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Essential Oils Guide
Which essential oil should you choose for digestion, breathing, stress, sleep, skin or muscles? Explore the main properties, traditional uses, precautions and botanical characteristics of the essential oils selected by Hitton.
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Choosing well
Every essential oil has its own distinctive profile
Lavender, Peppermint, Ravintsara, Rosemary, Palmarosa… each essential oil has its own aromatic composition, botanical identity and traditional uses.
This guide helps you quickly identify which essential oils are traditionally associated with a particular need, then access a detailed page covering their properties, botanical story, main traditional uses and precautions.
Essential oils are concentrated aromatic extracts. Using appropriate quantities and following the directions provided with each product remain essential.
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Essential oil profiles
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Mountain Savory
Satureja montana
A powerful aromatic oil traditionally associated with vitality, cold-season routines and targeted wellbeing uses.
Rosemary Cineole
Salvia rosmarinus CT 1,8-cineole
Fresh and aromatic, particularly appreciated for breathing comfort, vitality and invigorating routines.
Ravintsara
Cinnamomum camphora CT 1,8-cineole
A classic essential oil for cold-season routines, respiratory comfort and general vitality.
Scots Pine
Pinus sylvestris
Resinous and invigorating, associated with breathing, cold weather, vitality and massage routines.
Petitgrain Bigarade
Citrus aurantium
Green and floral, particularly appreciated in relaxation, stress and evening routines.
Patchouli
Pogostemon cablin
Deep and earthy, appreciated in perfumery, body care, massage and mature-skin routines.
Grapefruit
Citrus paradisi
Fresh and sparkling, suited to uplifting atmospheres and selected body-care routines.
Palmarosa
Cymbopogon martinii
Fresh and floral, especially popular in skincare and everyday body-care routines.
Compact Oregano
Origanum compactum
A particularly powerful essential oil, best suited to targeted and carefully measured aromatic routines.
Sweet Orange
Citrus sinensis
Sweet and fruity, particularly popular for relaxing atmospheres and evening routines.
Niaouli
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Fresh and cineole-rich, mainly associated with respiratory, winter and selected skincare routines.
Spearmint
Mentha spicata
A fresh, softer mint associated with digestion, concentration and uplifting aromatic blends.
Peppermint
Mentha × piperita
Intensely fresh and widely associated with digestion, nausea and alertness.
Sweet Marjoram
Origanum majorana
Herbal and comforting, appreciated for relaxation, stress and nervous tension.
Red Mandarin
Citrus reticulata
Sweet and fruity, ideal for creating a calm and comforting evening atmosphere.
Lavandin Super
Lavandula × burnatii
Floral and camphoraceous, appreciated in post-exercise massage and relaxation routines.
True Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
One of the most versatile essential oils, a classic choice for calm, skin and relaxation routines.
Spike Lavender
Lavandula latifolia
More camphoraceous than True Lavender, particularly appreciated in targeted skin routines.
Katrafay
Cedrelopsis grevei
A distinctive woody oil from Madagascar, appreciated in massage routines for tired muscles and joints.
Italian Helichrysum
Helichrysum italicum
A distinctive Mediterranean oil traditionally valued in targeted skin and body-care routines.
Clove
Syzygium aromaticum
Warm and intensely spicy, Clove is a powerful oil used in carefully targeted aromatic routines.
Ginger
Zingiber officinale
Warm and spicy, especially appreciated in digestion, nausea and vitality routines.
Bourbon Geranium
Pelargonium graveolens
Floral and green, especially appreciated in skincare, body care and balanced aromatic blends.
Wintergreen
Gaultheria fragrantissima
A highly distinctive oil primarily associated with targeted muscular and post-exercise massage routines.
Eucalyptus Radiata
Eucalyptus radiata
Fresh and aromatic, one of the classic oils associated with respiratory and cold-season routines.
Lemon Eucalyptus
Corymbia citriodora
Fresh and lemony, particularly appreciated in muscular, joint and summer outdoor routines.
Tarragon
Artemisia dracunculus
Aromatic and distinctive, traditionally associated with digestion and abdominal comfort routines.
Cypress
Cupressus sempervirens
Fresh and woody, frequently associated with circulation, heavy-leg and toning routines.
Citronella
Cymbopogon winterianus
Fresh and lemony, especially popular in outdoor and summer aromatic routines.
Lemon
Citrus limon
Bright and zesty, appreciated for fresh atmospheres, digestion and energetic aromatic routines.
Atlas Cedarwood
Cedrus atlantica
Deep and woody, commonly used in hair, body-care and grounding aromatic routines.
Cinnamon Bark
Cinnamomum verum
Warm, spicy and highly concentrated, suited to carefully controlled and targeted aromatic uses.
Rosewood
Aniba rosaeodora
Soft, floral and woody, traditionally appreciated in skincare and relaxing aromatic blends.
Bergamot
Citrus bergamia
Fresh, citrusy and gently floral, particularly appreciated for relaxation, mood and evening routines.
Basil
Ocimum basilicum
Fresh and herbaceous, traditionally associated with digestion, abdominal comfort and mental clarity.
Clary Sage
Salvia sclarea
Herbal and musky, appreciated in relaxation, body-care and selected hair routines.
Cistus
Cistus ladanifer
Resinous and intense, particularly appreciated in targeted routines for mature skin and visible marks.
Roman Chamomile
Chamaemelum nobile
Soft, herbaceous and fruity, a classic choice for relaxation and evening aromatic routines.
Cade
Juniperus oxycedrus
Strong and smoky, mainly known for specialised scalp, hair and skin-care routines.
Ylang-Ylang
Cananga odorata
Rich and floral, widely appreciated in relaxing, sensual and hair-care routines.
Litsea Cubeba
Litsea cubeba
Bright and lemony, especially appreciated for uplifting, relaxing and fresh aromatic atmospheres.
Thyme Thymol
Thymus vulgaris CT thymol
Strong and intensely aromatic, traditionally used in carefully controlled winter and vitality routines.
Tea Tree
Melaleuca alternifolia
Fresh and powerful, one of the most widely used oils in targeted cleansing and skincare routines.
Rosemary Verbenone
Salvia rosmarinus CT verbenone
A distinctive rosemary chemotype traditionally associated with digestion, skincare and selected hair routines.
Star Anise
Illicium verum
Sweet and strongly anisic, traditionally associated with targeted digestion and abdominal comfort routines.
Sandalwood
Santalum spp.
Deep, creamy and woody, prized in perfumery, relaxation and dry or mature skin routines.
Bay Laurel
Laurus nobilis
Aromatic and herbaceous, traditionally associated with breathing, vitality and targeted wellbeing routines.
Juniper Berry
Juniperus communis
Fresh, woody and aromatic, frequently associated with drainage, massage and body-care routines.
Frankincense
Boswellia spp.
Resinous and contemplative, appreciated in relaxation, breathing and mature-skin routines.
Sea Fennel
Crithmum maritimum
Fresh and maritime, especially associated with toning, drainage and body-care routines.
How do you choose an essential oil?
Start by identifying your main need: relaxation, sleep, digestion, breathing, skincare, massage or vitality. Then compare the suggested oils and open their individual guides to review their botanical profile, traditional uses and specific precautions.
How to use essential oils safely
Essential oils are highly concentrated aromatic extracts. Always follow the quantities, dilution instructions, permitted methods of use, minimum age and precautions stated on the product. If you are unsure or have specific circumstances, seek advice from an appropriately qualified professional.