New Year’s Eve. Typically a time for reflection and resolution – planning all the things we’ll do better next year, often setting unrealistic expectations of ourselves and setting ourselves up for failure! It’s a trap I frequently fall into and I don’t want that this year. In the past few months, I’ve been exploring the […]
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AROMATHERAPY ADVENTURES: EXPLORING HYDROLATS
This month I have been delving deeper into the world of Hydrolats, also known as Floral Waters or Hydrosols. Often considered a by-product of essential oil production, these fragrant and therapeutic waters are equally (if not more) useful in day-to-day life. What are Hydrolats? Hydrolats are created when plant matter is steam distilled whether for […]
Winter Wellness: Boost Your Resilience
Photo: Daniel Brecher How do you feel about Winter? For many, myself included, it’s tough! Cold, dark, damp weather; colds, flu and other illnesses flying around; skin dries out, might get sore and cracked; muscles and joints ache more; mood and motivation are often low. Sounds familiar? Don’t despair, there is lots I can help […]
Age Well, Stress Less Frankincense Intense Holistic Facial
Whether you are looking at delaying the visible signs of ageing or you’d like to improve the tone of your skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, an Age Well Holistic Facial is the perfect choice for you! AGE WELL Using organic products from the award-winning Frankincense facial range from Neal’s Yard […]
April Essential Oil of the Month – De-Stress
April is Stress Awareness Month so rather than feature an individual oil, this month Neal’s Yard Remedies Essential Oil of the Month is actually a blend of oils, which they call the De-Stress Blend. Featuring essential oils of Ylang Ylang, Petitgrain and Neroli, this soothing and uplifting blend will transport you to a place of […]
March Essential Oil of the Month – Palmarosa
Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii) is a relative of Lemongrass and Citronella but its fragrance profile is much softer, with a fresh, rosy-floral scent. It has a cooling, hydrating and uplifting effect on body, mind and spirit making it a versatile oil to add to your collection. Its gentle fragrance belies its powerful antimicrobial properties so if […]
Organic Beauty Week
CELEBRATING WITH 3 NEW TREATMENTS! September is a celebration of all things Organic and this week, 6th – 12th September, is Organic Beauty Week. To celebrate, I’ve launched 3 new treatment options at a very special introductory price! The objective of Organic September and Organic Beauty Week is to encourage us all to make a […]
A New Workshop Collaboration
On Saturday 31st July, yoga instructor Tasha Wellstead of Attainable Wellness and I held our first workshop collaboration, Aroma-Yoga for Relaxation at the beautiful Yoga Shed in Wickham. A Mini Retreat We are both passionate about using our skills to help clients relax and unwind from the stress of everyday life and by joining forces, […]
Aromatherapy Awareness Week 7th – 13th June 2021
This Aromatherapy Awareness Week is the perfect opportunity for me to explain, through a series of blog posts, more about the wonderful therapeutic uses and benefits of essential oils as well as providing some insight into why I became an Aromatherapist and how I work with essential oils. My First Encounter with Essential Oils My […]
