Natural Health & Beauty
What are hydrolats / hydrosols & how to use them
Hydrolats (also known as hydrosols) are the natural waters that are produced when plant material is distilled to extract essential oils. They offer a gentler alternative to essential oils and can be safely applied direct to the skin!
Essential oils for lifting the mood this Spring!
The Vernal Equinox means longer, brighter, warmer days are just around the corner. If you’re still feeling low after the dark Winter months read how essential oils can help to lighten and lift your mood for Spring!
Top tips for using essential oils with babies and children
Follow our expert advice on using essential oils with babies and children. Find out which oils are safe to use and how to dilute them correctly for different ages. Discover how to introduce the oils safely and the best methods of application.
Celebrity essential oil profiles - which oil are you?
We’ve had a little fun this February, creating personality profiles for some of our favourite essential oils and matching them to the characters of well-known celebrities! Find out if any of these oils are the perfect match for you!
Beat dry January skin, hair & nails
The gloomy, cold winter months after Christmas can be especially challenging for our skin, hair and nails. Follow our simple tips to banish Winter dryness and leave everything feeling beautifully nourished, moisturised and protected.
Diffusing essential oils safely
Diffusing essential oils can be extremely helpful for aiding relaxation and sleep, reducing stress, lifting the mood, increasing alertness, fragrancing and purifying the air. Follow our top 10 tips on how to diffuse them safely and effectively.
The psychological effects of essential oils
Inhaling essential oils can have a powerful, almost instant impact on how we feel – effecting our emotions, mood and memory. They can also impact on our nervous system, triggering physical reactions that can last long after the scent is gone.
Aromatherapy rituals for beating the January blues
January is often considered the most depressing month of the year – but this is merely just a thought. It can be what you want it to be. Try our aromatherapy rituals for beating the blues and encouraging a more positive state of mind!
Frankincense - A Christmas essential oil
Frankincense was gifted to Jesus after his birth, and is now a popular festive fragrance! Excellent for easing pain and inflammation, including arthritis, rheumatism, IBS and sinusitis, and for relieving stress and aiding relaxation.
Nicole's favourite Winter essential oils
Check out Nicole's favourite Winter essential oil blends for warming stiff joints and muscles, shaking off seasonal sadness, fighting off colds and flu, and just generally pampering yourself on cold winter nights!
