Our Top 20 Essential Oils

A nurturing floral for the mind & body.

Lavender essential oil gently cools and calms our spirits. A medicine cabinet in a bottle, Lavender is a must for the first aid kit. Lavender essential oil is popular for its relaxing and healing qualities, and has been known to improve sleep and general wellbeing. An important essential oil for skin, Lavender has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and skin regenerating properties making it perfect for acneic, inflamed, sensitive or sensitised skin, cuts, grazes and sunburn - just to mention a few.

The benefits:

• Helps tone and revitalise skin.
• Useful for all types of skin problems.
• Can be beneficial for problems such as bronchitis, asthma, colds and throat infections.
• Helpful for muscular aches and pains.
• Calming, soothing, improves sleeplessness and has a soothing and calming effect on the nerves.
• Helps with tension, panic, anxiety and nervous exhaustion in general and is effective for headaches, migraines and insomnia.

A citrus that does it all.

Like a burst of sunshine through the clouds, fresh and clean, Lemon essential oil is brimming with vitality. The citrus scent has a gently sour undertone topped with a deliciously light sweet note. It brings to mind cleanliness, sunlight and a freshness that is cheerful and exhilarating. It is a lovely stimulating oil that can help clear emotional overload and revive fatigued spirits.

Blends well with: Bergamot, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Frankincense, Ginger, Juniper, Lavender, Neroli, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood and Ylang ylang.

The benefits:

• May boost energy.
• Supports circulatory system aiding in digestive functions and lymphatic drainage.
• Antibacterial, antiseptic and anti-infectious properties.
• Great for oily skin types or to give a revitalising boost to a more mature complexion.
• Increase activity of the immune system.
• Great for cleaning sticky surfaces.

A spicy and woody aroma to slow our minds.

Our pure Frankincense oil has a warm, spicy and woody aroma, with anti-inflammatory compounds that assist with several health functions including gut health and arthritis. Frankincense oil helps to overcome nervous fatigue and silence a busy mind, encouraging us to reflect on the past and seek clear inspiration for the future. Praised in meditation rituals, Frankincense essential oil helps deepen the breath and still our minds.

The benefits

• Stress relief.
• Immunity boosting.
• May prevent signs of aging and help balance dry skin conditions.
• Perfect to use in meditation.
• Help boost immunity.
• Help balance hormones.
• Stimulate and improve circulation.
• May help reduce inflammation.

Fresh, invigorating & uplifting for the mind and body.

The beautiful, fresh and invigorating aroma of Peppermint essential oil is uplifting and therapeutic for the mind and body. It's cool, crisp scent imparts a sense of freshness, purity and cleanliness. Peppermint essential oil is so incredibly versatile and can be used for a range of purposes and is loved by beginners and more experienced practitioners alike.

Blends well with: Basil, Geranium, Lavender Bergamot, Cedarwood, Cypress, Lemon, Lime, Pine, Rosemary and Marjoram.

Considerations: Peppermint oil is an antidote to homeopathic remedies and should be avoided during homeopathic treatment.

The benefits:

• Uplifting, energising and invigorating.
• Mental clarity.
• May help to relieve muscle & joint pain.
• May help reduce headaches.
• Support digestive health.
• Sinus relief.
• May be useful for assisting with sunburn, rashes and itchy skin when used in a very low dilution.

Essential oil for inhalation of topical use.

Combining Sweet Orange, Lavender, Ylang Ylang and Frankincense essential oils, ECO. Anxiety Blend has been developed to reduce nervous tension and relieve symptoms of mild anxiety. The sweet and soothing aroma will help calm your mind, relax your body and increase vitality.

As well as this our commitment to help raise awareness around stress and anxiety goes beyond developing a TGA listed blend. For every Anxiety Blend purchased, $1 will be donated to Beyond Blue, an independent, not-for-profit organisation working to reduce the impact of anxiety, depression and suicide in Australia.

Zesty, refreshing & uplifting for the mind and body.

Instilling a sense of joy and positivity, Sweet Orange essential oil is an excellent oil to diffuse to boost your mood and encourage relaxation. It's perfect to freshen up a room or on dreary cold mornings when you need an extra push to get outside.

Blends well with: Bergamot, Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine, Lemon, May Chang, Neroli.

The benefits:

• Refreshing.
• Calming.
• Improves mood.
• Help regulation of the digestive system.
• Skin regenerative properties.
• Lymphatic stimulating properties.

A clearing, camphor-like aroma for the mind and body.

Tea Tree is thought to be an uplifting and stimulating essential oil. It can be added to cleaning products as it has a strong antimicrobial action. Extensive studies have shown Tea Tree to be effective against bacterial, fungal and viral pathogens, providing us with a broad-spectrum disinfectant.

​​Blends well with: Bergamot, Eucalyptus, Grapefruit, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram and Rosemary.

The benefits:

• Help clear acne prone skin.
• Assist in protecting against cold & flu.
• Natural antiseptic.
• Helps with respiratory complaints.

Nurturing & calming for the mind and body.

The great harmoniser, with a herbaceous rose like scent, Geranium helps us return from anxiety to a place of calm while retaining alertness. Wonderful for use at the beginning of a hectic day or as an emotional restorative in the afternoon.

Blends well with: Basil, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Citronella, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Neroli, Palmarosa, Petitgrain, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood & Ylang Ylang.

The benefits:

• Calming.
• May help reduce fatigue.
• Helps regulate oil production on skin.
• Antimicrobial & astringent properties.

Warm, woody & grounding.

A warming balm for a sore heart and a restorative break from a non-stop hectic lifestyle, Sandalwood transports us to a meditative space. Sandalwood has also been shown to boost the immune system with its antimicrobial properties.

Blends well with: Basil, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cypress, Palmarosa, Rose, Frankincense, Neroli, Ylang Ylang.

The benefits:

• Calming, grounding, soothing.
• Helps dry skin conditions.
• Immunity.
• May assist with respiratory conditions.

Spicy and warming for the mind & body.

With a cheering and warming aroma, Cinnamon is one of the most powerful antibacterial essential oils. Cinnamon is perfect to use in cleaning products and in the diffuser contributing a warm depth to blends.

The benefits:

• Comforting and relaxing.
• Re-energising.
• Antiseptic properties.

Citrusy, sweet & soothing for the mind.

The slightly sharp yet citrusy sweet scent of Bergamot essential oil soothes our upsets and allows us the space to let our troubles drift away.

Note: Bergamot essential oil is considered photo-toxic, avoid sun exposure after applying to skin.

Blends well with: Black Pepper, Clary Sage, Cypress, Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine, Mandarin, Orange, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Ylang Ylang.

The benefits:

• Supports immune system.
  
• Promote positive outlook.
  
• Appetite stimulant.
  
• Calming.
  
• Great for acne prone and combination skin.

Sweet, earthy & grounding for the mind and body.

The deeply woody and sweet scent of Patchouli gently beckons the mind down to stillness, where it can reset and rejuvenate in blissful silence. Helpful for those with vulnerable immune systems from being run down, overworked or overtired.

Blends well with: Bergamot, Black Pepper, Geranium, Lavender, Ginger, Lemongrass, Rose, Ylang ylang.

The benefits:

• May help with eczema, and acne & other skin issues.
• Calming and grounding properties.
• Great to use as a fixative in DIY perfumes and blends.

Author: Ali Macrae
Content Creator

Ali is the Content Creator at ECO. Modern Essentials. Ali oversees the company's social media platforms, helps coordinate brand collaborations and is a leader for ECO.'s content creation.