Our Essential Oils for Skin collection includes hand-picked oils that promote soft, beautiful-looking, and refreshed skin. These oils offer benefits that help encourage a glowing, revitalized complexion, as well as luxurious aromas that turn your daily skincare into a spa-like ritual. We also share our expert tips on how to choose the best oil for your skin type and needs.
This floral and subtly honey-scented oil is created from helichrysum, a plant with bright yellow flowers related to sunflowers. It mainly grows i...
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Lavender oil for skin is a timeless favorite, known for its scent and versatile use in beauty products. You’ll find it in everything from facial mi...
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Geranium oil for skin offers a floral, rosy aroma with balancing properties that make it a favorite in facial oils, toners, and body care products....
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Myrrh oil for skin is cherished for its ancient roots and resinous aroma, often featured in rich creams and healing-style facial oils. This warm, e...
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Frankincense oil is one of the oldest oils in use today for enhancing the skin’s natural beauty and uplifting your mood throughout aromatherapy. It...
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Turmeric oil for skin is celebrated in natural beauty routines for its vibrant color and warming, earthy aroma. Commonly found in glow-boosting ser...
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Black seed oil for skin has been popular for centuries thanks to its cosmetic properties. It comes from the small black seeds of the Nigella sativa...
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Camphor oil for skin is used in aromatic skincare and spa products where a cooling, invigorating sensation is desired. Its crisp scent adds a refre...
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Cold-pressed from the nutrient-rich seeds of the moringa tree, moringa oil is a luxurious botanical oil celebrated for its silky texture and fast a...
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Pomegranate oil is a richly restorative oil known for its rare punicic acid content and vibrant profile. Cold-pressed from pomegranate seeds, this ...
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Lemon oil for skin delivers a bright, zesty scent that uplifts the senses while refreshing your routine. It's often added to toners, facial mists, ...
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Carrot seed oil for skin is a rich, earthy oil often used in summer skincare blends. Known for its earthy scent and emollient texture, it's frequen...
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Cypress oil is a revitalizing essential oil renowned for its clarifying, toning properties and refreshing aroma. Extracted from the twigs and leave...
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Pumpkin seed oil for skin comes from, you guessed it, pumpkins. While everyone's favorite Halloween fruit is great in a pie or sitting on your porc...
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Apricot oil is a lightweight and nourishing oil that comes from the seeds of apricots. While it has a subtle and delicate nutty aroma, its cosmetic...
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There is an essential oil for virtually every skin concern, so it’s important that you take the time to review your needs and wants in an essential oil. For example, oregano oil can help promote skin that feels moisturized, while ylang-ylang essential oil may revitalize your skin’s appearance, and frankincense essential oil can offer a soothing sensation.
You should always patch test any chosen essential oils (with a carrier oil) before use. If you notice any irritation or discomfort, discontinue use immediately.
We answer the most frequently asked questions about essential oils for skin below to help clear up any concerns.
You should not apply essential oils directly to your skin. Instead, always mix your essential oils with a carrier oil, like almond or jojoba oil, before applying to your skin. You can also select Wholesale Botanics’ ready-to-use blends, as they’re generally safe to apply straight from the bottle (after performing a patch test).
The safest way to use essential oils on your skin is to mix your chosen skin-friendly oils with a carrier oil or something like a lotion. This allows the essential oil to be diluted while still letting you benefit from the aromatic and cosmetic effects of the oil as part of your routine. Also, always patch test any oils (after mixing with a carrier oil) before use to check for any adverse reactions.
Essential oils can irritate sensitive skin, especially more potent essential oils such as peppermint oil and tea tree oil. However, those with sensitive skin can generally lower the amount of essential oils they use in their carrier oil blends or use gentle oils to avoid irritation.
Essential oils are unlikely to clog your pores. However, be mindful to make sure any other skincare products, especially heavy lotions, that you blend your oils with are non-comedogenic as well. It’s also a good idea to patch test any oils first to see how your skin reacts to them.
The best way to apply essential oils to your skin is to dilute your chosen oil with a carrier oil or with something like a lotion or cream. We recommend mixing a few drops into your chosen carrier oil or product, and then gently massaging it into skin just after a bath or a shower.
You can mix essential oils into your skincare routine, as long as the products you are mixing oils into can support this. For example, if you have a regular unscented body lotion and wish to add lavender oil to it, you can add several drops to the bottle and then use it as necessary. However, a heavily scented lotion may be too fragrant if you add additional essential oils.
