In a world of complicated skin care labels and synthetic ingredients, more people are turning to essential oils. The pure, concentrated extracts from plants, to support everything from glowing skin to emotional wellness.
Whether you're crafting a more natural skincare routine or simply love the power of aromatherapy, essential oils offer incredible benefits for the body, mind, and soul.
Let’s explore some of the most popular essential oils used in natural beauty and what they can do for your skin and overall well being.
1. Neroli Oil: The Glow Booster
Extracted from orange blossom flowers, neroli essential oil is known for its skin-reviving properties. It helps with brightening dull skin, improves skin elasticity, fade scars and stretch marks if used frequently and correctly.
Calm the senses with its soft, floral aroma
Perfect for: Anti-aging serums, body butters, facial oils, and emotional balance.
You can find this ingredient used in our Radiance Renewal Anti-aging serum.
2. Carrot Seed Oil: The Skin Protector
Rich in antioxidants and beta-carotene, carrot seed oil is ideal for mature or sun-damaged skin. It helps with collagen production, improve skin tone and texture, assists with dark marks and spots, protect against environmental stressors and supports cell regeneration. Always dilute carrot seed oil with a carrier oil and always use a high spectrum sunscreen as carrot seed oil makes skin sensitive to UV rays.
Perfect for: Anti-aging treatments and dry skin care.
Use only at night right before bed.
3. Lavender Oil: The Skin & Soul Soother
A favorite in both skincare and aromatherapy, that is why we use it in our body butter formulations. Lavender essential oil is a must have for its soothing, anti-inflammatory benefits. It calms irritated or acne-prone skin, helps reduce redness and blemishes, relaxes the mind and improves sleep, can help with blood circulation thus making it a perfect all-rounder in skin care.
Perfect for: Sensitive skin, stress relief, and nighttime skincare.
4. Frankincense: The Age-Defier
Used for centuries in beauty rituals, frankincense essential oil is a powerful anti-aging and healing oil. It helps with minimizing fine lines and wrinkles, firms and tone the skin,
reduce blemishes and scars. Popular in fascia facial massage therapy. Always dilute Frankincense with a non-comedogenic (non pore clogging/skin tolerating) oil.
Perfect for: Restoring youthful skin and spiritual calm.
5. Tea Tree Oil: The Blemish Fighter
Known for its antibacterial and antifungal powers, tea tree oil is ideal for targeting breakouts and keeping skin clear. This oil was one of my favourites fighting acne as a teenager. It helps fight acne-causing bacteria, calm inflamed skin, prevent future breakouts. Can be a bit drying if over used or used improper.
Perfect for: Oily and acne-prone skin, and smelly feet.
You can find this ingredient in our body massage bar soaps, it fights body odor caused by bacteria feeding on sweat produced by our body.
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6. Prickly pear seed oil: The intense hydrator
(from the seeds of the Opuntia ficus-indica cactus) is a powerhouse ingredient in skincare due to its exceptional nutrient profile and skin-benefiting properties.Rich in linoleic acid (omega-6), which helps retain moisture and restore the skin barrier.
Lightweight and fast-absorbing, making it ideal for all skin types including oily or acne-prone skin.High antioxidant content fights free radical damage, reducing signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles. Improves skin elasticity and firmness over time. Natural skin-brightening properties help fade hyperpigmentation, dark spots, and improve overall skin tone. Soothes redness and irritation, helpful for sensitive or reactive skin.
Anti-inflammatory properties benefit conditions like rosacea or eczema.Rich in Vitamin K and amino acids that support skin structure and collagen synthesis.
Bonus point: It won't clog your pores!
Ideal Uses in Skincare: Night serum or facial oil , under eye treatment, healing from scars or sun damage. You can find prickly pear seed oil in our Radiance Renewal Anti-aging serum.
Why We Use Essential Oils in Our Products.
At Glamistry, we believe skin care should be clean, conscious, and rooted in nature. That’s why our products feature thoughtfully selected essential oils, not just for their beautiful aromas, but for their proven benefits to your skin and wellbeing.
Final Thoughts
From glow boosting neroli to healing frankincense, essential oils are a natural way to elevate your skincare routine and connect with the healing power of plants.
Ready to experience the benefits? Browse our handcrafted collection of natural body butters, facial serums, and self-care essentials. All made with pure, effective ingredients that love your skin back.
Clean. Beautiful. Botanical. That’s skincare with purpose.