Essential Oils

pure essential oils

What Are Essential Oils?

Essential oils are highly concentrated plant extracts obtained from flowers, leaves, bark, peel, or roots.

They capture the aromatic compounds of the plant and are typically used in very small amounts.

At Homemade Haven, essential oils are offered in DIY-friendly sizes — suitable for home formulation rather than bulk commercial production.

They’re commonly used in cleaning blends, room sprays, body care, and personal formulations when used appropriately and safely.

DIYers typically use essential oils to:

• Add natural scent to cleaning products

• Create custom room or linen sprays

• Scent body care formulations

• Enhance massage oils and balms

• Support aromatherapy routines

They are usually blended into a carrier (such as water + solubiliser, oils, or emulsified products) rather than used undiluted.

Essential oils are concentrated substances and should always be used with care.

• Do not apply neat (undiluted) to skin

• Keep away from eyes and sensitive areas• Use at appropriate dilution rates

• Patch test before topical use

• Keep out of reach of children

• Some oils are not suitable during pregnancy or for pets,

If you are new to essential oils, start with low dilution rates and simple recipes.

Different oils serve different purposes.

Citrus oils (like sweet orange or lemon) are often used in cleaning and uplifting blends.

Wood oils (like cedarwood or sandalwood) are grounding and commonly used in body care.

Herbal oils (like tea tree or rosemary) are often used in household blends.

You don’t need dozens of oils to get started. A small, versatile selection is usually enough for most DIY recipes.

You can explore our essential oils alphabetically below.

Click any oil to view:

• Botanical name

• Common DIY uses

• Safety guidance

• Blend suggestions

• Size and packaging information

All oils are sold in practical sizes suited to home DIY.

We source essential oils with function and transparency in mind — prioritising quality, clarity and suitability for small-batch use.

No synthetic fragrance oils.

No unnecessary fillers.

Just pure essential oils selected for practical household and personal care use.

Small Batch • Handcrafted in Australia