Evening primrose oil is expensive, but you only need to add a small amount to your carrier oil blend. Keep the amount of evening primrose oil you add to your carrier blend to between 5% and 10% to get the most bang for your buck.

Acne: Bergamot, cedarwood, chamomile, Clary sage, clove, eucalyptus, frankincense, geranium, juniper, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, maijoram, myrtle, patchouli, petitgrain, ravensara, rosemary, rosewood, sage, sage lavender, sandalwood, spearmint, tea tree, thyme, vetiver, yarrow.

The use of rhodolia as a traditional medicine spans millennia, and has a strong documented history in Russia, Sweden, and Greece among other countries. The plant grows in higher elevations, and goes by numerous names, but is known scientifically as Rhodiola rosea. Western medical research in human subjects has been limited to date, but preliminary investigations show a strong potential for Rhodiola as a medicine to fight depression, general anxiety disorders, and fatigue. The plant is also believed to have cancer-fighting properties, and to enhance mental and physical performance – how’s that for a miracle plant?