• How do I make my choice of oils? Listed below are the conditions and alongside are the oils that may benefit you the most, or the oils that are usually recommended to support these conditions. Don't forget we always have special offers on certain essential oils this month the Fruity ones! Lemon, Lime, May Chang, Mandarin & Sweet Orange, from £2.50 for each 10ml bottle! so check out the Special Offers on the left hand side of the page. Due to Postal increases we have unfortunately had to add a blanket charge of £3.50 for each order. (UK mainland only)

Note - Before using any essential oils read our Safety Guide enclosed with ALL products purchased. The oils listed above are ones we found to have assisted and supported  various conditions, however, they are not meant to take the place of diagnosis or treatment by a medical practitioner. The actual use of essential oils by others is beyond Healing Oils control so no guarantee or liability can be taken for their effects. For any conditions not mentioned please feel free to contact Healing Oils for further information

Base/Carrier Oils

Sweet Almond	A general all purpose oil for all skin types, generally used on normal older skins.
Arnica	Excellent for bruises, strained muscles and tendons. Haemorrhages, swellings and bone fractures. Also hair loss due to anxiety.
Calendula	Is an anti-inflammatory, good for old scars, wounds,also soothing for cracked nipples when breast feeding.
Comfrey	Bruising, fractures, connective tissue damage, eczema, wounds and ulcers, inflammation, respiratory disorders. Relieves itchy, sore and rough skin.
Carrot Seed	Used on animals as this base oil is extremely thick and has a distinctive aroma, used for poor hoof & coat conditions and for animals that are generally run down. Aids cell regeneration. Rich in beta-carotene.
Devils Claw	Has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. Excellent for arthritis, tendonitis, ulcers, boils and chilblains. Action compared with that of cortisone.
Evening Primrose   Grapeseed Oil	A much lighter carrier oil which is easily absorbed into the body, ideal to use when there are menstrual, menopausal problems present. This is the base for Essentially Woman ONE & TWO Has soothing and calming properties and acts as a good emollient. A cheaper oil which has long shelf life and although we always sell Grapeseed we encourage the use of other more beneficial oils
Jojoba     Lime Blossom	A really deep yellow oil and one of our favourites, easily absorbed into the skin making it an excellent oil for both oil & dry skins. Assists the control of sebum. The base of Essentially Woman THREE A lighter oil, helps clear the skin from impurities and helps combat wrinkles! Soothing & softening, used in baby skin care products.
Sunflower	Rich in minerals and nourishing.
Rosehip Seed	One of the best anti-wrinkle oils ever! This oil may be used as part of a blend or in its own right, on problem skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. It has a high linoleic acid content which makes it great for fine lines & wrinkles!
Peach Kernel	Finely textured and easily absorbed by the skin. Its Vitamin E content adds some preservative qualities to a blend.

Gel Bases

Aloe Vera Gel	Comes from the leaf of the cactus, its healing properties are recognised worldwide and it is especially noted for its soothing and healing effect on skin afflictions and wounds. Aloe Vera gel is a good carrying agent for essential oils but it can also be effective on its own. This gel forms the basis for most of Healing Oils products
Seaweed Gel	This antiseptic gel has strong cooling properties and is particularly useful in reducing swellings and inflamed skin. Seaweed essential oil may be added to enhance its drawing properties but the gel is effective on its own.

Clays

Green clay	Poultice/Detoxifying.
Red clay	Rich in iron, less absorbent than green clay.
White clay	Similar to green clay but lacks the trace elements. It is fairly mild and contains a large amount of aluminium, which makes it a useful healing agent or sun block.
Pink clay	A mixture of red and white clay, heals, disinfects and soothes, indicated for dehydrated or delicate skin.
Poultices	Green clay makes an excellent poultice, by making a paste with water, or oil. Water and clay will be drying and drawing, oil and clay will offer a protective base on the skin.