Why Essential Oils Are the Superior Choice for Your Skin
- Linda Tacey
- Nov 17
- 4 min read
Natural vs Synthetic: Why Essential Oils Are the Superior Choice for Your Skin
When choosing a bar of soap, most people look at the scent first. A beautiful aroma can turn an ordinary shower into a self-care ritual, a calming moment, or a burst of uplifting freshness. But the truth behind those fragrances can be surprising—because not all scents are created equal. In fact, the difference between pure essential oils and synthetic fragrance oils is far greater than most people realise.
At Wild Essence, every bar of soap is infused only with 100% natural essential oils—never synthetic fragrance oils. This choice is deeply aligned with our philosophy: if it touches your skin, it should nourish it. In this post, we’ll explore what sets essential oils apart, why synthetic fragrances are often hidden behind vague labels, and why choosing natural scents is one of the best decisions you can make for your skin.
The Hidden Truth About Synthetic Fragrance Oils
Most commercial soaps contain synthetic fragrance oils—aromas created in a laboratory using chemical compounds. These scents may smell strong and last long, but they often contain a cocktail of ingredients that are not required to be listed on the packaging.
You may have seen the word “fragrance” or “parfum” on a label before. What many don’t know is that this single word can legally represent hundreds of individual chemicals, including:
petrochemical derivatives
phthalates (linked to hormonal disruption)
solvents
stabilisers
artificial fixatives
Because fragrance blends are considered “proprietary,” companies do not need to disclose what is actually inside them. That means you simply don’t know what you’re putting on your skin—every time you shower, wash your hands, or use a product scented with synthetic fragrance.
For sensitive or mature skin, or for those wanting a cleaner, more natural lifestyle, this is a major concern.
Essential Oils: Pure Plant Extracts With Real Benefits
Essential oils are the complete opposite of synthetic fragrance oils. They are extracted from plants—flowers, leaves, bark, roots, or citrus peels—through gentle methods like steam distillation or cold pressing. These plant essences contain natural aromatic compounds that not only smell beautiful but also offer therapeutic benefits.
Benefits of Essential Oils in Natural Soap
1. Skin-loving botanicalsEssential oils carry the plant’s natural properties, such as calming, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, or cleansing effects. When used in cold-process soap like Wild Essence, these benefits remain intact and gently support the skin.
2. No hidden chemicalsWith essential oils, what you see is what you get. Every scent comes from a real botanical source—not synthetic chemicals.
3. Naturally soothing aromasEssential oils offer a softer, more authentic fragrance that works with your body chemistry rather than overpowering it.
4. Ideal for sensitive skinMany essential oils, when used correctly, are gentler and better tolerated by the skin than artificial fragrances.
5. True aromatherapyLavender to calm…Eucalyptus to refresh…Lemon Myrtle to uplift…Patchouli to ground…Only essential oils offer true therapeutic aromatherapy benefits.
Synthetic fragrances simply cannot do this.
Why Choosing Essential Oils Matters for Your Skin
Your skin is your largest organ. It absorbs what you put onto it, which is why choosing natural, clean ingredients matters more than most people realise.
Wild Essence essential oil soap helps your skin by:
avoiding unnecessary chemicals
supporting the skin's natural barrier
reducing chances of irritation
allowing nourishing oils and butters to absorb more effectively
balancing the senses through pure plant aromatics
Essential oils work in harmony with your skin, while synthetic fragrances can feel harsh, drying, or irritating—especially with daily use.
Why Wild Essence Uses Only Essential Oils
At Lime Splice’s Wild Essence range, every bar of soap is created using your loved signature blend of olive oil, coconut oil, cocoa butter, coconut milk, and botanical extracts. These nourishing ingredients deserve equally pure scents—so synthetic fragrances simply don’t belong.
Here’s why we will always choose essential oils:
1. Transparency matters
Our labels clearly list every ingredient. No hidden chemicals. No guessing what “fragrance” really means.
2. Better for your skin
Natural oils support hydration, reduce dryness, and help maintain softness—especially important for mature or sensitive skin.
3. Better for your wellbeing
Essential oils elevate the entire bathing ritual, supporting relaxation, clarity, or invigoration depending on the blend.
4. Better for the planet
Natural plant oils break down more easily in the environment than synthetic fragrances.
5. Better quality, inside and out
Every Wild Essence soap is hand-crafted using the traditional cold-process method, allowing essential oils to bind gently with the soap and release their natural scent every time you lather.
No artificial colours.No artificial fragrances.Just pure, skin-loving botanicals.
Essential Oils vs Synthetic Fragrance Oils – A Quick Comparison
Feature | Essential Oils | Synthetic Fragrance Oils |
Source | Natural plants | Laboratory chemicals |
Ingredient transparency | Fully listed | Hidden under “fragrance” |
Skin benefits | Yes—therapeutic | None |
Risk of irritation | Lower | Higher |
Environmental impact | Biodegradable | May contain non-renewable petrochemicals |
Aromatherapy benefits | Real | None |
Used by Wild Essence | Always | Never |
Choose Pure. Choose Natural. Choose Essential Oils.
Every time you choose a bar of soap scented with essential oils, you are choosing something real—something pure, clean, and true to nature. Wild Essence soaps are crafted to honour your skin with nourishing oils, rich coconut milk, and the gentle aromatherapy of pure botanicals. No chemicals hiding behind vague labels, no artificial perfumes—just beautiful, authentic scent straight from nature.
Your skin deserves that level of care.Your wellbeing deserves that level of purity.And with Wild Essence, that’s exactly what you get—every single bar.
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