Category Archives: Beauty Tips

Many people all around the world wish to get slimmer and trimmer physique. Problem is that most of them are at a loss regarding where to start. One of the best ways of getting a slim and trim physique would … Continue reading →

The perfume industry has a great deal of specialized expertise in creating commercial fragrances, and we can learn some tips on blending essential oils from some of the classic perfume families. Although the perfume industry also uses animal aromatics, such … Continue reading →

Gattefosse’s research into essential oils was taken up by another Frenchman, Dr Jean Valnet, who used essential oils to heal soldiers’ burns and wounds during the First World War. He then successfully treated psychiatric patients with essential oils, demonstrating their … Continue reading →

There are many different aromatherapy benefits that help people find health and well being. Perhaps the most important are the completely natural qualities of aromatherapy, the emphasis on preventative measures and on clients learning to take responsibility for their own … Continue reading →

If you have a puffy complexion, or a cold, sinusitis, hay fever or nasal congestion that causes headaches, then a draining facial massage can help to relieve the symptoms. Production of excess mucus in nasal and respiratory passages is the … Continue reading →

Facial steaming with essential oils offers an extra dimension to the cleansing process. A facial steam increases perspiration, deeply cleanses the pores and encourages the elimination of deep-seated wastes and toxins. Steaming also softens and loosens the dead skin cells, … Continue reading →

Essential oils are highly concentrated, as you can deduce from the fact that it takes thousands of rose petals to produce a single drop of rose essential oil. This potency must be respected, and the way you handle and use … Continue reading →

Currently there are so many warnings about exposure to the sun that knowing how to protect your skin from harmful rays is quite daunting. Despite this mood of alarm, many people still like to sunbathe in moderation, especially on holiday. … Continue reading →

There are three principal methods of extracting essential oils from aromatic plants. These are: expression processes; distillation processes; a nd extraction using volatile solvents. Expression This method is only used for citrus fruit. The essential oils in citrus fruits are … Continue reading →

What are Essential Oils? Aromatic plants produce fragrant essences in secretory cells, using nutrients from the soil and water, and light and warmth from the sun in a process called photosynthesis. These naturally occurring plant essences attract beneficial insects, such … Continue reading →