One of the most common questions we get is:
"How do your products actually work?"
The answer? Aromatherapy. 🌿
Aromatherapy isn’t magic (even though it sometimes feels like it!). It’s a well-established practice that uses the aromatic compounds in plant extracts—typically essential oils—to support physical, emotional, and psychological well-being.
How Aromatherapy Works
Aromatherapy influences two key systems in the body:
The Olfactory System (Your Sense of Smell):
When you inhale essential oil molecules, they interact with olfactory receptors in the nose. These receptors send signals directly to the limbic system—the part of the brain responsible for emotions, memory, and behavior. This connection explains why certain scents can evoke relaxation, improve mood, or even help with focus and sleep.
The Nervous System (Topical Absorption):
When applied to the skin, essential oils can be absorbed into the bloodstream through transdermal absorption. Some oils contain active compounds with anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antimicrobial properties, making them useful for skin applications and massage. However, absorption rates vary depending on the essential oil, dilution, and application method.
Essential oils are commonly used in massage oils, balms, and diffusers, providing benefits either through inhalation or topical absorption.
Aromatherapy: A Practice Rooted in History
Aromatherapy isn’t just a modern wellness trend—it has been used for thousands of years.
Ancient civilizations, including the Egyptians, Greeks, and Chinese, all recognized the therapeutic power of aromatic plant extracts. Historical texts suggest that plant-based remedies were used for medicinal, religious, and cosmetic purposes as early as 1500 BCE.
While much has changed since then, the beneficial properties of plant extracts remain. At The Nude Alchemist, we honor this tradition while ensuring that our formulations meet modern safety and efficacy standards.
Why We Make Small Batches
One of the biggest reasons our products are so effective? We make them in small batches.
Essential oils contain volatile compounds that are sensitive to heat, oxygen, and light. Large-scale manufacturing can degrade these compounds, reducing the oil’s therapeutic benefits.
By keeping our production small, we:
- Maintain the integrity of essential oil compounds.
- Control heat and processing to ensure potency.
- Prioritise quality over quantity—each batch is formulated for effectiveness.
Many mass-produced essential oil products lose their potency before they even reach the consumer—but we refuse to compromise on quality.
The Problem with Essential Oil Quality
Essential oils are highly concentrated plant extracts, but quality varies greatly.
- Some are diluted with carrier oils or synthetic fillers to cut costs.
- Some contain synthetic fragrance compounds instead of natural plant extracts.
- Some aren’t even the essential oil they claim to be!
Why does this happen?
The essential oil industry is not strictly regulated in many countries, meaning companies can mislabel or adulterate products without clear legal consequences. While some regulatory bodies (like ISO and AFNOR) provide standards for purity, compliance is not mandatory.
Our Commitment to Pure, Potent Essential Oils
At The Nude Alchemist, we’ve spent years vetting suppliers to ensure our essential oils contain the key active compounds needed for real therapeutic benefits.
We only use high-quality, unadulterated essential oils that meet strict sourcing standards—because when it comes to natural remedies, quality is everything.
And before you ask… no, we can’t recommend brands to you—our suppliers sell to us in bulk. 😉
We won’t name and shame, but most essential oils on the market do not meet our quality standards.
The Nude Alchemist Difference
At the end of the day, this is why our products work:
✅ Aromatherapy, backed by science and tradition.
✅ Pure, high-quality essential oils—no fillers, no synthetics.
✅ Formulated by a certified aromatherapist.
✅ Small-batch production to preserve potency.
No magic. No fluff. Just nature’s best. 🌿
If you’ve ever wondered why our products stand out… this is the secret.