Swarup Arochem essential oils are sourced from around the world. They are all supreme quality, pure unadulterated, nothing added, nothing taken away, derived from named botanical species and bought according to chemotype.

Bath :

Simply add 5 or less drops of essential oil in your bath base. Soak for up to 20 minutes allowing the oil to penetrate the skin while enjoying the luxurious vapors. Choose oil to suit your mood : Rosemary to get you going in the mornings. Ylang Ylang and Lavender to relax you in the evenings.

Massage :

Add 5 drops or less essential oil to every 10 ml of massage base oil or moisturizing lotion. Choose any oil to suit your condition or mood : Chamomile and Lavender after depilation. Ylang Ylang and Sandalwood for a sensuous massage.

Perfume :

Essential oils have always used as perfumes - either singularly or in blends. They can be used simply for pleasure or to reinforce the effect of other aromatherapy applications. Use 5 drops or less 10 ml of base.

Vaporization :

Use 1 ml in an Aroma Stone which doesn't need water. Use various oils depending on your needs. Try Cinnamon, Rosemary, Marojoram, Tea Tree, Cajaput or Eucalyptus to kill airborne bacteria. Lemongrass to clear smoke and create a pleasant atmosphere. Grape - fruit is great for a refreshing uplift. Rosemary on long car journeys to stay alert.

Hair :

Essential oils are excellent beauty aids which help to condition the scalp which in turn produces healthy hair. For very dry and damaged hair try Ylang Ylang and Sandalwood.

• add 3 drops or less of oil to 10 ml warm base massage oil;

• massage into scalp;

• wrap in warm towel for 20 minutes;

• shampoo out.

Alternatively, try adding your chosen oil to any conditioning shampoo. For greasy hair try Chanmomile. As a tonic use Rosemary.

Skin and Face Care :

(Mixing ratio : up to 3 drops to every 10 ml base product) Essential oils are excellent beauty aids. They encourage the sebaceous glands (the glands just under the skin) to function more efficiently. This improves the general health of the skin. Use with Aloe Vera Gel and Luxury Moisturizer, to create your own individual preparations. Either mix enough to last a few weeks or few days, but remember, the properties in essential oils are at their best when fresh. The oils can be used singularly or in combinations. Simply choose the oils to suit your skin type.

Babies and Children :

Essential oils can be very beneficial to babies and children as long as they are used with care. Always dilute the essential oil in a base before applying to the skin or adding to the bath. For babies use only one drop of oil to 10 ml of base : for children use half the amount an adult would use.  Try Lavender at night to encourage sleep.

The examples given should only be used as a guide. We like our customers to encourage to experiment. The oils are flexible and can be used in endless combinations. They are all for you to enjoy.

Basil, sweet * (linalool) Ocimum basilicum  - Invigorating oil, good for cleaning the mind and aiding concentration, especially when tired. Ideal after a stressful day.

Black Pepper * Piper nigrum  - Stimulating warming oil. Helpful muscle rub, use in massage oil before and after exercise.

Cajaput * Melaleuca cajuputi  - A penetrating camphorous odor - similar to eucalyptus. A very useful oil during the winter months for its clearing properties.

Chamomile * Roman Anthemis nobilis  - Known as "Earth Apple". Sweet fruity aroma. Excellent for skin care, especially sensitive and problem skin. Soothing and relaxing, encourages sleep. Ideal for stiff joints and muscles.

Cinnamon, leaf * Cinnamomum zeylanicum  - Spicy, warming. Stimulating to the system. An ideal room fragrancer. Blends well with orange and clove.

Eucalyptus * Eucalyptus globulus  - Strong antiseptic. A well known winter oil traditionally used for its penetrating clearing aroma. Burn to keep the air germ free or add to massage oil for a clearing chest rub. Ideal for sports person.

Fennel, sweet * Foeniculum vulgare  - A detoxifying oil which improves circulation and helps combat cellulite and weight gain.

Ginger * Zingiber officinalis  - Traditional Chinese remidy for excess moisture, ideal in winter for its warming effect. Helful muscle tonic. Warm, spicy aroma.

Grapefruit * Citrus paradisi  - Uplifting, refreshing. Good skin toner and hair tonic. Helpful during times of confusion. Obtained by cold expression.

Lavender * Lavendula angustifolia  - Mildest but most effective of all essential oils. Can be used neat as an antiseptic. Excellent for skin care. Restive - helps restores balance and encourages sleep. Add a few drops to fragrancer by the bed.

Lemongrass * Cymbopogon citratus  - Strong sweet "lemony" aroma, excellent for vaporizing to banish unpleasant smells. Uplifting and refreshing - good for tired sweaty feet or as a rinse for greasy hair.

Marjoram, sweet * Origanum marjorana  - Warm, comforting oil. Useful for tired muscle and ideal after sports. Simply add to massage oil and use as a rub. Massage abdomen during mensuration. A few drops in a fragrancer will encourage sleep.

Peppermint * Mentha piperita  - Clearing, penetrating odor. Invigorating - ideal travel companion. Use to bathe tired sweaty feet. A good insect repellent. Has a cooling effect on the body. Ideal when used in massage for uplifting qualities. Add to finale rinse to encorage healthy hair.

Pine * Pinus sylvestris  - Distilled from the needles. Clearing and deodorizing. Excellent air freshener and antiseptic.

Rosemary * Rosa officinalis  - The most stimulating of all oils. A ideal "pick-me-up", aids memory and clear thinking. Try a few drops on a lightbulb ring to combat fatigue and clear a stuffy atmosphere. A useful hair tonic and muscle rub. Ideal for sports person.

Sandalwood * Santalum album - A rich musky oil often burnt as an aid to meditation. Creates an exotic atmosphere, excellent for skin care, especially when dry or sensitive. Useful for dry or damaged hair and as a body fragrance. Antiseptic, soothing.

Tea Tree * Melaleuca alternifolia  - Powerful antiseptic. Ideal for vaporizing to kill germs - especially beneficial during the winter months. Useful cleansing agent for skin. Helps combat foot odor. Can be used as a disinfectant. Kills fleas on pets. Put neat only on the outside of the pets collar.

Ylang Ylang * Cananga odorata  - "Flower of flowers", a sweet exotic oil, long used for its sensual properties. Soothing and relaxing during times of tension. Ideal for dry skin and as a hair rinse. Blends well with Lemon and Bergamot.

Mankind has made use of aromatic extracts of plants for thousands of years as use of aromatherapy can be both pleasurable and beneficial.

• It is not a substitute for proper medical treatment, nor is the information given on this website a substitute for advise from a qualified medical practitioner.

• Pure essential oils are highly concentrated and there may be as many as one hundred different chemicals constituents in a single oil. These compounds are absorbed into the body through the skin, nasal membranes and lungs and you should be aware of the potential effects of these natural organic compounds. If experience sensitivity or an allergic reaction to a particular oil, stop using it immediately.

• Never use neat (undiluted) essential oils directly on the skin. To make up massage oil, follow the instruction or contact us.

• Never take oil internally.

• Keep essential oils away from the eyes. In case of accidental contact with the eyes, wash with plenty of water and seek medical advise.

• Keep essential oils out of children's reach.

• Children, pregnant women and those with sensitivity and allergies : do not use essential oils without first consulting your doctor.

• Oils are flammable. Take care around candles and other naked flames. Never lit candles or burners unattended.

• Oils will damage latex condoms.