It is always satisfying when you can match up a garden flower with an essential oil that you know. Cistus ladaniferus, also known as Rock Rose or Labdanum, is a small shrub that can be cultivated here in the UK but which grows wild in the mountainous regions of the eastern Mediterranean and Middle East. The plant produces a gum … [Read more...] about Cistus (Rock Rose) Essential Oil: Potent for Wounds and Skin Care
Essential Oil Profiles: How to choose a rose essential oil
Like many essential oils, there are different types of rose and if you are considering investing in such a beautiful oil you want to be sure you have the right one. Rose essential oils vary in consistency, scent, therapeutic value and of course price. So, where to start? Well, a good place to begin would be to look at the … [Read more...] about Essential Oil Profiles: How to choose a rose essential oil
Spearmint Essential Oil – Mentha spicata
If you love mint oils but find Peppermint essential oil a little overpowering then you might like to try Spearmint. It is the menthol that makes mint oils smell 'minty' and the high concentration of menthol in Peppermint oil can sometimes make this oil little fierce (I would say 'fiery' but it is more of an intense cooling effect … [Read more...] about Spearmint Essential Oil – Mentha spicata
Carrot Seed Essential Oil – Daucus carota
Carrot seed is one of nature's purifiers, of great help where there is congestion or accumulation of toxins. Gentle purification The detoxifying effects of carrot seed oil are helpful in both therapy and skincare. Carrot seed makes a great addition to a massage blend for a full-body massage or detox wrap, or it can be used in … [Read more...] about Carrot Seed Essential Oil – Daucus carota
Skin Hydration Tip
You have probably noticed that some days your moisturizer just vanishes into your skin as if it is thirsty whereas some days it glides on smoothly. When you find that it disappears instantly, this probably means that your you and your skin are dehydrated. Your skin will absorb moisture where it needs it most so it is easy to see … [Read more...] about Skin Hydration Tip