I've never really gotten into essential oils before because I always associated oils with multi-level marketing companies. I have nothing against MLM's, but constantly getting messages from people I don't know about an 'exciting opportunity' just isn't my jam. So when I heard from ECO. Modern Essentials it was refreshing to hear from a locally based brand that weren't trying to recruit. I had actually been using their Rosehip & Vitamin C Serum's for awhile because I love the feeling of it on my face and they're really affordable. What I really appreciate about ECO. is that they are quite transparent. It's easy to find information on everything from how they source ingredients to what they're doing to reduce their carbon footprint, like transitioning to all glass bottles and offering free recycling for remaining plastic parts.

ECO. have a subscription box which goes out every 3 months with a different theme, and they sent me their Toxic Free Home ritual box to try. It came with 9 essential oils, Castile oil, serum, Boomerang bag (for fruit & veg), empty bottle (for DIY recipes), aromatherapy handbook, and a recipe card. The recipes are easy to follow and they are so many available on their website. Each day I put a different oil in my diffuser at my desk while I work too. Check out my interview with ECO. to learn more about this wellness brand.

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what inspired eco. modern essentials?

The ECO. story began on the beautiful Gold Coast, passionate about healthy, natural and active living, founder Claire Mitchell a vision to create the ECO. brand. Drawing from her vast experience working as a CFO for high grade tech companies, Claire was able to transfer her business skills and passion to develop a product range that was true to her values.

what are the benefits of aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy is the use of aromatic plants in the form of essential oils and waters to help support and enhance health both physically and emotionally. Essential oils are extracted from plants and are a very concentrated form of the healing aromatic compounds either from the plant or produced during the extraction process.

Essential oils can be absorbed into the body through the skin and nose. When essential oils are absorbed through the skin they enter into the blood stream that carries the healing molecules throughout the body. Heat, water and covering the treated area increase the level of absorption so application methods like baths and compresses are a great way to increase essential oil absorption into the body.

where are the ingredients for eco. modern essentials sourced? where is it made and who makes it?

Our ingredients are harvested from ethical sources, ensuring social and environmental integrity. We source our ingredients from countries where native plants and trees grow best climatically and seasonally to bring you the highest quality essential oils, while preserving the cultural and historical integrity of the communities we work with. All of our essential oils are GC/MS tested before they are bottled to ensure the highest purity and quality of their chemical composition.

Our entire product range is Vegan, Cruelty free, Paraben free and SLS free. We do not test our ingredients, prototypes or finished products on animals. We also work closely with our outside suppliers to ensure they comply with our values and philosophy.

what makes eco. modern essentials packaging environmentally conscious? how can it be recycled?

We work with a local manufacturer to produce all of our product packaging. Our colourful boxes are made from 100% recyclable fibre made from Fully Sustainable Forest management practices ‘PEFC CERTIFIED’.

Our shipping boxes are made from a 100% recycled paper outer layer and of a 30% recycled paper and 70% virgin fibre inner kraft. We use soy based printing inks that contain no petroleum solvents. The glue used in carton production is water based and completely biodegradable.

We partner with TerraCycle to recycle all ECO. products ensuring none of them end up in landfill. This applies to our entire product range including essential oils glass bottles, plastic pumps and caps as well as PET skincare containers. The plastics are sorted into various types of plastics then melted to be moulded into new recycled plastic products. All you need to do is return your empties to us and get $15 off your next order.

what set eco. modern essentials apart from other essential oil companies?

We are Australian made & owned, our business model also differs to other Essential oil companies. With a large majority being structured as an MLM (multi level marketing) whereas we are directly to the customer. We also believe our oils are pretty amazing, our entire range is 100% pure, they are true to botanical species and contain no synthetics or nature identicals. We also hold a strong values in sustainability and supporting local charities.

if you’re new to oils (like me), what do you recommend starting with?

If you are just starting out our Best-selling Blend 6 Pack is perfect, six of our best-selling pure essential oil blends which will support a wide range of everyday aspects of life. Otherwise if you’re looking to immerse yourself our Ritual Box is great. They are quarterly aromatherapy ritual boxes curated by a qualified aromatherapist. The theme changes every 3 months with a new theme for the season.

right now, what is your favourite oil and way to use it?

At the moment our favorite blend is Immune Support, to help your immune system with this strong disinfecting blend that helps fight off harmful bacteria & fungus it is also really versatile. You can diffuse it, make it into a surface spray, room spray or topically apply it with a rollerball.

what’s next or in the works eco. modern essentials?

We are in the process of transitioning our entire product range and supply chain to become 100% plastic-free. This includes switching all of our PET plastic bottles to glass, using only recyclable outer packaging and removing all plastic wrapping from suppliers in transport. We will be using biodegradable bottle labels, recyclable tape and biodegradable starch foam. Stay tuned as we finalise the transition to become fully plastic-free!

what is your favourite tip or piece of advice for greener living?

Use buy, swap & sell pages! And educate yourself on what you can do to make change.

diy toner

oily to combination skin

↠ brew enough medium strength green tea to fill a small spray bottle
↠ add 1 drop lavender for every 10mls of tea
↠ shake well before use

normal to dry skin

↠ brew enough medium strength chamomile tea to fill a small spray bottle
↠ add 1 drop frankincense for every 10mls of tea
↠ shake well before use