The Benefits of Essential Oils, Pt. 1

Do you love the many different soap scents that we offer? Do you ever wonder how we get such concentrated fragrant scents infused into our goat milk soap products? Well, we're glad you asked!

One of our favorite ingredients used in our goat milk soap is essential oils. Essential oils are a concentrated liquid that contain aroma compounds from plants. They are generally extracted by distillation, often by using steam and have been used for centuries. These oils are used in a range of different ways and products from perfumes, cosmetics, soaps, and other beauty products to flavoring food and drinks, to simply adding all-natural scent to household cleaning products. They also have incredible medicinal uses and are pure, all-natural, clean, and fresh.

We use about 15 different essential oils in our soaps and are constantly experimenting with more. Today, we're sharing five of the essential oils we use at Bend Soap Company and explaining the therapeutic benefits they can provide you with. 

#1: Spearmint

Besides the refreshing, minty scent, when inhaled, spearmint has a calming and relaxing effect. It also helps with indigestion, headache, and nausea and has been said to soothe minor aches and pains. Spearmint oil contains menthol which is refreshing for the skin as it creates a cooling sensation. This often helps with muscle relaxation. Furthermore, it nourishes dull skin and improves the texture of oily skin. It's such a refreshing and invigorating oil, and we're pleased to offer this natural oil in our products.

You can find this essential oil in the following products:

• Eucalyptus Spearmint Goat Milk Soap
• Eucalyptus Spearmint Milk Bath
• Citrus Mint Goat Milk Soap
• Citrus Mint Milk Bath
• Eucalyptus Spearmint Lip Butter

#2: Grapefruit

What a wonderful, bright essential oil. This is such a refreshing and nutrient-rich addition to our soaps. Grapefruit essential oil has been known to cure depression and relieve stress when inhaled. It is also particularly good for treating oily skin and acne, and it provides a refreshing feeling. It can be beneficial for treating stiffness and cramps in the muscles, as well. We're constantly looking for more reasons to use this fabulous oil in our products.

You can find this essential oil in the following products:

• Citrus Mint Goat Milk Soap
• Honey Grapefruit Natural Deodorant 
• Honey Grapefruit Sugar Scrub
• Honey Grapefruit Goat Milk Soap

#3: Orange

We LOVE the smell of a freshly squeezed orange. Surely, this sweet, citrus essential oil has wonderful properties as well, right?Well, yes, of course! Orange essential oil has been known to ease and soothe acne, dermatitis, and inflammation, whether internal or external. It can also help relax muscle spasms.

You can find this oil in the following products:

• Sweet Orange Goat Milk Lotion
• Sweet Orange Lip Butter
• Sweet Orange Milk Bath

#4: Lemon

The lemon essential oil has a revitalizing effect that helps reduce stress, balance oil glands and minimize oil production. Surprisingly, it's often used to kill bacteria due to its antifungal properties but can also ward off insects and even reduce body aches. Not only that, but lemon essential oil has also been attributed to eliminating dandruff and strengthening hair.

You can find this oil in the following products:

• Lemongrass Goat Milk Soap
• All Shield Goat Milk Soap
• Lemon Verbena Goat Milk Soap

#5: Rosemary

Rosemary is a useful aid to ease symptoms related to eczema, dermatitis, oily skin, and acne. It decreases cortisol (a stress hormone) in your body and also boosts and stimulates mental activity and energy.

You can find this oil in the following products:

• English Garden Goat Milk Soap
• English Garden Goat Milk Bath
• Mount Bachelor Pine Goat Milk Soap

Which Essential Oil is YOUR Favorite?

As you can see, there are tons of benefits of using essential oils. Since we use these oils in all of our goat milk products, you're able to reap the benefit every time you bath or shower, wash your hands or use any one of our products. They keep you healthy, happy, and nourished! Which of these essential oils is your favorite? Comment below and join the discussion.