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Base Formula Premium quality aromatherapy essential oils, carrier oils, massage oils, cosmetic bases & skincare.
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Many people hate 'typical' in-car air fresheners because the overpowering 'artifical' fragrance causes headaches, nausea...
23/03/2026

Many people hate 'typical' in-car air fresheners because the overpowering 'artifical' fragrance causes headaches, nausea, and even respiratory discomfort, especially for those with asthma or allergies. The chemicals contained within can also be toxic to human health.

If you have a 'scentsitivity' to fake fragrance you can easily make your own natural car air freshener with our new Mini In-Car Reed Diffusers. Simply mix your chosen essential oil blend with some of our Augeo Clean Multi Diffuser Base and clip the tiny reed diffuser onto a car air vent.

Think stimulating aromatherapy blends to keep you alert on long journeys, soothing blends to calm travel sickness, or deodorising blends to neutralise pet odours or 'whiffy' sports bags.😄

You can also use the bottles with or without the clip in other locations around the home or workplace.

Our mini diffusers come in packs of 5, or you can buy our Starter Kit which contains 5 diffusers and a 200ml bottle of Augeo Clean Multi.

Head to our website to find out more! https://tinyurl.com/7ewj9dyb

Today is Ostara the Spring Equinox which represents a time of ‘fertility’ and ‘balance’ between light and dark. It is a...
20/03/2026

Today is Ostara the Spring Equinox which represents a time of ‘fertility’ and ‘balance’ between light and dark. It is a time of ‘planting seeds’ - literally and metaphorically. This is a time for growth and expansion - a time for new projects, creativity and the blossoming of new ideas. Harness this time for attuning to those new ideas and discovering what needs healing so you can plant the seeds to make your dreams a reality.

Essential oils for Ostara:

🌸Geranium: A nurturing, feminine oil that promotes emotional healing, this oil supports the growth of our inner and outer worlds

🍋Lemon: A fresh, cheery oil, Lemon uplifts us, inspiring creativity, and focusing our intentions to expansion

🌿Lavender: Calming and balancing, Lavender helps us cultivate harmony as we plant the seeds of our intentions

Try our Sabbat Blend and Ritual:

Mix 3 drops Lemon, 2 drops Lavender and 1 drop Geranium into water in a candle burner or electrical diffuser and allow the scent to infuse the environment as you journal on what seeds you want to plant, what new ideas you want to bring in this year - and what you want to release from the darkness, so that you can rebirth yourself.

Happy Ostara!

We're super excited to be launching our new range of handmade soap, shampoo and shave bars. Each soap is made in small b...
20/03/2026

We're super excited to be launching our new range of handmade soap, shampoo and shave bars. Each soap is made in small batches using traditional artisan methods and only the finest natural, sustainably sourced ingredients including nourishing plant oils, therapeutic essential oils, locally grown herbs and wild-harvested seaweed.

Whether you want light and floral, unscented, or aromatic and woody we have lots of different blends for you to try. All produce lots of lovely white soft bubbles which gently cleanse and nourish the skin and hair.

Check out the new range online https://tinyurl.com/2kt8mzxp

PS we still have some of our old range left so head to our clearance page to SAVE 25% while stocks last.

Have you ever wondered why some floral essential oils are SO expensive compared to other oils?This is because the number...
18/03/2026

Have you ever wondered why some floral essential oils are SO expensive compared to other oils?

This is because the number of flowers required to produce 1kg of oils varies enormously between different plants.

Some flowers such as Rose are very low yield, meaning they contain very little essential oil. This means it takes huge amounts of petals to produce a small quantity of oil. Some flowers are seasonal, some require very specific growing conditions, and some must be harvested by hand at specific times to maximise their yield. Jasmine for instance is hand-picked at night or early in the morning when its oil content is at its highest. Fresh petals also produce the best quality oil, and so must be processed quickly. All of these factors therefore contribute to higher costs.

The following helps illustrates why certain oils are more expensive: -

Flower to oil ratios (to produce 1kg of essential oil)

🌿Rose otto - 3300 to 5000 kg of fresh petals
🌿Jasmine - 1000 kg of blossom (3.6 to 7.6 million flowers)
🌿Neroli – 1000 to 1400 kg of flowers
🌿Melissa (Lemon Balm) – 7000 kg of herb

It’s always useful to take note and compare pricing when shopping around for oils as price can be an important indicator of quality and authenticity.

For instance, if you see a 10ml bottle of pure Melissa essential oil for less than £10 compared to other suppliers selling 5ml for over £40 then questions should be asked.

Although relatively expensive these gorgeous floral oils tend to be highly concentrated so a little does go a very long way. Alternatively, a good way to enjoy these oils for less, is to buy a dilution. We offer both the pure oils and a selection of diluted oils on our website. Dilutions contain the pure essential oil diluted at 5% in Jojoba. Head to our website to learn more. https://tinyurl.com/4mx4zw9v

We hope you all had a lovely Mother's Day last Sunday and were able to relax and unwind on your special day. Come Monday...
17/03/2026

We hope you all had a lovely Mother's Day last Sunday and were able to relax and unwind on your special day.

Come Monday though, it was probably back to the daily grind - balancing jobs, childcare, and household management for the next 364 days. If you’re finding yourself in the familiar experience of being the one who holds everything together, you could be experiencing what we call the Mother Wound. It shows up as being the one who constantly cares and feels emotionally responsible for others. The one who over-gives, doing everything for everyone. Our ‘over-giving’ hiding beneath what looks like kindness, but it is really our wounds showing up around our inability to say “No.”

In her latest blog, Nicole Barton discusses the Mother Wound, how it shows up in daily life, how it can effect our body and mind and how we can use essential oils to help reclaim our boundaries and inner No! https://tinyurl.com/mubwx3dx

Plants don’t just produce essential oils for us humans to use and enjoy. They are functional tools evolved over millions...
16/03/2026

Plants don’t just produce essential oils for us humans to use and enjoy. They are functional tools evolved over millions of years that provide plants with significant adaptive advantages. Whilst not required for the plants basic survival these aromatic compounds serve several important functions: -

🌿Aiding reproduction

Flowering plants rely on insects and other pollinators to transfer pollen in order to reproduce. Essential oils help attract pollinators to nectar rich flowers, help insects distinguish between species and increase pollination efficiency.

🌿Defending against insects and other predators

Many essential oils are toxic, bitter, or pungent which helps deter insects, fungi, and grazing animals. In some cases, the plant can even increase essential oil production when under attack.

🌿Antimicrobial protection

Essential oils can help protect the plant against fungi, bacteria, and other microbes that can infect and damage plants and weaken growth. They can also help protect and heal damaged plant tissue and support overall plant health.

🌿Environmental protection

Essential oils can help plants be more resilient to heat and other environmental stressors. Not only can they protect the plant against moisture loss, but they can also provide a protective layer on leaf surfaces and help regulate plant temperature.

🌿Protecting against competition

Neighbouring plants compete for sunlight, water, and nutrients. Some plants produce essential oils to prevent or control the growth of competing plants, in order to protect their access to vital resources and increase their chance of survival.

As you can see essential oils are not simply nice fragrances that we can use in diffusers or candles – they are one of nature’s most sophisticated survival systems, constantly changing in their composition to help plants adapt to an ever-changing internal and external environment.

Head to our blog to learn more about essential oils and how they can benefit human health and wellbeing. https://tinyurl.com/yxprh23h

Today is World Sleep Day, so we thought we'd focus on how aromatherapy can aid sleep to help you rest and restore.There ...
13/03/2026

Today is World Sleep Day, so we thought we'd focus on how aromatherapy can aid sleep to help you rest and restore.

There are so many essential oils that can help to support and regulate sleep. Any aromatherapy oils that have relaxant or sedative properties will help your body get the reminder that it needs to slow down; after all, that’s what essential oils are doing – reminding the body of its own natural wisdom. Head to our blog to discover our top 10 essential oils for better sleep and recommended ways to use them! Happy Sleep Day!! https://tinyurl.com/mp9m7sdx

Making time to treat YOURSELF this Mother's Day is a great way to celebrate all your hard work, recharge your physical a...
12/03/2026

Making time to treat YOURSELF this Mother's Day is a great way to celebrate all your hard work, recharge your physical and emotional energy and help avoid burnout. It can also help you reclaim your identity beyond being a mum and ultimately help you to be more present and patient with your family (we do often have to have the patience of a saint 😊).

Us busy mums often fail to create a nurturing space for ourselves because we feel that we need to 'plough on' and tend to all of the family’s needs before our own. So, let's put ourselves first this Mother's Day and enjoy a bit of pampering and self-care.

These beautiful, nurturing floral essential oils are perfect for pampering and helping us drop back into our femininity, especially if we've been stuck in 'busy mum' mode.

Head to our blog to learn how to use these gorgeous oils in 3 self-care rituals and blends. https://tinyurl.com/mv66nvbu

Here's to you all having a very happy and relaxing Mother's Day ###

Did you know that only 5% of the world’s total production of essential oils is actually sold for therapeutic use? The va...
11/03/2026

Did you know that only 5% of the world’s total production of essential oils is actually sold for therapeutic use?

The vast majority of oil is used in the fragrance and flavouring industries – which do not have the same purity standards, and which will have used industrial production methods designed to produce a standardized, reproduceable fragrance, or an identical active ingredient. Oils destined for industrial application can be produced from different species of lesser value, from mixed crops or may have even been mixed with synthetic components. It is therefore important to ensure that your essential oil supplier is not buying from a middleman who supplies these industries, as you may not be getting the pure therapeutic oils that you think you are.

Therapeutic essential oils such be PURE, clean, unadulterated and sourced from suppliers who cultivate therapeutic plants to the highest standards and use extraction methods that do not damage the pure essence of the plant.

An unadulterated essential oil is a 100% pure, natural plant essence that is extracted from a single plant species. It should contain no mixed species, synthetic additives or chemical fillers, or be diluted in alcohol or carrier oil unless the plant oil is too thick to dispense (i.e. Benzoin Resinoid) or being used in the creation a new product which is specifically labelled as having been pre-diluted or blended.

The most common ways of adulterating essential oils that you should be aware of are:

Dilution with carrier oils, alcohol and synthetic oils – unless it’s for the reasons mentioned above.

Blending with cheaper oils from the same plant but sourced from another country which may not be of the same quality. For example, the highest quality Lavender tends to come from the high-altitude regions of Provence, in France. A less reputable supplier may claim this origin but may have mixed with a lesser quality oil from a different growing region and/or country.

Mixing with cheaper oils that come from the same plant but are derived from different parts of the plant. For example, pure Neroli oil is extracted from the plant’s flowers but is often mixed with Petitgrain which comes from the leaves and twigs.

Mixing with cheaper essential oils from similar species. For example, mixing Lavender with Lavandin.

Mixing cheaper essential oils from different plants or species with a similar name or scent profile. For example, mixing Indian Sandalwood Agmark with Amyris (West Indian Sandalwood), or Geranium with Litsea cubeba (May Chang).

Mixing with isolated natural or (semi-) synthetic compounds. For example, Lemon with citral and orange-terpenes or Peppermint with menthol and Eucalyptus with cineol.

As we’ve mentioned previously there are some simple ways to help ensure you’re buying pure and genuine essential oils. Cheap pricing is a big red flag. The oil’s price should reflect the costs of growing, harvesting and distilling – therefore a 10ml bottle of bottle of quality Lavender simply cannot cost £3! If you’re unsure, ask your supplier to provide a Certificate of Analysis. You can read more about this and find other tips in our buying guide. https://tinyurl.com/58vjbvar

Looking for a thoughtful gift for Mother's Day? Check out our range of aromatherapy gifts to show that special someone y...
09/03/2026

Looking for a thoughtful gift for Mother's Day? Check out our range of aromatherapy gifts to show that special someone you care! https://tinyurl.com/yc4cxyhk

*Discount applies to selected lines only. Existing discounts will be boosted to 20%.

There are so many fragrance oils and essential oils on the market nowadays that it might sometimes be hard to distinguis...
06/03/2026

There are so many fragrance oils and essential oils on the market nowadays that it might sometimes be hard to distinguish between those that are 100% pure and natural and those that are synthetic.
In a nutshell, good quality essential oils are pure and natural essences that are extracted directly from plant material such as flowers, fruits, trees and grasses, whereas fragrance oils are manufactured from synthetic chemicals, solvents and dilutants.

Essential oils have many therapeutic properties that can be extremely beneficial for the mind and body, helping to support our health and wellbeing, whereas synthetic oils have no therapeutic effects whatsoever and can even be damaging to health.

Many fragrance oils are made from toxic chemicals, derived from crude petroleum oil, that are known to be carcinogenic or endocrine disrupters. Our endocrine system is our body’s internal calibrating system, comprising of important glands such as the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenals, pineal gland, reproductive glands, and pancreas, all of which are responsible for producing vital hormones that maintain homeostasis (internal balance). When this balance is disturbed, it can lead to a range of diseases including obesity, cancer and diabetes. The chemicals in synthetic fragrances have also been linked to headaches, dizziness, allergies, birth defects, nervous system disorders and more.

While fragrance oils may dazzle you with a vast array of scents ranging from Fresh Linen and Ocean Breeze to Apple Pie and Cinnamon Bun, you should be under no illusion as to what they are made of and how they may impact on your health.

They might be cheaper than essential oils and may have a stronger, longer-lasting scent but if pure and natural is important to you, you need to be clear on what you’re buying.

Finally, one important thing to remember when buying essential oils is that they are not always of equal quality, so please ensure you are buying pure, unadulterated oils from a reputable aromatherapy supplier. A huge red flag is pricing. If an oil’s price seems too good to be true in relation to other companies, then it probably won’t be as pure or genuine as they might like you to think ☹.

You can get more advice in our Guide to Buying Quality Essential Oils. https://tinyurl.com/58vjbvar

Our essential oil of the month Grapefruit is a radiant, cheering, liberating and boosting essential oil! In Valerie Ann ...
05/03/2026

Our essential oil of the month Grapefruit is a radiant, cheering, liberating and boosting essential oil!

In Valerie Ann Worwood's The Fragrant Mind she recommends it for encouraging the following positive attributes:

Joyfulness
Positivity
Confidence
Clarity
Balance
Attuned
Alert
Inspired
Generous
Uplifted
Emotionallly purified
Spontaneous
Co-operative

And for counteracting these negative attributes:

Depression
Dependency
Sadness
Grief
Apathy
Mental pressure
Mental exhaustion
Emotional abuse
Self-doubt
Self-criticism
Frustration

Try it this month and save 25%. https://tinyurl.com/3hx9y95m

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Founded in 1996, Base Formula is now one of the UK’s leading aromatherapy suppliers - supplying thousands of therapists and numerous training colleges in the UK with premium grade essential oils, carrier oils, massage oils, cosmetic bases and other aromatherapy supplies. We also have customers across the world including a strong presence in the US and South-East Asia.

Base Formula is a registered member of the Aromatherapy Trade Council (ATC). As members of the ATC, we are committed to consumer safety and supplying products of the highest quality. To ensure this, our oils are subject to a random testing and verification programme at independent laboratories. Out of the many hundreds of aromatherapy businesses in the UK only 43 companies, including Base Formula, are actually registered members of the ATC.

We are also proud to be corporate members of the International Federation of Aromatherapists (IFA) and the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists (IFPA), which are both highly regarded and recognised world-wide.

We employ a range of highly qualified aromatherapists and natural health experts who are always on hand to answer any product-related or health questions that our customers may have.