Aromatherapy Eye Openers

by Sue Charles

You may not entirely believe that the eyes are the windows to our soul, but it is a fact that the area around the eyes can be a reflection of our lifestyle and general health.

Most people know that spending too much time in the sun can cause wrinkles, but did you realise that too many late nights, long term stress, lack of sleep and too much alcohol can also contribute to unwanted excess baggage around the eyes? Read more…

Article by Sue Charles | Beauty Tips | Tags: , , , | Sunday, November 30th, 2008 - 5:02

Vetiver Essential Oil Profile

by Geoff Lyth

Vetiver belongs to the same botanical family as lemongrass, citronella and palmarosa, and has been appreciated for its wide diversity of useful applications since records began. In some countries such as India its role as a perfume may even precede that of the ubiquitous rose.

Vetiveria zizanoides is a dense, erect, clumping perennial grass that grows throughout tropical regions. When growing in the wild, the straight-stemmed, robust leaves easily reach a height of 2 or 3 metres (6ft 6ins – 9ft 9ins) and the plant readily adapts to a wide range of soil and climatic conditions.
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Article by Geoff Lyth | Profiles - Essential Oils | Tags: , , | Thursday, November 6th, 2008 - 10:53