Fractionated Coconut Oil
doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil is a natural carrier oil that readily absorbs into the skin, making it ideal for topical delivery. Its feather-light emollient effect provides a soothing barrier without clogging the body’s pores, making it an excellent moisturizer for dry or troubled skin. It leaves the skin feeling silky smooth and non-greasy, unlike other vegetable carrier oils. Fractionated Coconut Oil is completely soluble with all essential oils and is colorless, odorless, and stain-free.
Cedarwood Essential Oil
The warm, woody aroma of Cedarwood essential oil promotes a relaxing environment when used topically or aromatically.
Cedarwood trees are native to cold climates, thriving in high altitudes and growing up to 100 feet high. It is known as a pioneer because it’s one of the first trees to return after an area has been cleared.
Reminiscent of the size and strength of the cedarwood tree, Cedarwood oil has a grounding scent. It’s frequently used in massage therapy and has clarifying properties when applied topically.
Copaiba Essential Oil
Copaiba essential oil is derived from the resin of the copaiba tree, which grows over 100 feet tall in tropical South America. Copaiba trees are tapped for their oleoresin, similar to how maple syrup is harvested. The Amazon River basin experiences about 80–85% humidity year-round with an average of 90 inches of rain per year. Because of its position on the equator, the Amazon Rainforest enjoys 12 hours of sunlight every day of the year. Copaiba trees thrive in this unique climate.
Copaiba is widely used in soaps, creams, lotions, and perfumes and has been an integral component in traditional Brazilian wellness practices.
Guaiacwood Essential Oil
Guaiacwood has been used for centuries in meditation practices and wellness ceremonies by Native Americans. Guaiacwood is often used in perfumery and skincare products. Steam-distilled from the heartwood of the Bulnesia sarmientoi tree, Guaiacwood essential oil has an earthy, grounding aroma with a subtle sweetness. Its woody scent provides a calming, tranquil atmosphere.
doTERRA Guaiacwood essential oil is sustainably and ethically sourced from Paraguay. Working with our sourcing partner, we’re changing the future of the at-risk Gran Chaco Forest—one of the most biologically diverse areas in the world.
Balsam Peru Essential Oil
Balsam Peru, also known as “Peru balsam,” is a natural resin obtained from the trunk of the Myroxylon pereirae tree, which is primarily found in Central and South America, particularly El Salvador and Peru (hence the name). The resin is extracted by making incisions in the tree’s bark, allowing the aromatic liquid to flow out and then harden into a reddish-brown resin.
As a fragrance ingredient, Balsam Peru has a warm, rich, and sweet scent with vanilla and cinnamon-like notes, along with a hint of smokiness. Its aroma is often described as cozy, comforting, and slightly spicy.
Balsam Peru has been used for centuries in perfumery because of its aromatic qualities. It serves as a base note in many fragrances, providing depth, warmth, and sweetness. It’s also often used in cosmetic and personal care products for its scent and skin-soothing properties.
Nootka Essential Oil
The imposing, resilient nootka tree is a conifer native to the Pacific Northwest. Historically, nootka trees have been valued by the indigenous peoples of the region, who recognized its unique properties and incorporated it into their cultural practices.
The distinctive scent of Nootka essential oil is often used to create a calming and grounding atmosphere.
Black Pepper Essential Oil
Black Pepper essential oil is steam-distilled from the fruit of the black pepper vine.
When mature, the fruit changes from green to dark red. They turn even darker, appearing black after being harvested and dried. Frequently grown for the spice market, black pepper is sometimes referred to as the king of spices.
Wild Orange Essential Oil
Cold-pressed from the fruit peel, Wild Orange essential oil is one of the bestselling doTERRA essential oils because of its energizing aroma.
High in the natural chemical constituent limonene, Wild Orange oil possesses stimulating and purifying qualities. It can serve as a daily household surface cleaner.
Diffusing it will energize and uplift the atmosphere, adding a delightful freshness to the air. Wild Orange oil enhances any essential oil blend with its fresh, sweet aroma.
Cistus Essential Oil
Steam-distilled Cistus essential oil comes from the leaves and branches of the Cistus shrub. These shrubs are found in rocky or dry soils throughout the Mediterranean region. They can live over two years and are typically covered in evergreen leaves and five-petaled flowers that are white, purple, or dark pink.
Cistus oil provides a warm and cozy aroma to any blend.
Black Currant Extract
Black Currant extract is derived from the small, dark berries of the Ribes nigrum shrub, which is native to Europe and northern Asia. This plant produces clusters of glossy, deep purple-black berries. Black Currant has a distinctive scent that’s tart, fruity, and slightly earthy, with a hint of sweetness that adds depth to fragrances and flavorings.
Pimento Berry Extract
Pimento Berry extract comes from the dried, unripe berries of the Pimenta dioica tree, also known as the allspice tree. These small, green berries are harvested and dried until they turn a rich brown, resembling peppercorns.
The extract (like the berries themselves) has a warm, spicy aroma that combines the fragrances of cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pepper, hence the name “allspice.”
Historically, pimento berries were highly valued by indigenous peoples in the Caribbean. The berries were introduced to Europe by Spanish explorers in the sixteenth century, where they quickly became a prized spice in cooking and wellness practices.
Bucchu Essential Oil
Bucchu—scientifically known as Barosma betulina—is a small aromatic shrub that’s native to the Western Cape of South Africa. It belongs to the Rutaceae family and is known for its fragrant leaves.
Bucchu essential oil—extracted from the leaves—is used in perfumery and to flavor food and beverages.
Cistus Extract
Cistus extract is derived from the Cistus ladaniferus shrub, which is native to the Mediterranean region. This hardy plant thrives in dry, rocky soils and produces delicate white flowers with a rich, resinous aroma. The extract (often sourced from the leaves and stems) is renowned for its warm, earthy, and slightly sweet scent with a hint of amber, making it a sought-after ingredient in high-end perfumes and incense.
Historically, the extract has been used for centuries in the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cultures for its aromatic properties. The resin, known as labdanum, was traditionally collected by combing the beards of goats and sheep that grazed among Cistus plants, as the sticky substance would cling to their fur.