Essential oils are highly concentrated plant extracts. When added to apothecary products, these oils provide topical or aromatherapy benefits. Bulk Apothecary offers therapeutic-grade essential oils, and these can be added to soaps, candles, and lotions. Here is some more information about the role of essential oils in apothecary products:
Provides Topical Skincare
Creators can choose essential oils to meet specific skincare needs. Oils, such as lavender and tea tree, are often used to target inflammation and skin concerns like acne. Peppermint oil might help cool and soothe skin and increase blood flow. Blending essential oils helps extend the potential benefits of topical products; this allows users to target multiple concerns with a single apothecary product.
Because essential oils are highly concentrated, they should be diluted for topical applications to prevent skin irritation. Adding them to skin care products such as soaps and lotions verifies a safe dilution and makes them easy to apply. They can be stirred into soap or lotion bases, usually at a 3% dilution. Some oils are available pre-diluted, and this eliminates the need to learn safe blending ratios, especially for beginners.
Supports Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy uses essential oils to help improve physical well-being, and it often works via inhalation. Apothecary products like candles and diffusing oils make it easy to integrate aromatherapy into homes or offices. Some oils used in aromatherapy include:
- Eucalyptus
- Frankincense
- Lemon
- Rosemary
- Ylang Ylang
An essential oil starter kit allows creators to test different scents and therapeutic properties. These oils can be applied to diffuser pads or mixed with water in a steam diffuser. For diffuser bottles with reed sticks, essential oils should be diluted with a carrier oil. Lightweight oils, such as coconut oil, help essential oils travel up the reeds, and this increases scent throw in a room.
Adds Natural Fragrance
Essential oils offer a natural alternative to synthetic fragrances commonly used to scent apothecary products. They are 100% pure and made from plants. Organic options are also available, and these are free from harmful chemicals and additives. Mixing various oils makes it easy to customize scents for soaps and candles. They should be mixed based on potency, as some oils can overpower delicate scents. Other oils have quickly recognizable scents, but they aren’t sustained over a product’s lifespan. Mixing oils of various strengths helps create a product that meets customers’ expectations for scent and longevity. Choosing pre-blended oils is an easy way to add complex natural fragrances to products such as perfumes or potpourri. These often mix well-known scents like peppermint and eucalyptus with less common oils, such as cypress and myrtle.
Add Essential Oils to Apothecary Products
Essential oils enhance apothecary products with natural ingredients, and they add both scent and therapeutic properties. Creators can purchase oils in various quantities, from half an ounce to 400 pounds, depending on need. At Bulk Apothecary, we offer therapeutic-grade oils, dilutions, and blends to suit a range of product types. Contact us today to learn more about essential oils for candles, soaps, and more.
