Supplies: Essential Oils
Aromatherapy-grade
essential oils at car air freshener prices! Well, almost. Use them for home scenting,
in massage oils, as perfume, or as I do, to enhance henna. These oils were specially
chosen for their ability to enhance
henna's staining properties . Mix 10ml of oil per 100 grams of powder and
say goodbye to aftercare. No wrapping, no leaving it on for hours, no kidding.
See the Recipes page
for details on the mix.
10ml amounts are in amber glass bottles with orifice reducers. 30ml amounts are in clear vials, and are meant to be stored out of the sunlight. Keeping all oils in the fridge between uses is a good idea, but don't freeze. If you like to mix oils, you may want to get some disposable plastic droppers . They are graduated to 3ml and hold about 5ml total.
One of my favorite things about oiled henna paste is that the scent lingers on your skin. This is especially nice for a wedding or other special event, as the scent brings back the happy memories for days. Buy by scent, or if you love the pricier oils (like I do) you can stretch them by blending them with a less expensive one. You will want to keep the main part of the oil one of those on this list if you want the great stain effects.
Many of these oils are not suited for use during pregnancy, and some are not for sensitive skin. If you want to know more about essential oils, go here for more general information and lots of useful links. These are all pure essential oils. Please play with them responsibly. (10 mL is equivalent to 1/3 oz; 30 mL is 1 oz.)
If you use a lot of essential oils, take a look at the wholesale page. I offer these and a large list of other oils at reduced prices.
Essential Oils for Henna:
Please click on the name to add the item to your shopping camel's load and select quanity.
| Essential Oil: | Botanical Name: | Essential Oil: | Botanical Name: |
| Cajeput | Melaleuca leucadendron | Eucalyptus 80/85 | Eucalyptus globulus |
| Cardamom Seed | Elettaria cardamomum | Frankincense | Boswellia carteri |
| Clove Bud | Eugenia caryophyllata | Lavender 40/42 | Lavandula officinalis |
| Egyptian Rose Geranium |
Pelargonium graveolens | Tea Tree | Melaleuca alternifolia |
| Favorite Blends: | Contains: | ||
| Try one of our Favorite Recipe blends. These are 10ml amounts, so no measuring needed. | |||
| Cajeput and Cardamom Seed ($7.00) | Exotic yet familiar, this is what I use professionally | ||
| Tea Tree and Lavender ($3.50) | The mildest of the essential oils. Good for kids. | ||
| Lavender and Egyptian Rose Geranium ($3.75) | Boldly feminine, perfect for brides! | ||