Essential oils

Our essential oils are 100% natural according to their varieties, their fragrant fractions which represent the vital force of the plant in aromatherapy, pure and Organic, and are certified by Ecocert. They are issued and extracted from Organic plants.

At Argiletz, our clays are:

100%

Natural and respectful of man and nature

Natural and
respectful of
man and the man
Nature

Extracted, dried
and conditioned
in France

Composed
pure clay

Environmentally friendly
animals

they contain:

Conservatives
and dyes

Substance
Controversial

Unified and
not irradiated

We have chosen a range of essential oils without superfluous, with preserved properties to ensure a quality product and an unparalleled experience. Discover our essential oils for your home cosmetic recipes and your aromatherapy needs.

What is an essential oil?

An essential oil is a condensation of active ingredients generally obtained through the distillation of aromatic plants with steam. This extraction process concentrates all the volatile active ingredients of the plant. Contrary to its name, an essential oil contains no fat: it concentrates all the benefits and original principles of a plant for a multitude of uses!

Essential oil: what properties and uses?

Used and studied for centuries, essential oils have a strong heritage. Neglected during the last century in the face of progress in chemistry and the synthesis of molecules, they have regained a noble place in recent years. Like a return to nature, to what Nature offers us, essential oils are part of a universal awareness: the use of plants for our well-being, this is called aromatherapy.

Why use essential oils?

It is not always easy to find your way around when you want to take care of yourself naturally... You wonder what essential oils can be used for? For almost everything! There is a multitude of essential oils, for all kinds of needs and this is what makes aromatherapy so interesting.

Essential oils have specific properties that make them indispensable for daily use. But did you know that their action does not stop there? Thanks to their complex structure, made of thousands of molecules, they offer complementary actions. The Fine Lavender essential oil (also called True Lavender) for example is one of the most used essential oils. It would have at the same time a healing, anti-infectious, antifungal and calming action which make it impossible to circumvent in any aromatherapy which is respected.

How to use essential oils?

Essential oils have a recognized effectiveness. They are now used in many products (beauty, well-being and therapeutic) and are valued by many professionals but also by many people wishing to turn to the natural. The uses of essential oils are numerous! In diffusion, orally or by application, there are a multitude of possibilities. For example, you can add Lemon Zest essential oil to your clay face mask, it is particularly appreciated for its anti-oxidant and anti-aging action.

Essential oils have another advantage: if they can be used alone, they are also particularly effective when combined. For this purpose, you can consult our guide of essential oils which will give you all the indications on each of our EO (posologies, uses...).

Natural, yes... but also very powerful!

Essential oils are a condensation of active principles, they must be used with great care. It is advisable to respect the dosages, the duration of use and certain specific indications of use (certain EO are photosensitizing, others are contra-indicated to the pregnant or breast-feeding women...). In case of doubt or if you have known pathologies, we recommend you to systematically consult a health professional before any use, whether it is prolonged or therapeutic use of essential oils. The health professional will be able to advise you and bring you personalized recommendations.