🌿 Melissa’s Botanicals

Organic French Medical Aromatherapy — Clinically Proven. Expertly Formulated.

Melissa Farris – Pioneer of French Medical Aromatherapy in America.

Melissa Farris, Clinical Herbalist & Aromatherapist is internationally recognized for bringing the first 100% certified organic essential oils to the American marketplace in 1996, forever transforming how Americans approach aromatherapy. She has also been in private clinical practice and teaching the Chemistry, and Medicinal Formulation  of Essential Oils for over 27 years. In France she is called “Formulateur en aromatherapy scientifique/médicale” emphasizing  both the expertise in formulation and the clinical application/use of essential oils.

Watch here to see a video of Melissa’s Cooperative, in Provence, France.

At just 23 years old, Melissa brought the FIRST 100% ECOCERT ORGANIC ESSENTIAL OILS to the American market thru Simplers Botanical Companyand published her first book, The Simplers Aromatherapy Guide. This groundbreaking work challenged outdated American practices and clarified that fatty oils should be used to remove essential oils from the skin, while lavender essential oil is the true carrier, volatile by nature it  allows it and other  healing essential oils to penetrate deeply for burns, cuts, infections,  and scars. Her vision and clarity pioneered a new era of safe, clinical aromatherapyin the U.S. and was influential in many parts of the world.

She was the first to formulate a wellness line with 100% Essential Oils, (Lavender being the “carrier”) for Acne, Warts, Shingles, Yeast Infections, Herpes, and even extremely effective “signature scent”.  Choose between a Men’s Deodorant,  Women’s Deodorant or a WHOLE BODY Deodorant.

To simplify essential oil learning, she also  created her Aromatherapy & Chemistry Reference Chart—in 1996, a one-of-a-kind  Chemistry Functional Group reference used as a teaching tool that condenses her monographs into a single, easy-to-follow chart, guiding both proper use of each essential oil and what to avoid.

Melissa went on to create her second company, Veriditas Botanicals, which became the #1 selling Organic Aromatherapy Brand in the U.S., supplying more than 2,000 independent stores and co-ops and clinics nationwide. Each certified organic essential oil was sourced directly from her cooperative in France, where she has been a member for more than 27 years. Veriditas, Simplers, and now Melissa’s Botanicals are known for purity, traceability, and French medical aromatherapy standards. Do you know any other companies who write their sources right on the labels?

With all three groundbreaking companies, since 1996,  has been devoted to  organic agriculture, plant biology, the making, selling and use of French Medical Aromatherapy, and taught along the way.

Her mission has always been about education as well as products. She has taught pharmacists and at institutions in France, Japan, Australia, Europe, and the U.S., including the Mayo Clinic. Through courage, vision, and innovation, Melissa Farris singlehandedly redefined American aromatherapy—bridging herbal tradition, French medical science, and modern clinical practice.

Today, with her third company, Melissa’s Botanicals, she continues to offer clinically proven, guaranteed formulas and organic oils.

Known in France as a Formulateur en aromathérapie scientifique et médicale, Melissa bridges precise chemistry with real clinical outcomes—creating formulas that are effective, pure, and results-driven.

Today, Melissa’s Botanicals offers:

• 100+ Organic Essential Oils
• 55+ Medicinal Formulas
• Hydrosols & Clinical Skincare
• Guaranteed, clinically proven formulations

A Rare & Immersive Experience

Visit our private boutique in Bloomington, Minnesota—
a true French apothecary experience in the Midwest.

Explore over 140 essential oils and formulas, experience our French facial rejuvenation line, and discover authentic global sourcing from cooperatives across France, Bulgaria, Australia, Tunisia, Corsica, and beyond.

By appointment, you can:

• Experience guided aromatherapy inhalations
• Attend French self-care and anti-aging classes
• Host private events, parties, or celebrations
• Receive personalized formulation insights

Visit or Connect

Boutique: Bloomington, MN (By Appointment Only)
Hours: Daily, 12–7
Call: 612-799-0255
Email: info@melissasbotanicals.com

Same-day curbside pickup and local delivery available.