Woodland freshness, warming spice, and rich aromas. Meet five essential oils bringing a little Christmas character to your seasonal creations.
Some scents instantly bring Christmas to mind. Fresh greenery as the tree goes up, familiar spices and rich aromas that make evenings feel a little cosier. Our Christmas collection takes inspiration from seasonal favourites, giving you plenty to explore when getting crafty.
Meet fir needle, cinnamon bark, star anise, frankincense and myrrh oils. Whether you are planning handmade gifts or developing a festive product range, here is a closer look at the ingredients inside our Christmas collection.
Bring the outdoors in, with Fir Needle
Think woodland walks and the freshness of a real Christmas tree. Fir Needle Essential Oil captures the outdoor character with its crisp, forest-inspired scent.
Extracted from needles of fir trees, predominantly the Abies species, this oil is recognised for its potential antiseptic and respiratory benefits. Used for home fragrance diffusers, and for personal care in massage oils or skincare products, making it a perfect ingredient to explore when you want a calming essence of fresh woodland. Picture a seasonal scent that feels green and bright, bringing a little outdoors into your festive creations.
Spice up your festive creations, with Cinnamon Bark
Christmas wouldn’t feel the same without a little spice. Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil is renowned for bringing a warm, sweet and spicy aroma, fitting naturally into the season.
Derived from the bark of a cinnamon tree and formulated for cosmetic applications, its antimicrobial properties make it a popular choice in skincare and beauty products. For your Christmas creations, this distinctive scent will add sensory fragrance to a festive soap or seasonal fragrance concept. A familiar ingredient with plenty of Christmas spirit.
A sweet seasonal twist, with Star Anise
Continuing the spice theme, Star Anise Essential Oil offers a different aromatic direction. Extracted from the seeds of the Illicium verum fruit, it has a sweet and liquorice-like scent that brings its own personality to the collection.
Often used in aromatherapy, diffuser blends and massage oils when you want a comforting fragrance to promote relaxation and alleviate stress. Think cosy rooms, twinkling lights and a little inspiration from the spice cupboard for your next festive scent.
Discover a Christmas classic, with Frankincense
Meet Frankincense (Boswellia Carterii) Essential Oil, extracted from the tree’s resin, it has a warm and earthy aroma. Valued for promoting a healthy complexion and a spiritual significance, it provides a versatile use across skincare and holistic wellness offers a different starting point for seasonal creations.
Frankincense introduces a deeper aromatic character, think quieter evenings and a fragrance that helps set the scene for a serene atmosphere during the festive rush.
Complete the collection, with Myrrh
Alongside frankincense, Myrhh Essential Oil brings another recognisable Christmas ingredient to the table. It is extracted through steam-distillation from the resin of the Commiphora myrrha tree and has an earthy, smoky aroma with rich warmth.
Myrrh has been valued for centuries, with a history spanning religious rituals and traditional medicine. Now used in perfumery, aromatherapy and functional cosmetics, myrrh offers inspiration for Christmas creations with a deeper scent profile.
What's on your Christmas making list?
Fresh and woodland-inspired, sweet and spicy, or rich and earthy, which direction will you take?
Our five Christmas ingredient spotlights offer different ways to capture the spirit of the season and put your own touch on your festive creations.
Explore the full Christmas collection here and find the inspiration for your next make.
Using essential oils safely: essential oils are highly concentrated. Always dilute before use, patch test first and never take internally.
