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Easy DIY Natural Nail Care - Nourishing Growth Blend
12.01.2015
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Written by Sophie Rouse (Beauty Therapist)
Hello again! Sophie here with my latest natural nail care blog. This time I’ll be detailing a blend to help nourish and grow healthy, hydrated…
New Year, New You! Energising Essential Oil Blends to Get You Going at the Gym!
09.01.2015
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Written by Ben Orr (Aromatherapy Author)
Hello and thank you for reading my blog. This week we've been giving you lots of tips and ideas to help with various New Year's…
New Year, New You! Essential Oils to Motivate and Inspire Your Start to 2015. Today: Oils to Help Promote Healthy Eating and Weight Control.
09.01.2015
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Written by Ben Orr (Aromatherapy Author)
Hello again and thanks for taking the time to read my blog! This week we've been giving you some great ideas to help you with…
New Year, New You! Essential Oils to Motivate and Inspire Your Start to 2015. Today: Oils To Help You Quit.
07.01.2015
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Written by Ben Orr (Aromatherapy Author)
One of the most common New Year’s resolutions often involves giving up or cutting down on things we know are bad for us. The top…
Easy DIY Natural Nail Care - Strengthen and Defend.
07.01.2015
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Written by Sophie Rouse (Beauty Therapist)
Hi all, Sophie here. Happy New Year to each and every one of you :) My latest blog is all about strengthening your nails to…
New Year, New You! Essential Oils to Motivate and Inspire Your Start to 2015.
06.01.2015
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Written by Ben Orr (Aromatherapy Author)
All of us at Amphora would like to wish you all a very happy start to the year! We hope 2015 brings you everything you…
All Natural DIY Serum for Dry & Sensitive Skin
06.01.2015
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Written by Sophie Rouse (Beauty Therapist)
Hello everyone! Sophie here again. My new blog shows you how to create a gorgeous all-natural serum for dry & sensitive skins. Click to discover…
Back to Work - 5 Essential Oils to Boost Your Mood & Performance the Natural Way.
05.01.2015
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Written by Ben Orr (Aromatherapy Author)
Back to Work All-Natural Aromatherapy Mood Booster. 5 Essential Oils to lift the spirits and give you a Positive Mental Attitude. Many people have returned…
Party Season - Top 3 Essential Oils to Help You Recover from Too Much Food!
22.12.2014
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Written by Ben Orr (Aromatherapy Author)
Here’s one last Party Season blend - this one is designed to help you recover after you’ve overindulged at the dinner table. Click to read…
Party Season – Naturally Reviving Pure Essential Oil Blend for the Morning After!
19.12.2014
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Written by Ben Orr (Aromatherapy Author)
Party Season – try this naturally reviving pure essential oil blend for the morning after! Click to learn how to make your own natural hangover…
All-Natural Face Serum for Oily & Congested Skin
19.12.2014
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Written by Sophie Rouse (Beauty Therapist)
Hello everyone! Sophie here with another blog for you. This time I’ll be explaining how you can make your own all-natural face serum for oily,…
How To: Using Aromatherapy to Soothe Sprains & Twists
17.12.2014
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Written by Eugény Couture (Aromatherapist)
Hello everyone! Eugény here with my latest blog. This time I examine some all-natural Aromatherapy options for helping to soothe sprains and twists. Click to…
Party Season - Naturally Energising Essential Oils
17.12.2014
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Written by Ben Orr (Aromatherapy Author)
The Christmas and New Year period means lots of things but you can guarantee that it will involve a party or two! So, we’ll be…
Jingle Smells!! Fab Festive Fragrances from Pure Essential Oils: Frankincense.
16.12.2014
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Written by Ben Orr (Aromatherapy Author)
We’ve been looking at how pure essential oils can help to provide fabulously festive aromas in your house and office. Today we feature Frankincense. Click…
Jingle Smells! Fab Festive Fragrances from pure essential oils.
12.12.2014
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Written by Ben Orr (Aromatherapy Author)
Jingle Smells! Fab Festive Fragrances from Pure Essential Oils. Today – Clove & Pine. Christmas is just around the corner now. This week we’ve been…
Jingle Smells! Fantastic Festive Fragrances - Super Spicy Seasonal Cinnamon.
11.12.2014
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Written by Ben Orr (Aromatherapy Author)
Jingle Smells! Fantastic Festive Fragrances - Super Spicy Seasonal Cinnamon!
Intensely Moisturising All-Natural DIY Mature Skin Serum
11.12.2014
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Written by Sophie Rouse (Beauty Therapist)
Hi all, Sophie here. In my next few blogs I’ll be showing you how easy and affordable it is to create your own all-natural serums…
Jingle Smells! Fantastic Festive Fragrances from Pure Essential Oils.
10.12.2014
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Written by Ben Orr (Aromatherapy Author)
With Christmas drawing ever closer we thought we’d highlight some of our most well-loved aromas for the festive season. The Christmas season is definitely a…
Winter Hair Protection - DIY Dry & Itchy Scalp and Dandruff Soothing Blend.
05.12.2014
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Written by Ben Orr (Aromatherapy Author)
Itchy Scalp? Dandruff? Hair Lacking Lustre? Here’s how you can make your own protecting mask to help soothe and moisturise a dry and irritated scalp.…
All Natural Dry and Cracked Skin Moisturiser
05.12.2014
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Written by Sophie Rouse (Beauty Therapist)
Hi all, Sophie here! My latest blog is all about creating a lovely hydrating blend for dry, sensitive and cracked skin. Click to learn more.…
Winter Hair Protection - Intensely Conditioning Argan Oil with Ylang Ylang
05.12.2014
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Written by Lucy Reetooraz
Struggling to control your Static Hair during this colder weather? Try this intensely conditioning anti-static all-natural blend. Click for full details. These cold, dry days…
Winter Hair Protection – All-Natural Restoring Hot Coconut Oil and Lavender Hair Mask.
04.12.2014
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Written by Lucy Reetooraz
Winter Hair Protection – All-Natural Restoring Hot Coconut Oil and Lavender Hair Mask. Click to discover how to make your very own Hot Hair Mask!…
Winter Hair Protection - Natural Hair Loss Prevention.
02.12.2014
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Written by Lucy Reetooraz
One of the more surprising effects of a change in season and colder weather can be hair loss. Learn how natural ingredients can help to…
All Natural Oily Skin Moisturiser
02.12.2014
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Written by Sophie Rouse (Beauty Therapist)
Hello everyone – Sophie here again with another all-natural skincare tip. This time I have a lovely moisturiser blend which is perfect for Oily skins.…
Aromatherapy Winter Hair Protection - Dry Hair and Brittle Ends.
01.12.2014
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Written by Ben Orr (Aromatherapy Author)
All this week we'll be giving you tips on how to keep your hair looking and feeling great through the harsh winter months using pure…
How To: Natural Aromatherapy Period Pain Relief
01.12.2014
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Written by Eugény Couture (Aromatherapist)
Our resident Aromatherapist Eugény Couture blogs about using pure essential oils to alleviate menstrual pains (dysmenorrhea). Click to read more. Hello! Eugény here! This week…
Winter Skin Protection - Winter Rescue Gift Box
28.11.2014
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Written by Ben Orr (Aromatherapy Author)
All this week we’ve been giving you ideas for how you can protect and nourish your skin in the harsh winter weather. Today we highlight…
All Natural Mature Skin Moisturiser
27.11.2014
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Written by Sophie Rouse (Beauty Therapist)
Hello everyone! It’s Sophie here with another look at Natural Skincare. This time I’ll be offering some more advice on caring for mature skins. Mature…
Winter Skin Protection - Naturally Healthy Nails
27.11.2014
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Written by Ben Orr (Aromatherapy Author)
Winter Skin Protection! How to ensure your nails are kept healthy, strong and durable the natural way. The cold weather can have a terribly negative…
Winter Skin Protection - Natural Defence
26.11.2014
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Written by Ben Orr (Aromatherapy Author)
This week we’re all about Winter Skincare! As the cold weather and harsh winds batter our skin, find out how natural products can offer protection…
Winter Skin Protection - Shea Butter Moisturisers!
25.11.2014
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Written by Ben Orr (Aromatherapy Author)
Winter Skin Protection! Blends, tips and Amphora products to help keep your skin healthy and protected during the cold weather. Click for more. Yesterday we…
Winter skin protection! Tips on how to moisturise and hydrate the skin during the colder months. Click to read more. The wind is howling and…
The last in our week-long series featuring essential oils that can be helpful in relieving the depression caused by the winter blues. Click to learn…
All this week we’ve been looking at essential oils that can help to lift the gloom caused by the winter blues. Today we feature Bergamot…
The darkness of winter can often bring with it feelings of lethargy and depression, often described as the winter blues. Some pure essential oils can…
All this week we’re featuring essential oils that can be very helpful in combatting the winter blues. Today we look at the positive effects that…
Daylight saving oils! Cheerful aromas to help combat winter blues. A week of uplifting oils to help you adjust to the darker evenings. The nights…
Dry / Sensitive Skin Oil Cleanser Blend
14.11.2014
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Written by Sophie Rouse (Beauty Therapist)
Hello everyone! Sophie here with another blog for you. This time I take a look at the best carrier and vegetable oils for sensitive /…
Hello! It’s Eugény here again with another blog. This week I have a basic introduction to Aromatherapy Massage for you. Why create your own massage…
DIY Solid Aftershave Pour Homme!
14.11.2014
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Written by Ben Orr (Aromatherapy Author)
All this week we’ve been giving you some great ideas for solid perfumes. They’re perfect as Christmas gifts. Today we have an aftershave version! There…
Exotic Ylang Ylang, Orange & Sandalwood DIY Solid Perfume
13.11.2014
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Written by Ben Orr (Aromatherapy Author)
It’s really easy to make your very own solid perfumes at home. They make perfect Christmas gifts or you can just spoil yourself! Today we…
Following on from last week’s Mature Pure Skin Cleansing Blend, this week I will be focusing on those carrier and vegetable oils that are great…
The great thing about using pure essential oils to make a solid perfume is that you can create something that smells beautiful and also has…
Sumptuously Sweet DIY Vanilla Solid Perfume
11.11.2014
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Written by Ben Orr (Aromatherapy Author)
All this week we’re giving you suggestions for homemade gifts in the shape of DIY solid perfumes. Today – sumptuously sweet Vanilla! If you’re after…
One way of keeping the cost of Christmas under control is to make your own gifts. So, this week we’ll be giving you some great…
Top 5 Benefits of Lavender Essential Oil
07.11.2014
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Written by Ben Orr (Aromatherapy Author)
Lavender is the world's most popular essential oil.
Here’s the first blog from our in-house Aromatherapist Eugèny Couture. Eugèny will be using her experience to provide blends, tips and recipes as well as…
5 Amazing Uses for Essential Oils
07.11.2014
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Written by Ben Orr (Aromatherapy Author)
Always thought essential oils smelt nice and that's about it? Well, here's 5 amazing uses that you may not have come across before!
Asthma can be a serious condition which should first and foremost be treated by your doctor. However, pure essential oils can help too. Click to…
Mature Skin Oil Cleansing Blend
06.11.2014
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Written by Sophie Rouse (Beauty Therapist)
The first in a series of Aromatherapy skincare blogs from our resident Beauty Therapist Sophie Rouse. Sophie starts with this cleansing method for mature skins.…
