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 Jasmine Blend Essential Oil 20ml
N$196.65Jasmine Blend Essential Oil
Jasmine (Jasminum grandiflorum 10%) Essential Oil Blend has a rich, sweet, floral aroma that calms nerves and is a natural remedy for depression.
- Catarrh cough
- Laryngitis
- Lethargy
- Muscular spasms
- Nervous tension
- Increases confidence and optimism
- Antidepressant
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antiseptic
- Antispasmodic
- Aphrodisiac
- Cicatrisant
- Expectorant
- Sedative
Suggested use: Please conduct your own research
Further information:
Warnings:
- Don’t use during pregnancy.
- Mild narcotic that can impede concentration.
About Standardised 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. -
Escentia Jojoba Carrier Oil 100ml
N$198.40Jojoba Carrier Oil
Jojoba oil is a wonderful base and carrier oil. It’s a nourishing oil that promotes softer, healthier hair and skin. It is suitable for all skin types and is easily absorbed. Whether your skin is dry, oily or sensitive jojoba oil will leave it soft and smooth.
- Jojoba is very effective as a night cream and if you suffer from dry skin, it adds a little sheen and lustre as a day moisturiser as well. Simply smooth a few drops over the face and neck.
- Try a few drops to soothe a pimple break out or acne
- It makes the perfect body moisturiser after your bath and a little goes a long way, but as it is costly, you may wish to mix it with other oils such as olive oil to make it go further
- Jojoba oil can be used to remove make-up, and is even gentle enough to use for removing eye make-up as well. Just gently wipe the face after applying a few drops of jojoba oil to cotton balls
- Apply to dry lips as you would with regular lip balm – helps smooth aging fine lines around the mouth
- Rub a few drops into your cuticles and hands for the perfect hand treatment
- Rub a few drops into the ends of your hair after shampooing, it’s a quick conditioner and tames those frizzy bits. Rub 3-4 drops into your hair before swimming or a day at the beach to protect your hair
- Hot Jojoba Oil Hair Treatment – Rub about 1 teaspoon of warmed oil through your hair when you first get into the shower. Let it stay on your hair while you shower and only rinse it off at the end of your shower; then shampoo and condition as usual.
- Applying Jojoba oil to your skin before shaving, helps to avoid shaving rash and leaves your skin soft and smooth
Suggested use: Please conduct your own research
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Escentia Jojoba Carrier Oil 50ml
N$117.30Jojoba Carrier Oil
Jojoba oil is a wonderful base and carrier oil. It’s a nourishing oil that promotes softer, healthier hair and skin. It is suitable for all skin types and is easily absorbed. Whether your skin is dry, oily or sensitive jojoba oil will leave it soft and smooth.
- Jojoba is very effective as a night cream and if you suffer from dry skin, it adds a little sheen and lustre as a day moisturiser as well. Simply smooth a few drops over the face and neck.
- Try a few drops to soothe a pimple break out or acne
- It makes the perfect body moisturiser after your bath and a little goes a long way, but as it is costly, you may wish to mix it with other oils such as olive oil to make it go further
- Jojoba oil can be used to remove make-up, and is even gentle enough to use for removing eye make-up as well. Just gently wipe the face after applying a few drops of jojoba oil to cotton balls
- Apply to dry lips as you would with regular lip balm – helps smooth aging fine lines around the mouth
- Rub a few drops into your cuticles and hands for the perfect hand treatment
- Rub a few drops into the ends of your hair after shampooing, it’s a quick conditioner and tames those frizzy bits. Rub 3-4 drops into your hair before swimming or a day at the beach to protect your hair
- Hot Jojoba Oil Hair Treatment – Rub about 1 teaspoon of warmed oil through your hair when you first get into the shower. Let it stay on your hair while you shower and only rinse it off at the end of your shower; then shampoo and condition as usual.
- Applying Jojoba oil to your skin before shaving, helps to avoid shaving rash and leaves your skin soft and smooth
Suggested use: Please conduct your own research
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Escentia Jojoba Carrier Oil ORGANIC 100ml
N$309.00Jojoba Carrier Oil – Organic
This pure organic Jojoba oil is a rich, nourishing oil that promotes softer hair and skin. Whatever your skin type: dry, oily or sensitive, Jojoba oil will minimize fine lines and wrinkles and balance the oil production of the skin.
- Organic & Cold Pressed
- Jojoba’s natural properties are very similar to those of human skin oil (sebum)
- Marvelous on its own for the treatment of inflamed skin
- Minimizes fine lines and wrinkles and balances the oil production of your skin
- Promotes softer hair and skin
- Can also be used as a carrier oil and blended with other oils (15-25%)
- Use in ‘make your own’ face care products and bath & beauty recipes
Suggested use: Please conduct your own research
- As a carrier oil
Further information:
Ingredients:
100% pure organic Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) oil.
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Escentia Jojoba Carrier Oil ORGANIC 50ml
N$179.40Jojoba Carrier Oil – Organic
This pure organic Jojoba oil is a rich, nourishing oil that promotes softer hair and skin. Whatever your skin type: dry, oily or sensitive, Jojoba oil will minimize fine lines and wrinkles and balance the oil production of the skin.
- Organic & Cold Pressed
- Jojoba’s natural properties are very similar to those of human skin oil (sebum)
- Marvelous on its own for the treatment of inflamed skin
- Minimizes fine lines and wrinkles and balances the oil production of your skin
- Promotes softer hair and skin
- Can also be used as a carrier oil and blended with other oils (15-25%)
- Use in ‘make your own’ face care products and bath & beauty recipes
Suggested use: Please conduct your own research
- As a carrier oil
Further information:
Ingredients:
100% pure organic Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) oil.
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Escentia Juniperberry Essential Oil 10ml
N$110.40Juniper berry Essential Oil
Juniper Berry essential oil is considered useful in detox blends because of its diuretic and purifying properties. By helping to eliminate uric acid it can be useful in the treatment of arthritis, rheumatism, gout and sciatica. Its warming, anti-inflammatory and stimulating effect can be used to help treat general pain in the muscles and joints. Juniper berry is also known for reviving muscle tone.
- Acne
- Aid for kidney problems
- Good oil for meditation
- Gout
- Helps with cellulite
- Relieves back pain and muscle aches
- Rheumatism
- Skin toner for oily skin
- Stress related conditions
- Antiseptic
- Antispasmodic
- Anti-toxic
- Aphrodisiac
- Astringent
- Carminative
- Cicatrisant
- Diuretic
- Nervine
- Sedative
- Tonic
- Vulnerary
Suggested use: Please conduct your own research
Further information:
Warnings:
- May irritate sensitive skin.
- Avoid during first 3 months of pregnancy
Ingredients:
100% pure Juniper Berry essential oil (Juniperus communis).
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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Escentia Juniperberry Essential Oil 20ml
N$204.00Juniper berry Essential Oil
Juniper Berry essential oil is considered useful in detox blends because of its diuretic and purifying properties. By helping to eliminate uric acid it can be useful in the treatment of arthritis, rheumatism, gout and sciatica. Its warming, anti-inflammatory and stimulating effect can be used to help treat general pain in the muscles and joints. Juniper berry is also known for reviving muscle tone.
- Acne
- Aid for kidney problems
- Good oil for meditation
- Gout
- Helps with cellulite
- Relieves back pain and muscle aches
- Rheumatism
- Skin toner for oily skin
- Stress related conditions
- Antiseptic
- Antispasmodic
- Anti-toxic
- Aphrodisiac
- Astringent
- Carminative
- Cicatrisant
- Diuretic
- Nervine
- Sedative
- Tonic
- Vulnerary
Suggested use: Please conduct your own research
Further information:
Warnings:
- May irritate sensitive skin.
- Avoid during first 3 months of pregnancy
Ingredients:
100% pure Juniper Berry essential oil (Juniperus communis).
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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Escentia Kaolin Clay 500g
N$86.25Kaolin Clay
This naturally light coloured Kaolin Clay is an inorganic mineral ingredient that can be widely used in a number of DIY cosmetic recipes. Kaolin Clay is famous for its oil absorbing properties that can help reduce shine and hide skin imperfections.
Suggested use: Please conduct your own research
- DIY soaps
- Face and body masks
- Useful on normal, dry and sensitive skin
- Can be used to harden Bath bombs
- Useful ingredient in homemade tooth powders
- Can be used as a natural colourant in DIY cosmetics – varies from a white to off white
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Escentia Kigelia Cream 100ml
N$97.00Kigelia Cream
This product is an alternative medicine used for the treatment of psoriasis, eczema, and other skin conditions.
It is made from the fruit of the Kigelia Africana tree, or sausage tree as it is affectionately known. The fruit from this tree has long been used by indigenous people for its healing qualities.
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Escentia Lavender Essential Oil ORGANIC 10ml
N$98.30Lavender Essential Oil – Organic
Lavender oil is arguably the world’s most popular essential oil. It is anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and an astringent. It is effective on minor skin irritations, mild acne and burns as its antiseptic properties help to speed the healing process. And the scent of lavender is both relaxing and uplifting and offers relief for depression. It is often used to calm anxiety and can help with insomnia. Lavender is a favourite in aromatherapy for these reasons.
Lavender is also an adaptogen essential oil.
- Lavender is the number one essential oil in aromatherapy
- Lavender can help ease anxiety, and is relaxing, calming and uplifting
- Lavender can aid restful sleep and help with insomnia
- Lavender is an adaptogen essential oil
- Lavender has antiseptic and antibacterial properties
- Lavender is anti inflammatory and an astringent, and can help with acne, irritation and problem skin
- Make your own lavender products: bath salts and soaps, candles, face care products and natural home cleaning products
Suggested use: Please conduct your own research
Further information:
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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Escentia Lavender Essential Oil ORGANIC 20ml
N$181.00Lavender Essential Oil – Organic
Lavender oil is arguably the world’s most popular essential oil. It is anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and an astringent. It is effective on minor skin irritations, mild acne and burns as its antiseptic properties help to speed the healing process. And the scent of lavender is both relaxing and uplifting and offers relief for depression. It is often used to calm anxiety and can help with insomnia. Lavender is a favourite in aromatherapy for these reasons.
Lavender is also an adaptogen essential oil.
- Lavender is the number one essential oil in aromatherapy
- Lavender can help ease anxiety, and is relaxing, calming and uplifting
- Lavender can aid restful sleep and help with insomnia
- Lavender is an adaptogen essential oil
- Lavender has antiseptic and antibacterial properties
- Lavender is anti inflammatory and an astringent, and can help with acne, irritation and problem skin
- Make your own lavender products: bath salts and soaps, candles, face care products and natural home cleaning products
Suggested use: Please conduct your own research
Further information:
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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Escentia Lemon Essential Oil ORGANIC 10ml
N$48.30Lemon Essential Oil – Organic
Escentia organic Lemon pure essential oil has a fresh, clean citrus aroma that stimulates both mind and body. One of Lemon oil’s most important properties is its ability to defend the body against almost any infection. Thanks to its antiseptic properties, Lemon oil is handy to have around the house and can serve as an all-purpose cleaner for cleaning bathroom and kitchen surfaces.
- Organic
- Cleansing and detoxifying
- Nervous conditions
- Natural diuretic
- Natural cleaner and sanitiser
- Sore throats
- Chilblains
Suggested use: Please conduct your own research
- For a sore throat try gargling with 3 drops of lemon oil in a half glass of water.
- For colds and flu, use six drops of lemon oil in your steamer/vapouriser to keep your lungs clear and energise your mind
- For a household disinfectant add a few drops lemon oil to your cleaning cloth before wiping down germ laden surfaces such as chopping blocks
- For oil prone skin, blend 10-12 drops of lemon oil with 50ml of jojoba oil to make your own face care recipe that will keep your skin clear
- To soften calluses, corns, or bunions massage a few drops of lemon oil on to the bottoms of your feet every night
- Add two drops to your herbal tea as an immune booster
- Make your own Window Cleaner: Just fill a spray bottle with 50% water, 50% vinegar, and add 15 drops lemon oil
- Lemon oil is also good for oily hair; add a few drops to your shampoo
- For a hand sanitiser, make up a spray bottle filled with water and just add between 20-30 drops of lemon essential oil
Further information:
Warnings:
Lemon essential oil is photosensitive – avoid sun exposure if applied directly to skin.
Ingredients:
100% pure organic Lemon (Citrus medica limonum) essential oil.
Is it safe for pets?:
No! Note about Animal Use: Certain oils can be very toxic to cats. Citrus products and oils in particular. Please consult your vet if you are not sure about applying any essential oil to your pet.
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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Escentia Lemon Essential Oil ORGANIC 20ml
N$89.70Lemon Essential Oil – Organic
Escentia organic Lemon pure essential oil has a fresh, clean citrus aroma that stimulates both mind and body. One of Lemon oil’s most important properties is its ability to defend the body against almost any infection. Thanks to its antiseptic properties, Lemon oil is handy to have around the house and can serve as an all-purpose cleaner for cleaning bathroom and kitchen surfaces.
- Organic
- Cleansing and detoxifying
- Nervous conditions
- Natural diuretic
- Natural cleaner and sanitiser
- Sore throats
- Chilblains
Suggested use: Please conduct your own research
- For a sore throat try gargling with 3 drops of lemon oil in a half glass of water.
- For colds and flu, use six drops of lemon oil in your steamer/vapouriser to keep your lungs clear and energise your mind
- For a household disinfectant add a few drops lemon oil to your cleaning cloth before wiping down germ laden surfaces such as chopping blocks
- For oil prone skin, blend 10-12 drops of lemon oil with 50ml of jojoba oil to make your own face care recipe that will keep your skin clear
- To soften calluses, corns, or bunions massage a few drops of lemon oil on to the bottoms of your feet every night
- Add two drops to your herbal tea as an immune booster
- Make your own Window Cleaner: Just fill a spray bottle with 50% water, 50% vinegar, and add 15 drops lemon oil
- Lemon oil is also good for oily hair; add a few drops to your shampoo
- For a hand sanitiser, make up a spray bottle filled with water and just add between 20-30 drops of lemon essential oil
Further information:
Warnings:
Lemon essential oil is photosensitive – avoid sun exposure if applied directly to skin.
Ingredients:
100% pure organic Lemon (Citrus medica limonum) essential oil.
Is it safe for pets?:
No! Note about Animal Use: Certain oils can be very toxic to cats. Citrus products and oils in particular. Please consult your vet if you are not sure about applying any essential oil to your pet.
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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Escentia Lemon Verbena Essential Oil 10ml
N$55.20Lemon Verbena Essential Oil
In aromatherapy Lemon Verbena pure essential oil is mainly used for the nervous system. Lemon Verbena might just be Africa’s most under-rated essential oil.
- Anxiety and other stress related issues
- Insomnia
- Headaches
- Insect bites and stings
- Nervous tension
- Antiseptic
- Antispasmodic
- Carminative
- Detoxifying
- Sedative
- Stimulant
Suggested use: Please conduct your own research
- When blended with rose essential oil it helps to clear mental confusion and bring relief from irritability. This unique blend can be used in soap making, hand & body lotions, salt scrubs, bath salts, and candle making.
Further information:
Warnings:
Lemon Verbena is thought to be photosensitive and as with most essential oils should not be applied neat to the skin.
Ingredients:
100% pure Lemon Verbena essential oil(Aloysia triphylla).
Is it safe for pets?:
Note about Animal Use: Certain oils can be very toxic to cats. Citrus products and oils in particular. Please consult your vet if you are not sure about applying any essential oil to your pet.
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. -
Escentia Lemon Verbena Essential Oil 20ml
N$100.05Lemon Verbena Essential Oil
In aromatherapy Lemon Verbena pure essential oil is mainly used for the nervous system. Lemon Verbena might just be Africa’s most under-rated essential oil.
- Anxiety and other stress related issues
- Insomnia
- Headaches
- Insect bites and stings
- Nervous tension
- Antiseptic
- Antispasmodic
- Carminative
- Detoxifying
- Sedative
- Stimulant
Suggested use: Please conduct your own research
- When blended with rose essential oil it helps to clear mental confusion and bring relief from irritability. This unique blend can be used in soap making, hand & body lotions, salt scrubs, bath salts, and candle making.
Further information:
Warnings:
Lemon Verbena is thought to be photosensitive and as with most essential oils should not be applied neat to the skin.
Ingredients:
100% pure Lemon Verbena essential oil(Aloysia triphylla).
Is it safe for pets?:
Note about Animal Use: Certain oils can be very toxic to cats. Citrus products and oils in particular. Please consult your vet if you are not sure about applying any essential oil to your pet.
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. -
Escentia Lemongrass Essential Oil ORGANIC 10ml
N$57.00Lemongrass Essential Oil – Organic
Escentia organic Lemongrass pure essential oil can help to restore and revitalise the whole body. It is effective for toning muscles, relieving tired aching legs and eliminating lactic acid. Purifying, stimulating and cleansing it can also help to relieve the symptoms of a variety of stress-related conditions; such as nervous exhaustion, headaches, and even body-aches. It has a strong, lemon-like aroma that can be used to repel insects and works well in open areas.
- Analgesic
- Antidepressant
- Antimicrobial
- Antioxidant
- Antiseptic
- Astringent
- Bactericidal
- Carminative
- Fungicidal
- Insecticidal
- Nervine
- Tonic
Suggested use: Please conduct your own research
- Get rid of cat smells. Just put a few drops of lemongrass in water and soak the affected area to neutralise the smell and from then on cats won’t associate it with a proper place to urinate.
- Use it in soap recipes and massage oils
- Dilute with water, add it to a humidifier and your whole house will smell like Lemongrass!
- Make a room spray or air- freshener
- Gets rid of cockroaches – they, and many other crawlies, just hate it.
Further information:
Ingredients:
100% pure organic Lemongrass (Cymbopogon schoenanthus) essential oil.
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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Escentia Lemongrass Essential Oil ORGANIC 20ml
N$105.00Lemongrass Essential Oil – Organic
Escentia organic Lemongrass pure essential oil can help to restore and revitalise the whole body. It is effective for toning muscles, relieving tired aching legs and eliminating lactic acid. Purifying, stimulating and cleansing it can also help to relieve the symptoms of a variety of stress-related conditions; such as nervous exhaustion, headaches, and even body-aches. It has a strong, lemon-like aroma that can be used to repel insects and works well in open areas.
- Analgesic
- Antidepressant
- Antimicrobial
- Antioxidant
- Antiseptic
- Astringent
- Bactericidal
- Carminative
- Fungicidal
- Insecticidal
- Nervine
- Tonic
Suggested use: Please conduct your own research
- Get rid of cat smells. Just put a few drops of lemongrass in water and soak the affected area to neutralise the smell and from then on cats won’t associate it with a proper place to urinate.
- Use it in soap recipes and massage oils
- Dilute with water, add it to a humidifier and your whole house will smell like Lemongrass!
- Make a room spray or air- freshener
- Gets rid of cockroaches – they, and many other crawlies, just hate it.
Further information:
Ingredients:
100% pure organic Lemongrass (Cymbopogon schoenanthus) essential oil.
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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