Some of our biggest fans shared their top 10 must-have Aromatics products. See their picks and discover some new favorites of your own!
Discovering a new (to you) essential oil is exciting! You might just fall in love with its aroma. And then you’ll want to make all kinds of blends with it! It feels like making a new friend.
But how do you get to that moment? If you already have a few go-to oils (and other products) you love and know how to use, it can be hard to branch out and try new things.
We recently sent a survey asking our community about their #1 must-have Aromatics products. They responded in droves! Here are their top 10 favorites, and the reasons why they consider these products the best of the best.
Check out the list and find some new favorite products of your own!
Lavender was the #1 favorite product by a landslide! Distilled from vibrant purple blossoms, lavender oil has a wide range of uses for health, body products, emotional balance, and natural cleaning. Most people consider it a must-have essential oil. Plus its sweet, floral aroma is almost universally beloved!
A few of lavender’s top uses are for relaxation, stress relief, and skin care.
SHOP LAVENDER OILTrauma Oil is our blend of three comforting herbs: calendula, arnica, and St. John’s wort. We harvest these wild and organically grown flowers by hand, and infuse them in extra virgin, organic olive oil. The result is a super-soothing herbally infused oil!
Trauma Oil shines when it’s used for sore muscles and joints.
SHOP TRAUMA OILDistilled from the precious resin of frankincense trees in Somaliland, this oil has a fresh, balsamic aroma that’s entirely unique. Frankincense oil is versatile! It soothes the body and helps you tap into inner peace. And it’s especially good at rejuvenating skin.
Some of frankincense’s most popular uses are for a smooth, youthful complexion, and repairing damaged skin.
SHOP FRANKINCENSE OILThe Aromatics team grows, hand-harvests, and distills certified organic lavender right here in the mountains of Montana. The water in the still infuses with the lavender’s properties, forming a rich, honey-scented lavender hydrosol that’s truly a work of art!
Lavender hydrosol is versatile! It’s especially beautiful for skin care and stress relief.
SHOP LAVENDER ARTISAN HYDROSOLDry, balsamic, and resinous, this delicate hydrosol cultivates both inner and outer beauty. It’s calming scent inspires serenity. And misting it onto your face helps tone skin, quiet redness, and create a radiant glow.
Use frankincense hydrosol daily for a clear, healthy complexion.
SHOP FRANKINCENSE HYDROSOLJojoba oil is not only one of our customers’ top picks—it’s also #1 among our founders! Jojoba has a smooth, luxurious texture, and a subtle aroma that doesn’t overshadow essential oils. Plus, jojoba is chemically similar to the natural oil produced by human skin, making it an excellent moisturizer.
Jojoba is moisturizing and skin soothing used alone, in blends, and as a base for essential oils.
SHOP JOJOBA OILIt’s no surprise that peppermint made the list of fan faves! Its fresh, minty scent sharpens the senses, helping you feel alert and full of positive energy. This refreshing oil also helps support breathing during cold season.
Use peppermint oil when you feel sluggish and tired. It’ll perk you right up!
SHOP PEPPERMINT OILOur light, silky aloe vera gel brings a wow-factor to your natural skin care! It absorbs quickly, offering 100% intact polysaccharides to help repair damaged skin. Aloe vera is a water-based carrier, and works as a base for essential oils with the addition of Solubol dispersant.
Aloe vera gel soothes irritated skin, helps repair daily damage, and calms breakouts.
SHOP ALOE GEL OILOne of our most popular conifer essential oils, black spruce, is distilled from the needles of evergreen trees in Canada and Alaska. It has a deep, foresty aroma that inspires feelings of security, and it can clear your head during cold season.
Keep black spruce close to support your breathing and calm an overactive, worried mind.
SHOP BLACK SPRUCE OILThis sparkly citrus oil is distilled from the rinds of bright fruits in sunny Spanish orchards. Its familiar, sweet scent can bring a smile to your face, lifting your mood when you feel down. And it’s great for calming an unsettled stomach!
Just a few drops of orange (sweet) oil can spark your positive energy (and even protect immune health).
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Our products are 100% pure and completely natural. They are organically grown and free from additives of any kind. We take the extra step of testing each batch to guarantee its purity and share the test results on our website so you can see all of the details.
To support your health and wellness, we only select products that have the ideal chemistry for maximum therapeutic benefit. Our recommendations are guided by expert aromatherapists based on the latest research and science.
We keep the earth in mind during each step of our process, making sustainable choices from plant to package. Our small scale producers follow organic practices and all of our materials are selected for sustainability, including plant-based inks and biodegradable shipping materials.