Ambrette Seed

Abelmoschus moschatus

Used as a natural musk substitute in perfumes

Amyris

Amyris balsamifera

antibacterial, antioxidant, fixative

Sometimes used as a substitute for sandalwood oil in perfumery

Angelica Root

Angelica archangelica

antibacterial, soothing, phototoxic

Aniseed

Pimpinella anisum

antibacterial, bug repellent

can cause skin problems in some individuals

Balm, Lemon (Melissa)

Melissa officinalis

antibacterial, bug repellent

bug bites

Balsam, Copaiba

Copaifera officinalis

antibacterial, fixative

Balsam, Peru

Myroxylon balsamum var. pereierae

antibacterial, fixative, soothing

some are allergic to

Balsam, Tolu

Myroxylon balsamum var. balsamum

antibacterial, fixative

Basil, French

Ocimum basilicum

antibacterial, bug repellent

bug bites

Bay, West Indian

Pimenta racemosa

antibacterial

hair growth

Benzoin

Styrax benzoin

antibacterial, fixative

Bergamot

Citrus bergamia

antibacterial, bug repellent, phototoxic

acne, oily, bug bites

look for bergaptene-free to avoid phototoxicity

Bois de Rose (Rosewood)

Aniba rosaeodora

antibacterial

all types

Cade

Juniperus oxycedrus

antibacterial

dry, dandruff, eczema

helps relieve a flaky skin and scalp

Cajeput

Melaleuca cajeputi

antibacterial, irritant, bug repellent

oily, bug bites

can be irritating if not diluted well

Camphor

Cinnamomum camphora

antibacterial, bug repellent

use only white camphor because it does not contain safrol

Carrot Seed

Daucus carota

antibacterial

wrinkles, dry

Cedarwood, Atlas

Cedrus atlantica

antibacterial, fixative, bug repellent

acne, oily, dandruff

Chamomile, German

Matricaria recutica

antibacterial, soothing

acne, sensitive, bug bites

Chamazulene is obtained during distillation of flowers

Chamomile, Roman

Chamaemelum nobile

antibacterial, soothing

acne, sensitive, bug bites

uses are same as for German chamomile

Cinnamon

Cinnamomum zeylanicum

antibacterial, irritant

only use leaf oil. Never use bark oil.

Citronella

Cymbopogon nardus

antibacterial, bug repellent

Clary Sage

Salvia sclarea

antibacterial, fixative, soothing

oily, acne

Clove

Syzygium aromaticum

antibacterial, antioxidant, irritant

Only use clove bud oil. Clove leaf & stem oil burn.

Cypress

Cupressus sempervirens

antibacterial, bug repellent

acne, oily

Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus globulus var globulus

antibacterial, bug repellent

oily, bug bites

Eucalyptus, lemon

Eucalyptus citriodora

antibacterial, bug repellent

dandruff

Fennel, Sweet

Foeniculum vulgare var. dulce

antibacterial, soothing

dandruff

Frankincense

Boswellia carteri

antibacterial, fixative, soothing

dry

Galbanum

Ferula galbaniflua

antibacterial, fixative, soothing

dry

Geranium

Pelargonium graveolens

antibacterial, soothing, bug repellent

acne, oily

Used as a rose substitute in perfume

Ginger

Zingiber officinale

antibacterial, phototoxic

stimulant

Grapefruit

Citrus x paradisi

antibacterial

acne, oily

Guaiacwood

Bulnesia sarmienti

antibacterial, antioxidant, fixative, soothing

acne, oily

Helichrysum

Helichrysum angustifolium

antibacterial, fixative, soothing

acne, irritated

Jasmine

Jasmine officinale

antibacterial, soothing

dry, irritated

Lavandin

Lavandula x intermedia

antibacterial, soothing, bug repellent

acne, dandruff, bug bites

Lavender, True

Lavandula angustifolia

antibacterial, soothing, bug repellent

acne, dandruff, bug bites

Lemon

Citrus limon

antibacterial, phototoxic

acne, oily, bug bites

Lemongrass

Cymbopogon citratus

antibacterial, antioxidant, irritant, bug repellent

acne

a possible irritant. Use carefully

Lime

Citrus aurantifolia

antibacterial, phototoxic

acne, oily

The steam distilled oil from the fruit is not phototoxic

Mandarin

Citrus reticulata

antibacterial, phototoxic

acne, mature

Myrrh

Commiphora myrrha

antibacterial, fixative, soothing

mature skin

Neroli (Orange blossom)

Citrus aurantium var. amara

antibacterial

mature skin

Oakmoss

Evernia prunastri

antibacterial, fixative

Use as a fixative with lavender scents

Orange, Bitter

Citrus aurantium var. amara

antibacterial, soothing, phototoxic

oily

Orange, Sweet

Citrus sinensis

antibacterial, soothing, phototoxic

oily

Palmarosa

Cymbopogon martinii var. martinii

antibacterial

acne, wrinkles, all

Patchouli

Pogostemon cablin

antibacterial, fixative, soothing, bug repellent

acne, eczema, oily, dandruff

Peppermint

Mentha piperita

antibacterial, bug repellent

acne

Use sparingly. Can cause irritation.

Petitgrain

Citrus aurantium var. amara

antibacterial

acne, oily

Rose

Rosa centifolia and Rosa damascena

antibacterial, soothing

dry, mature

Damask rose (Rosa damascena) is preferred for perfumes

Rosemary

Rosmarinus officinalis

antibacterial, antioxidant, bug repellent

acne, dandruff

Stimulates hair growth

Sandalwood

Santalum album

antibacterial, antioxidant, fixative, bug repellent

acne, dry and chapped, greasy

Tagetes

Tagetes minuta

antibacterial

Tangerine

Citrus reticulata

antibacterial, phototoxic

acne, mature

Tea Tree

Melaleuca alternifolia

antibacterial, bug repellent

acne, oily, bug bites

Thyme, Red

Thymus vulgaris

antibacterial, antioxidant, irritant

Thyme, White

Thymus vulgaris

antibacterial, antioxidant, irritant

Vetiver

Vetiveria zizanoides

antibacterial, fixative

acne, oily

Ylang-Ylang

Cananga odorata var. genuina

antibacterial, fixative

acne, irritated, oily, bug bites

Use Ylang-Ylang Extra for perfumery