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Cinnamon & Black Pepper Essential Oil Set of 2, 30ml — Warming Massage
Cinnamon & Black Pepper Essential Oil Set of 2, 30ml — Warming Massage
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Two warming spice oils in separate 30 ml bottles, steam distilled in India and supplied undiluted. Cinnamon leaf comes from the leaf of Cinnamomum verum, not the bark; black pepper from sun-dried peppercorns. Both are sensitising oils, so cinnamon leaf is held to 0.5–1% on skin while black pepper stays at our usual 2%.
What’s in this set
| Oil | Botanical name | Extraction | Plant part | Origin | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon Leaf | Cinnamomum verum | Steam distilled | Leaves | India | 30 ml |
| Black Pepper | Piper nigrum | Steam distilled | Sun-dried peppercorns | India | 30 ml |
Two warm oils for winter
- Cinnamon Leaf (Cinnamomum verum) — Warm, spicy and faintly clove-like. Distilled from the leaf rather than the bark, which makes it the gentler of the two cinnamon oils — but it is still a known skin sensitiser. Keep it to 0.5–1% on skin, and use it mainly in the diffuser.
- Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) — Dry, peppery and warming, without the sweetness of the spice rack. Steam distilled from sun-dried peppercorns and traditionally massaged into tired shoulders and legs, well diluted, in winter.
How to use
Winter massage oil for adults. Black pepper at 2% — 4 drops per 10 ml of sesame or almond oil. For cinnamon in the same blend, one drop per 20 ml, no more.
Spiced diffuser blend. 1 drop cinnamon leaf, 2 drops black pepper, 3 drops sweet orange. One drop of cinnamon is enough for a room.
Foot oil. 2 drops of black pepper in 10 ml of carrier oil, worked into the soles at night. Leave the cinnamon out.
Room spray. In 100 ml: 15 drops total with 10 ml alcohol to disperse, topped up with water.
Dilution guide
| Use | Dilution | Drops per 10 ml carrier oil |
|---|---|---|
| Face, sensitive skin, children over 6 | 1% | 2 drops |
| Body, daily massage | 2% | 4 drops |
| Targeted use on a small area | 3% | 6 drops |
| Diffuser (100–300 ml tank) | — | 5–8 drops in water |
Safety & storage
- Never apply undiluted essential oil to skin. Dilute in a carrier oil first.
- Patch test on the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before wider use.
- Not to be taken internally. Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets. Consult a doctor if pregnant, nursing or under medical care.
- Store upright in the closed amber bottle, away from sunlight and heat. Flammable — keep away from open flame.
Frequently asked questions
Is this cinnamon bark oil?
No. This is cinnamon leaf oil, distilled from the leaves of Cinnamomum verum. Bark oil is a harsher material with much tighter skin limits. The two are not interchangeable.
Why are the dilutions lower here?
Both are recognised skin sensitisers, cinnamon leaf especially, and sensitisation builds with repeated exposure. Black pepper is fine at 2%; cinnamon leaf at 0.5–1%. Our house maximum for any oil is 3%.
Do these warm the skin?
They smell warm, and black pepper is traditionally massaged into tired legs in winter. We claim no physiological effect and no benefit for any condition — if something keeps hurting, see a doctor.
Can I cook with these or take a drop internally?
No. Neither is food-grade, and one drop is many times the concentration of the equivalent spice. Diffusion and diluted external use only.
How do I patch test a warming oil?
Dilute to the strength you plan to use, put a drop on the inside of your forearm and leave it 24 hours. Redness, itching or heat means do not use it.
Can pregnant women or children use these?
We would not put either oil on the skin during pregnancy or on children at any age. Low-drop diffusing in a ventilated room is the cautious option; ask your doctor.
Buy these oils individually
Every oil in this set is also sold on its own: Cinnamon Leaf oil and Black Pepper oil. See the full range in Essential Oil Combo Sets and Aromatherapy Essential Oils, or pick a base from our carrier oils.
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