Articles by Selina

Wormseed oil is extracted from the entire herb, especially the seed or fruits, by a process called steam distillation from Chenopodium ambrosioides of the Chenopodiaceae family, an herb found throughout Read more >>

Buchu is a small evergreen shrub; its oil is extracted from the dried leaves by steam distillation of this tree, which belongs to the Rutaceae family. The oil is dark Read more >>

Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) is a plant species endemic to Northern Europe, Asia and Alaska and naturalized in North America and has long been used for treating gastric and skin disorders, Read more >>

Tuberos (Polianthes tuberosa) is a flowering plant belonging to the lily (Amaryllidaceae) family. The tuberose flower blooms at night and is often referred to as the “Mistress of the Night”. Read more >>

Petitgrain oil is extracted from the fresh leaves, small twigs by a process called steam distillation from the green unripe oranges, a tree belonging to the family Rutaceae. Petitgrain has Read more >>

Neroli, botanical name Citrus Aurantium, has a refreshing and distinctive, spicy aroma, the oil is extracted from the small, white, waxy flowers of the bitter-orange tree or Neroli by steam Read more >>

Lavandin, scientifically known as Lavandula Hybrida and Lavandula Hortensis is a plant that is popularly grown in France, no wonder France is one of the major producers of lavandin oil Read more >>

Camphor oil is extracted by steam from the the chipped wood, root stumps and branches and is then rectified under vacuum and filter pressed from Cinnamomum Camphora (also known as Read more >>