin care support, and natural antiseptic properties.

Frankincense (Boswellia Frereana)

Frankincense essential oil, derived from the resin of the Boswellia frereana tree, offers several primary benefits for overall well-being and skin healing properties, this version of Frankincense tends to carry higher levels of a-pinene than other species.

We selected this version of Frankincense specifically for our HEALING SALVE, to provide the most benefit to damaged and irritated skin.  Some of the benefits of this essential oil for skin are attributed to the a-pinene:

Alpha-pinene (a-pinene), a chemical compound found in Boswellia frereana essential oil, has potential benefits for skin healing. Alpha-pinene is known for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, which can support the healing process of various skin conditions.

The anti-inflammatory properties of alpha-pinene may help reduce redness, swelling, and irritation in the skin. This can be beneficial for soothing inflammatory skin conditions like acne, eczema, and dermatitis. Additionally, its antimicrobial properties can assist in preventing or addressing bacterial or fungal infections that may hinder the healing process.

Frankincense Essential Oil (Boswellia Frereana):

  • Frankincense essential oil, extracted from the resin of Boswellia frereana, possesses a warm, woody, and resinous aroma.
  • It is known for its calming and grounding properties, promoting relaxation, and helping to reduce stress and anxiety.
  • Frankincense oil supports healthy aging and skincare, assisting in the reduction of the appearance of skin imperfections.
  • It is recognized for its potential to enhance meditation and spiritual practices, aiding in deepening focus, mindfulness, and spiritual connection.
  • Frankincense essential oil can be used in diffusers, massage oils, skincare products, and personal inhalers for its aromatic and therapeutic benefits.

Geranium

Geranium essential oil is derived from the flowers and leaves of the geranium plant, specifically Pelargonium Graveolens.

We chose Geranium for many of our ingredients, it really is our signature essential oil.  Our selection was based on key benefits of this amazing and fragrant oil that contribute to its ability to help the skin heal and support overall skin health:

Anti-inflammatory Properties: Geranium oil contains anti-inflammatory compounds that can help reduce inflammation and redness in the skin. This property makes it beneficial for soothing skin conditions such as acne, dermatitis, and eczema.

Regenerative and Cell Renewal Support: Geranium essential oil may support skin cell regeneration and renewal. It can help promote the growth of new skin cells, aiding in the healing of scars, wounds, and other skin imperfections. It can help balance sebum production, making it suitable for both oily and dry skin types. 

Antimicrobial and Antiseptic Properties: Geranium oil possesses antimicrobial and antiseptic properties, which can help protect the skin from harmful bacteria and microbes. It may aid in preventing infections and promoting a clean, healthy environment for skin healing.

Astringent Effects: Geranium oil has astringent properties, which help to tighten and tone the skin. This can assist balancing sebum production, and improving the overall texture and appearance of the skin.

Antioxidant Effects: Geranium oil contains antioxidants that help protect the skin from free radical damage. This can contribute to the prevention of premature aging and support the overall health and vitality of the skin.

Insect Repelling: Geranium oil has natural insect-repelling properties, particularly against mosquitoes and ticks. Its scent acts as a deterrent, making it a valuable ingredient in natural insect repellents or when used topically to ward off pesky bugs.

These properties and components of geranium oil work together to provide a range of benefits for the skin, including calming inflammation, supporting wound healing, protecting against harmful microorganisms, promoting healthy skin cell renewal, and maintaining balanced sebum production.

With its floral and slightly sweet aroma, this essential oil offers several primary benefits for overall well-being, another key reason this is part of our signature scent profile and used in many of our products:

Balancing and Calming: Geranium oil is known for its balancing properties, helping to stabilize emotions and promote a sense of calmness. It can assist in reducing feelings of stress, anxiety, and tension, while promoting relaxation.

 Mood Uplifting: The uplifting aroma of geranium oil can help improve mood, boost spirits, and create a positive atmosphere. It can be used in diffusers or added to personal care products for a pleasant fragrance that promotes emotional well-being.

In summary, geranium essential oil offers a floral aroma and provides benefits such as emotional balance, skin care support, insect repelling properties, mood uplifting effects, and hormonal balance support.

Lemongrass

Lemongrass essential oil is derived from the leaves and stems of the lemongrass plant (Cymbopogon citratus).

We chose Lemongrass for its fragrant citrus scent profile, but more importantly, Lemongrass essential oil possesses antimicrobial and antibacterial properties.  Making it a winner in our REFRESHED @ The Paddock, Helmet+ Spray.  It contains natural compounds such as citral, geraniol, and limonene, which contribute to its antimicrobial effects. Lemongrass oil has been shown to exhibit activity against various bacteria and fungi, including strains that can cause skin infections and respiratory issues.

Its antimicrobial properties make lemongrass essential oil useful for cleaning and purifying the air. It can also be incorporated into natural cleaning solutions and personal care products for its potential to inhibit the growth of harmful microorganisms.

With its fresh, citrusy scent, this essential oil offers several primary benefits for overall well-being:

Invigorating and Energizing: Lemongrass oil has a stimulating aroma that helps uplift the senses and promote feelings of invigoration. It can help boost energy levels and enhance mental clarity and focus.

Mood Uplifting: The oil's bright and uplifting fragrance makes it a natural mood enhancer. It can help alleviate stress, anxiety, and tension, promoting a sense of calmness and relaxation.

Skin Cleansing and Toning: Lemongrass essential oil possesses antiseptic and astringent properties, which can help cleanse and tone the skin. It may assist in reducing acne breakouts, minimizing pores, and promoting a clearer complexion.

Natural Insect Repellent: Lemongrass oil has insect-repellent properties that can help keep pesky bugs at bay. It is commonly used to deter mosquitoes, flies, and other insects, making it a natural alternative to synthetic repellents.

Muscle and Joint Comfort: Lemongrass oil has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties that can help alleviate muscle aches, joint discomfort, and tension. It can be used topically in massage oils or added to a bath to promote relaxation and relief.

In summary, lemongrass essential oil offers a refreshing citrus scent and provides benefits such as invigoration, mood uplifting, skin cleansing, insect repellency, muscle and joint comfort.

Lime

Lime essential oil is derived from the peel of the Citrus Aurantifolia fruit, known as the lime. With its fresh and citrusy scent, this essential oil offers several primary benefits. Lime Essential Oil:

  • Extracted from the zesty peels of the lime fruit, resulting in a vibrant and uplifting citrus aroma.
  • Known for its energizing and invigorating properties, promoting a sense of vitality and freshness.
  • Lime oil is often used in aromatherapy to uplift mood, reduce stress, and increase mental alertness and focus.
  • In hair care, lime essential oil can help revitalize and clarify the scalp, promoting a healthier environment for hair growth.
  • Lime oil's astringent properties can assist in balancing sebum production, reducing excess oiliness, and addressing scalp conditions like dandruff.
  • It has a refreshing scent that can provide a pleasant fragrance to hair products.
  • Lime essential oil can be added to shampoos, conditioners, and hair treatments to promote a revitalized scalp and add a refreshing scent to hair.

It's important to note that lime essential oil is highly concentrated and photosensitive. Therefore, we ensure limited use in our products.

In summary, lime essential oil offers a vibrant citrus aroma and provides benefits such as energizing effects, mood uplifting, scalp revitalization, sebum balancing, and a refreshing scent profile.

Myrrh

Myrrh essential oil is derived from the resin of the Commiphora myrrha tree, native to regions of Africa and the Middle East. It has a rich, warm, and slightly earthy aroma.

We specifically chose Myrrh for our HEALING SALVE to promote wound & skin healing.  This powerful essential oil is known for aiding in the healing of skin issues and wounds.

Myrrh essential oil offers several healing and beneficial qualities, including:

Wound Healing: Myrrh oil has been traditionally used for its wound-healing properties. It can help promote the regeneration of skin cells, support tissue repair, and reduce the appearance of scars.

Anti-inflammatory Effects: Myrrh essential oil exhibits anti-inflammatory properties that can help soothe and calm inflamed or irritated skin. It may assist in reducing redness, swelling, and discomfort associated with various skin conditions.

Skin Care: Myrrh oil has astringent properties that can help tighten and tone the skin. It may assist in reducing the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging skin.

Emotional Support: Myrrh oil is known for its grounding and calming effects on emotions. It can help promote a sense of tranquility, relieve stress, and support meditation or spiritual practices.

In summary, myrrh essential oil offers a rich and earthy aroma and provides benefits such as wound healing, anti-inflammatory effects, skin care support, and emotional grounding.

Patchouli

Patchouli essential oil is derived from the leaves of the Patchouli plant, scientifically known as Pogostemon cablin. It has a rich, earthy, and musky aroma. Patchouli oil offers several benefits, especially for healing purposes.

Patchouli has amazing healing and skin regenerating properties, and it's ability to promote wound healing is why we included it in our HEALING SALVE.  It helps ease itchy skin, including summer itch and oozing sores. It is very mild on the skin - safe for sensitive areas.

Patchouli Essential Oil:

  • Patchouli essential oil is extracted from the leaves of the Patchouli plant, known for its distinct fragrance and versatility.
  • It is prized for its calming and grounding properties, promoting relaxation and emotional balance.
  • Patchouli oil has skin-regenerative qualities, making it beneficial for promoting the healing of wounds, scars, and other skin imperfections.
  • It can help soothe skin irritations, reduce inflammation, and support overall skin health.
  • Patchouli oil's antifungal and antimicrobial properties make it effective in addressing fungal infections, such as athlete's foot or candida-related skin issues.
  • Its aromatic profile is often used in aromatherapy to uplift the mood, relieve stress, and enhance a sense of well-being.
  • Patchouli essential oil may assist in repelling insects due to its naturally occurring constituents (patchouli alcohol) that act as a natural insect repellent.

In summary, Patchouli essential oil offers an earthy and musky aroma and provides benefits such as relaxation, skin healing, anti-inflammatory effects, antifungal properties, mood enhancement, and natural insect repelling capabilities.

Tea Tree

Tea Tree essential oil, derived from the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia tree, is known for its potent antimicrobial and antibacterial properties. 

We chose a Premium Tea Tree (Australian) as a key essential oil in our REFRESHED @ The Paddock, Helmet+ Spray, specifically for its natural disinfecting qualities and anti-fungal, antimicrobial properties.

Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) Essential Oil:

  • Tea Tree essential oil is extracted from the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia tree, native to Australia.
  • It has a fresh, medicinal aroma and is recognized for its powerful antimicrobial and antibacterial properties.
  • Tea Tree oil is commonly used to address skin concerns such as acne, blemishes, and fungal infections due to its ability to combat bacteria and microbes.
  • It can help reduce inflammation, soothe skin irritations, and promote overall skin health.
  • Tea Tree oil's anti-fungal properties make it effective in addressing conditions like athlete's foot, nail fungus, and dandruff.
  • It can be used as a natural disinfectant and cleanser for surfaces, helping to eliminate harmful bacteria and microbes.
  • Tea Tree oil is known for its potential to alleviate respiratory congestion when used in inhalation or steam therapy.
  • When properly diluted, Tea Tree oil can be applied topically to treat minor cuts, scrapes, and insect bites due to its antimicrobial effects.

It's important to note that Tea Tree oil should be used with caution and properly diluted before topical application, as it can cause skin sensitivities.  We currently only use Tea Tree in our REFRESHED @ The Paddock Helmet+ Spray.

In summary, Tea Tree essential oil offers a fresh, medicinal aroma and provides benefits such as potent antimicrobial and antibacterial properties, skin clarifying effects, scalp and hair care support, respiratory congestion relief, and natural disinfection capabilities.

Vetiver

Vetiver essential oil is derived from the roots of the Vetiveria zizanioides plant, also known as khus grass. It possesses a deep, earthy, and woody aroma.

We chose Vetiver for our HEALING SALVE for its skin regenerative and healing properties, as well as the antiseptic properties that help protect against bacteria and other harmful microbes.

Vetiver essential oil offers several healing and beneficial qualities, including:

Grounding and Calming: Vetiver oil is highly regarded for its grounding and calming properties. It can help reduce feelings of stress, anxiety, and nervousness, promoting a sense of tranquility and relaxation.

Sleep Aid: Vetiver essential oil is known for its sedative properties, which can assist in improving the quality of sleep. It can be used to create a soothing environment and promote a restful night's sleep.

Skin Regeneration: Vetiver oil has regenerative properties that can support the rejuvenation and repair of skin cells. It may aid in reducing the appearance of scars, blemishes, and stretch marks, promoting healthier-looking skin.

Relaxation and Mood Upliftment: Vetiver essential oil can help alleviate fatigue, promote mental clarity, and enhance focus. Its aroma has a balancing effect on emotions, supporting a more positive and uplifted mood.

Antiseptic and Antioxidant Effects: Vetiver oil exhibits antiseptic properties that can help protect against harmful bacteria and microbes on the skin. It also contains antioxidants that can assist in neutralizing free radicals, contributing to overall skin health.

Grounding in Meditation: Vetiver essential oil is often used during meditation practices for its ability to provide a deep sense of grounding, helping to enhance mindfulness and spiritual connection.

It's important to note that Vetiver oil is highly concentrated, and proper dilution is recommended before topical application. Additionally, it has a thick consistency that may require warming or dilution with a carrier oil for easier use.

In summary, Vetiver essential oil offers a deep and earthy aroma and provides benefits such as grounding and calming effects, sleep aid, skin regeneration support, relaxation, mood uplifting, and antiseptic properties.

Ylang Ylang

Ylang Ylang essential oil is derived from the flowers of the Cananga odorata tree. It has a sweet, floral aroma that is both exotic and captivating.  

We use Ylang Ylang III, as it has the deepest aroma of distilled Ylang Ylang oils; it is sweet, floral and mildly spicy, with a noticeable balsamic/woody body note. Grade III is the heaviest, most voluptuous of all the Ylang Ylangs, containing the densest sesquiterpene molecules that are concentrated toward the end of the distillation process.

Ylang ylang essential oil, like our signature Geranium oil, offers exceptional benefits for skin and hair. Its floral fragrance profile blends harmoniously with Geranium, making it a favorite choice in many of our products.

Ylang ylang oil offers several benefits for overall well-being, including:

Skin and Hair Care: Ylang ylang essential oil is beneficial for both skin and hair. It can help balance oil production, making it suitable for both oily and dry skin types. Ylang ylang oil may assist in moisturizing the skin, improving its appearance, and promoting healthy hair growth.

Mood Uplifting and Relaxation: Ylang ylang essential oil is renowned for its ability to uplift mood and promote relaxation. It can help reduce feelings of stress, anxiety, and tension, creating a sense of calmness and emotional balance.

Aphrodisiac Properties: Ylang ylang oil is often associated with its aphrodisiac qualities. It can enhance sensuality and promote a romantic atmosphere, making it a popular choice for aromatherapy and intimate settings.

Relaxing Sleep Aid: The soothing properties of ylang ylang oil make it useful for promoting a restful night's sleep. Its calming aroma can help alleviate insomnia and encourage relaxation before bedtime.

Stress and Anxiety Relief: Ylang ylang essential oil can help reduce stress and anxiety levels. It has a harmonizing effect on the nervous system, promoting a sense of tranquility and inner peace.

Natural Mood Booster: Ylang ylang oil is known to have mood-enhancing properties. Its pleasant fragrance can uplift the spirits, improve mood, and boost overall well-being.

It's important to note that ylang ylang essential oil is highly concentrated, and proper dilution is recommended before topical application. Additionally, some individuals may be sensitive to the fragrance, so it is advisable to perform a patch test before use.

In summary, Ylang Ylang essential oil offers a sweet and floral aroma and provides benefits such as mood uplifting, relaxation, aphrodisiac properties, skin and hair care support, sleep aid, and stress relief.