The Oil Garden is one of Australia's most established aromatherapy brands, offering pure essential oils, blends, diffusers and body oils. The range we stock covers everything you need for an aromatherapy practice at home — single oils, ready-made mood blends, the diffusers to disperse them, and carrier oils to dilute them safely.

Pure essential oils and how they work

Essential oils are the concentrated volatile aromatic compounds of plants — the part responsible for their scent — captured by steam distillation or cold pressing. When inhaled, these aromatic molecules reach the olfactory system, which connects directly to the brain regions involved in emotion and memory, which is why particular scents can feel calming, uplifting or grounding. The Oil Garden offers the classics as single oils — Lavender, Rosemary, Lemon, Ylang Ylang, Clary Sage — plus pre-blended mood oils such as Balance & Harmony and Refresh & Renew for those who prefer a ready-made combination.

Diffusers, carrier oils and topical blends

To use essential oils aromatically you need a way to disperse them: the range includes ultrasonic diffusers and vaporisers that release a fine, cool mist, plus spritzer bottles. For applying oils to the skin, the carrier oils — Sweet Almond, Jojoba — are essential, because pure essential oils are too concentrated to apply neat and must be diluted first. A rosemary hair and scalp oil rounds out the topical side of the range.

Who the range may suit

The Oil Garden suits anyone exploring aromatherapy at home — those wanting to create a calming or energising atmosphere, people building a collection of single oils for their own blends, and anyone after a diffuser and the carrier oils to use essential oils safely.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy The Oil Garden essential oils online in Australia?
You can order The Oil Garden range — single essential oils, blends, diffusers and carrier oils — here from Health Freek, a naturopath-owned Australian stockist.

Can I apply essential oils directly to my skin?
No — pure essential oils are highly concentrated and should be diluted in a carrier oil (such as sweet almond or jojoba) before applying to the skin, or dispersed in a diffuser for aromatic use. Always patch-test a diluted blend first.

Which essential oil is best for relaxation?
Lavender is the classic for calm and rest, while blends like Balance & Harmony combine several oils for the same purpose. For energy and focus, citrus oils like Lemon and herbs like Rosemary are popular choices.

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Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Essential oils are for external or aromatic use only and must be diluted before applying to skin. Keep away from children and pets, and check suitability in pregnancy.