Our staff are a team of educated specialists. See the products they’re loving this month and find new top picks for yourself!
At Aromatics, our staff are friends and family! They’re the beating heart of Aromatics: a team of specialists who make sure we maintain the high standards we’re known for.
We asked seven of our core staff members about their favorite products. Each shared an essential oil, carrier, hydrosol, and ready-to-use blend. Check out what these experienced specialists are loving this month and find some top picks of your own!
SHOP NOV STAFF FAVESLead educator and content creator
Jenny is our co-owner, lead educator, content creator, and a certified aromatherapist. She spent years as a high school teacher, honing her skills for helping people absorb information in practical, efficient ways. She brings that expertise to content creation at Aromatics!
1. Clove Bud Oil (Syzygium aromaticum/Eugenia caryophyllata)
Clove bud’s aroma smells just like the kitchen spice--rich, warm, and exotic! This wildcrafted oil has a bold presence, and a few drops are enough to support your health.
2. Aloe Vera Gel (Aloe barbadensis)
Pure, organically crafted aloe vera gel contains 100% intact polysaccharides! Aloe vera gel has a delicate texture and soothes skin that’s been damaged or irritated. Use it alone or as a base for essential oils!
3. Sweet Grass Hydrosol (Hierochloe odorata)
A traditional plant for rituals and sacred spaces, sweet grass is used to clear negative energy. It’s also beloved by those who just adore its fresh, herbal, outdoorsy scent!
Another one of our best-selling blends! This fresh, penetrating blend includes oils that clear your head (including eucalyptus) so you can face cold season with confidence.
Customer service specialist
Amelia is a licensed esthetician and a certified aromatherapist. She’s one of our experienced customer support specialists, ensuring all questions are answered, orders are filled, and needs are met.
1. Cardamom Oil (Elettaria cardamomum)
Cardamom is fresh, spicy, and sweet! It has a warming effect wherever it’s applied, making it perfect for cold-weather blends. It’s also a classic for digestion!
2. Tamanu Oil (Calophyllum inophyllum)
A thick, rich oil with a nutty aroma, tamanu is traditionally used to comfort sore, tender areas, and for scar care. This is largely due to its high percentage of calophyllolides.
3. Frankincense Hydrosol (Boswellia carterii)
One of our best-selling hydrosols! Prized for its restorative effects on damaged skin, frankincense hydrosol has a dry, resinous aroma that smells like the essential oil.
4. Ignite Blend
Sweet, herbal, and minty, this ready-to-use blend sharpens your mind and activates your creativity. Use it to focus on projects . . . or embrace a new path with an open heart!
Customer service specialist
With over 15 years experience in customer service, Annie is a certified personal trainer, yoga instructor, and loves everything to do with natural health and wellness! She’s working toward her aromatherapy certification at Aromahead Institute.
1. Spike Lavender Oil (Lavandula latifolia)
Spike lavender’s fresh, floral aroma is like a camphoraceous version of true lavender. The oil itself is more energizing, and is popular for sports massage.
2. Kpangnan Butter (Pentadesma butyracea)
Pronounced “pan-ya,” this firm, yellow butter has a nutty, smoky scent. Its fatty acid content makes it even more moisturizing than shea butter, while its high stigmasterol percentage soothes muscles and joints.
3. Frankincense Hydrosol (Boswellia carterii)
Annie is our second staff member to choose frankincense as her favorite hydrosol! No surprise there—this best-seller creates both inner and outer peace: it clarifies skin while calming the spirit.
Find your inner balance with this sparkling citrusy ready-to-use blend! It helps you release pent-up emotions so you can move forward with joy.
Workshop team leader
Sandra is proud to be our longest serving workshop team leader! Growing and distilling botanicals is a passion for her, and she supervises the creation of the products we make in-house. She’s studying to be a certified aromatherapist.
1. Plai Oil (Zingiber cassumunar)
Fresh, herbal, and spicy, plai has a cooling touch. It’s often used to comfort muscles and joints, and is a popular oil for natural relief in its native Thailand.
2. Cocoa Butter (Theobroma cacaor)
Pure, unrefined, organically crafted cocoa butter! It has a decadent chocolate aroma and nourishes skin with 5 IU of vitamin E per ounce.
3. Lemon Thyme Hydrosol (Thymus × citriodorus)
Citrusy and herbal, lemon thyme hydrosol can simultaneously purify your space while filling you with peaceful, positive energy.
Tranquil Mind is your bottle of quiet composure with a warm, citrusy, floral aroma. Wild orange, lavender, and Roman chamomile help calm overthinking so you can relax.
Workshop team leader
Erin supervises the daily running of our workshop. She schedules employees, assigns daily tasks, and helps everything run smoothly. Erin has a Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Biology, and is working toward her aromatherapy certification.
1. Siberian Fir Oil (Abies sibirica)
A wildcrafted, soft and sweet piney oil! Siberian fir is one of a few conifers that’s gentle on skin due to its rich ester content. And it’s a good ally during cold season!
2. Argan Oil (Argania spinosa)
Rich in antioxidants, vitamin E, and essential fatty acids, argan oil is a classic natural skin care solution! It’s especially good for anti-aging recipes.
3. Calendula Hydrosol (Calendula officinalis)
Calendula hydrosol is renowned for all things “skin!” It’s perfect for daily skin care, acne-prone skin, and for urgent issues asking for quick relief.
Erin is our second staff member to choose Tranquil Mind as her favorite ready-made blend! The warm, citrusy, floral aroma replaces overthinking with deep serenity.
Workshop team leader
Jaime assists with the inner workings of the workshop and takes on special projects. In the spring she also spends her time tending to our high altitude lavender field.
1. Frankincense Oil (Boswellia carterii)
One of our top-selling essential oils! Frankincense is a classic for skin care. The aroma—fresh, balsamic, and warm—has helped create sacred spaces throughout history.
2. Rosehip Seed Oil (Rosa rubiginosa)
Offering vitamins C and E, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids, rosehip seed oil is popular for creating a more even, glowing skin tone, and for scar care.
3. Rose Otto Damascena Hydrosol (Rosa damascena)
With a sensual, intoxicating aroma, rose otto damascena hydrosol conditions skin to feel and look more healthy, radiant, and smooth. It also calms the heart!
Combining floral and resin oils, Dewy Glow has a soft, sensual aroma. It helps repair skin on deep levels—creating a supple, even-toned complexion.
Creative Director/Promotions Manager
Devin oversees our marketing efforts, including our creative team who take care of photography, video production, email marketing, website images, live events, and more.
1. Lime Oil (Citrus aurantifolia)
Lime oil’s bright, sparkly aroma can fill you with a fresh flow of energy! It’s a reliable mood-booster when you’re feeling down and out.
Paraben-free, gluten-free, phthalate-free, and vegan, this lightweight yet luxurious lotion moisturizes your skin all by itself, or as a base for essential oils.
3. Catnip Hydrosol (Nepeta cataria)
Fresh, minty, and smooth, catnip hydrosol is profoundly calming. It helps settle a queasy belly and repels bugs . . . and our feline friends love it!
One of our top-selling ready-made blends, Catching Zzz’s has a warm, sensual aroma that helps stop overthinking so you can sleep!
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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.