Quinessence

Cosy up this Bonfire Night with Bonfire Glow ✨

Add 3 drops of Sweet Orange, 2 drops of Frankincense and 1 drop of Ginger to your diffuser for a bright, warming blend with a rich, resinous finish.

Save this recipe for a cosy evening in.

What does your November home smell like? 🌲🍊

Fresh Pine, bright and cheerful Sweet Orange, or warm, resinous Frankincense? Each brings its own character to the season.

Today, on International Day of Climate Action, we're taking a moment to appreciate the incredible natural world around us.

From the smallest seed to the tallest tree, nature provides us with so much beauty, inspiration and the wonderful botanicals we treasure in aromatherapy.

At Quinessence, our love of essential oils begins with a love of plants, and we believe that protecting the natural world is something we all have a part to play in.

🌱 Planting something green.
🌿 Making more mindful choices.
♻️ Reducing waste wherever we can.
🌳 Taking care of the spaces around us.

Small actions, when taken together, can make a meaningful difference.

Because when we care for nature, we're caring for the future, too.

NATURE'S LITTLE WORK OF ART

Perfectly formed, beautifully fragrant and almost too pretty to be real.

Meet Star Anise.

These intricate, star-shaped fruits grow on the evergreen Illicium verum tree, native to parts of Asia.

Each little star contains seeds nestled within its woody points, creating one of nature's most recognisable botanical shapes.

With its rich, sweet, liquorice-like aroma, Star Anise has been treasured for centuries in cooking and traditional aromatic preparations.

A little reminder that some of the most beautiful designs are created by nature itself. 🌿

🌿 LET'S TALK CARRIER OILS!

Essential oils often steal the spotlight, but let's give a little love to the oils that make them so versatile!

Carrier oils are the unsung heroes of aromatherapy. Rich in naturally occurring fatty acids and nutrients, these beautiful botanical oils help nourish, soften and condition the skin, while providing the perfect base for diluting essential oils.

✨ Here are three of our favourites:

🌼 Jojoba Oil - Lightweight and beautifully nourishing, helping to soften and balance the feel of the skin without leaving a heavy residue.

🌰 Sweet Almond Oil - Rich and wonderfully moisturising, making it a lovely choice for massage and everyday body care.

🌹 Rosehip Oil –-Packed with naturally occurring essential fatty acids, this luxurious oil is especially loved for helping to nourish dry and mature-looking skin.

Whether you're creating your own facial oil, blending a relaxing massage oil or simply giving your skin some extra TLC, there's a carrier oil for every routine.

🍂 A LITTLE AUTUMN COMFORT

Crisp mornings, cosy evenings and the beautiful scents of autumn… ✨

Bring a little seasonal warmth into your home with this gorgeous essential oil diffuser blend.

🍊 3 drops Sweet Orange - Bright, sweet and beautifully uplifting.

🌲 2 drops Cedarwood - Warm, woody and comforting.

🌿 1 drop Frankincense - Rich, earthy and gently grounding.

Together, these three essential oils create a wonderfully cosy aroma, combining fresh citrus notes with warm, woody undertones. Perfect for those slower autumn evenings.

🌿 THE ART OF AROMA | Did You Know?

Ever wondered why some essential oils make an instant impression, while others reveal their aroma more slowly?

It’s all down to top, middle and base notes! ✨

🍋 TOP NOTES - Fresh, light and uplifting. These are the first aromas you notice, but they tend to fade the quickest. Think Lemongrass, Lemon and Bergamot.

🌸 MIDDLE NOTES - The heart of a blend. These aromas emerge as the top notes begin to fade, bringing balance and character. Think Lavender and Geranium.

🌳 BASE NOTES - Deep, rich and long-lasting. These provide depth and help anchor a fragrance. Think Cedarwood, Patchouli and Vetiver.

Understanding how these notes work together is one of the secrets to creating beautifully balanced essential oil blends.

Two steps, one beautiful botanical. 🌹

Bring a little Rose Otto into your skincare ritual with two perfectly paired products.

Start with Rose Otto Hydrosol for a fresh, delicately floral step after cleansing, then follow with Age Defying Cream, also formulated with Rose Otto, to moisturise and complete your routine.

Simple, considered skincare with the timeless aroma of rose.

Mist. Moisturise. Take a moment. 🌹

Meet Autumn Meadows 🍂🌿

A beautifully balanced blend of Bergamot, Clary Sage and Geranium, bringing together fresh citrus notes with soft, herbaceous florals.

Perfect for those slower autumn moments when you want to reset the atmosphere and enjoy a little seasonal calm.

Make bedtime feel a little more magical ✨🌙

Our Dreamtime Diffuser uses ultrasonic technology to gently fragrance the room with essential oils and water, while its soft glow helps create a cosy atmosphere for winding down.

Simply add water and 3–5 drops of a gentle essential oil then switch on and enjoy. It also works as a mini humidifier and features an automatic safety shut-off if tipped over for added peace of mind.

And with three adorable designs to choose from, the hardest part is picking a favourite… bunny, bear or fox?

Safety tip: Always turn the diffuser off when your child goes to sleep.