• The benefits of Tea Tree essential oil
    Prior to getting involved into aromatherapy professionally, I always had 3 essential oils in my home medicine cabinet: lavender, eucalyptus and tea tree. I've been mentioning the former two oils in my posts quite often (here's an example), so today I'd like to introduce you to the tea tree essential oil (Melaleuca alternifolia). In fact, tea tree essential oil has nothing to do with actual “tea”. It is made from the leaves of an evergreen shrub that grows mainly in Australia. The tree got its name from the fact that the local natives brewed the leaves of the tree for ....  Read More
  • The Benefits of Aromatherapy Bath
    "The way to health is to have an aromatic bath and scented massage every day". - Hippocrates, the Father of Western Medicine Healing baths with aromatic plants have been used since antiquity for cleansing, healing and energy restoring purposes. Research shows that a warm bath is the most effective way to boost your level of serotonin (the "happiness hormone") and to detoxify both your body and your entire energy system. Taking a bath is a simple way to enjoy a retreat in the comfort of your own home. Besides emotional benefits of total relaxation, bathing helps the body to get ....  Read More
  • Meditations with Essential Oils
    Meditation is an opportunity to tune in to the frequency of your unique self through calming your mind and merging with your energies. The practice of meditation plays a very important role in personal evolution and transformation. You can start practicing meditation with a simple exercise: completely relaxing your body and observing your breathing for 10-15 minutes. After a couple of weeks of regularly doing this exercise, you can feel a completely new level of contact with yourself and the perception of your inner world. Using essential oils for meditation allows you to further raise your vibrations and come to ....  Read More
  • Essential oils for home usage
    This article discusses recommendations on how to build your own essential oil collection (or “aroma kit”) in case you plan to use the oils for therapeutic purposes. When choosing essential oils for your home collection, keep in mind the following recommendation: it is better to have less, but with the widest spectrum of action. Many essential oils have similar therapeutic and energetic qualities, and even fragrances, so it makes no sense to keep many at home. In terms of variety and depending on your taste, you can also take into account the type of aroma, for example: citrus, floral, woodsy, ....  Read More
  • How to select and use essential oils responsibly
    Nowadays, we can hear a lot about nature being able to provide us with everything we need to live in perfect health and harmony. I personally fully agree with this statement and am an active supporter of natural products as an "alternative" to artificial and synthetic ones, with some conditions though: as long as it does not violate the natural balance, and is supported by common sense and reliable data. For me, the sustainability is of crucial importance, and in particular when it comes to essential oils. It is true that natural essential oils of good quality are not easy ....  Read More
  • Feminine Essential Oils Duo
    Among the variety of essential oils, there are those that are considered "feminine" in their aroma and therapeutic effect. Let me introduce you to the essential oils duo that in my opinion are the best for women: geranium and clary sage. Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) is referred by many as the most desirable essential oil to use for hormonal imbalance. Although the oil contains more than sixty compounds, the main constituents are citronellol and geraniol, both of which belong to terpenoid group of alcohols (not to be confused with ethyl alcohol) known for hormone balancing effect. Clinical evaluations have found that ....  Read More
  • Peppermint Essential Oil
    Everyone can recognize the scent of mint. Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is a perennial herb with small lilac, pink or white flowers, with a fresh, bright and penetrating aroma. For the production of essential oil, flowering tops and leaves of the plant are used. A bit of history and traditions: Peppermint is grown in Egypt, China, Japan and around the world, but the main producer is the USA. For thousands of years, people in Asia, Egypt, and the Americas have used this plant for digestive problems and to freshen their breath. In the Middle Ages, peppermint began to be widely used ....  Read More
  • Making Your Own Natural Perfume
    It is no secret that commercial fragrances are made almost exclusively of synthetic petrochemicals, which can cause allergies and irritation, and can be too overpowering. Personal perfumes made with essential oils are emotionally and physically therapeutic: they are completely natural, they smell lovely, and they can enhance your physical and emotional well-being. Besides, natural perfumes are easy to make and they cost way cheaper than the commercial products. A classic perfume is made of the harmonious blending of the three so called "perfumery notes": top, middle and base. The classification of odors by notes was first outlined by the French ....  Read More
  • Foot Bath Recipe
    Before you treat your tired feet to this simple yet effective aroma bath, have your favorite book or music handy: during the procedure you will not only take care of your feet, but will also be able to fully relax for about 20 minutes, while inhaling the aroma of lavender oil. Preparation: Using the proportions in the photo above, add the ingredients to a cup or jar and stir well with a spoon. If there is no Castile soap, jojoba oil or any other vegetable oil will do * (the mix will turn out to be more oily, but for ....  Read More
  • Aromatherapy Candles
    The main function of the candle for thousands of years has been to bring light. Today, we perceive the candle as an interior accessory that brings, among other things, a personal decorative touch and a pleasant scent (in case we use the scented candle). There are some major differences between aromatherapy candles and conventional mass-produced candles, especially in composition. Conventional candles are made from paraffin and synthetic additives to add color and aroma. Paraffin wax contains chemicals harmful for health, such as benzene and toluene, plus added effect of toxins released from synthetic additives.   Aromatherapy candles, on the other ....  Read More
  • Bach Flower Remedies: Addressing Fears
    Fear is an innate indicator of danger and serves us to preserve life and health. There is nothing wrong with the fact that we are afraid to jump from the height of a multi-storey building, for example. In this case, through fear we protect ourselves from unreasonable actions. The other thing is to fear something that is not caused by a real danger, or a fear of an irrational nature. For example, fear of getting sick, speaking in public, fear of darkness, of spiders and the like. Such fears can and should be worked through, because experiencing them regularly may ....  Read More
  • The benefits of Lavender essential oil for home use
    Lavender essential oil is one of the mildest and most commonly used oils in aromatherapy. Did you know that it was thanks to lavender that such a direction of alternative medicine as aromatherapy was born? Back in 1881, a famous French chemist and perfumer René-Maurice Gattefossé severely burned both his hands during his experiments, and accidentally poured lavender essential oil on them which happened to be nearby. The result of the healing was so amazing that this incident was the beginning of a deep interest and research into the therapeutic qualities of essential oils, which continues to this day. Please ....  Read More
  • Aromatherapy at home
    My aromatherapy journey began with a search for a natural alternative to the chemical household cleaning products. While using the usual synthetic ones, I always experienced all kinds of unpleasant reactions, from watery eyes to irritated skin and troubled breathing. Not to mention the fact that the strong chemical odor lasted for a long time and my children were also impacted. After a thorough research I managed to find what I was looking for - all natural alternative, safe and effective, which cost no more than the products from the store! And with that, I have discovered the whole new ....  Read More
  • Aroma Facial Self Treatment
    A proper skin care routine is just as vital for beautiful and radiant skin as physical activity and healthy diet. An aromatherapy facial is a lovely treatment that leaves the skin looking and feeling rejuvenated and refreshed. In addition to the favorable effect on the skin, it also brings a significant psychological benefit through the inhalation of essential oils. This most relaxing experience will make you feel fresh and well-rested. The treatment involves: - Cleansing and toning of the face; - Application of a natural clay mask; - Moisturizing and nourishing of the face with a serum; - Facial massage. ....  Read More
  • Aromatherapy Products Ingredients
    Besides essential oils, many other natural raw materials are used to make aromatherapy products. These are vegetable oils, natural salts, hydrosols, herbs, clays and butters, and many more. I would like to let you explore some of those that I use in my handmade organic products. Floral water is a very versatile product. It is a mixture of distilled water and essential or absolute oils. It is commonly used in making aromatherapy products in place of normal water, or can be used on its own in several ways, such as: a facial toner / spray; a deodorant; laundry spray; a ....  Read More

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