RIch in antioxidants and vitamins, rosehip oil promotes a glowing, youthful, wrinkle-free complexion.

Packed with anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antiseptic properties, sandalwood essential oil is an especially potent tool against wrinkles, inflammation, and age spots.

Geranium oil’s sweet aroma and powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties make it an indulgent and efficacious anti-aging salve for wrinkles, fine lines, and age spots.

Frankincense essential oil is an anti-aging essential that improves skin tone, increases elasticity, and reduces age and sun spots.

Forget what years of applying creams, lotions and moisturizers have taught you about skincare. When it comes to face oils, you're probably doing it wrong. Face oils are a unique skincare experience, and one that takes a little getting used to. 

Experts estimate that approximately 80 percent of essential oils are adulterated in some form. At UMA we’ve been striving for centuries to create the highest quality blends of essential oils that are authentic, pure, and completely organic.

We’re sharing some of our favorite picks for body oils (essential and otherwise) that promote healthy, radiant skin – from your head to your toes! 

During pregnancy, many wonder if essential oils are safe. Essential oils can actually be greatly helpful during pregnancy – from helping boost energy levels to managing anxiety, and even nausea. We cover what to choose - and what to avoid!

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your hair or improve your oral health, coconut oil is a powerful, versatile ingredient that can detoxify, nourish, exfoliate, and more.

Self-massage—or Abhyanga—is a simple self-care practice you can access from the comfort of your own home. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the benefits of these essential oils on your next night in.

Get to Know the Indian Gooseberry! Also known as Amla Oil, Indian Gooseberry Oil has long been celebrated in Ayurveda for hair growth, strength and shine.

A 30-second read and downloadable guide of our top essential oils picks for uplifting mood and creating positivity

Flash Card: Soak in the anti-aging goodness of skin-superstar Pomegranate Oil!

A 30-second read and downloadable guide of the top essential oils for improving energy and enhancing mental clarity.

A 30-second read and downloadable guide of the best essential oils for hair growth, reversing hair damage, preventing hair loss, and more!

A 30-second read and downloadable guide of our top essential oils picks for stress relief.

After some rigorous – and occasionally messy – experimentation, we’ve chosen our top 7 hair oils for taming your mane. 

Carrier oils play a central role in optimal absorption of the essential oils, and bring a plethora of benefits - through their unique antioxidants and vitamins - in nourishing, protecting and strengthening the skin.

Learn About Lavender: In 30 Seconds!

It's loved for its juicy, sweet meat, but beyond its nutrients, grapefruit is also brilliant for its ability to clarify skin, unclog pores, and improve circulation.

Carrier oils are usually cold pressed from fruits and nuts, and have strong penetrative abilities that allow them to carry botanically derived essential oils into the skin. 

Essential oils have long been some of the primary ingredients in the most celebrated anti aging skincare products. Here are some of the best essential oils for helping improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Allow us to indulge you on a virtual trip to India, Sandalwood's native country, to learn more about the ancient history of this tree and its power-packed oil that boasts unparalleled skin and wellness benefits.

This fresh, fruity oil, made by cold-pressing the seeds of a pomegranate, is lightweight, hyper-absorbent, and packed with antioxidants – for unparalleled effects on skin, hair, and overall health!

This ever popular oil is called “liquid gold” for a reason – it’s extracted from the kernels of the Moroccan argan tree, and is chock full of fatty acids, antioxidants, and vitamin E, which give it serious restorative power.

UMA Oil Files: The Very Best Oils for Oily/Combination Skin and Enlarged Pores

Better than your daily dose of fresh orange juice! See why we love this luxurious essential oil made from precious orange blossoms.

The UMA Oil Files will detail several popular - as well as niche and undiscovered - oils that address your most pressing skincare questions on oils. This file covers the best essential and carrier oils for dry skin. 

A number of essential oils can decrease cortisol levels, which rise when we are under stress. You may know this reaction as the fight-or-flight response.

At UMA, our Ayurvedic formulas date back five generations. We feel this makes the practice of using our oils more than a moment of self-care—it's a practice steeped in history and rooted in the first principles of Ayurveda.

Orange blossoms produce an exquisite oil called neroli, which has sweet, earthy, floral aroma and is rich in regenerative elements that are incredible for skin.

You're probably not using face oils to their full potential. It's a little bit of a dance that takes getting used to. But when you use the right amount, and apply it with precision and care, you'll feel the difference—and see the glow. 

If there is one signifying element of beauty—a thing that epitomizes the scent, color, and feel of elegance—it is the rose. And where there is health and glowing skin—luminous, bright, youthful skin—there are roses.

Beauty and Wellness guru Nitika Chopra's blog features Founder Shrankhla Holecek with an article on essential oils, in honor of National Stress Awareness Day. 

A journey into how every drop of UMA's handcrafted blends features unparalleled expertise, stringent commitment to quality - but above all, love.

Pomegranates are a delicious fruit, a great source of essential vitamins and antioxidants and generally pretty to look at. It is no surprise then, that pomegranate essential oil is chock full of the same benefits that the fruit offers, just in a molecularly beneficial way. It is also why pomegranate oil is one of UMA Oils' hallmark ingredients. Learn more about what makes it such an all-star in...

Anti-aging skin care takes many forms and the variety of products out there can make it hard to find which products are right for you. A good place to start? With natural ingredients proven to be effective, and that repair and heal without the lingering side-effects of synthetic beauty products. In this handy guide (complete with an easy to share infographic!), we pick our favorite,...

Dry and damaged skin isn't just a winter problem. Too much sun exposure and outdoor activities during the summer can leave skin feeling a little worse for the wear. Add to that the harmful effects of some of the drying chemical peels you may have turned to to treat your acne - and your skin may be in need of some serious rehab. Here are...

  It's time to acknowledge the truth: not all essential oils are created equal. It's one thing to put "pure and organic" on a label and another thing entirely to stand behind it. Think about it this way. You wouldn't pay the same price for a bottle of Dom Pérignon if you found out it was diluted, right?  At UMA we’ve been striving for...

It may sound counterintuitive to apply oils to fight oiliness, but essential oils help regulate your body's natural oil production, and gently remove excess secretions without stripping your skin dry like other acne treatments.

There’s something magical about makeup’s ability to transform your look – and mood. Something as simple as a sweeping cat eye or a bold lip can dramatically change your energy! But, in order for makeup artistry to have its best effect, it’s crucial to care for the canvas – your skin.