Aromatherapy 101
At Hijau Philosophy, we ensure that prior research and quality checks are done to ensure quality and safety for our customers. We try to be as open and transparent with the knowledge gained as well as approach towards safe essential oil usage based on in-depth research on the subject and would like to share some of our thoughts on the subject for your understanding and benefit!
What are essential oils?
Hijau Philosophy's range of therapeutic quality, vegan essentials oils are organic, wildcrafted or traditionally farmed and sourced from various parts of the world.
Essential oils are derived from different parts of a plant such as flower petals or buds, resins, leaves, seeds, barks, needles & twigs, roots and fruit peels.
Popular extraction methods of this concentrated hydrophobic and volatile liquid includes steam distillation, solvent extraction, CO2 extraction, maceration, enfleurage, cold press extraction and water distillation.
Inhalation and skin application (with proper dilution) are the best ways to enjoy its therapeutic benefits. A little goes a long way!
What are carrier oils?
Hijau Philosophy carrier oils are organic, wild-crafted or traditionally farmed and are for face, body and hair care purposes.
Our oils are cold pressed, pure and natural. Use alone or compliment with your favourite essential oils to further enhance its benefits. Carrier oils are also known as base oils/vegetable oils. they are harvested from seeds, kernels, nuts or fruit pulps.
Helps soothe and nourish skin when applied topically. Also used in medicinal applications and for sensual purposes. Colours of oils vary from red, orange, green, brown, golden, yellow to clear. Each tint and hue has an attribute of its own signature qualities based on nutrition and topical usage.
The scent of each oil can be nutty, spicy, fruity, fatty, earthy/herbaceous or simply unscented. The texture of the oils are either light, medium or heavy in viscosity. Customers need not worry about oiliness when the correct oil type and purpose are chosen correctly for usage. It is a good way to start your journey into natural skincare and holistic wellness as it is free of chemicals, colourings, solvents and preservatives.
