The Truth About Fragrance: Why We Only Use Essential Oils in Our Skincare
In a world filled with beautifully scented products, it’s easy to be drawn in by fragrance. But not all scents are created equal - and at Eva Carys Botanica, we’ve made a conscious choice to use only pure essential oils in every formulation. Why? Because your skin, your wellbeing, and the environment deserve better.
🌿 What’s the difference between essential oils and synthetic fragrance?
Essential oils are extracted directly from plants - the petals, leaves, bark or roots; capturing the pure, natural aroma along with a powerful range of therapeutic benefits. Lavender calms, frankincense grounds, sweet orange uplifts.
Synthetic fragrance, on the other hand, is a lab-created blend of undisclosed ingredients. The term “fragrance” or “parfum” can legally hide hundreds of compounds, many of which are known irritants or allergens. These artificial scents may smell lovely, but they offer no benefit to your skin - and often do more harm than good.
💧 Why essential oils matter in natural skincare
At Eva Carys Botanica, every drop of essential oil is chosen for its emotional and physical benefits, not just its scent. Whether it’s the balancing powers of rose geranium or the skin-soothing properties of chamomile, our blends support your skin’s health while enhancing your mood and wellbeing.
We don’t just want our products to smell beautiful - we want them to do good.
❌ Why we never use synthetic fragrance
Synthetic fragrance can trigger headaches, skin reactions, hormone disruption and respiratory issues. With a history of sensitive skin in my own family, and a deep belief in transparency, I simply couldn’t include an ingredient I wouldn’t feel safe using on my children.
Our essential oil blends are carefully formulated in skin-safe percentages and always listed clearly on every product.
🌸 The power of natural scent in your daily ritual
A facial oil shouldn’t just nourish your skin - it should lift your spirits.
That’s the magic of essential oils. They create a sensory ritual that turns cleansing into self-care, moisturising into a moment of calm, and skincare into something far deeper than a routine.
🌱 The Eva Carys promise
- 100% pure essential oils
- No synthetic fragrance, ever
- Handcrafted in our Lincolnshire cabin
- Skincare that supports real skin and real life
Your skin deserves honesty. Your products should love you back. And your daily rituals should be filled with real, botanical beauty - not artificial perfume.
Experience the difference. Explore our essential oil skincare [here]. ✨