A-to-Z List Essential Oils for Skin : Dermatitis:

  • Basil

    Basil

    (Ocimum basilicum)

    Aroma Description: Basil Essential Oil smells sweet, herbaceous and somewhat licorice-like.

  • Benzoin

    Benzoin

    (Styrax benzoin)

    Aroma Description: Earthy, Exotic, Resinous, Rich, Sensual, Slightly sweet, Warm

  • Cade (Rectified)

    Cade (Rectified)

    (Juniperus oxycedrus)

    Aroma Description: Cade Essential Oil smells smoky. It is similar to the aroma of burning wood or tar.

  • Cedarwood, Atlas

    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.

  • Chamomile, German (Blue Chamomile)

    Chamomile, German (Blue Chamomile)

    (Matricaria chamomilla)

    Aroma Description: Sweet, fruity and herbaceous.

  • Chamomile, Roman

    Chamomile, Roman

    (Chamaemelum nobile)

    Aroma Description: Roman Chamomile Essential Oil smells crisp, sweet, fruity and herbaceous.

  • Eucalyptus

    Eucalyptus

    (Eucalyptus globulus)

    Aroma Description: Fresh, medicinal, woody and earthy.

  • Fennel

    Fennel

    (Foeniculum vulgare)

    Aroma Description: Earthy, Exotic, Fresh, Pungent, Strong, Sweet

  • Geranium

    Geranium

    (Pelargonium graveolens)

    Aroma Description: Herbaceous, green, floral, sweet, dry, fresh, slightly fruity

  • Lavender

    Lavender

    (Lavandula angustifolia)

    Aroma Description: Floral, fresh, sweet, herbaceous and sometimes slightly fruity. It can be slightly camphorous.

  • Myrrh

    Myrrh

    (Commiphora myrrha)

    Aroma Description: Warm, earthy, woody and balsamic

  • Peppermint

    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.

  • Pine

    Pine

    (Pinus sylvestris)

    Aroma Description: Crisp, fresh, woody, earthy, balsamic, sweet, woody, forest like aroma

  • Sandalwood

    Sandalwood

    (Santalum album)

    Aroma Description: Sandalwood Essential Oil smells rich, deep and sweet yet is delicate, woody and floral.

  • Thyme

    Thyme

    (Thymus vulgaris)

    Aroma Description: Cool, fresh, lemony, slightly citrus, slightly floral, soft, herbaceous and slightly medicinal