With so many essential oils on the market, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Whether you’re a wellness brand, a skincare formulator, or just someone who loves a good diffuser blend, choosing the right oils starts with understanding their purpose.
The best essential oils to use depend on your goal—lavender for relaxation, tea tree for purification, peppermint for energy, and frankincense for overall healing and emotional balance.
Let’s explore how to choose oils by function, what makes an oil the “king,” and how to blend them safely for different applications. Whether you’re creating a room mist, a facial serum, or a calming roller blend, understanding the nature of each oil—and packaging it correctly—makes all the difference.
Which essential oils are used for what?
Each essential oil has a purpose—and picking the right one starts with knowing its benefit.
Essential oils are used for a variety of purposes: lavender for calming, eucalyptus for respiratory health, tea tree for antibacterial use, and citrus oils for energy and mood elevation.
Common Essential Oils and Their Uses:
| Essential Oil | Main Benefit | Common Use |
|---|---|---|
| Lavender | Relaxation, sleep | Diffusers, pillow sprays |
| Tea Tree | Antiseptic, purifying | Acne treatments, cleaning sprays |
| Eucalyptus | Respiratory relief | Steam therapy, room mists |
| Peppermint | Energy, headaches | Roll-ons, scalp mists |
| Lemon | Uplifting, antimicrobial | Mood mists, kitchen sprays |
| Frankincense | Grounding, skin renewal | Serums, meditation blends |
These oils work well across a range of applications. For instance, lavender and frankincense are often blended for evening routines, while peppermint and citrus create the perfect energizing morning spray.
At PauPack, we design bottles tailored to these use cases—UV-protected amber glass for therapeutic oils, fine-mist PET bottles for daily room sprays, and roll-ons for on-the-go application. Every container is chosen for compatibility with both the oil’s chemistry and the end-user’s lifestyle.
How do I choose the right essential oil?
Start with your why.
To choose the right essential oil, define your intention—are you looking to relax, energize, heal skin, or cleanse air? Then match the oil’s properties to that goal, and always check for purity and safety.
How to Choose the Right Oil:
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Define Your Purpose
Whether you're blending for stress relief or creating a blemish-fighting serum, clarity on your goal narrows your choices. -
Select by Application
Oils behave differently in skin applications versus sprays. For example, lemon oil is phototoxic and not ideal for leave-on skin products exposed to sunlight. -
Assess Sensitivity
Skin type and potential allergies matter. Strong oils like oregano or cinnamon should always be diluted and patch tested. -
Blendability
Some oils pair beautifully, enhancing each other’s effects. Frankincense, for instance, blends well with bergamot, sandalwood, and lavender. -
Check for Purity
Not all oils are created equal. Look for GC/MS tested products to ensure there are no synthetic fillers or adulterants.
PauPack partners with many wellness and skincare brands in developing not only the oil formulations, but the complete packaging ecosystem—from formula-safe containers to leakage prevention during international shipping. Choosing the right oil is only part of the puzzle—how you deliver it matters just as much.
What is the king of all the oils?
If there’s one oil that earns royalty status, it’s frankincense.
Frankincense is often called the "king of essential oils" due to its powerful benefits across emotional balance, skincare, and cellular health. It’s prized for its versatility and ancient therapeutic use.
Why Frankincense Reigns Supreme:
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Skin-Healing: Helps reduce scars, wrinkles, inflammation, and skin tone irregularity
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Emotional Clarity: Calming and grounding, used in meditation rituals
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Immune Support: Enhances cell regeneration and supports a healthy immune system
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History & Prestige: Used in spiritual ceremonies across Egypt, India, and the Middle East for thousands of years
It’s not just tradition—modern studies support frankincense’s anti-inflammatory and stress-reducing properties. Because of its potency and cost, it’s often used as a hero ingredient in premium blends.
PauPack offers frankincense-compatible packaging like 5ml–30ml dropper bottles, air-tight roller bottles, and even frosted glass luxury containers for brands that want to position this oil as a flagship SKU in their product line.
What is the 30/50/20 rule for essential oils?
It’s a handy guide—not a strict formula.
The 30/50/20 rule is a practical guideline for blending and storing essential oils: keep dilution at or below 30%, store in 50% humidity or less, and leave 20% headspace in the bottle for air pressure balance.
What Each Number Represents:
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30%: The recommended maximum essential oil concentration in most blends unless otherwise formulated by a professional. Helps reduce skin irritation and packaging stress.
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50%: Relative humidity ideal for long-term EO storage. Prevents label deterioration and internal condensation.
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20%: Headspace left at the top of the bottle. Prevents pressure build-up, especially during transport or heat exposure.
| Rule Element | Benefit | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| 30% EO Max | Safer skin application | Roll-ons, serums, topical blends |
| 50% Humidity | Reduces bottle sweating and mold | Warehouse storage, global shipping |
| 20% Air Gap | Prevents cap leakage or bursting | Filled bottles under pressure or heat |
At PauPack, we incorporate the 30/50/20 rule into our packaging workflow. From custom filling instructions to precision-fit reducer caps and droppers, our packaging is engineered to preserve the integrity and safety of your essential oil products—no matter how far they ship or how long they sit on a shelf.
Conclusion
Choosing the right essential oil depends on what you're trying to achieve—each oil has its own “superpower.” From lavender’s calm to frankincense’s royalty, essential oils are most effective when matched with the right purpose, safety practice, and packaging. At PauPack, we help aromatherapy and skincare brands translate oil function into beautiful, protective, and functional packaging—because the right bottle is the final step in delivering nature’s benefits safely to your customer.
