Whether you’re new to essential oils, or you’ve been using them for years, most folks will agree that you don’t need a wide variety to really experience the joy of aromatherapy. At Mountain Rose Herbs, we’re passionate about offering high-quality, organic whenever possible, 100% pure essential oils—all handpicked by our in-house aromatherapist. We’ve highlighted our top five best-selling essential oils (among the 100+ that we carry) along with some of our favorite ways to use them.
Easily the most popular and widely used essential oil, lavender is the perfect relaxing scent to have in your aromatherapy stash. Our lavender essential oil is sourced from a cooperative of sustainably minded farmers who grow certified organic lavender from seed. We carry three different kinds of lavender essential oil, but our favorite go-to is the Lavender (Lavendula angustifolia).
Note: Middle
Distillation Method: Water-steam distillation
Aroma: Sweet, floral, herbaceous
Blends well with: bergamot, cedarwood, chamomile, clary sage, eucalyptus, geranium, grapefruit, lemon, lemongrass, palmarosa, peppermint, rosemary, and tea tree
Favorite uses:
Fresh and balsamic, frankincense is one of our favorites to diffuse around the home to freshen and clear the air. Often used for grounding during meditation, this essential oil is distilled from the resin or sap that comes from the bark of Boswellia cartarii. The aroma of frankincense can also be enjoyed by using the resin as incense, but for those who don’t want to deal with the smoke, the essential oil is the perfect alternative.
Note: Base
Distillation method: Steam distillation
Aroma: Fresh, woody, spicy, balsamic with a hint of citrus
Blends well with: bergamot, cinnamon, cypress, geranium, lavender, lemon, orange, patchouli, pine, sandalwood, and ylang ylang
Favorite uses:
This minty fresh oil is a must-have for your aromatherapy collection. Its fresh scent uplifts the spirits and promotes focus. The passionate folks (and their ancestors) who distill our peppermint essential oil have been doing it for over a century, and their specialty nowadays is fair trade and organic certified spearmint and peppermint.
Note: Top
Distillation method: Steam distillation
Aroma: Fresh, minty, hot, herbaceous
Blends well with: basil, cypress, eucalyptus, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, marjoram, niaouli, pine, ravensara, rosemary, and tea tree
Favorite uses:
Rosemary is well-known for its stimulating and rejuvenating aroma. You’ll also find it in a variety of hair care products because it helps support healthy hair. Our certified organic rosemary essential oil is crafted by knowledgeable distillers whose recipes have been passed down from generation to generation. Note: rosemary has many different chemotypes; ours is cineole which is most commonly used for aromatherapy.
Note: Middle
Distillation method: Steam distillation
Aroma: Strong, fresh, camphor-like, woody-balsamic undertone
Blends well with: basil, bergamot, cedarwood, cinnamon, clary sage, eucalyptus, lavender, lemon, marjoram, oregano, peppermint, pine, tea tree, and thyme
Favorite uses:
For those of you who love the scent of a freshly peeled orange, this oil is a must-have! Also known as the “happy oil,” sweet orange essential oil is perfectly citrusy and uplifting to help support a happy mood. Our sweet orange essential oil is certified organic and cold pressed here in the U.S. by skilled and dedicated distillers.
Note: Top
Distillation method: Cold pressed
Aroma: Sweet, sugary, fresh, citrus
Blends well with: basil, bergamot, cinnamon, clary sage, clove, eucalyptus, frankincense, geranium, fresh ginger, grapefruit, jasmine, lavender, lemon, marjoram, nutmeg, patchouli, and vetiver
Favorite uses:
Citrus oils can be phototoxic, so always use caution and avoid using citrus skincare products, including lip balm and facial oils, if you plan on spending time in the sun. As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted. Do not use in the eyes or mucus membranes. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert health care practitioner. Keep oils away from children.
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Topics: Aromatherapy
Sara, blog contributor, was born and raised in Colorado (where she now lives) but enjoyed the beauty of the Pacific Northwest for six years. Sara has expressed her botanical interests through studying clinical aromatherapy as well as having her own body care business. She can be found supporting local artists, volunteering at dog rescues, cooking up delicious organic meals, and enjoying the great outdoors with her partner.
Whether you’re new to essential oils, or you’ve been using them for years, most folks will agree that you don’t need a wide variety to really experience the joy of aromatherapy. At Mountain Rose Herbs, we’re passionate about offering high-quality, organic whenever possible, 100% pure essential oils—all handpicked by our in-house aromatherapist. We’ve highlighted our top five best-selling essential oils (among the 100+ that we carry) along with some of our favorite ways to use them.
Easily the most popular and widely used essential oil, lavender is the perfect relaxing scent to have in your aromatherapy stash. Our lavender essential oil is sourced from a cooperative of sustainably minded farmers who grow certified organic lavender from seed. We carry three different kinds of lavender essential oil, but our favorite go-to is the Lavender (Lavendula angustifolia).
Note: Middle
Distillation Method: Water-steam distillation
Aroma: Sweet, floral, herbaceous
Blends well with: bergamot, cedarwood, chamomile, clary sage, eucalyptus, geranium, grapefruit, lemon, lemongrass, palmarosa, peppermint, rosemary, and tea tree
Favorite uses:
Fresh and balsamic, frankincense is one of our favorites to diffuse around the home to freshen and clear the air. Often used for grounding during meditation, this essential oil is distilled from the resin or sap that comes from the bark of Boswellia cartarii. The aroma of frankincense can also be enjoyed by using the resin as incense, but for those who don’t want to deal with the smoke, the essential oil is the perfect alternative.
Note: Base
Distillation method: Steam distillation
Aroma: Fresh, woody, spicy, balsamic with a hint of citrus
Blends well with: bergamot, cinnamon, cypress, geranium, lavender, lemon, orange, patchouli, pine, sandalwood, and ylang ylang
Favorite uses:
This minty fresh oil is a must-have for your aromatherapy collection. Its fresh scent uplifts the spirits and promotes focus. The passionate folks (and their ancestors) who distill our peppermint essential oil have been doing it for over a century, and their specialty nowadays is fair trade and organic certified spearmint and peppermint.
Note: Top
Distillation method: Steam distillation
Aroma: Fresh, minty, hot, herbaceous
Blends well with: basil, cypress, eucalyptus, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, marjoram, niaouli, pine, ravensara, rosemary, and tea tree
Favorite uses:
Rosemary is well-known for its stimulating and rejuvenating aroma. You’ll also find it in a variety of hair care products because it helps support healthy hair. Our certified organic rosemary essential oil is crafted by knowledgeable distillers whose recipes have been passed down from generation to generation. Note: rosemary has many different chemotypes; ours is cineole which is most commonly used for aromatherapy.
Note: Middle
Distillation method: Steam distillation
Aroma: Strong, fresh, camphor-like, woody-balsamic undertone
Blends well with: basil, bergamot, cedarwood, cinnamon, clary sage, eucalyptus, lavender, lemon, marjoram, oregano, peppermint, pine, tea tree, and thyme
Favorite uses:
For those of you who love the scent of a freshly peeled orange, this oil is a must-have! Also known as the “happy oil,” sweet orange essential oil is perfectly citrusy and uplifting to help support a happy mood. Our sweet orange essential oil is certified organic and cold pressed here in the U.S. by skilled and dedicated distillers.
Note: Top
Distillation method: Cold pressed
Aroma: Sweet, sugary, fresh, citrus
Blends well with: basil, bergamot, cinnamon, clary sage, clove, eucalyptus, frankincense, geranium, fresh ginger, grapefruit, jasmine, lavender, lemon, marjoram, nutmeg, patchouli, and vetiver
Favorite uses:
Citrus oils can be phototoxic, so always use caution and avoid using citrus skincare products, including lip balm and facial oils, if you plan on spending time in the sun. As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted. Do not use in the eyes or mucus membranes. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert health care practitioner. Keep oils away from children.
You May Also Be Interested In:
Topics: Aromatherapy
Sara, blog contributor, was born and raised in Colorado (where she now lives) but enjoyed the beauty of the Pacific Northwest for six years. Sara has expressed her botanical interests through studying clinical aromatherapy as well as having her own body care business. She can be found supporting local artists, volunteering at dog rescues, cooking up delicious organic meals, and enjoying the great outdoors with her partner.
