Discover a variety of our blog articles and learn more about how aromatherapy and essential oils can be integrated into your everyday life. Learn about the properties of different essential oils and how they can be combined to create your own blends.
Our sense of smell is closely linked to a part of our brain that is responsible for our memories, so any aroma may provoke a memory with just one tiny sniff. Inhaling a citrus aroma inevitably makes you think of sunny days and will often bring a smile to your face! Lime, citrus aurantifolia, is…
Frankincense essential oil is one of my favourites. Aromatically it has a slight medicinal aroma with a warm undertone but can also seem spicy and even fruity. I love its ability to calm yet uplift you, as well as being a wonderful skin tonic. So what is Frankincense, and what are the other benefits of…
With around 9 in 10 adults in the UK reporting that they’ve felt the impact of the cost of living crisis, we know that saving money is more important now than ever. One way to do that is to buy single products with multiple uses. You may think of aromatherapy as a little luxury for…
Wonderfully uplifting and fresh, with a sharp yet sweet lemony aroma, Lemongrass is the perfect essential oil to help you transition into the Spring season. So, where does it come from, and what are the benefits of Lemongrass essential oil? Origin & History Lemongrass essential oil comes from a fast-growing, aromatic grass that can reach…
Lavender is probably the most popular of all the essential oils used in Aromatherapy. With its easily recognisable green/grey leaves, wonderful long stems, purple ‘nut-like’ shaped flowers and famous floral fragrance. The most commonly used variety of Lavender is Lavandula angustifolia which has a synonym of Lavandula officinalis. There are, however, over 40 different varieties…
I am delighted to be writing about Neroli as our essential oil of the month, as it is my favourite essential oil! Neroli’s aroma is described as sweet, floral and creamy, and it’s all those and more. When I smell it, I feel a sense of sunshine, gentle warmth and expanding heart energy. It has…
Winter is here, and although it’s a common misconception that colds, coughs and the flu are caught from the declining temperatures alone, there are several factors that increase our propensity to contract these viruses during the winter. Thankfully, there are also a plethora of aromatherapy solutions to stop them in their tracks, and here are…
Throughout the winter months, there are times when we can all feel a little low, the reduced daylight hours and drop in temperature can make us feel flat and lacking in energy. We naturally feel the need to stay indoors more, keep warm and reserve our energy. We call this the winter blues. Some people…
As an aromatherapist, I think this Organic winter essential oil toolkit is fantastic, and it includes everything you need to navigate through the seasonal changes of winter. With the colder weather, we see an impact on our immunity and physical body. So having a set of essential oils, ready to relieve the effects of seasonal…
Lemon, Citrus limonum like all citrus essential oils, it has an uplifting quality and strong associations with sunshine, something we all need in January! But what is Lemon essential oil good for? Origins and History All the citrus family, the Rutaceae, are recognised to have originated in Asia. Lemon is not believed to have been…