Essential Oil Profiles - Esential Oils for Soap Making & Candle Making

Profile of Clary Sage essential oil - especially as used in soap and candles

Profile of star anise essential oil - especially as used in soap and candles

Profile of eucalyptus essential oil - especially as used in soap and candles

Lavender is by far the most popular essential oil in both soap making and candle making.

Profile of lavender essential oil for making soaps and making candles

Profile of Rose essential oil - sometimes called Rose Otto

Essential oils are some of the most amazing products of our natural world. The oils of aromatic plants have been used for centuries for both their smell and their medicinal applications. But just because something is natural doesn't mean it's good for you. Essential oils are powerful chemical compounds. They may smell wonderful...but they need to be used (both by you, the soap and candle maker, a…

List of Toxic and Phototoxic Essential Oils

List of essential oils that can cause skin sensitization.

List of essential oils that can cause skin irritation.

List of essential oils to avoid during pregnancy.

List of hazardous essential oils

Probably no single essential oil is more widely used in soap making and candle making as lavender. It is used by itself, in blends, in both soap and candles, and in a myriad of other bath and body products. It has wonderful aromatherapy benefits and (to me at least) just plain smells nice. Here is a collection of articles, information, history...

Profile of essential oils from Columbus Essentials Essential Oils - Peppermint Eucalyptus Tea Tree Lavender Geranium