We love Winter - it brings crisp air, cosy evenings, and festive gatherings. But it also ushers in dry, cold weather that can wreak havoc on skin. The combination of low humidity, indoor heating, and chilly winds can leave your skin feeling dry, flaky, and...
A Brief History of Damiana Damiana has been revered for centuries by indigenous peoples of the Americas. The Mayans and Aztecs used the leaves of the Damiana plant to create medicinal teas and tonics, primarily to enhance libido, relieve stress, and support overall vitality. Over time,...
We all know and love many familiar festive aromas from cinnamon and clove to ginger and orange, but these oils can also support our emotional wellbeing too! We explore the therapeutic properties of some popular Christmas essential oils and how they can help you de-stress,...
Headaches are a common health issue affecting people of all ages and lifestyles. Whether caused by stress, tension, dehydration, sinus problems, or other triggers, headaches can significantly impact productivity and quality of life. Over the festive period, headaches may be more common due to over-indulging...
When considering ways to add fragrance and ambience to your home during the colder months, fragrance oils and Essential Oils serve different purposes and have distinct characteristics. Their sources and compositions are very different as fragrance oils are synthetic or a combination of synthetic and...
As the vibrant colours of autumn begin to sweep across our gorgeous Hampshire HQ countryside, we focus in how this season of transition offers a perfect opportunity for a renewed focus on self-care. The cooling air, shorter days, and falling leaves provide an ideal backdrop...
In collaboration with world-renowned Midwifery expert Denise Tiran, we have put together some simple to use tips and guidelines on using Aromatherapy to support expectant parents during pregnancy and labour. Denise introduced the subject of alternative therapies in Midwifery over 40 years ago, and since...
The NHS website states that nearly one in three of us suffer from poor or disrupted sleep. As it’s World Sleep Day this month we have compiled our best aromatherapy research and advice on how some pre-bed practises can boost your ability to relax and...
In Winter it’s not uncommon to find ourselves wanting to stay at home or even in bed that little bit longer to keep snug and warm, especially after the cosy homeliness Winter and Christmas may have afforded us just a few weeks ago. The colder...
Defining Relaxation From researching this blog, it has become very apparent that relaxation is deeply personal and unique to each individual. According to the Collins English Dictionary, relaxation is a ‘way of spending time in which you rest and feel comfortable’. While researching, it became swiftly apparent that people’s methods of...