Why We Use Essential Oils - and the Benefits They Are Known For

Why We Use Essential Oils and the Benefits They Are Known For

At Threefold Grace, we use essential oils in many of our products for their natural aromas and the beneficial properties they are known for.

Below are some of our favorites, what they are traditionally known for, and why we use them.

🌼 Lavender

Calms the senses and helps reduce feelings of stress, offering a peaceful, grounding effect.

Its soothing properties are often used to comfort sensitive or irritated skin, promoting healing and rejuvenation.

Lavender is also believed to support restful sleep and create a calming atmosphere, making it perfect for evening routines.

Acts as a natural anti-inflammatory, making it useful for soothing redness or irritation.

Known for its antiseptic qualities, Lavender can aid in the healing of minor cuts and scrapes.

Found in: Tranquility Lavender Body Butter, Rejuvenate Face Moisturizer

🍊 Sweet Orange

Known for its uplifting and bright aroma, Sweet Orange energizes and invigorates the senses, making it perfect for morning routines.

Gently clarifying and revitalizing for the skin, it helps brighten dull complexions and is known to promote healthy, glowing skin.

This cheerful citrus oil also has mood-lifting properties, bringing a sense of joy and positivity.

Rich in antioxidants, Sweet Orange helps fight free radicals, promoting a youthful and radiant complexion.

Known for its antimicrobial properties, it can also help cleanse and purify the skin.

Found in: Orange Creamsicle Body Butter & Scrub

🌹 Rose Absolute

Known for its deeply nurturing and rejuvenating properties, Rose Absolute promotes a sense of comfort and emotional warmth.

Its luxurious aroma helps ease emotional tension and supports the appearance of healthy, glowing skin.

Rose Absolute is renowned for its ability to hydrate, firm, and brighten the skin, particularly in dry or mature skin.

A powerful skin tonic, it helps rejuvenate and restore elasticity, making it beneficial for aging skin.

Known for its ability to balance skin’s moisture levels, it can help with both dryness and oiliness.

Found in: Nourishing Rose Body Butter

🌸 Geranium

Known for its balancing and uplifting properties, Geranium helps reduce stress and anxiety, promoting emotional well-being.

It is celebrated for its ability to hydrate, soften, and beautify the skin, supporting a healthy, radiant complexion.

Geranium also helps balance oil production, making it ideal for both dry and oily skin types.

A natural astringent, it helps tighten the skin, reducing the appearance of pores and fine lines.

Known for its ability to promote circulation, Geranium is great for revitalizing tired skin.

Found in: Nourishing Rose Body Butter

🌸 Ylang Ylang

Known for its sweet, exotic fragrance, Ylang Ylang has long been used for its relaxing and uplifting aroma.

Helps balance oil production in the skin, making it suitable for both dry and oily skin types.

Often used to promote relaxation and reduce stress, it is also thought to support healthy skin by improving its texture and tone.

Known for its ability to reduce the appearance of blemishes and scars, Ylang Ylang is beneficial for healing skin imperfections.

Its calming aroma is also commonly used to ease feelings of tension.

Found in: Tranquility Lavender Body Butter

☕ Coffee Bean CO₂

Invigorating and rich in antioxidants, Coffee Bean CO₂ helps awaken tired skin and senses, offering an energizing boost.

Known to stimulate circulation and fight free radicals, it helps revitalize the skin while providing a deep, aromatic experience.

The rich, earthy aroma also has an energizing quality, making it ideal for morning routines.

Known to help reduce puffiness, it has a firming effect that can brighten and tighten the skin.

A natural anti-inflammatory, Coffee CO₂ is also beneficial for calming skin irritation.

Found in: Spiced Mocha Latte Exfoliating Scrub

🍫 Cocoa Absolute

Rich in antioxidants, Cocoa Absolute helps protect the skin from environmental stressors while promoting smooth, hydrated skin.

Known to boost circulation, it helps awaken dull skin and restore a youthful glow.

The sweet, comforting scent of cocoa creates a warm and inviting aroma that enhances the skincare experience.

Rich in fatty acids, cocoa is known for nourishing and moisturizing the skin, leaving it soft and smooth.

It is also commonly used in products for dry or mature skin.

Found in: Spiced Mocha Latte Exfoliating Scrub

🥥 Coconut CO₂

Known for its tropical, creamy aroma, Coconut CO₂ is hydrating and nourishing, helping to soften and smooth the skin.

Rich in fatty acids, it helps replenish dry skin and leave it feeling deeply moisturized.

This oil also offers antioxidant properties that help protect the skin from environmental stressors.

Coconut is also known for its naturally cleansing properties and is widely used in skincare and body care.

Its moisturizing properties make it especially useful for dry or mature skin.

Found in: Coconut Paradise Scrub

🌲 Cedarwood

Earthy and grounding, Cedarwood has a warm, woody aroma that many people find calming.

Often used to support rough or blemish-prone skin, it is known for its soothing and purifying properties.

This essential oil is also commonly used in scalp, hair, and grooming products.

Known for its antiseptic properties, Cedarwood helps cleanse the skin.

Cedarwood is also known for its ability to help balance excess oil, making it popular in products for oily or blemish-prone skin.

Found in: Working Man Hand & Body Scrub

💧 Frankincense

Frankincense has been valued for centuries for its warm, resinous aroma and its traditional use in skincare and personal care.

Believed to support the appearance of toned, balanced skin, it helps reduce the look of fine lines and promotes an even complexion.

Frankincense is especially popular in products for dry and mature skin.

Known for its healing properties, Frankincense can help with scars and stretch marks, promoting smooth, clear skin.

It is also valued for helping restore moisture and maintain a healthy-looking glow.

Found in: Rejuvenate Face Moisturizer

🍦 Vanilla Absolute

Sweet and comforting, Vanilla Absolute is widely appreciated for its warm, rich aroma.

Known for its skin-softening effects, it helps soothe dry or irritated skin while adding a natural vanilla scent to skincare products.

Rich in antioxidants, Vanilla helps fight free radicals and protect the skin from environmental damage.

Vanilla is also known for helping soften and condition the skin, making it suitable for a variety of skin types.

Found in: Old Fashioned Vanilla Body Butter

Why We Choose Essential Oils

We believe God created a world full of plants with incredible properties, and we love incorporating them into our products. We choose quality essential oils intentionally, using each one for the benefits, properties, and natural aroma it brings to a formula.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and reflects traditional uses of essential oils. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition.

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