Category: Aromatherapy Blog

Dead Sea Mud

According to research, the Dead Sea is the most saline in the world with a mineral concentration of around 32%. Dead Sea mud has a high content of salts and minerals which are believed to be essential for the body, and it is often used in aromatherapy in body and facial procedures. Dead Sea Mud ….  Read More

Castile Soap

Castile soap has a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages. Soap makers in Castile, Spain were the first to use olive oil to make their soap, hence the name of the soap. Their idea (and the soap recipe) eventually spread across Europe and around the world. Unlike most commercial products which often contain ….  Read More

Essential Oils Diffuser

Inhaling essential oils is the easiest, most effective and least expensive way to benefit from aromatherapy. Diffusing oils at home through an ultrasonic diffuser is very pleasant and useful for various purposes, for example, to cleanse the air from pathogenic microorganisms, create a favorable emotional environment, and alleviate respiratory problems (runny nose, cough, cold). Unlike ….  Read More

Aroma Massage for Kids

Did you know that the aroma massage technique is so light that it is suitable even for children? When I was on a training at my Aromatherapy School in Ontario, I had a chance to practice on my teacher’s granddaughter, a very active 4-year-old girl. This was the first time the girl received a massage, ….  Read More

What is holistic approach?

Presently the holistic (from the word “whole”) approach is gaining in popularity. In a broad sense, this is a position in philosophy and science acknowledging the priority of the whole rather than its parts. In a therapeutic sense, a “holistic approach” means a comprehensive care of the whole body. It is often contrasted with traditional ….  Read More

Aromatherapy for Hair

Certain plant oils and essential oils are perfect for using in hair care products for nourishing and conditioning, stimulating and strengthening hair growth, giving hair shine and protecting against environmental influences. Since the scalp is absorbent, it is always better to use natural and organic hair products and treatments, and the easiest way to do ….  Read More

Jojoba Oil

As you hopefully know, essential oils cannot be applied to skin in their pure form, which is why the so-called carrier oils are used to dilute essential oils for topical application. These natural oils have many beneficial properties on their own, and among them jojoba is one of the most widely used. Jojoba oil, also ….  Read More

Ways to Use Essential Oils

There are multiple ways we can benefit from aromatherapy at home. Below are the descriptions of the most common ones. Bath: a warm bath with essential oils can be a very pleasant and therapeutic experience. We get the benefits by both inhaling the oils and by absorbing them through the skin. It is important to ….  Read More

Why opt for natural and organic skincare?

In 2018, the value of the worldwide organic and natural beauty market reached $13.2 billion and is predicted to reach $54 billion by 2027. Often times the terms “natural” and “organic” are used interchangeably, which is not quite correct. So let us define the terms to avoid confusion: “natural” means the ingredients of the product ….  Read More

Dr. Bach’s Philosophy: the Real Cause and Cure of Disease

In order to understand how the system of 38 Bach Flower Remedies works we need to look into the certain fundamentals of Dr. Edward Bach’s philosophy, which he shared in his book Heal Thyself. According to Dr. Bach, the nature of all human beings has two aspects within it: a Soul, or a Higher Self, ….  Read More