A bit of history The history of perfumery began in ancient times in Egypt – the country of the pyramids. It is in Egypt that you need to look for the secrets of creating the first incense. The very first fragrances had not so much aesthetic as religious significance. They were used in various rituals, […]
As we’ve reluctantly kissed goodbye to summer, and find ourselves in the midst of autumn with increasingly shortening days, falling temperatures and whilst still struggling to regain our pre-vacation routines, we may find that our good mood has also taken a bit of a nosedive too. Additionally, after the airiness and wonderful aromas of spring […]
So summer is over, the days are getting shorter and the temperature is getting cooler. As autumn moves in, is your mood not so bright? Do the weekends seem to be getting shorter, and Monday morning comes around all too soon? Does the morning alarm on a Monday morning have you wanting to dive back […]
As we enter the final month of the official summer period, some of us may find ourselves undertaking yet another staycation. It’s fair to say that the past two summers have pretty much been a wipeout thanks to Covid. We may have had big dreams for this summer which just haven’t come to fruition as […]
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of an essential oil mist? Probably a room-scenting spray. Did you know that those same essential oils can also be incorporated into a refreshing face and body mist for you? Not only will it refresh and give you a lovely scent, but essential oils […]
Delicate, fragrant and beautiful, flowers are a source of joy in our homes and garden. Long used in health and beauty care, they are now making a huge resurgence in health and beauty as people turn back to nature to avoid the chemicals which could have a detrimental effect on our long term health. In […]
TEA TREE (MELALEUCA) OIL PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Native to Australia, although now cultivated for their oil in other parts of the world, including Egypt and the United States since the 1980’s, tea trees have been used in traditional Aboriginal medicine for eons. They used poultices from the leaves to treat wounds, and inhaled the oil from […]
If you want to create a nice relaxing atmosphere in the home, its easy to introduce essential aroma oils by using an oil burner or vaporiser. But there’s other alternative ways to use these oils around the house to enjoy the fresh natural fragrance and reap the aromatherapy benefits too: Scent your drawers Add a […]
If you are just starting out with essential oils or trying to create an essential oil medicine cabinet, which five oils are indispensable? It’s a tough decision with so many wonderful oils available, but the answer would most likely be the same 5 oils for both categories – Lavender, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Orange and Tea Tree. […]
It is that time of year again… hearts and flowers are everywhere in the shops, restaurants are getting booked, and chocolates and perfume are flying out the shops, which can mean only one thing – Valentine’s Day is rapidly approaching. It’s the one day of the year when couples actually take time to appreciate each […]
