About Essential Oils

The little vials of goodness.

Mia's Garden Pixies

12/28/20244 min read

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n.1 Sweet Orange

Botanical name: Citrus sinensis
Extracted from: Peel of the fruit
Note: Top
Aroma: Sweet, citrusy, and refreshing
Mood: Uplifting, cheerful, energizing
Skin care properties: Antiseptic, helps brighten and clarify the skin, good for oily or acne-prone skin
Blends well with: Lavender, Peppermint, Bergamot, Ylang Ylang, Frankincense

n.2 White Tea

Botanical name: Camellia sinensis
Extracted from: Young leaves of the tea plant
Note: Middle
Aroma: Light, delicate, and fresh
Mood: Calm, peaceful, and soothing
Skin care properties: Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, promotes skin health and reduces puffiness
Blends well with: Lavender, Bergamot, Lemon, Rose, Jasmine

n.3 Tea Tree

Botanical name: Melaleuca alternifolia
Extracted from: Leaves of the tea tree
Note: Top
Aroma: Fresh, herbaceous, and medicinal
Mood: Clarifying, purifying, energizing
Skin care properties: Antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral, excellent for acne-prone or blemished skin
Blends well with: Lavender, Peppermint, Lemon, Eucalyptus, Rosemary

n.4 Lemon

Botanical name: Citrus limon
Extracted from: Peel of the fruit
Note: Top
Aroma: Fresh, tangy, and citrusy
Mood: Energizing, refreshing, and uplifting
Skin care properties: Antiseptic, brightens and tones the skin, helps with oily skin and acne
Blends well with: Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lime, Sweet Orange, Eucalyptus, Juniper, Lavender, Tea Tree.

n.5 Patchouli

Botanical name: Pogostemon cablin
Extracted from: Leaves of the Patchouli plant
Note: Base
Aroma: Earthy, musky, and rich
Mood: Grounding, calming, and balancing
Skin care properties: Anti-inflammatory, rejuvenating, excellent for dry, cracked skin, helps reduce the appearance of scars
Blends well with: Bergamot, Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood, Frankincense

n.6 Eucalyptus

Botanical name: Eucalyptus globulus
Extracted from: Leaves of the Eucalyptus tree
Note: Top
Aroma: Fresh, woody, and camphorous
Mood: Invigorating, refreshing, energizing
Skin care properties: Antiseptic, helps with respiratory issues, promotes clear skin
Blends well with: Peppermint, Tea Tree, Lavender, Lemon, Rosemary

n.7 Lavender

Botanical name: Lavandula angustifolia
Extracted from: Flowers of the Lavender plant
Note: Middle
Aroma: Floral, herbaceous, and sweet
Mood: Relaxing, calming, balancing
Skin care properties: Antiseptic, healing, soothing for burns, cuts, and acne
Blends well with: Bergamot, Rosemary, Lemon, Frankincense, Geranium

n.8 Rosemary

Botanical name: Rosmarinus officinalis
Extracted from: Leaves of the Rosemary plant
Note: Middle
Aroma: Fresh, herbal, and slightly woody
Mood: Stimulating, clarifying, invigorating
Skin care properties: Tonic for the scalp, helps with dandruff and hair growth, improves circulation
Blends well with: Basil, Cedarwood, Citronella, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime, Peppermint.

n.9 Bergamot

Botanical name: Citrus bergamia
Extracted from: Peel of the fruit
Note: Top
Aroma: Citrusy, slightly floral, with a hint of spice
Mood: Uplifting, soothing, stress-relieving
Skin care properties: Helps with oily and acne-prone skin, balances skin tone
Blends well with: Chamomile

n.10 Rose

Botanical name: Rosa rugosa
Extracted from: Petals of the Rugosa Rose flower
Note: Middle
Aroma: Floral, rich, and slightly fruity
Mood: Uplifting, calming, soothing
Skin care properties: Anti-aging, deeply hydrating, improves skin tone, reduces fine lines, and helps with scars and stretch marks
Blends well with: Benzoin, Bergamot, Chamomile, Lavender, Clary Sage, Clove, Neroli, Palmarosa, Geranium, Sandalwood, Patchouli

n.11 Neroli

Botanical name: Citrus aurantium
Extracted from: Flowers of the Bitter Orange tree
Note: Top
Aroma: Sweet, floral, citrusy
Mood: Calming, balancing, uplifting
Skin care properties: Regenerates skin cells, helps with dry or sensitive skin, reduces the appearance of scars
Blends well with: Lavender, Bergamot, Rose, Jasmine, Ylang Ylang

n.12 Myrrh

Botanical name: Commiphora myrrha
Extracted from: Resin of the Myrrh tree
Note: Base
Aroma: Warm, resinous, and earthy
Mood: Grounding, calming, spiritual
Skin care properties: Anti-inflammatory, heals minor wounds, great for dry or aging skin
Blends well with: Cedarwood, Clove, Frankincense, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon

n.13 Clary Sage

Botanical name: Salvia sclarea
Extracted from: Leaves and flowers of the Clary Sage plant
Note: Middle
Aroma: Sweet, herbaceous, slightly fruity
Mood: Relaxing, uplifting, mood-balancing
Skin care properties: Hormonal balance, reduces symptoms of PMS and menopause, helps with oily skin
Blends well with: Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Lime , Patchouli, Chamomile, Sweet Orange

n.14 Cherry Blossom

Botanical name: Prunus serrulata
Extracted from: Blossoms of the Cherry tree
Note: Middle
Aroma: Sweet, floral, delicate
Mood: Uplifting, calming, joyful
Skin care properties: Hydrating, helps soothe and calm sensitive skin
Blends well with: Rose, Jasmine, Lavender, Ylang Ylang

n.15 Cedarwood

Botanical name: Cedrus atlantica
Extracted from: Wood of the Cedar tree
Note: Base
Aroma: Woody, warm, grounding
Mood: Relaxing, grounding, stabilizing
Skin care properties: Soothes dry, flaky skin, helps with eczema and psoriasis
Blends well with: Sandalwood, Lavender, Bergamot, Frankincense, Rose

n.16 Frankincense

Botanical name: Boswellia carterii
Extracted from: Resin of the Frankincense tree
Note: Base
Aroma: Warm, resinous, slightly citrusy
Mood: Grounding, calming, spiritual
Skin care properties: Anti-aging, promotes skin regeneration, good for dry or mature skin
Blends well with: Lavender, Sandalwood, Rose, Myrrh, Cedarwood

n.17 Gardenia

Botanical name: Gardenia jasminoides
Extracted from: Flowers of the Gardenia plant
Note: Middle
Aroma: Sweet, floral, rich
Mood: Relaxing, romantic, soothing
Skin care properties: Hydrating, anti-inflammatory, helps with dry and irritated skin
Blends well with: Ylang Ylang, Jasmine, Lavender, Rose, Sandalwood

n.18 Sandalwood

Botanical name: Santalum album
Extracted from: Heartwood of the Sandalwood tree
Note: Base
Aroma: Warm, woody, sweet
Mood: Grounding, calming, spiritual
Skin care properties: Moisturizing, soothing for dry or sensitive skin, promotes skin cell regeneration
Blends well with: Lavender, Frankincense, Rose, Cedarwood, Jasmine

n.19 Vanilla

Botanical name: Vanilla planifolia
Extracted from: Beans of the vanilla orchid
Note: Base
Aroma: Sweet, warm, creamy
Mood: Comforting, soothing, uplifting
Skin care properties: Hydrating, anti-inflammatory, helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
Blends well with: Lavender, Sandalwood, Rose, Cinnamon, Clary Sage

N.20 Ylang Ylang

Botanical name: Cananga odorata
Extracted from: Flowers of the ylang-ylang tree
Note: Middle
Aroma: Sweet, floral, exotic
Mood: Relaxing, uplifting, balancing
Skin care properties: Moisturizing, improves skin elasticity, promotes a healthy, glowing complexion
Blends well with: Bergamot, Lavender, Jasmine, Rose, Patchouli

N.21 Cypress

Botanical name: Cupressus sempervirens
Extracted from: Needles, twigs, and branches of the cypress tree
Note: Base
Aroma: Fresh, woody, slightly spicy
Mood: Grounding, clarifying, calming
Skin care properties: Toning, astringent, helps tighten and firm the skin
Blends well with: Benzoin, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Grapefruit, Juniper, Lemon, Lavender, Frankincense

N.22 Agarwood

Botanical name: Aquilaria crassna
Extracted from: Heartwood of the agarwood tree
Note: Base
Aroma: Rich, deep, woody, smoky
Mood: Spiritual, grounding, meditative
Skin care properties: Anti-inflammatory, soothing, promotes skin regeneration
Blends well with: Sandalwood, Frankincense, Rose, Patchouli, Vetiver

N.23 Birchwood

Botanical name: Betula lenta
Extracted from: Bark of the birch tree
Note: Base
Aroma: Fresh, woody, minty
Mood: Energizing, refreshing, invigorating
Skin care properties: Cleansing, astringent, promotes skin clarity, helps reduce the appearance of blemishes
Blends well with: Lavender, Cedarwood, Juniper, Rosemary, Frankincense

N.1 SWEET ORANGE

N.2 WHITE TEA

N.3 TEA TREE

N.4 LEMON

N.5 PATCHOULI

N.6 EUCALYPTUS

N.7 LAVENDER

N.8 ROSEMARY

N.9 BERGAMOT

N.10 ROSE

N.11 NEROLI

N.12 MYRRH

N.13 CLARY SAGE

N.14 CHERRY BLOSSOM

N.15 CEDARWOOD

N.16 FRANKINCENSE

N.17 GARDENIA

N.18 SANDALWOOD

N.19 VANILLA

N.20 YLANG YLANG

N.21 CYPRESS

N.22 AGARWOOD

N.23 BIRCHWOOD