So winter is in full swing. Everyone seems to be suffering from the sniffles of some sort, and are either recovering from, in the midst of, or about to begin a nasty bout of flu. After the previous years lockdowns and safety measures which resulted in reduced exposure to cold and flu viruses, it was […]
Category: aromatherapy
Celebrate Autumn with these fragrant essential oil blends
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 […]
Beat the heat with a refreshing essential oil mist
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 […]
THE ESSENTIAL OIL MEDICINE CABINET
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. […]
Love is in the air…
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 […]
It’s beginning to smell a lot like Christmas
Smell is the strongest sense for evoking memories. Christmas is traditionally a sensory explosion with bewitching aromas synonymous with the season, for example cinnamon, frankincense, myrrh, peppermint, vanilla, orange and cloves. Just a quick whiff of a certain scent is able to evoke memories of childhood and Christmasses past, and instantly transport us to another […]
DIY Aromatherapy Candles
WHAT IS AN AROMATHERAPY CANDLE? The earliest use of candles is often attributed to Ancient Egyptians, who made primitive candles by soaking reeds in animal fat. They are also the first to have discovered essential oils, using them for perfume, beauty and well being. It is known that cinnamon was often used to disguise the […]
The True Scent of Christmas
The first Christmas gifts What could be more synonymous with Christmas than frankincense and myrrh? We’ve all heard the story of the Three Wise Men or Magi following a star and travelling for days to present their precious offerings of gold, frankincense and myrrh to the baby Jesus – the very first Christmas gifts. Whilst […]
20 popular natural oils to enhance your well-being.
Since man first walked the Earth, he turned to nature to provide prevention and healing for internal and external ailments, and to meet the needs of the skin and hair. Knowledge was passed down through the generations – things we know refer to as “folk law” or “traditional remedies”. Many of the natural remedies used […]
Relax, breathe and focus
Having problems focusing? Need to concentrate? Have a deadline coming up for a task or project? Kids can’t settle down long enough to do their homework? Well essential oils could be the solution you’re looking for. Almost everyone has heard that essential oils can help you to relax and sleep better, but did you know […]