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Essential oil library

Twenty essential oils power every Pepperfit blend, selected for their aromatic character and therapeutic heritage. This is our core essential oil library, including the plant parts and how we use each one.

Cedarwood

Wood

Cedrus atlantica (INCI: Cedrus atlantica oil)

A soft, dry woody oil that adds depth and grounding. Supports steadiness and focus.
How to use
Associated with steadiness, focus and a sense of grounding. Supports active concentration in Boost and calm focus in Zen.

Cypress

Leaf and twig

Cupressus sempervirens oil (INCI: Cupressus sempervirens oil)

A dry, woody oil. Associated with steadiness, composure and balance.
How to use
Associated with steadiness, composure and emotional balance. Supports the clear, grounded direction of Be.

Frankincense

Resin

Boswellia Carteri (INCI: Boswellia Carteri oil)

A soft, resinous oil. Associated with steady breathing, reflection and calm focus.
How to use
Associated with steady breathing, reflection and calm focus. Supports the meditative purpose of Zen and the clear, composed energy of Be.

Geranium

Leaf and flower

Pelargonium graveolens (INCI: Pelargonium graveolens flower oil)

A green, rose-like floral oil. Commonly associated with emotional balance.
How to use
Commonly associated with emotional balance and a sense of equilibrium. Supports the rounded, calming direction of Rest.

Green Mandarin

Peel

Citrus nobilis (INCI: Citrus nobilis peel oil)

A bright, slightly green citrus oil, lighter than ripe mandarin. Associated with gentle uplift.
How to use
Associated with gentle uplift and emotional lightness. Helps keep Boost bright and positive without feeling overly sharp.

Juniper Berry

Berry

Juniperus Communis (INCI: Juniperus Communis Juniper berry oil)

A crisp, woody-coniferous oil. Associated with clarity, renewal and freshness.
How to use
Traditionally associated with clarity, renewal and a sense of freshness. Supports the clean, focused purpose of Be.

Lavandin

Flower

Lavandula Hybrida (INCI: Lavandula Hybrida oil)

A bright, camphoraceous floral oil. Refreshing and balancing for active clarity.
How to use
Traditionally used for its refreshing and balancing character. Supports the active clarity of Boost and the calmer focus of Zen.

Lavender

Flower

Lavandula Angustifolia (INCI: Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) oil)

A familiar floral-herbaceous oil. Widely associated with calm, balance and relaxation.
How to use
Widely associated with calm, balance and relaxation. Supports the gentler character of Zest, the recovery routine of Rescue and the evening purpose of Rest.

Lemongrass

Leaf

Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (INCI: Cymbopogon Schoenanthus oil)

A sharp, grassy citrus note with a lifted, fresh quality. Energising and motivating.
How to use
Commonly used in aromatherapy for its fresh, stimulating character. Supports the energising and motivating direction of Boost.

Neroli

Flower

Citrus aurantium (INCI: Citrus aurantium (Neroli) Flower oil)

A delicate floral citrus oil. Associated with calm, emotional ease and reassurance.
How to use
Traditionally associated with calm, emotional ease and gentle reassurance. Supports the softer, decompressive character of Zen.

Patchouli

Leaf

Pogostemon Cablin (INCI: Pogostemon Cablin oil)

A warm, earthy oil. Traditionally associated with grounding, calm and balance.
How to use
Traditionally associated with grounding, calm and emotional balance. Supports the settled, restorative purpose of Rest.

Peppermint

Leaf

Mentha Piperita (INCI: Mentha Piperita oil)

A cooling, fresh oil. Associated with freshness, alertness and a cooling sensation.
How to use
Associated with freshness, alertness and a cooling sensation. Supports the clear, post-activity purpose of Rescue.

Petitgrain

Leaf and twig

Citrus aurantium amara (INCI: Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil)

A fresh, slightly woody citrus oil. Associated with mental ease and calm.
How to use
Traditionally associated with calm, emotional balance and mental ease. Supports the quieter evening purpose of Rest.

Pink Grapefruit

Peel

Citrus x Paradisi (INCI: Citrus x Paradisi peel oil)

A bright, slightly sweet citrus oil. Associated with uplift, freshness and positive energy.
How to use
Associated with uplift, freshness and positive energy. Supports the bright, clear-headed direction of Be.

Pink Pepper

Berry

Schinus Terebinthfolius (INCI: Schinus Terebinthfolius oil)

A warm, lightly peppery oil. Associated with warmth, stimulation and lively energy.
How to use
Associated with warmth, stimulation and lively energy. Supports the motivating, focused character of Be.

Roman Chamomile

Flower

Anthemis nobilis (INCI: Anthemis nobilis Flower oil)

A soft, slightly sweet floral oil. Supports calm, comfort and emotional ease.
How to use
Traditionally associated with calm, comfort and emotional ease. Supports the softer and more restorative direction of Zest, Rescue, Rest and Zen.

Rosemary

Leaf

Rosmarinus Officinalis (INCI: Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf oil)

A clear, herbaceous oil with a fresh, woody character. Associated with mental clarity and preparation.
How to use
Traditionally associated with mental clarity, alertness and preparation. Supports the focused, active purpose of Boost.

Sweet Fennel

Seed

Foeniculum vulgare dulce (INCI: Foeniculum vulgare dulce fruit oil)

A warm, slightly aniseed-like oil. Adds rounded depth and warmth.
How to use
Traditionally associated with comfort and release after physical effort. Supports the warming, restorative character of Rescue.

Tangerine

Peel

Citrus tangerina (INCI: Citrus tangerina oil)

A soft, sweet citrus oil. Supports gentle uplift, ease and a positive mood.
How to use
Associated with gentle uplift, ease and a positive mood. Supports the soft, everyday energising purpose of Zest.

Vetivert

Root

Vetiver Zizanoides (INCI: Vetiver Zizanoides (Vetivert) oil)

A deep, earthy oil. Associated with grounding, stillness and steadiness.
How to use
Associated with grounding, stillness and emotional steadiness. Supports recovery in Rescue and the slower evening direction of Rest.

The results

Experience the blends

These essential oils are the building blocks of our six core Pepperfit blends.

Boost Boost Fresh focus for active starts. Created for the moments before movement. Explore blend Zest Zest Gentle uplift for everyday movement. A light, steady blend for morning body-care and family routines. Explore blend Rescue Rescue Post-activity care for tired, worked bodies. Created for use after sport, exercise and physical work. Explore blend Rest Rest A deeper blend for evening and wind-down routines. Transition to stillness. Explore blend Be Be Bright energy with a clear head. Created for days that need lift without a sharper edge. Explore blend Zen Zen Calm focus for quieter moments. Designed to sit comfortably between activity and complete wind-down. Explore blend