Esker Fields is an independent wellbeing and beauty brand founded by me, Maria Morgan. Every product in our collection is handmade with love in small batches on my family farm in Drogheda, Ireland. I bring together two worlds, self-care and skincare, through the power of essential oils.
As a trained aromatherapist, I know that each essential oil has a multitude of benefits. They can do wonders for the skin, especially when used alongside other natural ingredients like butters (for example, shea butter and cocoa butter) and carrier oils (such as rosehip and jojoba oil).
Essential oils are also incredibly effective at supporting our wellbeing. This is because the particles of the essential oil aromas influence the limbic system in the brain. From here, they can balance the bodily functions associated with the stress response such as heart rate and blood pressure.
Infusing essential oils into skincare products creates a beautiful self-love ritual. You are caring for yourself through products that nourish your skin and balance your nervous system, whether you need to relax, find calm or focus.
Explore our skincare, bodycare and blends to curate a daily routine that truly cares for you.
Who is this for?
Each time I sat down to formulate an Esker Fields product, I had the end user in mind. I imagined this person to be similar to me. A woman in the sandwich generation. She still has children at home while navigating how to look after ageing parents. At the same time, she is working so she is pulled in multiple different directions every day. This means she is pulled away from herself. The time she has to care for herself is limited and when she does have moments, she doesn’t have the capacity to do anything complicated.
Esker Fields meets her where she is. It doesn’t ask her for loads of time. It doesn’t ask her to learn something complicated or perfect a relaxation technique. It simply asks her to pause and breathe during her usual daily routine. Infusing skincare and bodycare products with essential oils means these are products she would already be using regularly – moisturiser, shower gel, hand cream and such. It’s not a new habit to learn. All she needs to do to enjoy the benefits of essential oils is breathe in the aromas.
Of course, if she would like to habit stack other self-care practices on top like meditation or breathing exercises, aromatherapy is a solid foundation. Otherwise, she can take a few seconds to breathe, reset and let the essential oils calm her system.
The Esker Fields Bodycare Range
Essential oil products for the mind and body.
Hand cream and foot cream
The first two products I ever created for Esker Fields were our Moisturising Hand Cream and Lavender & Peppermint Foot Cream. They continue to be favourites because they are both so effective and versatile. The hand cream is known for being deeply hydrating even on severely dry skin and conditions like eczema. Experience relief without fear of irritation because the ingredients are all natural. The foot cream is a natural muscle relaxant. The lavender and peppermint essential oils ease tired muscles after you have been on your feet all day and can be used on other aches and pains too. Applying hand cream and foot cream can also be a grounding ritual as you breathe in the aromas of essential oils. Discover guides for simple relaxing rituals by signing up for the free 5 Days of Self-Care Challenge.
Shower gel and body oil
Bring essential oils into the bathroom and wash away the stress with an aromatherapy bath or shower. Immersing yourself in water is already relaxing. Aromatherapy deepens the relaxation, especially when you follow up with a body oil that nourishes the skin while locking in the essential oil aromas. Our matching bath/shower gels and body oils come in two distinct essential oil blends. The Refresh & Uplift blend awakens the senses. The Relax & Unwind blend calms the senses. I’d recommend the latter for an aromatherapy bath. Simply pour a few drops under the running bath tap and soak in serene aromas.
Hair & beard oil
Yes, the benefits of essential oils even extend to hair care. Whether you have curls like me or a beard, this formula of essential and carrier oils hydrates, softens, soothes, shines and adds a gentle aroma to the hair. I always pop the Hair & Beard Conditioning Oil in my hair before heading out the door because it tames my curls and makes me feel more put together.
The Esker Fields Skincare Range
Essential oil products that nourish the skin and the mind.
Cleansing oil
The first step in our natural skincare routine is the Nature’s Glow Cleansing Oil. If you’ve never used one before, don’t be intimidated! It feels wonderfully soothing to massage a couple of pumps of cleansing oil into the face. It removes excess sebum, impurities and even makeup while still feeling gentle and refreshing because it works on the principle that like dissolves like. As with all our skincare products, after warming it up between your fingers, inhale a few deep breaths so the essential oil aromas can work their way into your system.
Facial serum
The second step of the Esker Fields skincare routine is the Rejuvinating Facial Serum. This introduces even more carrier and essential oil goodness. Use a couple of drops of this formula between cleansing and moisturising for a radiant complexion. It includes natural skincare powerhouses such as frankincense which helps the skin heal and renew. Frankincense is a natural healer that is collected from the Boswellia tree. It’s produced when there is damage to the bark. Imagine what it can do for your skin!
Moisturising balm
Finally, lock in all the natural skincare goodness with the Nature’s Glow Moisturising Balm. It contains many powerful ingredients for hydrating and replenishing the skin. My favourite ingredient is beeswax. I included this in the formula because it slows down absorption so you can take your time massaging the balm into the skin, feeling present in the moment. It’s like a mini facial massage.
Aftershave balm
For men, we have a Soothing Aftershave Balm. It brings all the goodness of natural skincare to men’s self-care. Formulated with deeply hydrating shea butter, jojoba oil, calendula oil and enhanced with the replenishing vetiver, sandalwood, frankincense, cedarwood and benzoin essential oils, it’s a welcome relief for dry or irritated skin.
Lip balm
No skincare routine is complete without a good lip balm. The Esker Fields Peppermint Lip Balm offers the soothing qualities of peppermint essential oil and the preventative benefits of beeswax and cocoa butter, forming a protective barrier to minimise dryness.
Pure Essential Oils From Esker Fields
Calming aromatic experiences.
Aromatherapy rollerballs
Sometimes you just need to take a breath. The Esker Fields Aromatherapy Rollerballs make that breath mindful, calming and restorative. The pure essential oil blend is applied to the pulse points, then inhaled in three deep breaths. This gets the essential oil particles into the bodily system as quickly as possible. Each of our four rollerball blends has been designed for a specific purpose in mind – relaxation, sleep, focus and headache relief. These rollerballs are also great for using alongside other self-care practices as it prepares the mind and body to relax and ease into the practice. I recorded an aromatherapy meditation you can do with the Relax Rollerball or any of our other aromatherapy products. Listen for free HERE.
Aromatherapy blends
As well as offering pure essential oil blends in the form of rollerballs for easy application on the go, Esker Fields also has bottled blends perfect for use in diffusers. Fill the room with relaxing aromas, whether you are working in your home office, tidying up after a busy day and spending time with your family. The Tranquillity blend calms the whole household when you feel the tension rising. The Quiet Confidence blend calls on your inner strength in moments when you need to take action. The Christmas blend nurtures the festive spirit.
Sleep spray
The Esker Fields Sleep Please Pillow & Room Mist brings the benefits of essential oils into an easy-to-use spray. Each oil in this blend was specifically chosen to help the mind and body slow down, switch off and drift into restorative sleep. Spray in your bedroom as you settle into bed and let the relaxing aromas guide you into a good night’s sleep. The more you use it, the more effective it becomes because the brain builds a scent memory, recognising the aromas and initiating the sleep response sooner.
As you can tell, each piece of the Esker Fields collection was formulated intentionally, with skincare and self-care benefits in mind as well as ease of use because looking after your wellbeing shouldn’t be hard or time-consuming. We need accessible anchors for the busy periods of life. Add aromatherapy to your self-care routine by shopping at Esker Fields.
Esker Fields also has a wholesale option. We work with shop owners, spas, aromatherapists and other wellbeing practitioners. Our product range makes great gifts for those who are conscious of their environmental impact, care about natural beauty or want to work on self-care. They can also be used in treatments and then offered as an upsell afterwards to extend the relaxation at home. If you’re interested in becoming an Esker Fields stockist, find out more HERE.