Category: Active Ingredients

Get to know your Australian essential oils

3/2/2015

Flowering gum tree

Tea Tree. Eucalyptus. Lemon Myrtle.

Australian essential oils we know well for their strong medicinal properties and fresh, clean smell of the bush.

But have you heard of Nerolina, Rosalina and Lemon Ironbark?

These not so well known Australian essential oils have very similar benefits, but as their names suggest, they have a softer, milder fragrance making them ideal for personal use.

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A Rose By Any Other Name

30/11/2014

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rose geranium flower and plant (pelargonium gravolens)

"That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” – Romeo & Juliet, William Shakespeare.

Rose Geranium Essential Oil

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Making scents of things

25/11/2014

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This month I’ve been pleasantly distracted in the world of fragrance developing beautifully scented soy candles and body products for Christmas. Over the next series of posts, I think it’s only fitting to scent things up a bit, starting off with essential oils.

What is an Essential Oil?

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The Quick Fix for Radiant Skin

6/10/2014

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Clay Masks

Clay masks really are the wonder treatment for instant, radiant looking skin.

Have break outs, bumps or congestion? A clay mask will draw and smooth out those nasties.
Skin just plain dull, tired and blah? A clay mask will have you looking rejuvenated in no time.
Dry, sensitive, irritated skin? A gentle clay mask will instantly calm, soften and soothe.

The best part is that they are so simple and relaxing to use (which I'll tell you about later).