AROMATHERAPY SELF-CARE WITH AQUA OLEUM
Aromatherapy is also known as essential oil therapy. It is an old natural healing practice that uses pure plant extracts to support wellness in body, mind and spirit. Aromatic plants and oils have been used for thousands of years as perfumes, incense and cosmetics as well as for their medicinal and culinary applications. Rooted in ancient traditions and supported by modern science, it offers a gentle yet powerful way to manage stress, soothe pain, care for skin and lift emotional wellbeing.
Our range of Aqua Oleum essential oils is therapeutic-grade, ethically sourced and trusted by aromatherapy practitioners worldwide. Whether you're new to essential oils or refining your personal self-care routine, Aqua Oleum offers a pure, potent pathway to natural wellness.
Understanding Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy uses concentrated plant oils, known as essential oils that are extracted from flowers, herbs, roots, fruits and trees. These oils capture the essence of the plant, offering not only a natural fragrance but also a therapeutic effect on the nervous system.
Essential oils are known to have a wide range of applications:
-To help relief stress related complains such as headaches, nervous tension and insomnia.
-To treat minor first aid cases such as cuts, burns and insect bites.
-As skin care agents for treatments of various conditions including eczema, acne, stretch marks and warts.
-As everyday cosmetics to cleanse, revitalize, nourish and normalize the skin, and prevent aging.
-To help prevent and relieve common complains such as colds, coughs & period pains.
-For sports injuries and general aches and pains, like muscular tension, back ache and
rheumatism.
-To create fragrant environment by using the oils to scent the office, home, linen, potpourris, notepaper etc.
-As personal perfumes, many oils can be used neat as a natural perfume, or blended to create an individual fragrance.
A Look at Aqua Oleum Oils and What They Can Do
Lavender (Lavendula angustifolia): A familiar oil with sweet, floral fragrance and a
multitude of uses! It has a marked sedation effect on the nervous system. The most
useful skin care remedy.
USES: Abscesses, acne, asthma, athlete’s foot, boils, bruises, burns and sunburn, cuts,
cystitis, depression, eczema, hair care, hay fever, headaches, high blood pressure, insect bites & repellent, insomnia, labour, lice, migraine, muscular aches and pains, period pain, PMT, pregnancy, rashes, ringworm, rheumatism, skin care (all types), sprains, spots, stress related conditions & varicose veins.
Lavender is a very ‘safe’ oil, which can be used for a wide range of children’s complaints including chickenpox, nappy rash, restlessness, teething pain & tummy ache.
Citronella is made from the distillation of the Asian grass plant in the Cymbopogon
genus. This fragrant grass got its name from the French word meaning “lemon balm,”
due to its floral, citrus-like aroma.
USES: Excellent insect repellent.
Eucalyptus is available as an essential oil that is used as a medicine to treat a variety of common diseases and conditions including nasal congestion, asthma, and as a tick
repellant
USES: Arthritis, bronchitis & coughs, colds, chills & sinusitis, congested headaches, cuts, fever, ‘flu, infectious illness, insect repellent, lice, muscular pains & rheumatism.
Frankincense has a woody, spicy smell and can be inhaled, absorbed through the skin,
or taken as a supplement.
USES: Ageing skin, asthma, high blood pressure, insomnia, nervous tension, scars, stress, stretch marks and wrinkles.
Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi): A pale yellow essential oil with a fresh, sweet citrus aroma, characteristic of the fruit. It has a purifying effect on the systems and organs of the body.
USES: Cellulitis, lack of muscular tone, toxins (accumulation of), skin care (acne & greasy skin & water retention).
Jasmine (Jasminum orficinale): An exquisite perfume oil, with an intense floral fragrance. It has an uplifting, soothing quality though it has a stimulating effect on the nervous system. Aphrodisiac and good skin care oil.
USES: Anxiety, depression, dry, mature and sensitive skin, labour, nervous tension &
exhaustion, stress and wrinkles.
Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha): A rich, warming oil which has been used as a remedy
for over 3,000 years! It has a marked healing effect on the skin.
USES: Athletes foot, bronchitis, coughs, cuts, eczema, irritated and mature skin, gum
infections, ringworm & weeping sores.
Orange (Citrus aurantium): A sweet, familiar citrus-scented oil which has a sedating
effect on the digestion and nervous system.
USES: Greasy skin, nervous indigestion, nervous tension, stress & water retention.
Peppermint (Mentha piperita): This penetrating, minty oil is cooling and refreshing –
it clears the head, and revives the spirit. Especially good for respiratory and digestive
problems of nervous origin.
USES: Asthma, congested headache, coughs & colds, flatulent indigestion, ‘flu, insect
repellent, migraine, muscular aches & pains, nausea & travel sickness, nervous
exhaustion & fatigue.
Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata var. genuina): An exquisite perfume oil, with a deep
soft floral-balsamic fragrance. It has a marked sedating effect on the nerves, but is
reviving to the spirit – a traditional aphrodisiac!
USES: Anxiety & depression, dry & sensitive skin, high blood pressure, mature skin &
wrinkles, PMT, stress related conditions.
Why Choose Aqua Oleum?
The Aqua Oleum range is formulated by Julia Lawless, one of the world’s leading experts in aromatherapy. Every bottle is:
100% pure and natural
Sustainably sourced
Free from synthetic additives
Ideal for both home and professional use
While essential oils are powerful tools for natural wellness, they should always be used with care. Essential oils are highly concentrated and should never be applied directly to the skin without proper dilution in a carrier oil. Certain oils may cause irritation or allergic reactions, always perform a patch test before full use. Consult your healthcare professional before use
