Escentia

Escentia is a local company started by Roy Aiken during 1994 when he saw that there was a need for to make quality aromatherapy products accessible, with affordable prices. They are major suppliers to the beauty industry in South Africa and support the local economy by sourcing from South African Farmers where possible – 35 of their 112 oils come from local farmers.

Their mission statement is “Empowerment of all therapists for true healing” and their wide range of aromatherapy products, including rare and exotic oils, bring you the empowerment to delve into the fragrant healing world of aromatherapy, along with their specialized knowledge of chemistry to back it up.

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  • Escentia Arnica Essential Oil 10ml

    N$43.10

    Arnica Essential Oil

    Escentia Arnica (Arnica Montana) undiluted plant concentrate (pure and undiluted) is effectively used for the relief of pain associated with sprains, muscle aches, joint discomfort and osteoarthritis. Famous for treating bruises, Arnica oil can also help to reduce the inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis.

    • Promotes healthy blood circulation
    • Reduces inflammation
    • Anti-inflammatory
    • Stimulant
    • Vulnerary

     

    Suggested uses: Please conduct your own research

     

    Further information:

    Standardised essential oils are produced to achieve a standard scent, whereas a single species essential oil may vary in scent because it is an individual plant species that can naturally vary with season, rainfall, soil quality, geography and a variety of other factors. Standardising the scent by combining multiple species is a method of producing an oil that will always be similar in quality. Standardised oils can therefore be quite beneficial when scent reliability is required.
    Standardised essential oils are pure essential oils which have not been diluted, filled or altered in any way. The only differentiating factor between standardised essential oils and others is that multiple variations of plant species are distilled.

     

    Warnings:

    • This product is highly concentrated – always dilute with a creams and oils to form a custom blend.
    • Do not take internally.
    • Don’t use during pregnancy.
    • Do not apply to broken skin or open wounds.

     

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  • Escentia Arnica Essential Oil 20ml

    N$79.35

    Arnica Essential Oil

    Escentia Arnica (Arnica Montana) undiluted plant concentrate (pure and undiluted) is effectively used for the relief of pain associated with sprains, muscle aches, joint discomfort and osteoarthritis. Famous for treating bruises, Arnica oil can also help to reduce the inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis.

    • Promotes healthy blood circulation
    • Reduces inflammation
    • Anti-inflammatory
    • Stimulant
    • Vulnerary

     

    Suggested uses: Please conduct your own research

     

    Further information:

    Standardised essential oils are produced to achieve a standard scent, whereas a single species essential oil may vary in scent because it is an individual plant species that can naturally vary with season, rainfall, soil quality, geography and a variety of other factors. Standardising the scent by combining multiple species is a method of producing an oil that will always be similar in quality. Standardised oils can therefore be quite beneficial when scent reliability is required.
    Standardised essential oils are pure essential oils which have not been diluted, filled or altered in any way. The only differentiating factor between standardised essential oils and others is that multiple variations of plant species are distilled.

     

    Warnings:

    • This product is highly concentrated – always dilute with a creams and oils to form a custom blend.
    • Do not take internally.
    • Don’t use during pregnancy.
    • Do not apply to broken skin or open wounds.
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  • Escentia Aromatherapy Book

    N$95.00

    Aromatherapy Book

    This is the aromatherapy reference book you have been waiting for. A no frills guide that provides all the facts and information you need to get started. The book can be used as a practical and user friendly daily reference book.

    • 72 page paperback
    • Helpful information on various oils and their uses
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  • Escentia Avocado Butter Refined 1L

    N$343.30

    Avocado Butter Refined Hydrogenated

    Escentia Avocado Butter is created from the flesh of the fruit. It has an ivory colour with a mild nutty aroma and provides excellent nourishing, skin softening properties.

    • Helps with eczema and is a fabulous treatment for tender skin caused by tanning or shaving.
    • Suitable for all skin types and can be used as a moisturiser in DIY lotions, creams, balms, soaps and hair conditioners.
    • Use about 10% in massage blends and between 3-5% in soaps etc. depending on recipe.
    • Solid at room temperature, maintaining all the properties of avocado oil, with ‘butter’ consistency.

     

    Further information:

    Ingredients: 100% avocado butter

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  • Escentia Avocado Butter Refined 500ml

    N$139.70

    Avocado Butter Refined Hydrogenated

    Escentia Avocado Butter is created from the flesh of the fruit. It has an ivory colour with a mild nutty aroma and provides excellent nourishing, skin softening properties.

    • Helps with eczema and is a fabulous treatment for tender skin caused by tanning or shaving.
    • Suitable for all skin types and can be used as a moisturiser in DIY lotions, creams, balms, soaps and hair conditioners.
    • Use about 10% in massage blends and between 3-5% in soaps etc. depending on recipe.
    • Solid at room temperature, maintaining all the properties of avocado oil, with ‘butter’ consistency.

     

    Further information:

    Ingredients: 100% avocado butter

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  • Escentia Avocado Carrier Oil 100ml

    N$65.55

    Avocado Carrier Oil

    Avocado oil is 100% natural and when applied directly to the skin it will help to heal and soften damaged skin as well as treat dry or aged skin. This oil that is fabulous for treating tender skin after tanning or waxing. Suitable for all skin types.

    • Absorbs quickly
    • Reduces age spots
    • Rich in antioxidants
    • Treats sun-damaged skin
    • Good for eczema and all irritated skin conditions.
    • Beneficial for your skin and your hair
    • Moisturises the skin
    • Relieves itchy scalp symptoms
    • Helps to relieve nappy rash
    • Refined so it has little colour and a mild odour

     

    Suggested use: Please conduct your own research

    • Blend with cocoa butter to helps lighten scars and dark spots
    • Use as a hair mask to treat dry or damaged hair
    • Perfect carrier oil for hair and body. It’s thicker than sweet almond, but thinner than castor oil

     

    Further information:

    Ingredients: 100% pure Avocado oil – refined

     

    Warnings:

    Avocado oil tends to solidify at cool temperatures, or form a thick waxy layer at the top of the bottle? Don’t worry, there’s no cause for concern, it’s a natural product.

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  • Escentia Avocado Carrier Oil 500ml

    N$188.00

    Avocado Carrier Oil

    Avocado oil is 100% natural and when applied directly to the skin it will help to heal and soften damaged skin as well as treat dry or aged skin. This oil that is fabulous for treating tender skin after tanning or waxing. Suitable for all skin types.

    • Absorbs quickly
    • Reduces age spots
    • Rich in antioxidants
    • Treats sun-damaged skin
    • Good for eczema and all irritated skin conditions.
    • Beneficial for your skin and your hair
    • Moisturises the skin
    • Relieves itchy scalp symptoms
    • Helps to relieve nappy rash
    • Refined so it has little colour and a mild odour

     

    Suggested use: Please conduct your own research

    • Blend with cocoa butter to helps lighten scars and dark spots
    • Use as a hair mask to treat dry or damaged hair
    • Perfect carrier oil for hair and body. It’s thicker than sweet almond, but thinner than castor oil

     

    Further information:

    Ingredients: 100% pure Avocado oil – refined

     

    Warnings:

    Avocado oil tends to solidify at cool temperatures, or form a thick waxy layer at the top of the bottle? Don’t worry, there’s no cause for concern, it’s a natural product.

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  • Escentia Baobab Carrier Oil 100ml

    N$186.30

    Baobab Carrier Oil

    Escentia Baobab (Digitata adansonia) is a truly African oil made from the huge fragrant flowers of the amazing baobab tree, icon of the African continent. These flowers turn into seeds that are gathered by a network of rural women who have become empowered by the success of cold pressing this wonderful honey-coloured ‘fixed’ oil.

    • The wonderful skin properties of Baobab are produced by a fabulous ratio of almost equal amounts of saturated (palmitic and stearic), monounsaturated and polyunsaturated (oleic and linoleic) fatty acids
    • Rich in vitamins A, D, E, and F as well as omega 3, 6, 9. The A and F are particularly beneficial in assisting the renewal and rejuvenation of skin cells
    • Baobab oil helps to improve skin elasticity and does not block the pores
    • Even small amounts can make a great addition to natural body creams, lotions, and butters
    • Cold pressed

     

    Suggested use: Carrier oil. Please conduct your own research

     

    Further information:

    Ingredients: 100% pure Baobab oil (Digitata adansonia).

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  • Escentia Baobab Carrier Oil 500ml

    N$457.10

    Baobab Carrier Oil

    Escentia Baobab (Digitata adansonia) is a truly African oil made from the huge fragrant flowers of the amazing baobab tree, icon of the African continent. These flowers turn into seeds that are gathered by a network of rural women who have become empowered by the success of cold pressing this wonderful honey-coloured ‘fixed’ oil.

    • The wonderful skin properties of Baobab are produced by a fabulous ratio of almost equal amounts of saturated (palmitic and stearic), monounsaturated and polyunsaturated (oleic and linoleic) fatty acids
    • Rich in vitamins A, D, E, and F as well as omega 3, 6, 9. The A and F are particularly beneficial in assisting the renewal and rejuvenation of skin cells
    • Baobab oil helps to improve skin elasticity and does not block the pores
    • Even small amounts can make a great addition to natural body creams, lotions, and butters
    • Cold pressed

     

    Suggested use: Carrier oil. Please conduct your own research

     

    Further information:

    Ingredients: 100% pure Baobab oil (Digitata adansonia).

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  • Escentia Baobab Carrier Oil 50ml

    N$107.00

    Baobab Carrier Oil

    Escentia Baobab (Digitata adansonia) is a truly African oil made from the huge fragrant flowers of the amazing baobab tree, icon of the African continent. These flowers turn into seeds that are gathered by a network of rural women who have become empowered by the success of cold pressing this wonderful honey-coloured ‘fixed’ oil.

    • The wonderful skin properties of Baobab are produced by a fabulous ratio of almost equal amounts of saturated (palmitic and stearic), monounsaturated and polyunsaturated (oleic and linoleic) fatty acids
    • Rich in vitamins A, D, E, and F as well as omega 3, 6, 9. The A and F are particularly beneficial in assisting the renewal and rejuvenation of skin cells
    • Baobab oil helps to improve skin elasticity and does not block the pores
    • Even small amounts can make a great addition to natural body creams, lotions, and butters
    • Cold pressed

     

    Suggested use: Carrier oil. Please conduct your own research

     

    Further information:

    Ingredients: 100% pure Baobab oil (Digitata adansonia).

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  • Escentia Basil Essential Oil 10ml

    N$79.35

    Basil Essential Oil

    Escentia pure exotic Basil (Ocimum basilicum), also known as Sweet Basil or French Basil, essential oil has a sweet, spicy aroma which sharpens the senses and aids concentration. Basil oil is said to clear the head and is useful in treating nervous conditions such as anxiety, depression, and indecision, and is used as an aid for fighting coughs, colds and bronchitis and relieving headaches and migraines.

    • Great aid for cough, colds and bronchitis
    • Relieves headaches and migraines
    • Uplifting and invigorating
    • Encourages concentration
    • Useful for wasp and insect bites
    • Works as an insect repellent
    • Antidepressant
    • Antiseptic
    • Antispasmodic
    • Carminative
    • Expectorant
    • Nervine
    • Restorative
    • Tonic

     

    Suggested use: Please conduct your own research

    Just drop 2-3 drops of basil oil on a tissue or handkerchief and hold close to your nose.

    Add 3-4 drops to a bowl of steaming hot water, cover your head with a towel and breathe in the vapour.

     

    Further information:

    Ingredients: 100% pure Basil essential oil (Ocimum basilicum).

     

    Warnings:

    Not to be used during pregnancy

    Can irritate sensitive skin. Spot test first

     

    Essential oils are highly concentrated plant essences. The ingestion of essential oils is not recommended without prior advice from your health care practitioner. Dilute in a carrier or base when necessary.

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  • Escentia Bay Leaf Essential Oil 11ml

    N$119.05

    Bay Leaf Essential Oil

    Escentia Bay Leaf (Cinnamomum tamala) pure essential oil makes a wonderful hair tonic that promotes growth and can be used as a rinse to control dandruff and greasy, lifeless hair.

    • Colds and flu
    • Muscular aches and pains
    • Rheumatism
    • Scalp stimulant for treatment of thinning hair or increasing baldness
    • Analgesic
    • Anticonvulsant
    • Antiseptic
    • Astringent
    • Expectorant
    • Hair tonic
    • Stimulant

     

    Suggested use: Please conduct your own research

     

    Further information:

    Ingredients: 100% pure Bay Leaf essential oil (Cinnamomum tamala).

     

    Warnings:

    Slightly toxic, use in moderation

    Not to be used during pregnancy

     

    Essential oils are highly concentrated plant essences. The ingestion of essential oils is not recommended without prior advice from your health care practitioner. Dilute in a carrier or base when necessary.

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  • Escentia Beeswax Pellets Natural 250g

    N$257.00

    Beeswax Pellets Natural

    Beeswax is rich in a variety of vitamins such as Vitamin E, (which is rich in anti-oxidants). Beeswax also contains large quantities of Vitamin A, a substance crucial to cell development and repair.

    A key component in many ‘Make Your Own’ aromatherapy recipes.

    Beeswax is a highly sought after emulsifier and humectant for cosmetic uses as it has an irritation potential of zero; making it a natural hydrating agent that can penetrate through the skins surface without clogging pores.

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  • Escentia Beeswax Pellets Natural 500g

    N$474.40

    Beeswax Pellets Natural

    Beeswax is rich in a variety of vitamins such as Vitamin E, (which is rich in anti-oxidants). Beeswax also contains large quantities of Vitamin A, a substance crucial to cell development and repair.

    A key component in many ‘Make Your Own’ aromatherapy recipes.

    Beeswax is a highly sought after emulsifier and humectant for cosmetic uses as it has an irritation potential of zero; making it a natural hydrating agent that can penetrate through the skins surface without clogging pores.

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  • Escentia Beeswax Raw 400g

    N$343.30

    Beeswax Raw

    Beeswax is one of the natural raw materials used in perfumery. The essential oil of honey does not exist, but perfumers are able to orchestrate the honeyed notes of beeswax

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  • Escentia Beeswax Standard 250g

    N$154.00

    Beeswax

    Beeswax is one of the natural raw materials used in perfumery. The essential oil of honey does not exist, but perfumers are able to orchestrate the honeyed notes of beeswax

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  • Escentia Beeswax Standard 500g

    N$292.00

    Beeswax

    Beeswax is one of the natural raw materials used in perfumery. The essential oil of honey does not exist, but perfumers are able to orchestrate the honeyed notes of beeswax

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  • Escentia Benzoin 10ml

    N$55.20

    Benzoin

    Benzoin oil, also known as Friars Balsam, has a calming effect that can relieve depression and feelings of sadness. Its sweet, balsamic vanilla-like aroma can be used in steam inhalation as a treatment for bronchitis, colds and similar conditions. It presents more like a syrupy liquid than an oil, but it is easy to dilute and is often used as a fixative in soaps and fragrances.

    • Natural deodorant
    • Eases exhausted emotional states
    • Eases arthritis
    • Helps to instill confidence
    • Helpful with cystitis, eczema and psoriasis
    • Anti-inflammatory
    • Antioxidant
    • Antiseptic
    • Astringent
    • Carminative
    • Diuretic
    • Expectorant
    • Sedative
    • Vulnerary

     

    Suggested use: Please conduct your own research.

    • Add 3-4 drops to a bowl of steaming hot water, cover your head with a towel and breathe in the vapour
    • Add 1 part Benzoin Essential Oil to 2 parts Rosewater to make a very effective skin cleanser
    • Apply directly to cracked, chapped, dry skin and to promote the healing of wounds and sores

     

    Further information:

    Warnings:

    Although Benzoin essential oil is non-toxic and a non-irritant, it is a mild sensitiser and care should be taken if you have sensitive or allergy-prone skin. Spot test before use.

     

    Ingredients:

    100% pure Benzoin oil(Styrax benzoin).

     

    About Standard Essential Oils:

    Standardised essential oils are produced to achieve a standard scent, whereas a single species essential oil may vary in scent because it is an individual plant species that can naturally vary with season, rainfall, soil quality, geography and a variety of other factors. Standardising the scent by combining multiple species is a method of producing an oil that will always be similar in quality. Standardised oils can therefore be quite beneficial when scent reliability is required.
    Standardised essential oils are pure essential oils which have not been diluted, filled or altered in any way. The only differentiating factor between standardised essential oils and others is that multiple variations of plant species are distilled.

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  • Escentia Bergamot Organic Pure Essential Oil 10ml

    N$148.35

    Bergamot Organic Essential Oil

    This organic Bergamot oil has a fresh (sweet and citrusy) aroma and is great for creating a more relaxed, confident and happy feeling. Bergamot essential oil is used to lift the spirits and reduce stress.

    • Bergamot is one of those must have in the medicine cabinet essential oils because its antibacterial, antiseptic, anti-infectious and anti-parasitic properties make it a great germ killer
    • It’s also an analgesic, an antidepressant, and a mild sedative
    • Organic

     

    Suggested use: Please conduct your own research

    • Burners and steamers – add a few drops to the water and inhale directly or allow the steam to scent the air
    • Blend 5-6 drops into a carrier oil for massage oil
    • Add 10 drops to your bath
    • Add 10 drops to a base such as Jojoba, to treat skin problems such as; cold sores, psoriasis and eczema. Bergamot essential oil is also recommended for treating boils, blisters and abscesses. This solution should also help with acne, scabies and even chicken pox. You could treat wounds and cuts also, but I would add 3 drops of tea tree oil as well
    • Can help in treating vitiligo. Just add a few drops of bergamot oil into a moisturising oil and apply it to your skin’s infected area. For best results, apply two to three times daily

     

    Further information:

    Is it safe for pets?

    This pure essential oil can be useful for pets, but take great care and always dilute. It is good for cleaning ears or helping with infection in dogs. Diluted with water or a carrier oil, bergamot is a soothing oil that can help relax your pets. Some essential oils (particularly citrus oils like Bergamot) can be harmful to pets, especially cats, so it is advisable to check with your vet before trying.

     

    Warnings:

    • Not recommended for direct use on children less than 5 years of age. However, a few drops in a candle or burner will affect the general mood positively.
    • Minor skin irritation may occur (dilution is recommended).
    • Avoid direct sunlight or ultraviolet light for up to 72 hours after use.

     

    Essential oils are highly concentrated plant essences. The ingestion of essential oils is not recommended without prior advice from your health care practitioner. Dilute in a carrier or base when necessary.

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  • Escentia Bergamot Organic Pure Essential Oil 20ml

    N$338.10

    Bergamot Organic Pure Essential Oil

    This organic Bergamot oil has a fresh (sweet and citrusy) aroma and is great for creating a more relaxed, confident and happy feeling. Bergamot essential oil is used to lift the spirits and reduce stress.

    • Bergamot is one of those must have in the medicine cabinet essential oils because its antibacterial, antiseptic, anti-infectious and anti-parasitic properties make it a great germ killer
    • It’s also an analgesic, an antidepressant, and a mild sedative
    • Organic

     

    Suggested use: Please conduct your own research

    • Burners and steamers – add a few drops to the water and inhale directly or allow the steam to scent the air
    • Blend 5-6 drops into a carrier oil for massage oil
    • Add 10 drops to your bath
    • Add 10 drops to a base such as Jojoba, to treat skin problems such as; cold sores, psoriasis and eczema. Bergamot essential oil is also recommended for treating boils, blisters and abscesses. This solution should also help with acne, scabies and even chicken pox. You could treat wounds and cuts also, but I would add 3 drops of tea tree oil as well
    • Can help in treating vitiligo. Just add a few drops of bergamot oil into a moisturising oil and apply it to your skin’s infected area. For best results, apply two to three times daily

     

    Further information:

    Warnings:

    • Not recommended for direct use on children less than 5 years of age. However, a few drops in a candle or burner will affect the general mood positively.
    • Minor skin irritation may occur (dilution is recommended).
    • Avoid direct sunlight or ultraviolet light for up to 72 hours after use.

     

    Ingredients:

    100% pure organic Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) oil.

     

     

    Is it safe for pets:

    This pure essential oil can be useful for pets, but take great care and always dilute. It is good for cleaning ears or helping with infection in dogs. Diluted with water or a carrier oil, bergamot is a soothing oil that can help relax your pets. Some essential oils (particularly citrus oils like Bergamot) can be harmful to pets, especially cats, so it is advisable to check with your vet before trying.

     

    About Essential oils:

    Essential oils are highly concentrated plant essences. The ingestion of essential oils is not recommended without prior advice from your health care practitioner. Dilute in a carrier or base when necessary.

     

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