In a world that rarely slows down, finding a moment of peace can feel like a luxury. At Evolve Organic Beauty, we believe that skincare should be more than functional—it should be a ritual, a daily opportunity to reconnect with yourself. As we celebrate Aromatherapy Awareness Week and introduce our new Pure Tranquility Hand & Body Wash and Lotion, we’re inviting you to create your own sanctuary of calm—one that’s guided by the power of nature, science, and scent.
What Are Essential Oils—and Why Do They Matter in Skincare?
Essential oils are far more than just pleasant scents—they are highly concentrated plant extracts that capture the aromatic compounds and beneficial properties of flowers, leaves, roots, and peels. These oils are the plant’s essence, used for centuries across cultures to support physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.
In skincare, essential oils offer dual value: they create sensorial pleasure through fragrance, and they can also deliver functional benefits to the skin when properly diluted and formulated. From soothing irritation to uplifting the spirit, their power lies in both their chemistry and their scent.
How Essential Oils Work with Your Body and Mind
When inhaled, the aroma molecules from essential oils stimulate the olfactory system and travel directly to the brain’s limbic system—the centre of emotion, memory, and mood. This is why scent can be so instantly transformative.
Topically, essential oils—when blended safely with a carrier—can be absorbed through the skin, particularly when applied with massage. Combined with gentle touch, they can help activate the parasympathetic nervous system (the body’s “rest and digest” mode), easing the stress response and encouraging a state of calm.
This is where ritual matters. When we take time to apply a body lotion with intention, or linger in a warm bath infused with aromatic oils, we’re not just caring for our skin—we’re sending a powerful signal to the body and mind that it’s time to unwind.
Are Essential Oils Safe? Understanding Allergens and Labels
Because essential oils are natural, they also contain naturally occurring fragrance allergens—such as linalool, limonene, and citral. These are present in tiny amounts and must be listed separately on product labels, according to UK and EU cosmetic regulations.
At Evolve, we believe in full transparency. You’ll always find clear labelling of essential oil allergens on our packaging, and we only use blends that are COSMOS-certified, expertly balanced, and suitable for most skin types.
When we indulge in a warm bath infused with aromatic oils we’re sending a powerful signal to the body and mind that it’s time to unwind.
Meet the Pure Tranquility Ritual: Your Scented Reset
Our new Pure Tranquility Hand & Body Wash and Lotion are designed to turn the everyday into something extraordinary. Both are infused with our tranquil aromatherapy blend of organic essential oils: uplifting Sweet Orange, soothing Lavender, balancing Rose Geranium, and grounding Vetiver.
Pure Tranquility Hand & Body Wash is a gently foaming formula enriched with Hyaluronic Acid and Organic Aloe Vera to hydrate and soften as it cleanses. It’s suitable for both shower and bath use—perfect for morning refreshment or an evening soak.
Pure Tranquility Hand & Body Lotion layers beautifully post-wash, delivering lasting hydration with nourishing Organic Shea Butter and Hyaluronic Acid. The texture is smooth and fast-absorbing, leaving skin soft, soothed, and delicately scented.
Whether used to start your day with clarity or unwind before sleep, Pure Tranquility elevates body care into a meaningful moment of calm.
Set aside a moment of calm with this luxurious duo | £28
Calming Through Ritual: Creating Your Self-Care Moment
Calm isn’t just a feeling—it’s a physiological state that we can gently guide our bodies into. When you engage in a ritual that combines scent, touch, and intention, you encourage your body to enter its parasympathetic mode. This shift can lower stress, slow and calm breathing, and prepare you for rest.
Here’s a simple way to create your own Tranquility Ritual:
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Evening wind-down: Add a few pumps of the Pure Tranquility Hand & Body Wash to warm running bath water, or use it in the shower while taking a few deep breaths to engage your senses.
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Nourish and massage: After drying off, apply Pure Tranquility Hand & Body Lotion with slow, sweeping strokes—focusing on areas of tension like shoulders and neck.
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Enhance with Sleep Mist: Mist your pillow or the air around you with our Zen Whisper Sleep Mist, featuring Lavender and Frankincense, to promote rest and calm.
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Finish with facial care: Apply Nightly Renew Facial Cream to complete your bedtime ritual—hydrating your skin while you sleep.
Help to detoxify skin as you sleep whilst plumping the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles | £36
Beyond Tranquility: Explore Our Other Aromatherapy Blends
Our Pure Tranquility fragrance is one of several bespoke essential oil blends designed to support your emotional wellness through scent.
Timeless Renewal Blend
Uplifting and rejuvenating, this luxurious fragrance combines Rose Geranium, exotic Ylang Ylang, bright Mandarin, and soft Vanilla for a deeply comforting sensory experience.
Try: Timeless Renewal Bio-Retinol Body Oil and Timeless Renewal Hand Cream
African Orange Blend
A joyful burst of Blood Orange, blended with warming Vanilla and grounding Cedarwood to energise your senses and lift your spirits.
Try: African Orange Hand & Body Wash and African Orange Hand & Body Lotion
Each blend is expertly crafted to transform your routine into a mood-enhancing ritual.
How to Spot Aromatherapy Products on Our Website
Curious which of our products are fragranced with essential oils? It’s easy to identify them:
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Use the “Fragranced with Essential Oils” filter on our category pages
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Check the ingredient list for oils such as Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil or Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
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Explore the product descriptions, where we always share the full blend story
We make it simple to shop by scent, mood, or skin need—helping you find the product that fits both your skin and your senses.
Discover the Pure Tranquility Collection
Ready to step into a new era of calm? Our new Pure Tranquility Hand & Body Wash and Lotion are available now.
