The oil of Evening primrose (oenothera biennis) is often taken by form of a capsule but can also be applied to the skin. It is often used to treat menstrual and pre menstrual problems, eczema and psoriasis.
Evening primrose contains high level of Gamma linolenic acid (GLA) an essential fatty acid, which the body needs to manafacture certain hormones. Skin conditions often respond well to GLA rich oils which also include Rosehip oil.
Friday, 7 October 2011
Aromtherapy and essential oils
Aromatherapy is an holistic treatment aiming to produce a physical, spiritual, emotional and mental state of well being through the use of essential oil, by means of inhalation and massage.
Essential oils are highly aromatic substances manufactured by plants and extracted by either one of the methods of distillation. Essential oils are obtained from various parts of the plant and offer different therapeutic qualities, these may be used in various forms eg inhalation, hair care, vapourisers or massages. When applying essential oils they are first combined with a vegetable or carrier oil which is used to dilute the essential oils.
Each carrier oil and essential oils has its own qualities and benefits and blending these oils can help the user.
Quite often a blend can be more beneficial to one user more than another and so aromatherapy is often about finding what works for the user and not a case of "use this oil for this problem."
There are common essential oils which are very useful to start with: Lavender, Tea tree, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Geranium,
Essential oils are highly aromatic substances manufactured by plants and extracted by either one of the methods of distillation. Essential oils are obtained from various parts of the plant and offer different therapeutic qualities, these may be used in various forms eg inhalation, hair care, vapourisers or massages. When applying essential oils they are first combined with a vegetable or carrier oil which is used to dilute the essential oils.
Each carrier oil and essential oils has its own qualities and benefits and blending these oils can help the user.
Quite often a blend can be more beneficial to one user more than another and so aromatherapy is often about finding what works for the user and not a case of "use this oil for this problem."
There are common essential oils which are very useful to start with: Lavender, Tea tree, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Geranium,
Thursday, 6 October 2011
Facial massage recipes.
A facial massage with essential oils can help reduce fine lines and help hydrate your skin, which will leave you feeling re-freshed and youthful.
Try out some of our recipes:
A facial massage with essential oils can help reduce fine lines and help hydrate your skin, which will leave you feeling re-freshed and youthful.
Try out some of our recipes:
Cleansing Facial Oil
Mix together 3 drops of orange essential oil and 4 drops of lavender essential oil in 30ml of Sweet almond oil
Mix together 3 drops of orange essential oil and 4 drops of lavender essential oil in 30ml of Sweet almond oil
Cleansing Wash Grains
Mix together 12 drops of Orange essential oil and 12 drops of Geranium essential oil, 10ml of Grapeseed oil. Approx 200g (1 cup) of oatmeal, approx 100g (1/2 a cup) of ground almonds and 1 tablespoon of clear honey.
Mix together 12 drops of Orange essential oil and 12 drops of Geranium essential oil, 10ml of Grapeseed oil. Approx 200g (1 cup) of oatmeal, approx 100g (1/2 a cup) of ground almonds and 1 tablespoon of clear honey.
Oily Skin Massage
Mix together 2 drops of lavender essential oil, 1 drop of bergamot essential oil and 2 drops of Geranium essential oil in 30ml of Grapeseed oil.
Mix together 2 drops of lavender essential oil, 1 drop of bergamot essential oil and 2 drops of Geranium essential oil in 30ml of Grapeseed oil.
Young Skin Massage
Mix together 2 drops of Orange essential oil and 3 drops of Geranium essential oil essential oil in 30ml of Sweet almond oil.
Mix together 2 drops of Orange essential oil and 3 drops of Geranium essential oil essential oil in 30ml of Sweet almond oil.
Eye and face oil for dry mature skin.
1/3 Wheatgerm oil or calendula oil
1/3 Rosehip oil
1/3 Jojoba oil
Grapeseed and Sweet almond can be used for normal skin but if you can replace these with alternative carrier oils.
Friday, 30 September 2011
Calendula Oil is a golden coloured oil infused from marigold flowers. It has great healing, soothing and softening qualities which makes it a good choice to include when mixing a massage oil or blend. Calendula on its own can be a little too thick.
Calendula oil is recommended when trying to reduce inflamed skin and itchy skin conditions.
It is also useful for nappy rash, burns, scars, eczema, cuts, skin irritations, vericose veins, cracked heels and chapped hands, as well as sore cracked nipples.
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
Grapeseed oil
Grapeseed oil contains many vitamins and minerals including Vitamin E. Vitamin E is one of the most powerful natural antioxidants helping to combat the emergence of free radicals and other damaging elements in the skin. These elements combined make grapeseed oil an excellent oil for moisturising and protecting normal to dry skin leaving it soft without feeling greasy.
Grapeseed oil is a good base oil for aromatherapy blends as it is suitable for all skin types and can be used alone or mixed with any other base oil.
Grapeseed oil can be used on all skin types but particularly good for oily skin. Its not too 'sticky' and is easily and readily absorbed by the skin. Use grapeseed oil alone or with essential oils.
100ml Grapeseed oil only £1.49
Tuesday, 27 September 2011
Which reed diffusers fragrance shall I choose?
Our most popular fragrance by far is coconut and vanilla which is sweet tropical fragrance but if that isn't to your liking how about Freesia or Jasmine for their fresh floral aromas?
What ever your tastes our reed diffuser refills are only £3.99 for 100ml. Or how about a few reed diffuser testers 30ml for only £1.75 each.
Don't forget your replacement rattan sticks!
How to get the best from your Reed diffusers?
Reed diffusers consist of oil and rattan sticks. The reed diffuser oil is generally made up of fragrance oils, Dipropylene glycol methyl ether(DPM) or Dipropylene glycol (DPG) with perfumers alcohol and is made to the right consistancy to allow the oil to travel up the rattan sticks and then allow the vapours to circulate around the room.
Firstly place the rattan sticks into the diffuser oil and allow 24-48hours, depending on the length of the rattan sticks, for the oil to soak up the reeds. 30ml of reed diffuser oil will last a good 6 weeks if not longer. You can turn the sticks over in the oil fto refresh but remember this may cause the oil to drip and the diffuser oil can damage polished and painted surfaces.
The main mistake people make with reed diffusers is not placing them in the correct area to get the best from them, a complaint I often get is "I can not smell it." Firstly reed diffusers are all different, some more powerful than others and secondly it is the air wafting over the sticks which carries the fragrance, so where is it situated? Low down on the fireplace, in a corner, behind a picture frame? If so, then it is unlikely that the air circulates in those areas and indeed you will not get the benefit of your reed diffuser.
Try and place it at chest or above height, in a main area of the room and in the summer time by an open window for the best results.
If you are looking for reed diffuser refills and replacement rattan sticks there are lots of fragrances to choose from. 100ml Reed diffuser oil for £3.99 and a bundle of 20 long rattan sticks for £2.25.
Firstly place the rattan sticks into the diffuser oil and allow 24-48hours, depending on the length of the rattan sticks, for the oil to soak up the reeds. 30ml of reed diffuser oil will last a good 6 weeks if not longer. You can turn the sticks over in the oil fto refresh but remember this may cause the oil to drip and the diffuser oil can damage polished and painted surfaces.
The main mistake people make with reed diffusers is not placing them in the correct area to get the best from them, a complaint I often get is "I can not smell it." Firstly reed diffusers are all different, some more powerful than others and secondly it is the air wafting over the sticks which carries the fragrance, so where is it situated? Low down on the fireplace, in a corner, behind a picture frame? If so, then it is unlikely that the air circulates in those areas and indeed you will not get the benefit of your reed diffuser.
Try and place it at chest or above height, in a main area of the room and in the summer time by an open window for the best results.
If you are looking for reed diffuser refills and replacement rattan sticks there are lots of fragrances to choose from. 100ml Reed diffuser oil for £3.99 and a bundle of 20 long rattan sticks for £2.25.
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