Cedarwood
This oil gives a warm, comforting scent to a room. With antiseptic qualities, it is useful for catarrh and can relieve aching muscles. Tones the skin and is useful for cellulite. Good for oily and combination skins and acne.

Camomile
Anti-inflammatory, antibiotic and very calming, camomile soothes nerves, insomnia, menstrual, disorders and irritated skin.

Citronella
From the lemon grass plant, this invigorates oil works well in vaporizers. Discourages mosquitoes. Citrus oils, such as citronella, should not be used on the skin before sunbathing.

Cypress
Good for massage, particularly where there is cellulite as it increases the circulation and helps to combat water retention. Also useful for stress.

Eucalyptus
Antibiotic, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory, eucalyptus is widely used to treat head colds. It can also ease rheumatism and arthritis.

Geranium
Good to use in massage and for the treatment of cellulite, as it has diuretic properties. With an immediately uplifting floral scent, this anti-depressant can be added to the bath on cold winter mornings. Widely used by aroma therapists in massage to treat hormonal and menstrual problems. Also, eases eczema and psoriasis.

Juniper
A cleansing diuretic oil, juniper is used by aroma therapists to treat hormonal, digestive and urinary problems. Use in the bath to ease aching joints and in massage to treat cellulite.

Lavender
Calming oil, which treats headaches and insomnia, aches and pains. Good for facial massage. Antiseptic, antibiotic, anti-viral and anti-fungal, lavender is also renowned for its ability to hasten the healing of wounds.

Lemon
Stimulating, antiseptic and antibiotic, lemon oil is used by aroma therapists for digestive Disorders, gallstones and anxiety. Added to massage oils, lemon will improve blood circulation and skin tone. Should not be used before sunbathing.

Neroli
Obtained from orange blossom, neroli is reported to be an aphrodisiac. It also eases PMT and hormonal disorders and calms the nerves. Makes a fragrant bath. Popular for facial massage as it boosts a tired, sluggish complexion.

Patchouli
Antiseptic, antibiotic and antifungal, patchouli is used to treat acne and scalp disorders. It also makes a sensual, fortifying bath and is helpful in massage for improving cellulite.

Peppermint
Stimulating and refreshing, peppermint will ease headaches and migraine. Best suited to massage for it's invigorating action.

Pine
Antiseptic and antibiotic, pine eases the symptoms of colds and flu. Use it in vaporizers or in the bath.

Rose
Soothing and an anti-depressant, rose otto eases PMT and fatigue. It is a wonderful facial and scalp massage in times of stress and will improve dry skin.

Rosemary
A very stimulating and antiseptic oil, rosemary is and all-round tonic. It relieves headaches and aids clear thinking. Good as facial massage to treat problem skins. Excess can induce epilepsy, if susceptible.

Sandalwood
With antiseptic and soothing qualities, sandalwood is also known as an aphrodisiac. It lends a sense of calm and can ease PMT. Use as a facial massage to treat flaky, irritated complexions or acne.

Tea tree oil
Antiseptic, antibiotic, anti-fungal and anti-viral, tea tree oil can be used in the bath to help treat thrush. It will provide protection from colds and flu. Effective against dandruff.

Ylang ylang
Antiseptic, uplifting and antidepressant ylang ylang is also reputed to be an aphrodisiac. Ylang ylang relieves feelings of anxiety and stress and is also good for balancing combination skins. It should be used with caution initially as it can provoke and allergic reaction or headaches.