Skincare Tips Blog Post: “Why We Use Essential Oils — and the Benefits They Are Known For”

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

June 25, 2025

At Threefold Grace, we believe skincare is more than skin deep. That’s why we infuse many of our products with carefully selected essential oils—not only for their beautiful, natural aromas, but for their long-loved benefits to the skin and mind. Below, we’re sharing how a few of our favorite essential oils support radiant skin and holistic well-being.

Disclaimer: The following information is for educational purposes only. While essential oils have been used traditionally for many therapeutic purposes, these statements are not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. Please consult your healthcare provider before using essential oils if you are pregnant, nursing, or under medical care.

 

🌼 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 rituals.
• 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 love 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 is a natural aphrodisiac, often used to uplift mood and create a sense of euphoria.
• 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 properties help balance the mind, reducing feelings of anxiety or 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 mood-boosting effects, making it ideal for morning or pre-workout 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, soothing atmosphere, promoting relaxation and enhancing your skincare routine.
• Rich in fatty acids, it deeply nourishes and moisturizes the skin, leaving it soft and smooth.
• Known for its ability to improve skin texture and elasticity, Cocoa is often used for dry or aging 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 repair dry or damaged skin, leaving it feeling deeply moisturized and replenished.
• This oil also offers antioxidant protection, guarding against environmental stressors that can age the skin.
• A natural antimicrobial, Coconut CO₂ is effective for keeping the skin clear and free from bacteria.
• Known to help reduce the appearance of fine lines, it is perfect for aging skin or skin that needs a moisture boost.
• Found in: Coconut Paradise Scrub

🌲 Cedarwood

• Earthy and grounding, Cedarwood helps calm the mind and bring a sense of tranquility.
• Often used to support rough or blemish-prone skin, it is known for its soothing and purifying properties.
• This essential oil is also used to promote a healthy scalp and nourish hair, making it a great multi-purpose ingredient.
• Known for its antiseptic properties, Cedarwood helps cleanse the skin and prevent skin irritations.
• Cedarwood is also known for its ability to reduce excess oil production, making it ideal for acne-prone skin.
• Found in: Working Man Hand & Body Scrub

💧 Frankincense

• Traditionally revered for its meditative aroma, Frankincense is a spiritual oil known for enhancing moments of quiet reflection and prayer.
• Believed to support the appearance of toned, balanced skin, it helps reduce the look of fine lines and promotes an even complexion.
• Frankincense is also known for its grounding and rejuvenating effects, creating a sense of peace and stillness in both body and mind.
• Known for its healing properties, Frankincense can help with scars and stretch marks, promoting smooth, clear skin.
• Often used for dry or mature skin, Frankincense helps restore moisture and maintain a youthful glow.
• Found in: Rejuvenate Face Moisturizer

🍦 Vanilla Absolute

• Sweet and comforting, Vanilla Absolute is widely appreciated for its calming and grounding properties, helping to reduce stress and tension.
• Known for its skin-softening effects, it helps soothe dry or irritated skin and brings a warm, gentle fragrance to skincare routines.
• Vanilla is also thought to promote relaxation, creating a cozy and serene atmosphere.
• Rich in antioxidants, it helps fight free radicals and protect the skin from environmental damage.
• Vanilla also helps hydrate and balance the skin, making it suitable for all skin types.
• Found in: Old Fashioned Vanilla Body Butter

 

At Threefold Grace, we choose every ingredient prayerfully and purposefully—knowing that God has already provided everything we need for both physical and spiritual nourishment. Whether you use our products for self-care, skin repair, or quiet moments of reflection, we hope each one brings you closer to the Creator who calls you beloved.