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Plants don’t just produce essential oils for us humans to use and enjoy. They are functional tools evolved over millions...
16/03/2026

Plants don’t just produce essential oils for us humans to use and enjoy. They are functional tools evolved over millions of years that provide plants with significant adaptive advantages. Whilst not required for the plants basic survival these aromatic compounds serve several important functions: -

🌿Aiding reproduction

Flowering plants rely on insects and other pollinators to transfer pollen in order to reproduce. Essential oils help attract pollinators to nectar rich flowers, help insects distinguish between species and increase pollination efficiency.

🌿Defending against insects and other predators

Many essential oils are toxic, bitter, or pungent which helps deter insects, fungi, and grazing animals. In some cases, the plant can even increase essential oil production when under attack.

🌿Antimicrobial protection

Essential oils can help protect the plant against fungi, bacteria, and other microbes that can infect and damage plants and weaken growth. They can also help protect and heal damaged plant tissue and support overall plant health.

🌿Environmental protection

Essential oils can help plants be more resilient to heat and other environmental stressors. Not only can they protect the plant against moisture loss, but they can also provide a protective layer on leaf surfaces and help regulate plant temperature.

🌿Protecting against competition

Neighbouring plants compete for sunlight, water, and nutrients. Some plants produce essential oils to prevent or control the growth of competing plants, in order to protect their access to vital resources and increase their chance of survival.

As you can see essential oils are not simply nice fragrances that we can use in diffusers or candles – they are one of nature’s most sophisticated survival systems, constantly changing in their composition to help plants adapt to an ever-changing internal and external environment.

Head to our blog to learn more about essential oils and how they can benefit human health and wellbeing. https://tinyurl.com/yxprh23h

Today is World Sleep Day, so we thought we'd focus on how aromatherapy can aid sleep to help you rest and restore.There ...
13/03/2026

Today is World Sleep Day, so we thought we'd focus on how aromatherapy can aid sleep to help you rest and restore.

There are so many essential oils that can help to support and regulate sleep. Any aromatherapy oils that have relaxant or sedative properties will help your body get the reminder that it needs to slow down; after all, that’s what essential oils are doing – reminding the body of its own natural wisdom. Head to our blog to discover our top 10 essential oils for better sleep and recommended ways to use them! Happy Sleep Day!! https://tinyurl.com/mp9m7sdx

Making time to treat YOURSELF this Mother's Day is a great way to celebrate all your hard work, recharge your physical a...
12/03/2026

Making time to treat YOURSELF this Mother's Day is a great way to celebrate all your hard work, recharge your physical and emotional energy and help avoid burnout. It can also help you reclaim your identity beyond being a mum and ultimately help you to be more present and patient with your family (we do often have to have the patience of a saint 😊).

Us busy mums often fail to create a nurturing space for ourselves because we feel that we need to 'plough on' and tend to all of the family’s needs before our own. So, let's put ourselves first this Mother's Day and enjoy a bit of pampering and self-care.

These beautiful, nurturing floral essential oils are perfect for pampering and helping us drop back into our femininity, especially if we've been stuck in 'busy mum' mode.

Head to our blog to learn how to use these gorgeous oils in 3 self-care rituals and blends. https://tinyurl.com/mv66nvbu

Here's to you all having a very happy and relaxing Mother's Day ###

Did you know that only 5% of the world’s total production of essential oils is actually sold for therapeutic use? The va...
11/03/2026

Did you know that only 5% of the world’s total production of essential oils is actually sold for therapeutic use?

The vast majority of oil is used in the fragrance and flavouring industries – which do not have the same purity standards, and which will have used industrial production methods designed to produce a standardized, reproduceable fragrance, or an identical active ingredient. Oils destined for industrial application can be produced from different species of lesser value, from mixed crops or may have even been mixed with synthetic components. It is therefore important to ensure that your essential oil supplier is not buying from a middleman who supplies these industries, as you may not be getting the pure therapeutic oils that you think you are.

Therapeutic essential oils such be PURE, clean, unadulterated and sourced from suppliers who cultivate therapeutic plants to the highest standards and use extraction methods that do not damage the pure essence of the plant.

An unadulterated essential oil is a 100% pure, natural plant essence that is extracted from a single plant species. It should contain no mixed species, synthetic additives or chemical fillers, or be diluted in alcohol or carrier oil unless the plant oil is too thick to dispense (i.e. Benzoin Resinoid) or being used in the creation a new product which is specifically labelled as having been pre-diluted or blended.

The most common ways of adulterating essential oils that you should be aware of are:

Dilution with carrier oils, alcohol and synthetic oils – unless it’s for the reasons mentioned above.

Blending with cheaper oils from the same plant but sourced from another country which may not be of the same quality. For example, the highest quality Lavender tends to come from the high-altitude regions of Provence, in France. A less reputable supplier may claim this origin but may have mixed with a lesser quality oil from a different growing region and/or country.

Mixing with cheaper oils that come from the same plant but are derived from different parts of the plant. For example, pure Neroli oil is extracted from the plant’s flowers but is often mixed with Petitgrain which comes from the leaves and twigs.

Mixing with cheaper essential oils from similar species. For example, mixing Lavender with Lavandin.

Mixing cheaper essential oils from different plants or species with a similar name or scent profile. For example, mixing Indian Sandalwood Agmark with Amyris (West Indian Sandalwood), or Geranium with Litsea cubeba (May Chang).

Mixing with isolated natural or (semi-) synthetic compounds. For example, Lemon with citral and orange-terpenes or Peppermint with menthol and Eucalyptus with cineol.

As we’ve mentioned previously there are some simple ways to help ensure you’re buying pure and genuine essential oils. Cheap pricing is a big red flag. The oil’s price should reflect the costs of growing, harvesting and distilling – therefore a 10ml bottle of bottle of quality Lavender simply cannot cost £3! If you’re unsure, ask your supplier to provide a Certificate of Analysis. You can read more about this and find other tips in our buying guide. https://tinyurl.com/58vjbvar

Looking for a thoughtful gift for Mother's Day? Check out our range of aromatherapy gifts to show that special someone y...
09/03/2026

Looking for a thoughtful gift for Mother's Day? Check out our range of aromatherapy gifts to show that special someone you care! https://tinyurl.com/yc4cxyhk

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There are so many fragrance oils and essential oils on the market nowadays that it might sometimes be hard to distinguis...
06/03/2026

There are so many fragrance oils and essential oils on the market nowadays that it might sometimes be hard to distinguish between those that are 100% pure and natural and those that are synthetic.
In a nutshell, good quality essential oils are pure and natural essences that are extracted directly from plant material such as flowers, fruits, trees and grasses, whereas fragrance oils are manufactured from synthetic chemicals, solvents and dilutants.

Essential oils have many therapeutic properties that can be extremely beneficial for the mind and body, helping to support our health and wellbeing, whereas synthetic oils have no therapeutic effects whatsoever and can even be damaging to health.

Many fragrance oils are made from toxic chemicals, derived from crude petroleum oil, that are known to be carcinogenic or endocrine disrupters. Our endocrine system is our body’s internal calibrating system, comprising of important glands such as the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenals, pineal gland, reproductive glands, and pancreas, all of which are responsible for producing vital hormones that maintain homeostasis (internal balance). When this balance is disturbed, it can lead to a range of diseases including obesity, cancer and diabetes. The chemicals in synthetic fragrances have also been linked to headaches, dizziness, allergies, birth defects, nervous system disorders and more.

While fragrance oils may dazzle you with a vast array of scents ranging from Fresh Linen and Ocean Breeze to Apple Pie and Cinnamon Bun, you should be under no illusion as to what they are made of and how they may impact on your health.

They might be cheaper than essential oils and may have a stronger, longer-lasting scent but if pure and natural is important to you, you need to be clear on what you’re buying.

Finally, one important thing to remember when buying essential oils is that they are not always of equal quality, so please ensure you are buying pure, unadulterated oils from a reputable aromatherapy supplier. A huge red flag is pricing. If an oil’s price seems too good to be true in relation to other companies, then it probably won’t be as pure or genuine as they might like you to think ☹.

You can get more advice in our Guide to Buying Quality Essential Oils. https://tinyurl.com/58vjbvar

Our essential oil of the month Grapefruit is a radiant, cheering, liberating and boosting essential oil! In Valerie Ann ...
05/03/2026

Our essential oil of the month Grapefruit is a radiant, cheering, liberating and boosting essential oil!

In Valerie Ann Worwood's The Fragrant Mind she recommends it for encouraging the following positive attributes:

Joyfulness
Positivity
Confidence
Clarity
Balance
Attuned
Alert
Inspired
Generous
Uplifted
Emotionallly purified
Spontaneous
Co-operative

And for counteracting these negative attributes:

Depression
Dependency
Sadness
Grief
Apathy
Mental pressure
Mental exhaustion
Emotional abuse
Self-doubt
Self-criticism
Frustration

Try it this month and save 25%. https://tinyurl.com/3hx9y95m

Come March we think we’re out of the woods from winter illnesses. Viruses have done their worst, right? Wrong, Spring, i...
04/03/2026

Come March we think we’re out of the woods from winter illnesses. Viruses have done their worst, right? Wrong, Spring, in fact, brings the second yearly peak of the common cold. To help give your immune system a boost, try our essential oil of the month, Grapefruit, in this immunity boosting body oil.

Mix 15ml of your chosen carrier oil with 4 drops Grapefruit, 1 drop Palmarosa and 1 drop Eucalyptus. Massage into your body each morning after a bath or shower, in a direction towards the heart.

Not only will it help see off infections this coming Spring, but it will also have a stimulating and uplifting effect on your mood.

Buy our 100% pure Grapefruit oil this month to SAVE 25%. https://tinyurl.com/3hx9y95m

The fast pace of modern life asks us to make an extraordinary number of choices. Practical choices, emotional choices, m...
03/03/2026

The fast pace of modern life asks us to make an extraordinary number of choices. Practical choices, emotional choices, mental choices, soulful choices. We are constantly filtering, assessing, responding, adjusting, managing and planning. There’s an almost constant demand on us mentally. And by the end of the day, we can feel depleted from making all of these micro-decisions - even if we’ve not ‘physically done’ very much at all. When this happens and when the mind is tired, we can feel lost at sea and our clarity declines. We can find ourselves overthinking simple things or even unable to think at all.

Nicole Barton's latest blog explores 'decision fatigue', its impact on our mind and body, and how we can use essential oils to calm the nervous system, enhance mental clarity, feel more in balance and less exhausted. Head to our blog to read more https://tinyurl.com/2bv9jyme

There's a definite feeling that Spring is in the air, so let's take a moment to enjoy it. No matter how busy or overwhel...
03/03/2026

There's a definite feeling that Spring is in the air, so let's take a moment to enjoy it. No matter how busy or overwhelming life feels, we can choose to slow down, connect to the present moment and look for what's good. The Action for Happiness Mindful March calendar is full of simple ways to pause, breathe and notice what's around you. Please share it with others too.

Don't forget you can still take advantage of our payday treat and save up to £10 when you order this week!Head to our w...
02/03/2026

Don't forget you can still take advantage of our payday treat and save up to £10 when you order this week!

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Our essential oil of the month for March is Grapefruit. This fresh, tangy, citrus-scented oil has a cheery, stimulating ...
02/03/2026

Our essential oil of the month for March is Grapefruit. This fresh, tangy, citrus-scented oil has a cheery, stimulating effect that helps to energise the mind and body as we head towards Spring. It's a great choice for blitzing winter blues and can help fight off Spring colds which are common as we transition to warmer weather. It's also great for a Spring detox. Buy this month to SAVE 25%. https://tinyurl.com/3hx9y95m

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The Base Formula Story

Founded in 1996, Base Formula is now one of the UK’s leading aromatherapy suppliers - supplying thousands of therapists and numerous training colleges in the UK with premium grade essential oils, carrier oils, massage oils, cosmetic bases and other aromatherapy supplies. We also have customers across the world including a strong presence in the US and South-East Asia.

Base Formula is a registered member of the Aromatherapy Trade Council (ATC). As members of the ATC, we are committed to consumer safety and supplying products of the highest quality. To ensure this, our oils are subject to a random testing and verification programme at independent laboratories. Out of the many hundreds of aromatherapy businesses in the UK only 43 companies, including Base Formula, are actually registered members of the ATC.

We are also proud to be corporate members of the International Federation of Aromatherapists (IFA) and the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists (IFPA), which are both highly regarded and recognised world-wide.

We employ a range of highly qualified aromatherapists and natural health experts who are always on hand to answer any product-related or health questions that our customers may have.