Bergamot Essential Oil

Bergamot essential oil is unique among citrus oils because it can create both an uplifting and calming environment.

Bergamot is the most delicate citrus plant, requiring a special climate and soil to thrive. Italians have used bergamot oil for years to soothe and rejuvenate the skin.

Coriander Essential Oil

Coriander essential oil is sourced from the seeds of an aromatic annual herb that grows up to three feet high—the same plant we get Cilantro essential oil from. Like Lavender essential oil, Coriander oil has a high linalool content, which promotes a clear complexion when applied to the skin. It’s sweet, herbaceous aroma adds a fresh, hearty note to essential oil blends.

Marjoram Essential Oil

Also known as “wintersweet” or “joy of the mountains,” Marjoram essential oil is valued for its calming properties and positive benefits when used as part of a soothing massage. In some areas of the world, oregano is known as “wild marjoram” and actual marjoram is known as “sweet marjoram.”

The Greeks and Romans saw marjoram as a symbol of happiness. Marjoram oil is used in culinary dishes, imparting an incredible flavor to soups, stews, dressings, and sauces. In Germany, the herb is called the “goose herb” because it’s traditionally used when roasting geese.

Peppermint Essential Oil

The peppermint plant is a hybrid of water mint and spearmint that was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753. A high menthol content—like that found in the doTERRA Peppermint essential oil—distinguishes the best quality Peppermint oil from other products. The sharp, sweet scent of Peppermint essential oil can create an exhilarating environment during physical activity.

Because of its high menthol content, Peppermint oil may be soothing when used in a massage.

Geranium Essential Oil

A member of the Pelargonium genus, the geranium plant is grown for its beauty and serves as a staple of the perfume industry. There are over 200 varieties of Pelargonium flowers, but only a few are used for essential oil.

Geranium oil use dates back to ancient Egypt, when Egyptians used it to beautify the skin and hair. In the Victorian era, fresh geranium leaves were placed at formal dining tables as decorative pieces and were consumed as a fresh sprig. The edible leaves and flowers are often used in desserts, cakes, jellies, and teas.

Geranium essential oil promotes the appearance of clear skin and healthy hair, making it ideal for hair- and skincare products. The aroma creates a calming, relaxing atmosphere.

Basil Essential Oil

A staple in Thai and Italian cuisine and a delicious addition to tomato soup, basil is a popular plant in many herb gardens. The sweet, warm, and spicy flavor of Basil essential oil is perfect for your culinary ventures.

Basil essential oil and its high linalool content contributes to its relaxing aroma, and its camphor content gives it exceptional cleansing properties, making it an effective surface cleanser. The skin-cooling properties of Basil essential oil also make it ideal for uplifting aromatic massages.

Rose Essential Oil

Rosa damascena—more commonly known as the Damask rose—is a small shrub with thorny stems. Originally from the Syrian capital Damascus, it’s highly sought after for its incredible aromatic properties.

Before the sun crests the horizon, Bulgarian workers can be found in the fields harvesting delicate blooms. The labor-intensive production process has a low yield. It takes over 10,000 freshly picked rose blossoms to produce a 5 mL bottle of Rose essential oil. Because the petals are so delicate, the distillation process must happen the same day the flower is harvested.

Known as the queen of essential oils, Rose oil is enormously popular because of its aroma and powerful topical benefits.

Jasmine Essential Oil

Visually beautiful and distinctive, the pure white jasmine flower is associated with love and romance. Jasmine essential oil has a calming aroma that helps create an optimistic atmosphere. A main chemical component in Jasmine oil, benzyl benzoate, promotes healthy looking skin.

With a lifespan of nearly 30 years, jasmine has dark green foliage and delicate white flowers. Jasmine flowers bloom before sunrise. To ensure the highest-quality aromatic compounds, it’s essential to pick the flowers and extract their essential oil immediately after the plant blooms. Blossoms are carefully hand-harvested before dawn (usually around 2:30 a.m.) about six months after planting to prevent the sun’s heat from melting the flower’s wax and killing the blossom.