Ingredients
| Oil | % | ml | drops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grapeseedcarrier | — | 30.0 | — |
| Sweet Almondcarrier | — | 15.0 | — |
| Rosehip Seedcarrier | — | 5.0 | — |
| LavenderEO | <1% | 0.3 | 5 |
| GeraniumEO | <1% | 0.1 | 3 |
| LemongrassEO | <1% | 0.1 | 2 |
| Basil ct. linaloolEO | <1% | 0.1 | 1 |
| Total | — | 51 | — |
| 1 ml ≈ 20 drops of essential oil | |||
Oil Profiles
- • Ultra-lightweight and fast absorbing
- • High in antioxidant proanthocyanidins
- • Suitable for oily and combination skin
- • Tightens and tones skin mildly
⚠ Short shelf life — use within 6 months of opening
- • Deeply moisturising for all skin types
- • Excellent slip for massage strokes
- • Rich in vitamin E and oleic acid
- • Softens and conditions skin
⚠ Avoid with nut allergies
- • Rich in linoleic and alpha-linolenic acids, supporting skin barrier repair and hydration
- • Renowned for reducing the appearance of scars, stretch marks, and hyperpigmentation
- • Supports cell regeneration and collagen synthesis, making it ideal for mature or damaged skin
- • Contains natural retinoids (retinoic acid precursors) that promote skin renewal
⚠ Avoid use on actively inflamed acne or very oily skin as it may exacerbate congestion in some individuals
- • Calming and anxiolytic
- • Analgesic for muscle tension
- • Promotes restful sleep
- • Anti-inflammatory
⚠ Avoid at high doses in first trimester
- • Hormonal and emotional balancing
- • Toning and firming for skin
- • Supports lymphatic drainage
- • Antifungal properties
⚠ Avoid in pregnancy
- • Toning and firming for skin and connective tissue
- • Reduces muscle fatigue and soreness
- • Antimicrobial and deodorising
- • Improves circulation
⚠ Use at low dilution — sensitisation risk due to citral content
- • Relieves mental fatigue and supports mental clarity
- • Eases nervous tension and stress-related conditions
- • Provides mild analgesic and antispasmodic relief for tight muscles
- • Supports digestive comfort when applied to the abdomen
⚠ Avoid during pregnancy
Compatibility
Good Blend
Good blend — some pairings have notes.
The quintessential massage combination — sweet almond's slip and lavender's calming properties create the archetypal relaxation massage blend.
Geranium's balancing, lymphatic, and skin-toning properties synergise perfectly with lemongrass in detox and body-contouring blends.
Lemongrass can be a dermal sensitiser at higher concentrations; keep dilution conservative when using with grapeseed.
Lemongrass can be a skin sensitiser at higher concentrations; use in low dilution in sweet almond and avoid on sensitive or damaged skin.
Lemongrass carries a sensitisation risk on facial or compromised skin and its sharp aroma can overpower rosehip's subtlety in delicate blends.
Geranium's balancing, floral properties pair excellently with sweet almond for skin-balancing and emotionally supportive massage blends.
Geranium and lavender share balancing, hormone-supportive, and skin-nourishing properties and their floral aromas blend harmoniously for relaxation and wellness massage.
Lemongrass is a potential dermal sensitiser and its sharp, citrus-grassy aroma can overpower lavender — use at very low concentrations and test on sensitive clients.
Geranium's balancing floral aroma and skin-regulating properties pair superbly with grapeseed for balancing skin blends.
Lavender is one of the most versatile and harmonious pairings with rosehip, enhancing its skin-healing and calming effects in nearly any formulation.
Lavender is the quintessential partner for grapeseed — versatile, skin-safe, and harmonious for relaxation massage.
Sweet almond is a classic pairing with grapeseed — both are light, skin-friendly oils that create an ideal all-purpose massage base.
Geranium's balancing floral-rosy aroma harmonises exquisitely with basil ct. linalool for hormone-balancing and stress-relief massage blends.
Light, neutral, and widely tolerated, grapeseed is a versatile carrier that works excellently with basil ct. linalool for full-body massage.
Lavender is a classic complementary partner to basil ct. linalool, sharing linalool as a key constituent for deeply calming and muscle-relaxing blends.
Lemongrass has a high sensitisation potential and its sharp citrusy aroma can clash with basil ct. linalool's delicate sweetness at higher concentrations.
Sweet almond's classic, nourishing, and subtly sweet carrier quality pairs excellently with basil ct. linalool for all massage applications.
Geranium beautifully complements rosehip's skin-balancing and regenerative properties, and their aromas harmonise wonderfully in facial blends.
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Notes
Balanced massage blend For a richer spa feel, swap grapeseed and sweet almond amounts Smells like a calm botanical spa for relaxation