17 Ml Fennel Sweet Essential Oil

Ingredients: Foeniculum Vulgare Oil

Fennel is best known for its effect on our lymphatic and digestive systems and as such, is a useful addition to blends targeting slimming, cellulite management, puffiness, and general skin recovery.

Most common applications for Fennel (bitter and sweet) include:

1. Slimming Massage Treatments to assist in the elimination of toxins by stimulating the microcirculation.
2. Calming massage treatments that support digestive health and target bloating and wind.
3. Skincare targeting puffiness and congestion such as products for eye bags and for skin recovery treatments.
4. Herbal Perfumery.  From mood-enhancing spritzers through to roll-on perfumes, fennel brings an interesting blend of notes that span sweet, woody, earthy and herbal. 
5. As part of an anti-microbial blend. Fennel has antiseptic and antibacterial properties.

Creating the Mood.

Fennel can be helpful for grounding and centring, helping us to focus our attention.

Fennel is useful in creating blends that balance, calm and ground us. It is often used during spiritual practices / meditation or in preparation for study or even as an aid to relaxation.

 

Botanical name: Foeniculum vulgare dulce

Common name: Sweet Fennel

Plant part: Seeds

Extraction method: Steam distilled

Common uses: Fennel has traditionally been used as a stomachic and carminative. In skin care it is recommended for dull and oily skin.

Note: Middle

Strength of aroma: Medium

Typical Use Levels:  Up to 1%.

Aromatic scent:  Sweet, liquorice-like aroma.

Caution: May cause sensitisation in some individuals. Avoid use if suffering from epilepsy. Avoid during pregnancy.

IFRA Notes:  The International Fragrance Association publishes safe use guidelines for aromatic materials including essential oils.  Fennel contains estragole with sweet fennel containing around 1/2 the estragole content of bitter fennel. Estragole is a naturally occurring aroma chemical subject to safe use limits and as such, it is subject to use restrictions.  IFRA safe-use guidelines vary depending on the type of product being made.  There are 12 main IFRA categories with some having sub-categories.   If formulating skincare with Fennel oil, we recommend checking your product category against IFRA data and the oil C of A to ensure compliance.   Please note, as IFRA guidelines and product category descriptors do change from time to time, it’s best to ensure you are using the most up-to-date information when formulating.