Botanical Science

Once worth its weight in gold, frankincense has been treasured for thousands of years. Discover where it comes from, what it smells like and how to enjoy it at home.

Soft, floral and endlessly versatile. Everything you need to know about lavender essential oil: where it comes from, how to use it, what it blends with and a few fun facts.

Natural means safe? More drops are better? Pure oils never go off? We separate fact from fiction with seven of the most common essential oil myths.

Why does one sniff of sun cream take you back to childhood holidays? Discover the fascinating link between scent, memory and emotion, plus a fun way to create new scent memories.

Citrus, floral, herbal, woody, spicy or resinous? Discover the six essential oil scent families, what they smell like, how they blend and which one suits you.

Thousands of rose petals in one tiny bottle, a princess who gave her name to neroli and the oil that flavours Earl Grey. 15 surprising facts about essential oils.

New to essential oils? Our friendly beginner’s guide explains what they are, how they are made, how to use them at home and which oils make a great first collection.