Our Oil of the Month Club is back with two new amazing essential oils. We have a great new twist on a classic favorite and something brand new for your collection. Let’s take a look at how you can put these oils to work.
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Cistus
Cistus, also known as Rockrose, is a flowering plant that grows wild all across the Mediterranean. There is only a small, specific region of Southwest Spain where Cistus Essential Oil is extracted. This region is a remote rural landscape with beautiful mountains and a semi-arid climate. Harvest and distillation take place only from June to September and yield this beautiful oil with amazing benefits.
Cistus essential oil has a sweet, musky scent with warm earthy undertones. It has been used since ancient times for its many benefits. Known for its calming properties, Cistus is also beneficial for skin, nourishing and soothing to support a healthy glow. It even helps support healing from scrapes and stings. It’s soon to become a favorite in your skincare DIYs, especially if you have oily skin. You’ll want to dilute it to 1-3% in your favorite carrier oil. This versatile oil is also used in perfumery and incense. Cistus is a rare treat for the essential oil enthusiast who already has everything.
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Some Things to Know
Is it KidSafe? No
Shelf Life: 2-3 years
Cautions: Keep out of reach of children. If pregnant or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. External use only.
Oils to Blend With: Bergamot, Cedarwood, Cinnamon Leaf, Clary Sage, Cypress, Frankincense, Jasmine, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Lemon, Patchouli, Pine, Rose Absolute, Vetiver.
Lavender Diva
Lavender is an incredibly popular oil. It’s the one that many people start with and remains a favorite throughout their essential oil journey. It’s versatile and has so many uses in everything from sleep blends to skincare. Lavender Diva boasts these same benefits, but with its own unique aroma.
Slightly lighter in color than traditional French Lavender and with a sweet floral and slightly herbaceous scent, Lavender Diva is the newest clonal variety of the well-known Lavender in France. The Lavender plants are made by grafting and replanting small seedings, which is very common with Lavender. Lavender Diva was selected for its disease-resistant properties, which once distilled, is why the constituents are slightly different from traditional Lavender.
Lavender Diva essential oil is sweeter and slightly less herbaceous than Lavender, but you absolutely use it as you would any Lavender essential oil. It’s fantastic for soothing the skin and promoting relaxation and sleep. And don’t forget to add it to your favorite natural body products for the classic Lavender scent, but with a slightly sweeter aroma.
*For a printable version, click here.
Some Things to Know
Is it KidSafe? Yes
Shelf Life: 3-4 years
Cautions: Keep out of reach of children. If pregnant or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. External use only.
Oils to Blend With: Bergamot, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Geranium, Lemon, Neroli, Orange, Patchouli, Pink Grapefruit, Rose Absolute, Sandalwood, Vetiver.
Lavender Diva & Cistus Face Serum DIY
What you’ll need:
- 2 tsp Jojoba Carrier Oil
- 1 tsp Meadowfoam Carrier Oil
- 4 drops Lavender Diva
- 2 drops Cistus
What you’ll do:
Blend essential oils and carrier oils together thoroughly. Massage onto face after cleansing.
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