Top 10 Must-Have Khemist Essential Oils

Essential oils are natural, powerful, and potent with many different health and wellness benefits. Whether you are new to the world of essential oils or an experienced oiler, we have put together our list of the top 10 must-have Khemist single essential oils. Remember to always dilute essential oils with a carrier oil if you plan to use them topically. Refer to our dilution guide for more information on how to use these essential oils safely.

1. Lavender

The most famous essential oil. Take a whiff and you will instantly know why lavender is in demand. Its calming nature helps to reduce anxiety, stress and works wonders as a sleep aid to help battle insomnia. Topically, Lavender helps with skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, itching, and rash irritations. It also has soothing and healing properties for wounds and supports overall hair health with thicker and more luxurious-looking locks. Its versatility to be diffused, used as a spray, or blended in creams and lotions is what makes Lavender so well-liked.

2. Peppermint

With characteristics of a minty aroma, peppermint is energizing and invigorating. Diffusing peppermint helps with nasal congestion, nausea, reduces tension, enhances alertness, and repels insects. Its tingling menthol and cooling properties are excellent for topical use to massage on temples for headaches, relieve muscle pains, reduce fevers, and help with abdominal discomfort.

3. Tea Tree

Also referred to as melaleuca essential oil, Tea Tree is commonly used in traditional medicines and has antiseptic, antibacterial, and antifungal properties that make it ideal for cleaning and air purification. As an all-purpose natural cleaner, Tea Tree can sanitize surfaces, disinfect, and prevent the transmission of bacteria and viruses. It’s sometimes known as “the medicine cabinet in a bottle” due to its powerful germ-fighting, infection prevention, and healing benefits. Tea Tree can offer relief for insect bites, bee stings, irritating skin conditions, act as a disinfectant on minor cuts and scrapes, relieve athlete’s foot symptoms, and is effective in treating dandruff and preventing lice by adding a few drops to a dollop of shampoo.

4. Frankincense

This ancient oil has a rich history and is also known as the king of oils. It was commonly used throughout the Middle Ages and highly valued for its spiritual rituals, meditation practices, and healing properties. The oil is obtained from the trees of the genus Boswellia species, which are found in Somalia and Pakistan. Frankincense can reduce stress and negative emotions when inhaled and is known to help with anxiety, depression, and to reduce heart rates and high blood pressure. The oil can boost immunity and may aid in fighting bacteria and viruses. Frankincense is often found in skin blends as it can improve the skin’s tone, elasticity, reduce the appearance of fine lines, acne, and help to fade stretch marks or scars. Frankincense has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce inflammation and pain from muscular and joint pains, and ease digestion and stomach discomfort. The oil also helps with breathing and may boost the immune system to prevent illness. Spiritually, Frankincense brings calmness and clearer thoughts to support sleep and meditation.

5. Eucalyptus

A powerful oil that has long been used as an antiseptic to kill germs, heal wounds, and treat fungal infections. Inhaling eucalyptus can help to relieve cold symptoms, allergies, and respiratory health concerns. It is an excellent natural remedy to combat stuffy nose and open up the airways to combat congestion and relax the lungs. Eucalyptus has anti-inflammatory properties to help relieve muscle and joint pains.

6. Rosemary

Just as it is a powerful herb for cooking, Rosemary used in aromatherapy has many benefits attributed to the plant’s high levels of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neurological properties. Rosemary can be used topically or inhaled, and it is known to help stimulate hair growth, improve memory, reduce pain and inflammation, and relieve stress or anxiety.

7. Lemon

Lemon is a natural cleaning agent that leaves the home smelling fresh, sweet, and citrusy. Beyond being used for household cleaning, lemon has antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties offering many benefits and versatility for aromatherapy. Diffuse lemon to lift your mood, ease anxiety, nausea, boost the immune system, or increase your energy level to feel more alert. Topically, lemon can brighten skin tone, reduce acne, speed up wound healing, or assist with pain relief.

8. Lemongrass

Commonly used in Asian cooking, Lemongrass has a distinct citrus aroma and mild taste. As an essential oil, lemongrass is antifungal, antiviral, and antibacterial, making it a natural deodorizer or sanitizer in the home. It combats irritated or swollen skin, offers itchy scalp relief from dandruff, controls inflammation, aids in pain management, reduces headaches, and acts as an effective mosquito repellent.

9. Ylang Ylang

Derived from the star-shaped flowers of the Cananga tree, Ylang Ylang has a rich, sweet, romantic, and floral scent and is commonly used in the perfume industry. It is incredible for hair health by enhancing circulation to grow stronger, thicker hair, and in skincare to prevent signs of aging, infections, and soothe skin irritations. Its pleasant calming scent has a relaxing sedative effect to reduce stress and aid insomnia. Ylang Ylang has a reputation for being an aphrodisiac to boost libido and sensuality among couples.

10. Bergamot

Extracted from the rinds of a citrus fruit (Citrus bergamina), Bergamot has a soothing, spicy, and sweet scent that is commonly used in the perfume and cosmetic industry. It is known to boost confidence, lift your mood, and is one of the best oils to help with depression. Bergamot is excellent at managing and taming curly or frizzy hair by adding a few drops to a dollop of shampoo as a regular routine. As it has antiseptic, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties, Bergamot can improve skin conditions, skin tone, remove unwanted scars and marks, and help reduce fever and muscle pains.

Note: Always dilute essential oils with a carrier oil if you plan to use them topically. Refer to our dilution guide for more information on how to use these essential oils safely.