doTerra Madagascar Vanilla Essential Oil, 5 ml

doTERRA Vanilla Essential Oil is a rich, sweet extract from the Madagascar vanilla bean using CO₂ extraction or absolute. Use as a magical perfume or add a few drops to your bath oil or body lotion to experience the luxurious scent of Madagascar vanilla. Scent Description: Rich, creamy, and sweet. CO₂ vanilla extract or oleoresin is most often used as vanilla absolute is extremely expensive. Warm, sweet, and enveloping. Known for its calming, antidepressant, antioxidant and skin-softening properties. Often used in aromatherapy and cosmetics. Type: Absolute / CO₂-extract of vanilla pods.

Key benefits

• Rich, warming, sweet, complex aroma
• Creates a cozy and relaxing atmosphere
• Gives a light, refreshing aroma

Application

Directions for use	Recommendations
Diffuser	Diffuse with your favorite blend of certified pure essential oils of proven quality. Add 2-3 drops to your favorite essential oil blend. Warm relaxing aroma, combines well with floral and citrus. Can be used as a basic “note of coziness”. Does not cause irritation, but requires thorough dilution (especially the CO₂ form).
Skin application	Apply 1-2 drops of oil to the desired area of ​​the skin. Dilute with base oil to reduce skin sensitivity. Use as perfume. In high concentrations, it can cause phototoxicity and irritation. Only pointwise and in small dilutions (up to 0.5%). Often used in perfumes, creams, but with mandatory dilution.
Cosmetics	Add to moisturizing body lotion. Most often used as a perfume fragrance and component in creams for dry and sensitive skin. Can have a softening, healing and relaxing effect. Does not irritate in low concentrations.
Sprays	It goes well in perfume sprays, relaxing and cozy aromas. It is used as a base sweet note. Requires dissolution in an alcohol carrier (due to density).
Bath / Inhalation	Add a few drops to a warm bath. Absolute is poorly soluble in water, may cause irritation. Sediment or stickiness is possible. It is better to use in a mixture with emulsifier oils or ready-made cosmetic products. Not used as a classic inhalation oil. Can be used in aroma smoking or warm inhalation enveloping in emotional therapy. Not recommended for direct inhalation – too thick and sticky.
Cooking	Vanilla is a classic culinary flavoring (vanillin and extracts). Used in drops in honey, butter, desserts. Only food grade extract should be used!

Cosmetic use

• Softening — ★★★★★ Vanilla literally envelops the skin, eliminating roughness and dryness. How to use: In body oils, hand creams, balms. Strength of effect: Very strong, especially for dry and mature skin.
• Deep nourishment — ★★★★☆ Active ingredients penetrate into the deep layers of the skin, restoring the lipid barrier. How to use: In night creams and balms, oil masks. Strength of effect: Strong, with regular use gives a noticeable result.
• Calming — ★★★★☆ Relieves irritation, redness, reactivity of the skin. How to use: In oils after epilation, for sensitive skin. Strength of effect: Strong, especially in combination with chamomile or lavender.
• Sensitive skin care — ★★★★☆ The softness of vanilla makes it suitable even for reactive and allergy-prone skin. How to use: In face, neck and décolleté care. Power of effect: Strong, yet very delicate.

Hair care

• Hair softening — ★★★★★ Vanilla makes hair soft, elastic and manageable. Kato use: In oil masks and conditioners. Strength of effect: Very strong, especially for dry and damaged hair.
• Aromatization — ★★★★★ Gives hair a warm, long-lasting aroma. How to use: Add to hair balms and sprays. Strength of effect: Very strong, one of the best natural fragrances.
• Scalp soothing — ★★★☆☆ Gentle effect on the skin, relieves itching and irritation. How to use: In oil mixtures with jojoba or almond. Strength of effect: Medium, suitable for sensitive skin.

Medical effects

• Antioxidant — ★★★★☆ Contains vanillin, an active compound that neutralizes free radicals. How to use: In anti-aging serums and creams, body oils. Strength of effect: Strong, especially with regular use.
• Calming — ★★★★☆ Helps with anxiety, emotional stress, insomnia. How to use: Aroma lamp, baths, massage with the addition of oil. Strength of effect: Strong, stable sedative effect.
• Hormonal balance — ★★★☆☆ Stimulates the production of serotonin and dopamine, affects the female cycle. How to use: In aroma medallions, massage mixtures. Strength of effect: Average, mild effect on the nervous and endocrine systems.

Composition

INCI: Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract

Precautions

• For external use only
• Skin reaction is possible
• Keep out of reach of children
• Pregnant, nursing mothers and people under medical supervision should consult a doctor
• Avoid contact with eyes, ears and sensitive skin areas
• Despite the mildness of the effect, any hormonally active components are undesirable during this period during pregnancy and lactation
• Safety has not been confirmed, especially when applied to the skin – avoid children under 2 years
• Some forms of vanilla (especially when dissolved in alcohols) may cause sun sensitivity
• May clog pores when applied to oily skin – avoid undiluted
• Individual intolerance is possible – skin test required

Country of origin

Madagascar – harvested and distilled in compliance with sustainable development standards.

Release format

• Volume: 5 ml
• Packaging: dark glass bottle with dropper

Storage conditions

Store in a cool, dry place.