Hops flower essential oil is a base note steam distilled from the strobiles of Humulus lupulus. Its spicy sweet and herbal aroma is used in calming blends in both perfumes and diffusers. Hops plants are dioecious, meaning that they have separate male and female plants. The female flower is the one utilized for brewing beer. Blends well with pine, bergamot, black pepper, or copaiba balsam.
Blends Well With
Citrus oils, copaiba balsam, nutmeg, pine, and spice oils
Packaging
5 mL, 1/2 oz. and 1 oz. sizes are packaged in an amber glass bottle with a reducer cap. Larger sizes are packaged in amber screw cap bottles and do not come with reducers or droppers.
Precautions
This oil has no known precautions. Never use essential oils undiluted, in eyes or mucus membranes. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children.
Before using topically, perform a small patch test on your inner forearm or back by applying a small quantity of diluted essential oil and apply a bandage. Wash the area if you experience any irritation. If no irritation occurs after 48 hours it is safe to use on your skin.