The genus Mentha comprises of over 20 individual species with a diversity of varieties and chemotypes, most of which have aromatic foliage. However, only the essential oil extracted from Mentha piperita and Mentha arvensis (Cornmint), has the sharp, crisp and familiar aroma we associate with the term ‘peppermint’. Read more…

We are absolutely delighted to report that Quinessence Nourishing Hand Cream received the ‘Highly Commended’ award in the esteemed Natural Health Beauty Awards 2010 which were held last month.

This latest accolade makes it the 6th year in succession that Quinessence have been recognised for manufacturing products using only natural ingredients that have not been tested on animals. Once again it is an honour to have been recognised by Natural Health and Beauty magazine, and we will continue to strive for the same excellence as we expand our range of natural skin and hair care products. Read more…

Along with the steady growth of aromatherapy in China has come the inevitable problem of poor quality products flooding their market, with little or no regard being paid to the negative effect this has to their fledgling industry and the aromatherapy profession in general.

To address this important issue, the Aromatic Healthcare Professional Committee (AHPC) in China recently formed a new organization called the International Organization of the Aroma Industry (IOAI) which is dedicated to improving standards of agricultural husbandry, aromatherapy training and the quality of essential oils produced for their aromatic industries. Read more…

As well as commemorating the arrival of Spring last month, we also celebrated picking up our latest award at the Natural Health magazine Beauty Awards 2009!

We were honoured and delighted that for the 5th year in succession, a product from our Aroma-botanicals® natural skin care range has won acclaim from the beauty experts at the prestigious Natural Health magazine. Read more…

A recent Ipsos MORI report shows that 77% of adults agree that it is important that herbal medicines are regulated.

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) commissioned a programme of research by Ipsos MORI to identify the public’s view on herbal medicines. The report sought opinion on safety issues arising from usage, the regulation of herbal products and how the public obtains information about herbal medicines. The research involved both quantitative surveys and discussion group discussions. Read more…

The Chelsea Flower Show is the Royal Horticultural Society’s flagship annual event, where the world’s most celebrated designers and growers come together to create the most famous flower show on the planet. It is breathtakingly beautiful, creating an explosion of colours and scents; a truly Enchanted Garden that disappears after only six days.

And this year - for the first time ever, aromatherapy was represented at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show by the UK’s very own Aromatherapy Trade Council (ATC). Located in the Continuous Learning Area, their educational theme for the show was ‘The Use and Benefits of Aromatic and Medicinal Plants’.
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In the prestigious Natural Health and Beauty Awards 2008 held in March, Aroma-botanicals® Age Defying Cream has been voted the outright winner in the ‘Best Day Cream’ category.

Quinessence had to fight off strong competition to pick up this exclusive accolade from the panel of beauty experts at Natural Health and Beauty Magazine, and their vote means that we have now been winners in these influential Awards for 4 years in succession.
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