At Verdessent, we think of essential oils as supportive tools, not cures.
A small, well-chosen set can gently help with comfort, mood, and everyday home care.
This Basic Care Kit contains 10 essential oils and 3 simple helpers you can find in most pharmacies.
Important: Essential oils do not replace medical treatment.
If symptoms are strong, persistent, or worrying, please see a doctor.
Always dilute essential oils and patch-test before using them on your skin.
1. What This Kit Is For
The kit is designed to be:
- Compact – a limited number of versatile oils
- Practical – focused on common, minor concerns at home
- Evidence-aware – grounded in traditional aromatherapy and cautious reading of current research
- Non-dramatic – no “miracle” language, just gentle, realistic support
It is for comfort and care, not diagnosis or treatment.
2. The 10 Core Essential Oils
For each oil we note:
- Key notes – how it smells and “behaves”
- Common aromatherapy uses – traditional ways people use it
- Safety – where extra care is needed
2.1 Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
Key notes: soft, floral, calming, very adaptable.
Common uses:
- Evening diffusion to support relaxation and sleep
- Soothing minor burns, insect bites and small skin irritations (well diluted)
- Gentle support in periods of stress or emotional overload
Safety: Usually well tolerated when diluted, but sensitivities still occur—patch-test first.
2.2 Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
Key notes: sharp, medicinal, “clean.”
Common uses:
- Occasional spot care for blemished or oily skin
- Foot and nail-area hygiene
- Low-dilution blends for small, localized problem areas
Safety:
Can irritate skin if used neat or too strong. External use only; keep away from eyes and mouth.
2.3 Peppermint (Mentha × piperita)
Key notes: strong, minty, intensely cooling.
Common uses:
- Inhalation to help with mental fatigue and lack of focus
- Travel blends for feelings of queasiness (smelling from a tissue, not ingesting)
- Cooling massage (in low dilution) for tired muscles and feet
Safety:
Avoid near the faces of babies and young children. Use low dilutions; can be too intense for sensitive skin.
2.4 Chamomile (Roman or German)
Key notes: sweet, herbal, very gentle.
Common uses:
- Evening blends to support calm and better sleep
- Skin care for sensitive, reactive or easily reddened skin
- Low-dilution blends for children when they are restless or overwhelmed
Safety:
People with known ragweed or Asteraceae allergies should patch-test carefully or avoid.
2.5 Eucalyptus (e.g. E. globulus or E. radiata)
Key notes: sharp, fresh, “clearing.”
Common uses:
- Diffusion or steam inhalation to support easy breathing in stuffy seasons
- Cooling chest or back rubs (in moderate dilution)
- “Fresh air” blends for living spaces and entryways
Safety:
Use with extra care around young children. Avoid direct contact with eyes. Do not overdo the dose—more is not better.
2.6 Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)
Key notes: floral-green, balancing, uplifting.
Common uses:
- Emotional balance during stress or hormonal ups and downs
- Skin care for combination, oily or mature skin
- Everyday body oils and light, floral personal scents
Safety:
Generally well tolerated when diluted. Patch-test on very sensitive skin.
2.7 Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis / Salvia rosmarinus)
Key notes: herbal, camphoraceous, stimulating.
Common uses:
- Diffusion for focus when studying or working
- Massage blends for tired muscles and joints
- Occasional use in scalp or hair-care routines
Safety:
Often discouraged in epilepsy, uncontrolled high blood pressure and some pregnancies. Use modest dilutions and avoid late-night use if it feels too stimulating.
2.8 Thyme (Thymus vulgaris – chemotypes vary)
Key notes: strong, spicy, very powerful.
Common uses:
- Short-term support in “cold and flu season” blends
- Low-dilution chest or foot rubs, often combined with gentler oils
Safety:
Some chemotypes (especially thymol-rich) are quite irritating.
Use very low dilutions, for short periods only. Avoid in pregnancy, children, and on very sensitive skin.
2.9 Lemon (Citrus limon)
Key notes: bright, citrus, clean.
Common uses:
- Diffusers and room sprays for a light, uplifting mood
- DIY household cleaners and kitchen sprays
- Daytime blends that aim for clarity and alertness
Safety:
Cold-pressed lemon oil is typically phototoxic. After skin use, avoid sun or tanning beds on that area for at least 12–24 hours, unless you use a steam-distilled, non-phototoxic type.
2.10 Clove Bud (Syzygium aromaticum)
Key notes: warm spice, very concentrated.
Common uses:
- Warming blends for cold, tense muscles (always highly diluted)
- Occasional oral-care blends for gum comfort, usually under professional guidance
- Spice accents in winter or festive room blends
Safety:
Rich in eugenol and potentially irritating or sensitizing.
Use tiny amounts in high dilution, avoid large skin areas, pregnancy, children, and damaged skin or mucous membranes.
3. The 3 Everyday Helpers
These are not essential oils, but they make the kit far more flexible and gentle.
3.1 Aloe Vera Gel
- Cooling, soothing and hydrating
- Useful as a base for:
- After-sun gels
- Light face gels for oilier skin types
- Post-shave or post-waxing care
Note: Aloe is water-based. Essential oils still need proper dispersion and dilution before mixing in.
3.2 Witch Hazel Distillate (Alcohol-free)
- Mildly astringent and toning
- Commonly used for:
- After-shave splashes
- Simple toners for combination or oily skin
- Cool compresses on minor bumps or areas of heat
Choose alcohol-free witch hazel if your skin is dry or sensitive.
3.3 Rosewater (Rose Hydrosol)
- Soft, floral, very gentle
- Helpful as:
- A face mist for most skin types, especially sensitive or mature
- A calming room or linen spray
- A base for very gentle children’s sprays (often without essential oils at all)
Hydrosols like rosewater are much milder than essential oils and can often be used directly on the skin.
4. Using the Kit Safely
A Verdessent-style kit always comes with safety built in.
- Dilution guidelines
- General adult body use: 1–2%
→ about 3–6 drops essential oil per 10 ml carrier oil or lotion - Face and delicate areas: 0.5–1%
- Children, pregnancy, older adults, people with health issues: use much lower dilutions and avoid the “strong” oils (peppermint, thyme, clove, some eucalyptus and rosemary types).
- General adult body use: 1–2%
- Patch-testing
- Apply a small amount of the diluted blend to the inner forearm
- Wait 24 hours; if redness, itching or strong discomfort appears, do not use it.
- Prefer gentle routes
- Start with diffusion, inhalation from a tissue, or low-dose body oils
- Keep rooms ventilated and avoid all-day continuous diffusion
- Storage
- Store tightly closed, upright, away from heat and direct light
- Keep out of reach of children and pets
- Know your limits
- If something feels wrong—strong irritation, breathing difficulty, dizziness—stop using the product, rinse the area with plain carrier oil, and seek medical advice if needed.
5. A Calm Way to Begin
You do not have to buy everything at once. Many people start with just:
- Lavender – for calm and basic skin comfort
- Tea Tree – for occasional “keep it clean” spot care
- Lemon – for fresh air and simple cleaning blends
- Aloe Vera Gel – as a cooling, soothing base
Live with these for a few weeks. Notice what helps, what you enjoy, and what your skin tolerates well. Then slowly add other oils that match your real needs.
At Verdessent, we believe a good basic kit is not about owning more bottles.
It is about understanding a few oils clearly, respecting their strength, and using them with care, patience, and kindness toward your own body.