A-to-Z List Essential Oils for Skin : Dermatitis:
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Basil
(Ocimum basilicum)
Aroma Description: Basil Essential Oil smells sweet, herbaceous and somewhat licorice-like.
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Benzoin
(Styrax benzoin)
Aroma Description: Earthy, Exotic, Resinous, Rich, Sensual, Slightly sweet, Warm
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Cade (Rectified)
(Juniperus oxycedrus)
Aroma Description: Cade Essential Oil smells smoky. It is similar to the aroma of burning wood or tar.
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Cedarwood, Atlas
(Cedrus atlantica)
Aroma Description: Woody and sweet. Atlas Cedar Oil is a bit sharper than Virginian Cedarwood Oil. The aroma is reminiscent of artificial mothballs.
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Chamomile, German (Blue Chamomile)
(Matricaria chamomilla)
Aroma Description: Sweet, fruity and herbaceous.
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Chamomile, Roman
(Chamaemelum nobile)
Aroma Description: Roman Chamomile Essential Oil smells crisp, sweet, fruity and herbaceous.
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Geranium
(Pelargonium graveolens)
Aroma Description: Herbaceous, green, floral, sweet, dry, fresh, slightly fruity
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Lavender
(Lavandula angustifolia)
Aroma Description: Floral, fresh, sweet, herbaceous and sometimes slightly fruity. It can be slightly camphorous.
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Peppermint
(Mentha piperita)
Aroma Description: Intensely minty. Its aroma is reminiscent of peppermint candies, but it is more concentrated and is more intense in fragrance than Spearmint Essential Oil.
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Pine
(Pinus sylvestris)
Aroma Description: Crisp, fresh, woody, earthy, balsamic, sweet, woody, forest like aroma
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Sandalwood
(Santalum album)
Aroma Description: Sandalwood Essential Oil smells rich, deep and sweet yet is delicate, woody and floral.
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Thyme
(Thymus vulgaris)
Aroma Description: Cool, fresh, lemony, slightly citrus, slightly floral, soft, herbaceous and slightly medicinal