Azlok's Top 10 Essential Oils Kit is a starter set of ten 10 ml bottles — Sandalwood, Cinnamon, Tea Tree, Orange, Rosemary, Rose, Jasmine, Lavender, Peppermint and Lemon — meant for anyone who wants to explore aromatherapy, DIY skincare or home fragrance without buying big bottles of each. At ₹999 for the full set, it's an affordable way to test which scents you actually reach for before committing to larger sizes.
Essential oils are concentrated plant extracts that capture the aromatic compounds of flowers, leaves, peels and wood. Because they are concentrated, a few drops go a long way, and they should always be used with a little care. Here's how to make the most of the kit.
What's inside and what each oil is good for
Every oil in this set has its own character. Here's a quick reference:
- Lavender — soft, floral and calming; a favourite for relaxing blends and bedtime diffusing.
- Peppermint — sharp and cooling; popular for a fresh, wake-up aroma.
- Tea Tree — clean and medicinal; widely used in DIY cleaning sprays and skincare (always diluted).
- Lemon and Orange — bright citrus notes that lift a room and pair well with almost anything.
- Rosemary — herbal and green; often added to hair-care and focus blends.
- Sandalwood — warm, woody and grounding; lovely in evening blends.
- Cinnamon — spicy and warming; a little goes a very long way (it's a strong skin irritant, so keep it in the diffuser).
- Rose and Jasmine — rich floral notes that add a luxurious depth to perfume-style blends.
How to use your essential oils
There are three everyday ways people use a kit like this:
- Diffusing: Add 3–6 drops to an aroma diffuser with water. Start light — you can always add more.
- Topical (diluted): Mix a few drops into a carrier oil like coconut, almond or jojoba before applying to skin. A safe starting dilution for most oils is 1–2 drops per teaspoon of carrier oil.
- Home and craft projects: Use them to scent homemade soaps, candles, room sprays and natural cleaners. Citrus and tea tree work especially well in cleaning blends.
Because the kit gives you variety, it's ideal for testing your own blends. Try lavender with orange for a calming mix, or peppermint with lemon for a fresh, energising scent.
Safety notes worth reading
Essential oils are potent, so a few honest cautions:
- Never apply undiluted oils directly to skin. Always dilute in a carrier oil first, and do a patch test on your inner arm before wider use.
- Cinnamon and peppermint are particularly strong — use the smallest amounts and keep them off sensitive skin.
- Do not ingest these oils. They are for aromatic and topical (diluted) use only.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets, and away from eyes.
- Citrus oils like lemon and orange can increase sun sensitivity — avoid direct sun on treated skin.
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or have a medical condition, check with a doctor before using.
Buying and storage tips
The 10 ml size is genuinely practical — enough for weeks of diffusing and small DIY batches, but not so much that oils go stale before you finish them. To keep them fresh:
- Store bottles upright in a cool, dark place, away from heat and direct sunlight.
- Keep the caps tightly closed to slow oxidation.
- Most oils last 1–3 years; citrus oils tend to have a shorter shelf life, so use lemon and orange sooner.
If you're new to essential oils, a curated set like this one from Azlok saves you from guesswork and lets you learn what each scent does in your own home before you scale up to full-size bottles.
FAQ
Are these essential oils safe to put directly on skin?
No. Always dilute them in a carrier oil such as coconut, almond or jojoba before applying, and do a patch test first. Undiluted oils can irritate the skin.
Can I use these oils for aromatherapy diffusers?
Yes. Add 3–6 drops to a water-based diffuser. All ten oils in the kit are suitable for diffusing, either on their own or blended.
How long do the oils last?
Stored in a cool, dark place with caps closed, most last one to three years. Citrus oils like lemon and orange are best used within the first year.
Can these oils be used in soap and candle making?
Yes. They work well as fragrance in homemade soaps, candles, room sprays and natural cleaners. Follow your recipe's recommended usage rate for scent.
Are the oils safe to consume?
No. These oils are for aromatic and diluted topical use only and should never be swallowed.