Absolutely love this place!! I'm still ordering oils & sprays from 2 different states that Ive moved to now!! However there is nothing like walking into the store itself! The waft of fragrances is magical!~~ read more

Years ago before she moved to the cotton exchange, I started buying oils from her in North Carolina after she moved to the cotton exchange. I continue to order from her because I live in the Chicago area, but my sister lived in North Carolina and I would visit her often I don't know if the same lady still owns it, but I loved her oils and her knowledge. read more

I can only say one thing 100% perfect the best there ever was Luna and Lucy are two of my favorites but everyone does a beautiful job. You won't be sorry you'll make QT nails your favorite We have fun there even though I can't understand most of the girls I try and we have fun doing it. I love them all there they're like family make QT nails your new family for 2023. I wouldn't go anywhere else ever. . read more

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Their silk shea cream is the best. Smells nice not too strong. I have very dry hands so best I have found. Also interesting ambiance also sell jewelry. Is part of the cotton exchange. read more

Down To Earth has been around since 1992 and it's a woman owned business. I love the name of their shop BTW! I received a Christmas gift from here recently thanks to a colleague. My team/department participated in a Xmas gift exchange. Thank you Joshua! :) The box smelled amazing when it arrived! Everything was nicely packed with tissue paper and packing peanuts. The following soaps were sent to me: Cotton flower, Ginger orange and Sea mist. I also got shea butter lotion and a small sample of their Oceana scent. Although my significant other has relatives in North Carolina, I've never been. Everything smelled great but I have to say my favorite out of everything was their shea butter lotion. I'm a sucker for lotions! I collect them quite often. All of the soaps smelled great! If I had to pick which one was my favorite, I'd go with the Sea Mist. The soaps say they're made in France and they're pure vegetable. Interesting combination! I checked out their website and they offer a variety of essential oils, balms, body sprays, dry oils, lotions and soaps. You can even make your own essential oils! Pretty cool! Down to Earth also sells pain relief balms. I would consider buying their dragon balm for sore muscles and/or their Alleviate just because it smells like peppermint. You can't ever go wrong with a peppermint scent! I'd also consider buying another bottle of shea butter lotion when the one I received runs out. Check them out at: https://downtoearthoils.com/ They can also be found on Facebook and Instagram. Let's support local! read more

Great scents, and so many to choose! Really knowledgeable and friendly staff. Very relaxing atmosphere.

I found an amazing sterling silver toe ring today. I have never saw such great quality, unique tie rings. They knew them in a chalis behind the counter. The customer service was a little off today. I didn't have the same feel that I did last visit with the two ladies working there. But, great stuff! read more

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Great customer service. The staff is very knowledgeable. Excellent selection of high quality products.

Down to Earth always have what I need. If you're looking for any product pertaining to hair and beauty they got it, and the prices aren't to bad either. read more

Down To Earth - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Some of the better customer service I've ever received as well as fantastic products at competitive prices. They truly care about what they do their and it's not just a shop selling to niche crowd. read more

they have nice products and fair prices but I found their staff incredibly rude and uninterested.

I'm really glad I ran across this place! They have a ton of smell goods from incense, to soaps and bath bombs. They also have a ton of handmade oils, sprays, balms, and lotions. I ended up purchasing some body oil that smells really really good. I'm only giving them a 4 because there was a hand cream that I wanted but no sizes of it was available. They only had a very tiny one that I could run through in a couple of days. Surprised there wasn't some that were made, especially on a Saturday when there are tons of tourists in town. I got a business card with the website, but the item wasn't up there. Service was good though. I'll definitely return the next time I'm in Wilmington and make another purchase. I'm tempted to call and request the item I wanted and come back and pick it up! read more

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I own almost one of everything from this store and it's my go-to for Sage/Nagchampa . My husband even uses a number of their product. I would give 5 stars but like other reviews have said, sometimes the customer service is lacking--like some of the employees can't be bother with coming out from behind the counter. Other than that it's absolutely lovely! read more

I cannot express how sad it makes me that I no longer have this store within driving distance. Truly, I have not been able to find anything like it in my new town of residence. Like I said in my previous review, they have everything you could ever want to have the most excellent skin in the universe. I have lived out of state now for about a year and just recently ran out of everything I stocked up on before PCSing out of NC. As I emptied out the last drop of my beloved facial serum, I almost shed a tear, until I remembered they ship, everywhere! First I tried their website, which, if im being honest here, is pretty janky. They didn't have some of the things I needed listed, so I dialed them up instead. I was greeted by one of the most friendly souls who was the first to admit their site sucked and asked what I needed/wanted/love, I gave her my list and then she asked which samplers I might be interested in. ALL OF THEM, duh. She laughed and obliged and promised that if it didn't go out in the mail that day, she would have it out the very next day. Excellent customer service and I could not be any more pleased with this transaction. So once again, thank you, Down to Earth, for not only making my facial fountain of youth available from wherever the Marine Corp takes my family, but for all around being one of my favorite stores ever, in every way. read more

Down To Earth - How wonderful is this? Just another reason I love this shop! - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Maybe I am just an old hippie - but the scents cascading out of this place are amazing! I also thought that the staff were incredible! After many different scents - we left with two vials AND I even like me when I wear the stuff! It's a must stop - really interesting things! read more

I've been to Down to Earth twice. Once for test tube vials, once for bath salt balls--neither are items that this store carries. So, why the 5 star rating? Because regardless, I walked out the door with what I needed both times! (as if these folks were purveyors of magic instead of aromatics), both times I was treated so well, given so much attention and regard that I kind of wished the employees were personal friends of mine. If you're roaming downtown Wilmington, and headed toward the Cotton Exchange, I highly recommend visiting Down to Earth. read more

Pretty people that smell good are very good at selling things that also smell good. D2E! read more

Very unprofessional staff. The owner Ava was particularly snobby and condescending and her daughter Grable wasnt much friendlier. Almost like they didnt even want to be there. Like why even own a business? Very confusing. If I had to leave a positive comment it's that the place smelled adequately pleasant. But the people inside leave a lot to be desired. I gave it one star because I had to give it something. read more

Located in Wilmington's historic Cotton Exchange, this quirky little shop houses just about every kind of incense you can imagine---most in the $3-$4 range---plus tons of French perfumes in beautiful packages, soaps, lotions, holistic creams and ointments, and basically every other kind of aromatic you can think of. (The shop smells like a dream!) Here you'll also find lots of silver jewelry, some with semiprecious stones, some clothing, and handcrafted tchotchkes from Eastern Europe, India, Thailand, and Japan. The prices were reasonable, and there were several sales throughout the store. read more

Awesome store! Yelp recommendation of the week. Had to stop in..Excellent service. Will be back for sure. read more

Down To Earth - I went in for anxiety oils and walked away with these! great service! Lovely ladies! New place to come to when we visit! - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Wilmington, North Carolina

Whilst visiting a friend in Wilmington, my nose found its way into the apothecary, Down to Earth. Holllllllllly Molllllllllllly....do you fabulous folk of Wilmington have any idea what goldmine you have here, right in your own backyard? Talk about blow my mind. The oils are divine and blissful. I travel the world looking for sources of exotic and unusual essential oils. It has been many years, more than 20 since I have found anything that has even come close, to these outrageous, individually selected oils in their purest form, hand picked and sourced to the highest quality available anywhere in the world. Walking into Down To Earth was a divine moment which completely and utterly changed my entire week in Wilmington. Enhancing and enriching it to the umpteenth degree. Now we are not talking do terra oils...that is just an insult to the woman Eva who owns the stores. We are talking oud ( from the agar wood ) suited for Saudi kings, we are talking outrageous attars and absolutes that maybe only a handful of people in the world even know about and even less that have smelt them. Her blends are phenonial ....out of this world.....her apothecary her own, better than anything I have found in this country ever. Wilmington, I hope you are excited and ohhhhh soooooo juiced about this store. We are talking scrumptious, personal, magnetic, highly charged exotic oils that simply don't get better...and trust me...I am a serious snob. .....Eva knows exactly what she is doing and twas such a pleasure to be able to meet her......and smell my way into such divine-ness in her store....Mahalo Mucho, from the bottom of my heart. Aromatherapist......take note, there is no way you could be anything but in awe of what Eva has going off here. BRAVOOOOOOOOOO and Congratulations. read more

I love this place and the Wonderful people who work there. We're live just a few hours away but always make an attempt to visit Down to Earth to restock on all our essential oils we've come to love and use in our every day life. These are just a few must haves from them. Solarie, Sweet Dreams, A Must, Must Have, and (Witch Coolant for the Menopausal Woman). If you don't try them you'll never understand our dedication to this business. Thank You for the past 6 years of providing wonderful products to relieve everyday stress and restful nights... read more

Recently I saw my esthetician and the subject of aromatherapy came up, I was telling her about how I'd found this certain spray that I LOVED at my favorite aromatherapy and elixer place back in Austin and how I was uncertain of when I'd be back to get another bottle. That's when she told me about Down To Earth. She said that she just knew I'd love the place and I must go. So the other day my hubby and I went downtown to check it out. As soon as I stepped foot in, I was in love. I knew I'd found a new place to get all my oils, incense and fancy smelling soaps. I was able to find some new sage sticks, some shower bombs, several packs of incense, and a pretty new ring. The absolute best part is that I had brought in the bottle of aromatherapy spray with me to see if they had something comparable and they were able to replicate the exact spray!!! The ladies were really helpful, knowledgeable and really sweet. The reviews on the facial serum are true, the stuff is AMAZING! I bought a bottle of that along with the hair serum as well. I'm going through a phase where I don't want to cut my hair, and even a millimeter trim would be too much off, so I am in need of frequent deep conditioning. This stuff is a hair miracle and it makes my frequently bleached hair look REALLY healthy. After ALL the various things I picked out were said and purchased the damaged was barely double to what I normally pay for 1 bottle of facial serum at my normal place. Color me impressed. I'll come back to Down to Earth again and again. read more

I was visiting Wilmington for the weekend and stumbled upon this place while shopping at the Cotton Exchange. I have never been to a store with more helpful and knowledgeable staff. They gave me wonderful recommendations. I started using the facial serum and I love it! read more

Another of my favorite spots in Wilmington! As soon as you walk through the door you are whisked away into a world of aromatic incense, oils, and interesting trinkets. I am hooked on their Kyara Taikan Aloeswood incense. At $100 a box (although they do sell it by the stick) it is completely worth it. I love to burn sage, open the windows and light one of these little babies up. I never thought that something as simple as incense could be so significant, but by was I wrong. The scent is divine and puts you in such a relaxed state.... seriously you have to try it (grab yourself a couple of sticks! I still can't bring myself to pay for a whole box but I'm always wishing that I had more). They also have an amazing selection of oils. I like to make my own sugar scrubs and it's always a treat going to pick up my usual selections along with a smaller scent! Seriously just try this place out.... as soon as you walk in the door you will be hooked! read more

Down to Earth is a great little shoppe. It's mostly about sent, incense, soap, perfume. They have other things like jewelery and kimonos and Buddhist nicknacks. The staff is friendly and helpful. I love this store! read more

You'll like this place It's small, yet lovely. Lots of products... essential oils, jewelry, soaps, small statues, incense, and more. Friendly, helpful staff. Stop in, you'll find at least one thing you want to take home! read more

Gorgeous jewelry, unique decor, potion bottles, soaps, lotions, natural perfumes, and several accessories like purses, wallets, etc. This is one of my favorite shops to browse. read more

Oh how I love Down to Earth. Every time I visit Wilmington I have to stop in. I'm a perfume junkie who has become dissatisfied with department store fragrances, because they've all morphed into lame 'flirty-fruity-florals'. Yawn. Niche fragrances from smaller perfume houses can be great, but I dislike how hard it is to find them, and to sample before buying. Enter Down to Earth! Not only do they carry impossible to find niche perfumes, but they also make their own essential oil-based fragrances on sight. Their concoctions are beautifully, masterfully thought out and executed. My favorite is 'Armor', a blend of frankincense, myrrh, galbanum, black pepper, lavender, sandalwood, cardamom and dragon's blood. Try finding anything close in a department store. You can't. Oh and did I mention that the two oz spray is $7.95??? Believe me, my perfume collection is extensive, and I've spent between one and two hundred dollars many times on a singe bottle of perfume. None of them are as delicious as Armor. They have so many others that are just as exquisite, (Shiva's Secret, Harvest Moon and Iron Maiden are other favorites.) I promise you that will be blown away. If you like perfume, Down to Earth will make you feel like a kid in a candy store. Once you make your choice(s), you'll find that most of them come in a spray, an oil and a body cream. The ladies who work there know each product inside and out, and are happy to answer questions. The ONLY reason I can't give this place five stars is because their website sucks! I can find some products on the website, but not all of them. Product descriptions are either missing or very hard to find. It would be so profitable for them to get a good website, I'm mystified by why they don't. So as it stands, I'll only shop there in person. UPDATE 06/11/2014 I happened to check their website and it's been updated! It's much more complete, and user-friendly than before. It's only fair for me to update my previous review from four to five stars. read more

I have been working with essential oils for about 15 years. I have also been a licensed massage and bodywork therapist for the last 5 years. It is, in part, because of Eva and Down to Earth that I followed this path. This store back in the 90's was my first introduction to aromatherapy and essential oil use. The recommendations and things I learned where invaluable. What's more the product quality is outstanding. These oils are hand picked and only the best. The products made in house are the most superior quality. I only use and recommend down to earth oils in my private practice and I encurage those that I subcontract for to do the same. I could not give a higher amount of praise for this company. There is a reason I have been a customer for the better part of almost two decades. LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!! If you are seeking essential oils this is your one stop shop. End of story. read more

Do yourself a favor and visit this shop! By far, one of my favorites places in Wilmington! The staff is always friendly, helpful and smiling. They have beautiful and unique jewelry at a great price and their selection of essential oils is incredible. I have chronic migraines and their tension tonic is a life saver! Thinking about trying their custom scent blending sessions next. read more

Stopped by while visiting. Such a lovely place with lovely people. My favorite purchase was some African Violet oil. I recommended this place to my cousin when she came up a few days later. She was so pleased to find they carried low smoke incense (as an asthmatic and one who has difficulty finding it locally this was an awesome find). I'll definitely be making a stop there my next visit. read more

Nice place, crabby sales lady behind the counter (dark hair, pierced upper lip). Maybe there is an oil for her.

I love your stuff! Visited your store when at the beach last summer. My complaint is the high shipping charge. Three small things sent to OH for over $16.00? Wow! I may have to look elsewhere if that is not changed! read more

Whenever we are downtown we make a trip in here everytime before we leave. They have an amazing selection of jewelry, gifts, bath and body products. They even have a selection of essential oils that smell fantastic! The owner is very sweet and very knowledgeable when it comes to essential oils. They will even make a custom blend just for you. Love this place read more

I went to D2E a few days ago with my boyfriend. Right after we walked out an employee approached us on the sidewalk. The employee accused my boyfriend of stealing a bar of soap. He pulled everything out of his pockets and the employee realized it was his wallet, not a bar of soap. His only response was "oh" and he ran back into the store. No apology, nothing. read more

Love this place! The staff is incredibly sweet and knowledgable. I made an appointment for a custom scent. I love my new oil and no one else smells like me! I highly recommend going to get your own scent made. read more

Best essential oil store period. I was mail ordering their product before I moved to Wilmington 10 years ago. Wonderful quality and value for essential oils. read more

My mother, her partner and I went to Down to Earth today and we purchased a couple gorgeous rings, one was a silver Sacred Trinity, and the other a gorgeous set Moonstone. The owner and staff was more than helpful and extremely lovely to be around. THANK YOU for the gorgeous energy. I live in Los Angeles, and I have to say, this jewelry was an extremely fair price for the quality and energy that went into them. read more