suppliers of herbs, essential oils, distillation equipment and sundries

skin care & cosmetics free from artificial chemicals

beginners and advanced courses, raw materials and equipment

specialist suppliers to the UK cosmetics and toiletries industry

suppliers of plastic bottles and other goods

essential oils, base oils and other aromatherapy sundries. Also provides GCMS analysis service for essential oils and herbal extracts

supplies and accessories for aromatherapy, soap making, cosmetics and toiletries

list of online essential oils suppliers

96% Ethanol BP by fermentation in packs of 4 x 2.5-litre bottles or 25-litre drums (also certified organic alcohol in 25-litre drums)

organic essential oils and other sundries

cosmetic raw materials in bulk quantities

international; over 1000 essential oil, plant oil, herb & spice suppliers

essential oils for sale online

organic dried herbs, tinctures and other sundries

biodynamic dried herbs grown on their farm, organic tinctures, essential oils, macerated oils etc. They also have open days

where to find certified organic essential oils and other health and beauty products

supply essential oils and base ingredients

glass and plastic containers, closures and dispensing systems

information

very interesting text on the art of distillation from the 17th century

HM Revenue & Customs: enter Notice 47 and EX240 into their search facility

what oils to avoid for a list of diseases and problems

independent research and safety testing of commonly-used raw materials in cosmetics for safety

introduction to distillation

more in-depth look at distillation

serious stuff - the Essential Oil Research Database and The Essential Oil Analysis Database

Medical and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) - put good manufacturing practice into their site search facility

information about herbs and their essential oils, decoctions, syrups, tinctures etc.

alphabetical guide to lots of essential and natural oils

lots of recipes for home-made cosmetics and toiletries

essential oils safety information on the Aromacaring website

professional bodies

regulatory body for the UK essential oil trade

researching the health benefits and safety of herbs

information on courses and contact details of qualified / practising aromatherapists both in the UK and abroad