Soothing and relaxing. Like its German cousin, Roman Chamomile is distilled from the flowering heads of the plant and is extremely versatile. A beautiful pale blue oil with a sweet herbaceous fragrance and relaxing effect, it comes second only to Lavender, and it is particularly beneficial when used in skincare to soothe sensitive, red, dry or itchy skin.

Although more costly than Lavender, a little goes a long way with this essential oil and it offers stronger soothing and calming properties. It is also highly effective for easing emotional conditions too, soothing anger, panic and tantrums (adults as well as children!), and is calming if you can’t sleep.