The latest addition to our range of carrier oils is Argan oil, and the chances are you have probably already heard or read about this amazing hot beauty ‘secret’ – which is possibly one of the rarest vegetable oils in the world. Those of you with a good memory may recall that we used to stock this oil back in 2001, but we had to discontinue it due to difficulities in getting regular supplies. Read more…

Usually when you want to create a soothing, relaxing atmosphere in the house, lighting up a burner or plugging in a vaporizer is the preferred option. But it is not always possible to use a burner in some locations, so having alternative techniques to diffuse your essential oils can come in really handy.

Fortunately, there are lots of easy ways you can enjoy the wonderful benefits of natural fragrance around your home, and you could even use these techniques at work too. Just be sure you check its okay with your boss first!
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Cedar atlas (Cedrus atlantica) is an unassuming essential oil that lays claim to a rather notable history. It is believed to be one of the very first essential oils ever to have been distilled, and ancient records show both the oil and wood were used for a wide range of purposes including incense, medicine and cosmetics. However, it is important to make sure that you are using the correct species of cedar which using the essential oil in aromatherapy since Virginian cedarwood (Juniperus virginiana) has quite different therapeutic properties. Read more…

Mother Nature provides us with a huge range of natural skin care ingredients to protect and care for your skin, and they are all conveniently brought together under the gentle healing art of aromatherapy. What’s more, carrier oils and essential oils not only revitalise and balance your skin, but they will also give your flagging energy levels and emotions a boost at the same time. Just the ticket, since here in the UK we are caught in the grips of a miserable deep freeze!
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Most people today are skin conscious. We want our skin to look young and healthy, and will usually do as much as we possibly can to protect our skin from whatever possible harm there may be in our environment. Of course every woman wants to have a beautiful, clear, radiant complexion. But are you doing as much as you possibly can to care for your skin?
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Every woman knows that her hands show the true signs of her age, no matter how much facial cosmetic surgery she may have invested her money in! So it is vitally important to keep your hands feeling soft, smooth and looking good.

Our hands have a tendency to become dry and chapped during the long winter months, especially when it’s bitterly cold first thing in the morning and late at night. That’s why at this time of year we should spend some extra time and effort using aromatherapy to protect and rejuvenate these most age-revealing parts of our body. Read more…

The colder winter months are finally upon us which means it’s time to make some changes to our skin care routine before the weather takes its toll on our skin. Just as your body needs different clothing to protect it against the changing weather, your skin needs a different skin care regime to properly protect it from the elements too.

November here in the U.K. was the wettest on record, although thankfully it was relatively mild for the time of year. But as I write this article during the very first day of December Read more…

I read once that Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love who arose from the foaming depths of the sea, owed her beautiful flawless skin and glossy hair to the natural elements she had just emerged from. Fanciful as it may sound, there is much truth in this legend because science has now proven that the unique combination of chelated minerals, vitamins, enzymes and amino acids found in seaweed and algae really can beautify the skin and hair. Read more…

September sees the launch of a new addition to our expanding Aroma-botanicals personal care range, and as always it has been designed to care for your skin, the natural way.

Quinessence Lavender Hand Wash is a luxurious, creamy, botanical soap infused with the very finest organic Lavender essential oil from Provence and enriched with moisturising and skin-softening Aloe Vera – plus a whole host of other botanical goodies to cleanse and soften your hands. Read more…