Essential oils are highly concentrated form of botanical oils that can provide therapeutic benefits. The history of essential oils started when a chemist Gattefosse suffered burn to his arm, he used the nearest liquid to relieve his pain, which was some lavender oil. The essential oil offered relief without scarring. Gattfosse called this therapeutic field as Aromatherapy. Before this Plant oils were used by the ancient Greeks, Egyptians, Middle Eastern and Chinese in salves and poulitces Essential oils contain plant hormones, nutrients and thousands of other bio-chemicals. Planting methods, ways of harvesting, distillation, manufacture, and storage affect the quality if Essential Oils. But the most important considerations is purity. Essential oils can help promote feelings of wellness by stimulating the part of the brain that controls emotions. The oils can help with respiratory issues, calm a restless mind, increase feelings of happiness and help you meditate. Essential Oils are known to have many health benefits, and can relieve conditions such as High blood pressure, Eczema, Water Retention, Stress, Insomnia and many others. There are many ways to use essential oils, for example when you inhale the scent of an essential oil, and Essential oils are also easily absorbed through your skin when applied on the skin   The quickest way to enjoy the benefits of many oils is to smell directly from the bottle or from a few drops on your hands. For applying on the skin dilute them with a carrier oil or cream,  dilute it to a very low concentration with sweet almond, grapeseed or jojoba oil. When blending for children remember to lower the concentrations. Essential Oils for Common Health Issues Essential oils can help relieve stress, improve sleep, relief pain and increase energy levels. Here are some health benefits of essential oils: Stress    - Lavender, peppermint, vetiver,  ylang ylang Insomnia - Lavender, chamomile, jasmine, sandalwood, sweet marjoram Pain Relief –Clary Sage, Juniper, Eucalyptus, Rosemary Increase Energy - Cinnamon, clove, Rosemary, Sage Popular Ways to use essential oils : Massaging Essential oils on the skin Heating Essential oils in a diffuser Rubbing Essential oils onto temple, under nose Spray Essential oils in the room   We have one of the widest range of pure essential oils in Singapore.   We have been selling pure essential oils in Singapore for close to 20 years. You are welcomed to our showroom at Ubi to view the full range of essential oils we carry. All our essential oils are 100% pure and we sell only therapeutic grade essential oils imported from Australia for use in Aromatherapy. We are able to offer you the such high quality oils at a fair price because we are wholesalers of essential oils. We supply our essential oils to many spas and therapists in Singapore. Remember, Essential Oils applied onto the skin are absorbed into the body and that is why we use only pure and natural ingredients, and you and your clients should too. (* We have special discounts for massage students, massage salons and spas in Singapore. Contact us for the Student/Professional price.)