Ingredient Information

Butters

Mango Butter
Effects: Data to come.
Uses: Data to come.
Safety: Data to come.


Shea Butter
Effects: Data to come.
Uses: Data to come.
Safety: Data to come.

Carrier Oils

Fractionated Coconut
Effects: Data to come.
Uses: Data to come.
Safety: Data to come.


Grapeseed
Effects: Data to come.
Uses: Data to come.
Safety: Data to come.


Hemp Seed
Effects: Data to come.
Uses: Data to come.
Safety: Data to come.


Jojoba
Effects: Data to come.
Uses: Data to come.
Safety: Data to come.


Shea Oil
Effects: Data to come.
Uses: Data to come.
Safety: Data to come.


Sweet Almond
Effects: Data to come.
Uses: Data to come.
Safety: Data to come.


Virgin Coconut
Effects: Data to come.
Uses: Data to come.
Safety: Data to come.

Essential Oils
The following are reported effects and uses for many of the essential oils in Escentuelle products. Neither these products nor the statements below constitute medical treatment and all serious and/or undiagnosed ailments should be treated by a licensed medical practictioner. This information is provided merely as a background on traditional uses of the oils and as an assessment of their reported safety risks. For more detailed information, please consult the sources listed below, from which these notes were taken.

Benzoin
Effects: Data to come.
Uses: Data to come.
Safety: Data to come.

Bergamot (citrus aurantium, var. bergamia)
Effects: Data to come.
Uses: Data to come.
Safety: Data to come.

Chamomile, Roman (chamaemalum nobile)
Effects: Data to come.
Uses: Data to come.
Safety: Data to come.

Cypress (cupressus sempervirens)
Effects: Data to come.
Uses: Data to come.
Safety: Data to come.

Eucalyptus, Globulus (eucalyptus globulus, var. globulus)
Effects: Data to come.
Uses: Data to come.
Safety: Data to come.

Fennel, Sweet (foeniculum vulgare)
Effects: Data to come.
Uses: Data to come.
Safety: Data to come.

Geranium (pelargonium graveolens)
Effects: anti-infectious, antiseptic, antibacterial
Uses: skin health (acne, burns, bruises, dermatitus, cellular regenerative, wound healing), mosquito repellent, immune-system stimulant, female-hormone balancer (menopause, PMS), nerve balancer (helps relieve, stress, depression, anxiety)
Safety: non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitizing at low doses; avoid in early pregnancy

Grapefruit, Pink (citrus paradisi)
Effects: antiseptic (especially airborne), antitoxic, astringent, bactericidal, depurative, lymphatic stimulant, diuretic, digestive, general tonic
Uses: skin health/tightening (acne, oily skin), airborne/environmental disinfectant, increases circulation, stimulates lymphatic system detoxification, eases water retention and cellulite, nerve balancer (eases depression, headache, nervous exhaustion, performance stress, jet lag, PMS, self-doubt)
Safety: non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitizing at low doses, non-phototoxic

Hyssop
Effects: Data to come.
Uses: Data to come.
Safety: Data to come.

Juniper Berry (juniperus communis)
Effects: Data to come.
Uses: Data to come.
Safety: Data to come.

Lavender (lavandula officinalis)
Effects: analgesic, anticonvulsive, antidepressant, antimicrobial, anti-infectious,antirheumatic, antiseptic,powerful antispasmodic, antitoxic, carminative, cholagogue, choleretic, cicatrizant, deodorant, emmenagogue, fungicidal, hypotensive, insecticide, nervine, parasiticide, rubefacient, nervous-system stimulant, sudorific, tonic, vermifuge
Uses: for all skin types (oily and dry) and conditions (eczema, psoriasis), excellent with burns, aids wound/scar healing, soothes skin pain, stimulates cleansing; eases breathing; balances blood pressure, increases capillary circulation; aids with flu and viral infections; helps with nausea, vomiting, and digestion; aids childbirth pain and speeds delivery; helpful with cystitis, thrush, and leucorrhea; brain and central nervous system sedative; aids headache, nervous tension, exhaustion, manic depression, anger, and mood swings
Safety: non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitizing at low doses; non-hazardous in pregnancy

Patchouli (pogostemon patchouli)
Effects: Data to come.
Uses: Data to come.
Safety: Data to come.

Peppermint (mentha piperita)
Effects: Data to come.
Uses: Data to come.
Safety: Data to come.

Rosemary (rosmarinus officinalis, camphor type)
Effects: analgesic, antidepressant, anitmicorbial, antioxidant, antirheumatic, antiseptic-bactericide, anti-infectious, anitspasmodic, aphrodisiac, astringent, carminative, cephalic, cicatrizant/tissue stimulant, choloretic, cholagogue, cytophylactic, venous and hepatic decongestant, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, non-hormal emmengogue, expectorant, fungicidal, mucolytic, parasticide, restorative, resolvent, rubefacient, stimulant, stomachic, sudorific, tonic
Uses: reduces oil/sebum secretion (acne, oily hair, dandruff); aids sagging skin, congestion, puffiness, swelling, and water retention; aids circulation in all skin layers; helpful with all respiratory infections/congestions; increases mucus secretion; cardio-vascular tonic; normalizes low blood pressure; increases circulation thereby stimluating liver metabolism and gall bladder action; eases fluid retention; highly stimulating and therefore good for mornings, physical exhaustion, mental fatigue; clears and aids memory
Safety: non-toxic, generally non-irritant, and non-sensitizing at low doses; avoid on sensitive or damaged skin; avoid with epilepsy, high blood pressure, and pregnancy; stimulating in small doses so avoid if sleep is needed

Sandalwood (santalum album)
Effects: antidepressant, antiphlogistic, urinary and pulmonary antiseptic, antspasmodic, aphrodisiac, astringent, bactericidal, bechic, cardiotonic, carminatiev, cicatrizant, lymphatic and venous decongestant, emollient, expectorant, fungicidal, insecticidal, sedative
Uses: aids infected wounds, acne and oily skin; relieves dry, aged, cracked, and chapped skin; aftershave moisturizer; useful on hair; increases water retention of collagen; reduces muscles spasms; increases circulation; decongests lymph and venous systems; purifies and reduces congestion of urinary and reproductive systems; stimulates sex hormanes, thereby aiding frigidity and impotence; helpful with depression, insomnia, nervous tension, stress, obsession, grief, feelings of isolation, and aggression
Safety: non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitizing at low doses; rare dermatitis and allergic reactions in hypersensitive individuals

Tea Tree (melaleuca alternifolia)
Effects: Data to come.
Uses: Data to come.
Safety: Data to come.


Sources:
Sheppard-Hanger, Sylla, with Galina Lisin, Martin Watt, and David Moyler, eds. The Aromatherapy Practitioner Reference Manual: A Complete Refereence Book of Over 350 Aromatic Plant Extracts, Index of Biologically Active Phytochemicals, Clinical Index, and Taxonomical Index. Tampa, FL: Atltantic Institute of Aromatherapy, 2000.

Watt, Martin, ed. (Certified Phytotherapist, Medical Herbalist, Essential Oil Researcher and Educator) Essential Oil Monographs. Tampa, FL: Atltantic Institute of Aromatherapy, 1996.