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Essential Oils

The Ingredients Store supplies 170+ essential oils in the UK, including about 50 sold as organic, in pack sizes from 10ml to 200kg drums. Almost every oil comes with an IFRA certificate, EU allergen declaration, safety data sheet and specification, and many have a typical GC analysis. The range is used by aromatherapists, perfumers, candle makers, cosmetic brands and manufacturers.

Experience the transformative power of nature with The Ingredients Store's premium selection of essential oils. Our essential oils are meticulously crafted, concentrated liquids that capture the aromatic essence of plants, extracted through precise methods like water or steam distillation. These oils are not only celebrated for their captivating scents but also revered for their incredible versatility in elevating the final product.

As you explore our premium range of essential oils, you'll unlock the enchanting fragrances of the natural world, ready to infuse your creations with a touch of pure magic. Discover the potential of these aromatic treasures to enhance your formulations and elevate your products to new heights.

At The Ingredients Store, we're committed to providing you with the finest essential oils, ensuring that every drop carries the essence of nature's beauty. Step into a world of aromatic possibilities and let your creations flourish with the potency of our premium essential oils.


  • Amyris Essential Oil, close-up of a golden oil droplet
    100ml amber glass bottle with The Ingredients Store label
    from £20.68

    Amyris Essential Oil

    Sustainably wild-harvested in Haiti, the Amyris tree (Amyris balsamifera) produces a highly concentrated essential oil, steam distilled from its ba...

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    from £20.68
  • Close-up of a golden oil droplet
    100ml amber glass bottle with The Ingredients Store label
    from £15.00

    Oregano Essential Oil

    Sourced from premium-grade Spanish oregano, our Oregano Essential Oil is crafted through a meticulous process of selective harvesting, gentle dryin...

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    from £15.00

Buying guide

What essential oils are

Essential oils are the concentrated aromatic fractions of plants, most often obtained by steam distillation of leaves, flowers, wood, roots or seeds. Citrus oils such as lemon, sweet orange and lime are usually expressed (cold pressed) from the peel instead. They are used to fragrance cosmetics, candles, diffusers and home fragrance, and in aromatherapy blends, always diluted to the levels set by IFRA and your safety assessment.

How to choose

Start with the botanical name, not just the common name. "Lavender" can mean true lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), lavandin or spike lavender, and "eucalyptus" covers globulus, radiata and citriodora, each with a different scent and constituent profile. Then consider:

  • Origin and chemotype: rosemary cineol and rosemary camphor, or basil linalool and basil methyl chavicol, smell and behave differently.
  • Process: steam distilled or expressed; furocoumarin-free (FCF) bergamot for leave-on skin products.
  • Organic or conventional: about 50 oils are sold as organic and named so in the title.
  • Blended or single-origin: some oils, such as our 40/42 lavender, are blended to a consistent standard, which suits large production runs.

Popular picks

For richer floral notes see our absolutes; to dilute, pair with carrier oils. Candle makers will find scent-ready oils in candle and wax melt making.

Bulk and trade supply

Almost every oil is sold in 500ml, 1kg and 5kg sizes, most also in 100ml, and our high-volume oils in 25kg and drums of 180kg to 200kg. Oils of 500ml and above are packed in aluminium flasks or jerry cans. For drum quantities, regular contracts or bespoke blends, see wholesale essential oils.

Documentation and quality

Each page carries the INCI name, botanical name, origin and extraction method. For almost every oil we hold an IFRA certificate, an EU allergen declaration (the declarable fragrance allergens you need for labelling), a safety data sheet for CLP labelling, a specification and a supplier product statement, and for many a typical GC analysis showing the main constituents. Several oils are also documented as suitable for food flavouring under Regulation (EC) 1334/2008 per supplier product statements; this is shown on the product page. Kosher status appears per product and is shown as certified only where the supplier holds that certification. Ask for a certificate of analysis for your batch at support@theingredientsstore.com.

Buying at scale or for manufacturing?

Therapists, spas and aromatherapy brands should see wellness, aromatherapy and spa ingredients. If you scent finished cosmetics in production runs, our cosmetic and personal care manufacturers page covers contract supply and the documents for your safety file.

Essential Oils: key facts
Products in range170+ essential oils, about 50 sold as organic
Pack sizes10ml to 200kg drum (almost all oils in 500ml, 1kg and 5kg)
ExtractionSteam distilled, expressed (citrus), FCF and rectified grades
DocumentsIFRA certificate, EU allergen declaration, SDS, specification; typical GC analysis for many
On every pageINCI name, botanical name, origin and extraction method
Typical usesCosmetics, aromatherapy blends, candles, diffusers, home fragrance
PackagingAmber glass under 1kg; aluminium flasks and jerry cans for larger sizes

FAQs

Do your essential oils come with IFRA certificates?

Yes, for almost every oil we hold an IFRA certificate, together with an EU allergen declaration, safety data sheet and specification. Many also have a typical GC analysis. We can send these before you order.

What is the largest size of essential oil you sell?

Almost all oils are available in 500ml, 1kg and 5kg, and our high-volume oils, such as peppermint, clary sage and petitgrain, in 25kg and drums of 180kg to 200kg. For other quantities, request a quote on our Wholesale Essential Oils page.

Are your essential oils organic?

About 50 oils are sold as organic and say Organic in the product title. The others are conventional. Each product page states which you are buying.

Can essential oils be used in food?

Some, such as lemon, sweet orange and peppermint, are documented as suitable for food flavouring under Regulation (EC) 1334/2008 per supplier product statements. Others are not suitable for food use. Check the product page for the exact oil.

What is the difference between Bergamot and Bergamot FCF?

FCF means furocoumarin-free: the bergaptene that limits bergamot in leave-on skin products has been removed, which makes FCF the usual choice for cosmetics.