In proud collaboration with Kotanical. I am thrilled to introduce this passion project to you, I like to think of it as empowerment in a bottle! I’ve been on my own oily journey for the last few years and I’m blown away by the countless benefits of organic essential oils. I teamed up with Karl from Kotanical because his mission and ethos mirrors mine.

The Four Elements.

EARTH

Grounding/balancing blend – Frankincense, Patchouli, vetiver, petitgrain, black spruce.

“I reach for this blend when the world feels heavy, when I feel like everything is up in the air or a bit out of control. This blend is my go to when I have to be brave, overcome fear, take a leap of faith or move outside of my comfort zone. The perfect fusion of organic essential oils for grounding, calming, relaxing and stabilising in an often crazy world.” Tara Rafter.

The Blend by KOTANICAL –

Frankincense – Frankincense (boswellia sacra) Essential Oil is the only frankincense distilled in Ireland with ethically sourced resin from a Somalia land co-op. The complex resinous base notes add depth and comfort to any blend and have been used for thousands of years in ceremonies for relaxation and meditation.

Country of Origin – Somaliland | Extraction – Steam distillation in Dublin

Part of Plant – Resin

Patchouli – Patchouli essential oil Soothing, earthy and sensual, Patchouli is useful for anyone who needs grounding. Keep your feet on the ground while opening yourself up to loving feelings with this rich and musky essential oil. Soothing and balancing on the skin, it also inspires an open mind.

Country of Origin – Sri Lanka | Extraction – Steam Distillation, Distilled from the large, fragrant and furry leaves of the patchouli plant, which can grow to heights of 3-4 ft.

Part of Plant – Leaves

Vetivert – Vetivert Essential oil is deeply relaxing to body and mind. Useful for mature complexions. Called ‘the oil of tranquillity’ in Indonesia due to it’s balancing and grounding properties. Rich, sweet and woodsy, this essential oil promotes relaxation, grounds the emotions and is balancing for oily skin. One of the oldest aromatics, Vetivert has been known to symbolize strength and courage.

Country of Origin – Madagascar | Extraction – Cold Expression

Part of Plant – Rhizomes

Petitgrain – Petitgrain Essential Oil relaxing and stabilizing to the emotions, Petitgrain is distilled from the leaves and twigs of the bitter orange tree, that also gives us Neroli from its flowers. One of the classic ingredients in eau-de-cologne.

Country of Origin – Paraguay | Extraction – Steam Distillation

Part of Plant – Leaves, and twigs of the bitter orange tree

Black Spruce -This Essential Oil brings the outdoors in. A rich, lingering aroma that develops slowly on the skin; acts as a grounding element for lighter notes that may dissipate quickly.

Country of Origin – Canada

Extraction – Steam distillation

Part of Plant – Needles and twigs

Fire

This inspiring, igniting and exciting oil blend fuses Wild Orange, Lime, Lemongrass, Peppermint and Jasmine.

“I reach for this blend when I have a busy day ahead, if I need a lift at the 3pm slump, or if I need to keep going when the tiredness kicks in on a late evening. This blend is my go to for my creative process, when I’m learning on a new course or if I need an energy injection with the never ending to do list!” Tara Rafter 

The Blend by KOTANICAL–

Jasmine – Botanical Name – Jasminum grandiflorum

Aroma – Deep, exotic, heady and floral

Extraction – Steam

Part of Plant – Flowers

Country of Origin – India

Wild orange – Wild Orange Organic Essential Oil is cold-pressed in Italy from the peel of the Wild orange fruit. Refreshing and uplifting, wild orange essential oil is like a little bottle of sunshine. It helps soothe anxiety. It helps clear congested skin. Also delicious in vegan chocolate recipes! Light and fresh, this uplifting citrus essential oil are rejuvenating for both the mind and the emotions.

Country of Origin – Italy | Extraction – Cold expression

Part of Plant – Peel

Lime – Lime essential oil Soothing and uplifting to the nervous system. Great for use in a diffuser to lighten up any mood, Invigorating with a cleansing, fresh aroma, lime has uplifting properties that make it a valuable addition to blends for promoting a sense of joy and releasing anxious thoughts.

Country of Origin – Sri Lanka | Extraction – Cold Expression

Part of Plant – Fresh Peel

Lemongrass – Lemongrass essential oil is a sweet, earthy essential oil that has a soothing, spa-like effect, Invigorating with a cleansing, fresh aroma, lemongrass has uplifting properties that make it a valuable addition to blends for promoting a sense of joy and releasing stressful thoughts.

Country of Origin – Sri Lanka | Extraction – Steam distillation

Part of Plant – Leaf

Peppermint –

Peppermint Essential Oil is a herbaceous and minty oil popular for it’s refreshing and invigorating aroma. From headache aid to a cleaning agent, Peppermint oil has a range of uses. KOTANICAL Peppermint essential oil has an incredibly fresh and bright aroma that leaves you feeling more awake and focused. A bright, penetrating aroma that brings a distinct cooling sensation to the skin while inspiring feelings of clarity and purpose. Your body and mind will thank you for the blast of exhilarating refreshment.

Country of Origin – Ireland | Extraction – Steam distillation in Dublin

Part of Plant – Aerial Parts

WATER

This soothing and calming oil blend fuses Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Lavender and Black Spruce. 

“I reach for this blend when I feel stressed, irritated, tearful, anxious or just a bit all over the place! The fusion of ingredients work together to bring a sense of calm and soothing to your overall wellbeing and help to wash away feelings of panic or tension. A great blend for evening time when you begin to unwind.” Tara Rafter

The blend by KOTANICAL –

Cedarwood – A rich hue and deep warm woody scent, helps to inspire feelings of belonging, connection, support and open hearted love. Botanical Name – Cedrus atlantica. The aroma is dry, sweet and woody with honey overtones

Country of Origin – Morocco

Extraction – Steam distillation

Part of Plant – Wood

Clary Sage – Clary sage essential oil may help with easing panic and nervous tension. It has a history of being used as a women’s health essential oil. Fresh and light, top notes like Clary Sage are often the first aromas to reach the nose and dissipate quickly.

Country of Origin – France | Extraction – Steam distillation

Part of Plant – Flowers

Lavender – Lavender Essential Oil (Lavandula Angustifolia) is sourced from the high alpine fields in France. A popular essential oil for unwinding before bed, stress and for its calming properties.

Country of Origin – France | Extraction – Steam distillation

Part of Plant – Flowering tops

Black Spruce -Black Spruce Essential Oil brings the outdoors in. A rich, lingering aroma that develops slowly on the skin; acts as a grounding element for lighter notes that may dissipate quickly.

Country of Origin – Canada | Extraction – Steam distillation | Part of Plant – Needles and twigs

AIR

This beautiful blend is both uplifting and energetic – with a blissful harmony of Bergamot, Cypress, Grapefruit, Lemongrass and Ylang Ylang.

Jasmine.

“I reach for this blend when I have a busy day ahead, if I need a lift at the 3pm slump, or if I need to keep going when the tiredness kicks in on a late evening. This blend is my go to for my creative process, when I’m learning on a new course or if I need an energy injection with the never ending to do list!” Tara Rafter 

The Blend by KOTANICAL

Bergamot – Bergamot Organic Essential Oil is cold-pressed in Italy from the peel of the bitter bergamot fruit. Renowned for adding to the deep blooded robust taste of earl grey tea, this multi-use oil would make a beautiful scent for your home as it adds an inviting yet fresh scent to any space.

Country of Origin – Italy | Extraction – Steam distillation | Part of Plant – Peel

Cypress – Botanical Name – Cupressus sempervirens

Extraction – Steam distillation

Part of Plant – Needles

Aroma – Delicate balsamic and refreshing

Country of Origin – France

Grapefruit – Grapefruit essential oil is a refreshing and balancing oil. It relieves and calms nervous tension and helps uplift the mood and alleviate stress. Light and fresh, this uplifting citrus essential oil is rejuvenating for both the mind and the emotions. Distilled from the rind of the large, yellow fruit that grows on tall trees with glossy, green leaves.

Country of Origin – Argentina | Extraction – Cold Pressed

Part of Plant – Fresh Peel

Lemongrass – Lemongrass essential oil is a sweet, earthy essential oil that has a soothing, spa-like effect, Invigorating with a cleansing, fresh aroma, lemongrass has uplifting properties that make it a valuable addition to blends for promoting a sense of joy and releasing stressful thoughts.

Country of Origin – Sri Lanka | Extraction – Steam distillation

Part of Plant – Leaf

Ylang Ylang – Ylang Ylang Organic Essential Oil is sourced from Madagascar. The flowers for KOTANICALS Ylang Ylang Essential Oil are picked and distilled immediately to ensure the highest quality essential oil. A very sensual oil that is perfect for an aphrodisiac massage blend, Sweetly floral with soft undertones and a warming effect, “the flower of all flowers” soothes and balances the skin and the mind while inspiring feelings of joy and hopefulness.

Country of Origin – Madagascar | Extraction – Steam distillation

Part of Plant – Flowering top

The Elements Collection features four organic essential oil blends conveniently packaged in a 10ml roller ball. Earth, Water, Air and Fire are the perfect blends to help you to navigate the sometimes bumpy road of life. Please do a patch test before use and stop use if irritation occurs. 

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