From the list below, see which oils or extracts will work best on your skin.
Normal Skin:
Almond Oil
Apricot Kernel Oil
Jojoba Oil
Safflower Oil
Sesame Oil
Sunflower Seed Oil
Chamomile Essential Oil
Geranium Essential Oil
Lavender Essential Oil
Neroli Essential Oil
Rose Otto Essential Oil
Dry Skin:
Almond Oil
Avocado Oil
Borage Oil (dilute 1:10 in other oil)
Jojoba Oil
Macadamia Oil
Safflower Oil
Sunflower Oil
Wheat Germ Oil
Extra Virgin Olive Oil (dilute 50/50 in lighter oil)
Chamomile Essential Oil
Lavender Essential Oil
Rose Otto Essential Oil
Sandalwood Essential Oil
Oily Skin and Acne conditions:
Jojoba Oil
Cajeput Essential Oil
Chamomile Essential Oil
Cedarwood Essential Oil
Cypress Essential Oil
Frankincense Essential Oil
Geranium Essential Oil
Juniper Berry Essential Oil
Lavender Essential Oil
Patchouli Essential Oil
Rosemary Essential Oil
Teatree Essential Oil
Vetiver Essential Oil
Chamomile Extract
Nettle Extract
Dandelion Extract
Combination Skin:
Extra Virgin Olive Oil (dilute 50/50 in lighter oil)
Hazelnut Oil
Jojoba Oil
Sesame Oil
Chamomile Essential Oil
Frankincense Essential Oil
Geranium Essential Oil
Lavender Essential Oil
Rose Otto Essential Oil
Mature Skin:
Almond Oil
Apricot Kernel Oil
Avocado Oil
Borage Oil (dilute 1:10 in other oil)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil (dilute 50/50 in lighter oil)
Jojoba Oil
Macadamia Oil
Safflower Oil
Sunflower Seed Oil
Wheat Germ Oil ( 1 teaspoon (5ml) to every 2 tablespoons (30ml) of other oil)
Frankincense Essential Oil
Galbanum Essential Oil (in less than ½ percent concentration)
Geranium Essential Oil
Myrrh Essential Oil
Neroli Essential Oil
Rose Otto Essential Oil
Sandalwood Essential Oil
Eczema:
Evening Primrose Oil
Wheat Germ Oil
Calendula Infused Oil
Cedarwood Essential Oil
Chamomile Essential Oil
Lavender Essential Oil
Rose Otto Essential Oil
Geranium Essential Oil (weeping)
Juniper Berry Essential Oil (weeping)
Chamomile Extract
Nettle Extract
Red Clover Extract
Sun Damaged Skin:
Wheat Germ Oil
Damaged Hair:
Castor Oil
IMPORTANT NOTE: This chart is by no means authoritative, nor exhaustive. Some products may react differently for some skin conditions and in different combinations. This chart was created as a guide to help you make informed decisions about your bath and body product purchases. We don't use all of these products, but we do use quite a few of them. Please consult our listed ingredients for each product for more information. You should consult your physician if should have any doubt as to the effect that any product will have on your skin.
If you would like to know more about the therapeutic benefits of essential oils, please follow this link on aromatherapy or see our links page.
