Most of us look forward to spring – after the cold of winter it’s time to get outside, to enjoy the warmer weather and take a moment to appreciate nature bursting into life. However for a large percentage of the population, this time of year is greeted with trepidation. Whilst spring may well be in […]
The holy month of Ramadan will soon be upon us. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Muslim calender, is the month of fasting which lasts for 29 to 30 days, depending on the sighting of the new crescent moon. It is believed that it was within the last ten days of Ramadan that Allah (God) […]
Spring has officially arrived. Whilst we may not immediately see a change in the weather, hopefully the colder weather is gradually drawing to a close, with warmer weather just around the corner. It’s no secret that winter is extremely harsh on our skin, but it’s worse for the soles of the feet since they do […]
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 […]
What is “maskne”? Maskne is the name given to the acne which is triggered by friction or pressure from the wearing of a protective face mask, the name being derived from a cross between mask and acne, although its true scientific name is acne mechanica. Its nothing new and has troubled people in the medical […]
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 […]
LEMONGRASS OIL PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Lemongrass has been used for thousands of years throughout Asia and Africa for both cooking and its therapeutic properties. The commercial distillation of lemongrass oil for export is believed to have began in the 17th century, within the perfume industry, when poor sanitation and hygienic conditions dictated that the rich annoint […]
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 […]
