Aromatherapy • Jul 16, 2026
Heatwave Relief: Cooling Aromatics for Summer
How Essentials Oils Help Cool the Body When the summer heat hits full force, finding relief becomes part of our daily routine. Using natural aromatics is an enjoyable way to create a refreshing experience that can help us cope with the extremes of heat. There are many essential oils, such as peppermint, which can create […]
Aromatherapy • Jun 15, 2026
Staying Active: Aromatherapy Relief for Aches & Pains
Hormones & Health As the weather gets warmer, we’re naturally drawn to spend more time outdoors doing activities such as gardening, walking, running, swimming or playing sports. Exercise is not only vital to keep our body in optimum health, it also gives us a natural ‘feel-good’ boost due to a cocktail of hormones being released. During […]
Beauty • May 1, 2026
Psycho-dermatology: Exploring the Stress/Skin Relationship
How Stress Effects our Skin Modern day life comes with an abundance of stress factors contributing to heightened anxiety, nervous exhaustion and eventually burnout. Last month I examined many of the underlying causes for stress and gave some suggestions on how to deal with chronic stress in our daily lives using aromatherapy. But stress not […]
Aromatherapy • Apr 2, 2026
How to Deal with Stress using Aromatherapy
The Effects of Stress on our Well-Being April is ‘Stress Awareness Month’, an annual event observed since 1992. The aim of highlighting this issue is to provide a gentle reminder for us all to slow down, breathe deeply and take care of our mental and emotional well-being. Workplace stress is reaching record levels, with 1 […]
Aromatherapy • Feb 5, 2026
Essential Oils for Keeping Winter Viruses at Bay… The Natural Way
Aromatic Botanical Prevention of Winter Viruses The winter months often present a challenge for our health in the northern hemisphere since illnesses such as colds, flu, covid and other respiratory infections proliferate. Often, it’s difficult to identify which bug we’re dealing with, as viruses tend to mutate and change over time. Plunging temperatures, lack of […]
Aromatherapy • Jan 6, 2026
Sauna Rituals with Essential Oils
The Health Benefits of the Sauna The sauna culture has spread rapidly here across the UK and other Western countries in recent years, especially within urban environments. Having grown up within the sauna tradition due to my Finnish heritage, I’ve experienced first-hand the many benefits and health enhancing qualities of this age-old custom. On the […]
Aromatherapy • Oct 10, 2025
Rosehip Seed Oil: A Regenerative Gift from Nature
Botanical, medicinal & therapeutic background Rosehips or rose haws, are the fruit produced by all types of rose of the Rosaceae family, this includes the common English dog rose, (Rosa Canina) which can be found growing in the wild amongst hedgerows and waysides in the countryside as well as in cities. The beautiful, rich-red rose […]
Aromatherapy • Sep 7, 2025
Introducing our NEW collection of trio sets…
I’m thrilled to introduce the launch of our new range of six trio sets, ideal for gifting, but equally as useful as mini ‘starter sets’ to help get your hands on some of our most popular and multi-purpose essential oils for everyday use at home. As I write this, Christmas is already on the horizon, […]
Aromatherapy • Jul 31, 2025
Summertime Essentials: My Top 20 Travel Tips
Climate-friendly cosmetics The last few months in the UK have been some of the hottest and most unpredictable on record … sudden heat waves interspersed with torrential downpours, thunderstorms and floods. Climate change is gaining pace each year, so there is more reason than ever to be discerning about our lifestyle choices and to do […]
Aromatherapy • Jul 1, 2025
Summer Aromatherapy Care: Hands, Feet & Nails
Summer Preparation for Hands, Feet & Nails With the holidays upon us, this is a great time of year to give your hands, feet and nails some extra care to ensure they are looking their best in preparation for the summer. Our hands tend to become dry over the winter, so it’s important to pay […]
Aromatherapy • May 1, 2025
An Aromatherapy Guide to Pregnancy & Childbirth
Enjoying a healthy pregnancy and a natural childbirth is an ideal to which many women and their partners aspire. The period of pregnancy and the occasion of welcoming a new-born baby into the world is a magical moment, but is also a time of sudden change. Anxiety and apprehensions about the future are all too […]
Aromatherapy • Apr 2, 2025
The Benefits of Citrus Essential Oils: Focus on Lemon
Citrus essential oils are some the most popular and therapeutically beneficial of all botanical aromatics. Uplifting, bright and cheerful, their sweet-fruity scents are well suited to the Spring season when all of nature is beginning to burst into bloom. However, I love using citrus-scented oils all year round as they always add a ‘lift’ to […]
Aromatherapy • Mar 3, 2025
Springtime Renewal: An Aromatic Guide
The Spring Equinox The Spring Equinox in March brings with it the potential of new beginnings, warmer weather and days spent outdoors. This astronomical event marks the official beginning of Spring, when the sun crosses the equator, resulting in equal periods of day and night: it’s a moment of celestial balance and harmony. As the […]
Aromatherapy • Feb 6, 2025
Aromatic Aphrodisiacs: In the Mood for Love
Alluring Aromatics In India, the Hindu God of Love, Kama or Kamadeva is depicted with a bow shooting arrows adorned with fragrant flowers or an arrow tipped with jasmine oil. The most famous sexual manual of all, ‘The Kama Sutra’ or ‘The Scripture of Love’ contains many references to aromatics being essential for the art […]
Aromatherapy • Jan 3, 2025
New Year Reset: 10 Self-Care Rituals for Every Day
Using essential oils as a natural part of our daily routine is something simple to incorporate into an uplifting, self-care strategy for the New Year. If we don’t take care of ourselves, then we’re never at our best for others: self-care is therefore essential and the start of the New Year is a great time […]
Aromatherapy • Nov 6, 2024
Warm up to Christmas with the art of ‘Hygge’ & Aromatherapy
“walking in the woods today, leaves tumbling down make delicate patterns strewn across the ground, trampled underfoot, burnt reds and golden brown” – London, November 2024 Rest well & stress less As Autumn turns to Winter in the coming weeks, it is good to make the most of the seasonal changes: this a wonderful time […]
Aromatherapy • Oct 3, 2024
A Guide to Vitamins & Nutrients in Natural Skincare: Their benefits & where to source them
How to nourish your skin naturally in the colder months Autumn and winter are the ideal seasons to feed your skin and to treat yourself (and others) to skin conditioning treatments. Many oils such as argan oil, jojoba oil or rosehip seed oil, will not only help to moisturise your skin and your scalp naturally, […]
Aromatherapy • Sep 6, 2024
The Benefits of Nature Therapy
‘Nature in our daily life should be thought of as part of our biological need’ – Christopher Alexander from ‘A Pattern Language’ What is Nature Therapy? Nature therapy is an emerging form of psychotherapy based on the idea that we are all connected to and impacted by the natural environment. A growing body of scientific […]
Aromatherapy • Aug 5, 2024
Summer Self-Care: Radiant Skin in Three Easy Steps!
Caring for your health is one of the most important ways of looking after yourself – both body and mind – which will reap benefits now and in the future. In the warmer months especially, it is vital to drink enough water, wear sun protection, eat a fresh wholesome diet and perform a daily exercise which […]
Aromatherapy • Jun 4, 2024
Aromatherapy Support for Men’s Health & Wellness
Men’s Health Week Men’s Health Week falls this month between the 10th-16th June and is aimed at encouraging men to take responsibility for their health by promoting different means by which they can enhance both their physical and mental well-being. One of the first basic steps to a greater sense of fulfilment is that of […]
Aromatherapy • Apr 30, 2024
An Aromatherapy Approach to Supporting Woman’s Health
Female Hormonal Fluctuations & Changes Many of the health issues specific to women involve hormonal changes brought about by menstruation, which generally starts between the ages of 10 to 15, or by the menopause when the monthly cycle ends, between the ages of 45 to 55 years. Pain associated with menstruation is called dysmenorrhea and […]
Aromatherapy • Mar 1, 2024
The Vernal Equinox: Aromatic Spring Cleaning & Space Clearing
The Vernal or Spring equinox which falls between the 19th- 21st March every year is the time when the sun is exactly above the equator, so the day and night are of equal length. For the ancient Romans, the spring equinox was a day to celebrate the deity Cybele, a goddess closely associated with nature […]
Aromatherapy • Feb 2, 2024
Sleep Well: An Aromatic Approach
Sleep Patterns Sleep is vital to our sense of well-being. The amount of sleep we require is different for everyone. But one thing is certain: we all need adequate sleep to perform our daily tasks as well as to keep our energy levels and spirits up! Sleep deprivation can also have a significant impact on […]
Folklore • Jan 5, 2024
New Year Nature Rituals & The Finnish Herbal Tradition
“We need to return to learning about the land by being on the land, or better, by being in the thick of it. That is the best way we can stay in touch with the fates of its creatures, its indigenous cultures, its earthbound wisdom. That is the best way we can be in touch […]
Aromatherapy • Nov 2, 2023
The Healing Benefits of Winter Bathing Rituals
In winter especially, the ritual of relaxing in a warm bath can provide a comforting antidote to cold weather and lack of sunshine. Even the wild snow monkeys of Japan have learnt to enjoy bathing in the natural hot springs of Jigokudani Park in winter! The benefits of taking a hot bath have been well […]
Aromatherapy • Oct 2, 2023
Autumn Wellness: The Value of using Diffusion Blends in Preventing Airborne Infections
The Restorative Power of Winter Autumn is the season for retreat, rest and renewal. The leaves on the trees start to change colour and the wind has a restless quality, bringing them tumbling to the ground. Nature creates the perfect environment for all forms of life to recover over the autumn and wintertime, in preparation […]
Aromatherapy • Sep 8, 2023
Back to Work & School: Essential Oils which help focus the Mind
It can be hard to get back to work or return to school or college after the summer holidays. Using essential oils to help refocus our mind for studying and re-energize our body to resume a daily routine can be very beneficial. This is because many oils have a range of stimulating, uplifting and memory-enhancing […]
Aromatherapy • Aug 2, 2023
Introducing our new range of body oils
The importance of allowing your skin to breathe Looking after your skin using our new range of natural botanical Body Oils is a way of caring for your body in the longer term. Changes in temperature, humidity and UV exposure can all affect our skin on a daily basis, since it constantly responds to environmental […]
Aromatherapy • Jul 6, 2023
My Favourite Oils for an Essential Summer Holiday Kit
Essential oils are ideal for travel Natural botanical oils make the perfect holiday companions as they are extremely versatile, compact, lightweight and easy to use! The fact they are so multifunctional means some oils such as tea tree, chamomile or lavender have been nicknamed a ‘mini first aid kit in a bottle! For example, a […]
Aromatherapy • Jun 6, 2023
Roses & the Aromatic Herbs of Shakespeare
‘I know a bank where the wild thyme blows, Where oxlips and the nodding violet grows, Quite over-canopied with luscious woodbine, With sweet musk-roses and with eglantine…’ – Oberon: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Act 2, Scene 1 Elizabethan Gardens The plays of William Shakespeare reflect his great affinity for flowers and aromatic plants. Elizabethan […]
Aromatherapy • May 4, 2023
Aromatics from Trees & the Therapeutic Effects of Walking in Woods
My daughter Tasha has recently returned from a trip to Japan where she spent some time hiking in the magnificent cedar forests of the Japanese Alps, as well as walking part of the ancient Nakasendo trail. Part of the route passes through much of the largely untouched and rural Kiso valley, that between the early […]
Aromatherapy • Apr 5, 2023
Tracing Nature Through the Year: The Poetic Beauty of Japan’s 72 Micro-seasons
‘Spring – through Morning mist, What mountain’s there’ – Basho The tradition of ‘Hanami’ The Japanese are renowned for their love of nature. This is epitomised by their annual national festival held simply in order to view the appearance of the first cherry blossoms in Spring. The tradition of ‘Hanami’ 花見 or ‘flower viewing’ is […]
Aromatherapy • Mar 2, 2023
Mud, Salt + Medicine: Essential Oil Blends and Recipes for Natural Healing
My new book, Mud Salt + Medicine has launched I’m very happy to announce the launch of my new book ‘Mud, Salt + Medicine’ on March 2nd. I have been quietly researching the material for this publication for several years, especially the section dedicated to the various forms of aromatic bathing found within the different […]
Aromatherapy • Feb 13, 2023
Focus on Eucalyptus Oil: A Traditional Folk Medicine
The Eucalyptus Genus The Eucalyptus genus belongs to the Myrtaceae botanical family, along with many other important aromatic plants which produce essential oils, such as the Melaleuca genus which includes tea tree oil as well as Myrtus, which includes myrtle oil. There are over 700 species of eucalyptus of which at least 500 produce a […]
Aromatherapy • Jan 4, 2023
How to Make a Natural Aromatherapy Reed Diffuser
How to make a natural aromatherapy reed diffuser at home Homemade reed diffusers are easy to make, cost very little and make a lovely aesthetic alternative to the more standard oil burners or electric diffusers. Placed in a kitchen or bathroom, for example, they will emit an ongoing gentle fragrance and provide a healthy, hygienic […]
Aromatherapy • Nov 18, 2022
The Ritual of the Sauna & the Benefits of Aromatic Bathing
The ritual of the sauna & the benefits of aromatic bathing Bathing in thermal water is one of the earliest therapeutic practices. The origin of the word ‘spa’ is from the Latin phrase, salus per aquae meaning simply: ‘health through water’. In early civilizations, people around the world believed that ritual bathing in the thermal […]
Wellbeing • Sep 16, 2022
An Aromatic Journey: Tips for Autumn Seed Collecting
Growing aromatic plants from seeds Growing aromatic plants from seeds you have gathered yourself is one of the greatest pleasures of gardening. Many herbs are easy to grow from seed such as dill, coriander, fennel, cumin, parsley and anise as well as many other plants used in aromatherapy including marigold, borage and lemon balm. I […]
Aromatherapy • Mar 24, 2022
Essential Oils and Pets: Some Safety Guidelines
Just as we need to take care when using essential oils for ourselves within the home, we also need to be aware when we use essential oils around our pets. Although pure essential oils are entirely natural products…
Aromatherapy • Jan 20, 2022
Mood, Memory & The Language of Flowers
Rather than making New Year resolutions this January, I have found myself having New Year reflections instead. The start of the year is always a time for creating new daily patterns and I found myself thinking about the influence that certain plants and scents have on our lives … and how we can utilise them […]
Aromatherapy • Dec 16, 2021
Christmas Gift Ideas
Christmas has almost arrived and as this time of year is always busy with festivities, here are some ideas for gifts for family and friends which can be bought online and sent directly to the recipients via Aqua Oleum. In our gift section on the website we have some unique presents including our Blending Notebook […]
Aromatherapy • Nov 30, 2021
Winter Skincare Tips
How winter can affect the skin During autumn and winter, due to the colder temperatures and increased exposure to central heating, our skin can start to look pale, tired and dull. This is especially true when we end up spending a lot of time indoors, as is the case now that many of us are […]
Aromatherapy • Sep 6, 2021
Focus on the mint family: Practical home tips
While walking in Pembrokeshire along the coastal paths recently, my daughter and I came across swathes of wild mint growing in the hedgerows near St David’s. There are about 14 or 15 species of mint growing in the UK, most of which have very aromatic leaves but I couldn’t be sure which hybrid this was: […]
Aromatherapy • Aug 4, 2021
Ayurveda & Aromatherapy: The Science of Longevity
In March this year, I participated in an Ayurvedic workshop to coincide with the Spring Equinox. Ayurveda is a very ancient Indian health system, also known as the ‘science of longevity’, since it guides the individual on how to live a long life using a variety of naturopathic techniques: ayur means ‘life or longevity’; veda […]
Beauty • Jul 25, 2021
Summer Extremes: Heat Protection Using Aromatics
July has seen unprecedented heat waves and wild fires in the US and Canada while catastrophic floods hit Germany and Belgium in recent weeks. Late July also brought some very hot weather to the UK and early August is predicted to bringing more spells of strong heat. Although the sunshine is most welcome after our […]
Aromatherapy • May 24, 2021
Spa: The Benefits of Aromatic Bathing
‘I am sure there are things that can’t be cured by a good bath, but I can’t think of one…’ – Sylvia Plath, ‘The Bell Jar’ The therapeutic benefits of the naturalistic spa tradition with its emphasis on bathing in hot springs and having a direct sensory experience, has been well documented within many cultures. […]
Aromatherapy • May 5, 2021
The Perfect Springtime Boost: Focus on Fragonia
Fragonia is one of my favourite essential oils and seems to be ideally suited to Spring with its lovely bright-citrusy aroma and its excellent immune-stimulant and naturally purifying qualities. There is quite a story behind this essential oil because a few years ago, great swathes of the plantations where it is grown in western Australia […]
Aromatherapy • Feb 22, 2021
Something Unique: Healing our Body, Emotions & Mind with Aromatherapy
We are facing a mental health crisis today due to the covid pandemic. Anxiety, stress & fear are all around: many of us have suffered panic attacks, grief, loss, separation and a sense of loneliness or despair over the past year. At such times it becomes very clear that we are social creatures and we […]
Aromatherapy • Jan 27, 2021
‘Defence’ & ‘Mountain Air’ Diffusion Blends: A Naturopathic Approach to Prevention
At the end of November 2020, I was involved in organising a series of lectures offering advice and help in dealing with the covid epidemic. Several international experts spoke about the current pandemic from different perspectives, but I think the most important aspect which was discussed and relevant to everyone from a naturopathic point of […]
Wellbeing • Dec 11, 2020
Winter Remedial Advice: The Use of Spices in Traditional Tibetan Medicine
As a follow up to my blog on Naturopathic Ways of dealing with epidemics from the perspective of ‘prevention’, here is some advice on the use of spices in the context of Tibetan Medicine. The Tibetan medical approach has a great deal in common with aromatherapy, in that it traditionally employs herbs, spices and aromatic […]
Aromatherapy • Dec 3, 2020
Protect & Prevent: Supporting the Immune System
How the Immune System Functions The immune response is orchestrated by three distinct groups of cells, the phagocytes, the ‘T’ cells and the ‘B’ cells. These all originate from white blood cells in the bone marrow and serve to protect the body from infection. If this defensive barrier is damaged for some reason, the body […]
Aromatherapy • Sep 10, 2020
The Benefits of Exercise: How Aromatherapy can Help us Stay Fit
One of the ‘silver linings’ of the recent months of lockdown has been the fact that nature has had a chance to recover from some of the effects of human activity. Pollution levels in large European cities dropped to the lowest levels recorded for decades; in urban places, bird song could be heard above the […]
Wellbeing • May 23, 2020
The Wisdom of the Senses & Trusting our Intuition
This week is mental health week and we have all had plenty of time to reflect on our mental wellbeing and on our own personal struggles over the past few months. As an authorised meditation instructor, I thought that I would be well prepared and adapted to spending time in isolation and maintaining a sense […]
Wellbeing • Apr 29, 2020
Dealing with Stress: The Challenges of Living in Lockdown
The challenges of being in lockdown come in all different shapes and sizes: some people are experiencing the loneliness of feeling isolated from friends and family; others are juggling home schooling whilst working from home and trying to keep family life on track; others are facing redundancy or financial worries …. or a combination of […]
Aromatherapy • Jan 27, 2020
Aromatherapy Tips for Promoting Health & Fitness
Developing Healthy Routines & Rituals We all want to begin the year with an upbeat attitude! Central to being healthy is following a nutritious diet, maintaining a positive state of mind and getting enough exercise. But keeping fit is not just about increasing the number of steps we take each day or taking up a […]
Wellbeing • Sep 22, 2019
Norway: Healing Through Nature
I have just returned from a trip to Norway where the forces of nature are plain to see! Magnificent deep fjords cut into the landscape and sculpt the coastline, having been carved out by glaciers over a period of 2.5 million years. This is something both unique and awe-inspiring! To my mind, the Scandinavians have […]
Aromatherapy • Aug 28, 2019
Capturing the Scent of Summer: My new ‘Essential Aromatherapy Garden’ book
In August, during the heat of the summer, many of the most highly fragrant plants are in full bloom. Here in Tuscany, the warm air is suffused with the richly perfumed scents of damask roses, sprays of classic lavender and mountain herbs such as wild thyme, marjoram and sage. I find it impossible to walk […]
Wellbeing • Jun 3, 2019
Deep Sleep: Introducing our new Diffusion Blend
Sleep is vital to our sense of well-being. The amount of sleep we require is different for everyone. But one thing is certain: we all need adequate sleep in order to perform our daily tasks and to keep our energy levels and spirits up! Sleep experts suggest that most adults require between seven and eight […]
Occasions • Jan 28, 2019
New Year Rituals
Now the Christmas lights have been taken down and the festive decorations have been packed away, it is a natural time to think: ”Well, what now?” Spending some quiet time reflecting on our achievements and mistakes over the past year and assessing our goals for the months ahead is a healthy and constructive way to […]
Aromatherapy • Nov 7, 2018
The ‘Botanical Bible’ & a Winter Body Oil Recipe
I was fortunate to attend the launch of the ‘Botanical Bible’ in London recently, a beautifully illustrated book written by Sonya Patel Ellis which has just been published by William Collins. It represents a very ambitious project in that it covers not only the evolutionary history of botanical plants but also their prominent cultural role […]
Aromatherapy • May 23, 2018
Yoga & Aromatherapy: Make your own Bespoke Yoga Mat Spray
What does Yoga mean to you? Yoga is everywhere nowadays! You can find yoga classes on every street and the benefits of yoga are broadcast far and wide on the internet: but what is yoga? To some people it is simply an exercise as a means to promote physical flexibility or to lose weight; to […]
Occasions • Apr 16, 2018
Getting Inspired: The ‘Revelation’ of Spring
As a passionate gardener, the sight of the fresh green buds pushing through the earth and the first blossoms opening is always a revelation to me in Spring. This is the time of year to get ‘hands on’ and start growing your own aromatics. It is great fun to sift through seed packets (either online […]
Aromatherapy • Feb 23, 2018
Sex, Scent and our Emotional Brain: How Aromatics Alter our Moods…
In the 21 st Century, the era of science and technology, scent remains one of the last territories of the irrational. This is because our sense of smell is processed via the limbic system, also known as ‘the emotional brain’, which is beyond our logical control yet connects us directly to our primitive instincts. It […]
Aromatherapy • Nov 15, 2017
The Allure of Spices & How to Make a Warming Winter Body Oil
The changing seasons are something to be enjoyed and celebrated in the UK. Winter brings with it the promise of clear frosty nights and the festive cheer of Christmas with the pleasure of traditional warm spicy scents, such as cinnamon, ginger and clove mixed with aromas of pine needles and oranges. It is no wonder […]
Beauty • Feb 14, 2017
The Life-Giving Powers of ‘Water and Oil’
Hippocrates, the Father of Modern Medicine recommended that the supreme path to good health & a long life was to have an aromatic bath and a massage using scented oils applied to the skin every day! Here are ten ways to benefit from the life-giving powers of water and oil … or ‘aqua’ and ‘oleum’. […]
Wellbeing • Jan 26, 2017
Importance of Water for Health & Weight Loss
Water as a Detox Aid Pure water is vital for the effective functioning of our body with approximately 70% of our body mass being made up of it! Water is essential in order for us to removes toxins and waste products from our organs and to deliver essential nutrients to all our cells. Since we […]
Wellbeing • Oct 20, 2016
Banish Winter Blues
As the nights get longer and we spend more time inside, it is easy to start feeling wistful for the summer days spent outside in the open air… but autumn and winter can also be the time to recharge our batteries and get cosy indoors by investing in a good vaporiser to make our home […]
Beauty • Jun 6, 2016
The Amazing Power of Flower Waters
We have recently increased our range of 100% natural, handmade flower waters due to popular demand. These light, aromatic aqua-based fragrances have been used since antiquity but are now enjoying a massive contemporary revival, especially during the summer months. Their sheer versatility makes them ideally suited to our modern urban lifestyle where we want our […]
Wellbeing • Feb 25, 2016
The Finnish Sauna Tradition
I have recently returned from a trip to Finland to see my family and to visit Rauma, the birthplace of my mother Kerttu. My mother was the original founder of Aqua Oleum, having started the business in the early 1970’s, then known simply as ‘The Natural Essence Company’, since she was a great advocate of […]
Wellbeing • Jul 20, 2015
The Power of Positive Thinking
(This BLOG is an except from my Spring 2015 IFA Lecture) According to the psychologist William Cain of Yale University USA, the 21st Century will be the ‘era of scent’: “We’ll gain tremendous understanding of the basic, neurophysiological ways in which odors regulate the body and influence the mind … and we will be able to influence behaviour, modulate mood […]
Aromatherapy • Jun 2, 2015
Hay Fever: How Aromatherapy can help
Spring and the beginning of summer sees the onset of the hay fever season. Thousands of people are affected by this distressing condition which causes congestion, swelling and discomfort. The essential oils listed below can have beneficial effects for the treatment of hay fever. It also a matter of finding which oils suit you personally […]
Aromatherapy • Mar 19, 2015
My Top Ten Oils for Effective De-toxing
My top ten essential oils to aid detoxing are lemon, grapefruit, juniper, rosemary, sweet fennel, tea tree, celery seed, carrot seed, geranium and peppermint. Here are some guidelines on how to use them, many of which are now available from Aqua Oleum as certified organics. Lemon (organic) The juice and peel of lemon is very […]
Aromatherapy • Jan 7, 2015
New Year, Same You: Detox Using Essential Oils
Realistic Resolutions Wanting to make a fresh start at the beginning of the New Year is quite natural, especially after the over-indulgences of the Christmas festivities. It is also a traditional time to assess personal goals, make New Year resolutions and take steps towards becoming a fitter, healthier and happier you! Trying to make dramatic […]
Wellbeing • Nov 26, 2014
Winter Wellness & the Story of the Four Thieves!
Essential oils are effective natural preventives against many common complaints that are especially prevalent over the winter months, such as coughs, colds and flu. “natural aromatics have held a traditional place in the preventive medicinal practices of many cultures, both ancient and modern. It is certainly true that people who are exposed to the beneficial […]
Beauty • Oct 21, 2014
Regenerate over the winter months
As the nights grow longer, use the winter months as a time to regenerate your skin and pamper your body. Make time to have a warm bath before retiring & add a few drops of a relaxing oil to the bath water, such as lavender, chamomile or vetiver, known in India as ‘the oil of […]
Aromatherapy • May 27, 2014
White Sage and the Tradition of ‘Smudging’
I am writing this in Crestone, a small community nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. The terrain here is very dry and virtually desert-like, but in early summer a multitude of high-altitude flowers erupt from the sandy soil like so many jewels. Most prolific amongst the aromatic species found on these […]
Aromatherapy • Apr 8, 2014
The Benefits of Home Massage
I am very pleased that Aqua Oleum’s ‘After Dark’ massage oil has just been recommended as one of The Independent’s top ten massage oils. ‘After Dark’ is based on jasmine which is known as ‘the queen of the night’, as its fragrance is stronger after dark. According to The Independent: “The oil is said to […]