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A FRAGRANCE GUIDE TO HELP MAKE SHOPPING
ONLINE FOR SCENTS A LITTLE EASIER
(ingredients guide is below)
Acacia - Smells like the yellow puff flower balls on the
Acacia tree. A great
scent for Spring and Summer. Aromatherapy benefit. Cleansing,
purifying,
centering, meditative.
Allspice- Natural sedative & Pain reliever for relaxation.
Aloe - A manly light floral scent. Very nice scent.
Aromatherapy benefit.
Soothing, cleansing, and consoling.
Amber - Used to describe a full-bodied, warm fragrance. Its
scent is
subtle, yet woody. Soothing.
Asian Bamboo - The mystical fragrance of greens and woods
add
intrigue to the floral character of this aroma. Jasmine,
rose and ylang
bloom in the precious bamboo heart and trail into the lovely
background of musk, patchouli, sandalwood and
vanilla.
Bamboo Flower - This exotic scent blends rare bamboo flowers,
lush white lotus, creamy coconut milk, crisp
star fruit and Thai lime to refresh and renew while a touch
of musk adds a feminine veil.
Bergamot - An extract from the rind of the bergamot orange.
Characterized by its light citrus fragrance.
Bergamot Fresh - Enjoy the revitalizing fragrance of a
unique blend of citrus fruits, tea notes and fresh herbs
with
a refined background of amber, musk and ylang.
California Coast - Fresh, clean and uplifting, the sensory
pleasure of fresh picked flowers melds
jasmine, delicate mandarin buds, and a hint of Monterey
cypress for a joyful and vibrant scent.
Chamomile- Soothing, calming, promotes "dream" state of
mind.
Clove - Stimulating, revitalizing, warming, purifying,
energizing; used as an invigorating stimulant when you're
feeling a little low.
Coco Coriander - An exotic journey through lush rain forests
to tropical shores in this smooth yet vibrant
mix of sweet coriander and cedarwood unveiling a green
coconut accord. Pure aromatic bliss.
Coconut - The scent of fresh just cracked open Coconuts.
Great for Spring, and Summer with its refreshing
scent.
Cucumber Lime - Fresh lime and juicy cucumber combine to
create a crisp, refreshing scent that uplifts and
revives. A clean, green, energizing fragrance loved by women
and men alike.
Cyclamen - A special blend of floral, herbs, with a note of
green. A very hard scent to describe but very pleasing.
A great scent for Spring- Fall.
Eucalyptus - The scent of fresh cut Eucalyptus leaves. This
scent gives relief from colds and allergies. Good all
year round. Aromatherapy benefits: Purifying, invigorating,
cooling.
Fig - Luscious fresh fig notes are highlighted by sparkling
cassis and green vines to create a warm and sweetly
sensuous fragrance. Exquisitely feminine.
Green tea - An alluring and inviting clean, refreshing
scent. Very nice. This scent is very relaxing for those who
don't want a floral. Great for work, or home. Aromatherapy
benefits: Cleansing, purifying, uplifting.
Jasmine - An essential oil that is extracted from jasmine
shrubbery. Characterized by a sweet scent that’s
known as a romantic fragrance.
Lavender - Sweet, calming, soothing, balancing. The scent of
Lavender is stress reducing. Balancing, soothing,
gently clarifying, normalizing. Fresh, clean. Great for
headaches, stress relief, general relaxation, it's also
purifying and calming.
Lavender Patchouli - A calming fragrance and a sensual
gathering of woods, with top notes of bergamot,
cardamom and lavender come together to create amazing
freshness. Amber, Patchouli and tobacco stand tall in
the background.
Lemongrass sage - an awesome blend of citrus and musk with
soft floral nuances.
Mandarin - A small orange tree of southeastern Asia with
yellow to reddish-orange, loose-rinded fruits.
Mandarin Dream - The invigorating scent of fresh mandarin
fruit and flowers floats on a delicate veil of
crisp greens and feminine blooms to create a joyful and
carefree fragrance.
Mint - A strong scent of Wintergreen, Spearmint, and
Peppermint. Very refreshing, and cooling. A great scent for
Spring-Fall, also mixes well. Aromatherapy benefits:
Soothing, cleansing, calming, refreshing, purifying.
Neroli - Oil of neroli is distilled from the flowers of the
bitter orange tree. It has a very strong and refreshing,
bittersweet aroma and is one of the most widely used floral
oils in perfumes.
Orange - The scent of orange reduces anxiety and lightly
lowers high blood pressure. Orange makes an
excellent body moisturizer.
Patchouli - A fragrant oil that comes from mint. It’s one of
the earthiest of all essential oils. Known for its
distinctive woody fragrance and rich notes of musk.
Peppermint - Cooling, soothing. Fresh clean and minty sweet.
The aroma increases Stamina Aromatherapy
benefits: Vitalizing, refreshing, cooling, uplifting,
rejuvenating.
Pikake - This exquisite and authentic tropical jasmine is
highlighted with discreet accents of tuberose, musk
and fresh green. An island escape in a bottle.
Plumeria - The traditional Lei Flower of Hawaii. A very soft
subtle scent. Very, very nice. Very romantic.
Aromatherapy benefits: Sensual, romantic, cleansing ,
purifying.
Provence - Stroll the flowering fields of Provence where
calming lavender buds blend with herbaceous
bergamot and uplifting lemon and neroli blossoms to bring
clarity and solace to the mind and spirit.
Rose - a luscious but not too sweet version of the world's
favorite flower.
Sandalwood - It is used for incense, aromatherapy and
perfume. It has a soft, sweet, woody scent.
Spice Island - This bewitching, sensual aroma melds notes of
bittersweet cocoa, vibrant orange peel and
creamy vanilla, with a spicy bouquet of cardamom, hazelnut
and pepper.
Tuberose - The scent of the wonderful fragrant flower found
in Hawaii, brings the smell of the tropics to you. You
will love this one during the harsh cold Winter months.
Aromatherapy benefits: Sensual, romantic, calming,
soothing, relaxing, purifying, centering, sense - enhancing.
Vanilla Orange - Smooth & creamy, this is the perfect blend
of sweet & tangy orange with mouthwatering vanilla.
This is not an "in your face" citrus scent, but rather a
dreamy, mellow blend. Smells good enough to eat, but
please don't!
Vetiver - Closely related to lemon grass, vetiver is found
in tropical regions of the world used for aromatherapy
and perfumery. Oils are described as deep, sweet, woody,
smokey, earthy, amber, balsam.
Violet - A sophisticated, powdery floral, wonderfully
different. A great Spring-Fall scent. Aromatherapy benefits:
Cleansing, purifying, soothing, calming, centering.
Watermint - This garden-fresh scent brings together
herbaceous and refreshing hints of spearmint, citrus and
basil, while sheer notes of sage and jasmine lend a natural
softness and beauty.
Ylang-Ylang - The flower of the cananga tree. It yields a
fragrant oil, which is characterized by its sweet floral
scent. Sounds exotic, mischievous and playful and scientific
research on this unique flower native to Indonesia
bears this out. Being produced in Madagascar this romantic
mood setting oil is known to be a powerful
aphrodisiac and sedates the nerves to give one a sense of
well-being. Restless nights are no longer tolerated
as ylang ylang is now recognized as an alternative to
lavender in helping to prevent insomnia.
A GUIDE TO INGREDIENTS
Almond Oil - Cold Pressed, It is a natural source of
glucosides, vitamins, minerals and protein.
Beeswax - Beesawax is a solid, all-natural golden-yellow wax
with a wonderful, light honey-like scent.
also forms a lovely, light barrier on your skin, helping to
seal in those moisturizing oils and butters,
without clogging pores.
Calendula Extract - Calendula has been used for centuries
as a culinary, medicinal and magical herb. Valued as an
antiseptic with numerous skin reparative
qualities, Calendula is used for scrapes, cuts, burns,
rashes and minor skin irritations.
Cocoa butter - It's very thick and oily, highly moisturizing,
making skin soft and supple and creating a
protective moisturizing layer. Excellent to heal/prevent
scar tissue and stretch marks.
Coconut oil - Coconut Oil has deep moisturizing properties
which rapidly hydrate, condition and shield
the skin from moisture loss. Coconut Oil contains natural
anti-oxidants to help the skin repair and
protect itself from free radicals and other environmental
ageing factors. Coconut Oil naturally
decongests the pores of the skin.
Glycerine - a thick, sticky-sweet liquid that does 2 things
- 1) make the bubbles in our bubble bath last
longer, and 2) provides moisturizing benefits. Glycerine is
a humectant, meaning it attracts moisture to
your skin; it's used in lots of bath & body products for it's
excellent moisturizing properties, as well as it's
sweetness.
Grapeseed oil - Wonderful for skin toning and protection; a
natural source of vitamin E plus
skin-nourishing fatty acids; mixing with your favorite
essential oil. Benefits: Softening, Nourishing. Grape
Seed Oil is a rich source of Linoleic acid, and a great
lubricant. It is light and penetrating for massage
oil, and is also used in lotions, lip balms, and body
washes.
Karite butter - see shea butter
Oiive oil - Olive oil is a thick, rich oil, well suited for
calming inflamed skin, and excellent on dry or mature
skins. Rich in Vitamin A and E.
Safflower oil - high Oleic- Safflower Oil serves as a
botanical alternative to mineral oil and other
synthetic ester emollients. It is high in Linoleic acid,
which is beneficial for the treatment of dry skin.
Safflower oil is widely used in skin care and color cosmetic
formulations.
Sage Oil - Physically and mentally relaxing, Sage oil is
traditionally used for muscle fatigue and stress.
Sea Salt - Wonderfully purifying and refreshing. Are
wonderful in bath salts and salt scrubs. Salt is an
antiseptic wound healer, and helps draw impurities from your
skin.
Shea Butter (Karite butter) - Extracted from the pit of a
sweet pulpy fruit of Central Africa. Shea Butter
has been known for centuries to have skin healing,
moisturizing and protective properties. Wonderfully
rich, soothing, and moisturizing, without being greasy our
oily. Shea butter is an excellent moisturizer,
tissue healer and regenerator, and hair moisturizer.
Sunflower oil - Sunflower oil is loaded with vitamins (A, D
and especially E) and also contains calcium,
zinc, potassium, iron and phosphorus - wonderfully
nourishing to the skin. Sunflower oil is a lovely, multi-
purpose oil that is softening, moisturizing, and soothing.
It has a protective effect on the skin and is
healing when applied to leg ulcers, bruises and skin
diseases. It's easily absorbed and is great for all
skin types.
Turbinado Sugar - This brown, unrefined sugar makes a
wonderful "scrubby" medium for our sugar
scrubs - provides natural exfoliation and feels so good!
Vitamin A - an antioxidant that helps rejuvenate the skin by
improving the texture and blood supply of the
deeper collagen fibers. Vitamin A is also helpful in
reversing damage caused by toxins such as
smoking and irradiation from the sun. Vitamin A also helps
thicken the skin; and because of this, it
improves fine wrinkling. Improves skin elasticity, tone and
texture.
Vitamin E - Long known for its ability to heal many
different skin ailments, recent studies show it is also
protective against skin cancer. Powerful Antioxidant. An
extremely thick, rich (almost gooey-sticky) oil that
is used as a natural preservative (it's an antioxidant and
helps keep the oils from going rancid) in many
natural bath and body potions. It's an excellent wound
healer, and is useful for combating skin damage,
healing scar tissue/stretch marks, moisturizing (especially
for dry or aging skin) and is often used to
treat wrinkles, and fine lines. See sunflower oil.) |
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