Amphora Blog

Amphora Aromatics: an artist’s guide to the essential festival toiletry kit By Georgie Ward – pianist, composer and high-maintenance festival goer Fresh from the Glastonbury…

Festival and holiday season is now in full swing! Packing all your toiletries when travelling can be a bit of a nightmare especially when you

Introducing… Therapist Focus! A new series of Q&A blogs with therapists who trust and love Amphora products. Each month we will explore a new therapy…

Take a Closer Look at Our Essential Oil Producers – The Peppermint Harvest, India With its uplifting scent, potential to help improve mental performance and…

Simple Sumptuous Face Oil Recipes for Different Skin Types With the growing popularity of facial oils on the high street, we thought we’d show you…

Beauty not only needs constant care

Following the success of our plant-inspired shampoo range, we have launched 5 natural plant-inspired shower & bath gels. Featuring holistic, Ayurvedic herb powders to boost…

Celebrate Your Face Fuzz this Movember!! – DIY Moisturing Beard Oil and Moustache Wax Recipes Are you or do you know of anyone growing a…

Take a Closer Look at Our Essential Oil Producers – The Citrus Harvest, Southern Italy As we cosy up for the colder months, Amphora Aromatics’…

Help skin stay soft over winter with seed oil moisturisers From harsh winds and cold air through to central heating, our skin can take a…

Tomorrow is World Handwashing Day! ‘A day dedicated to increasing awareness about the importance of handwashing with soap as an easy, effective and affordable way to prevent disease and save lives.’ – WaterAid. Many infections are spread when hands are contaminated with harmful bacteria and viruses.

Shea Butter is one of the most wonderful natural ways of moisturising and hydrating both the skin and hair. It has been used for centuries…

September is here meaning back to school and college for many of you. This time can be very exciting, but it can also be very…

Are you looking for natural skincare products that does not cost the earth? Then look no further. Here at AA Skincare we have just launched…

It’s safe to say everyone loves a good pampering session especially using face masks. One of the main advantages of using face masks is that…

‘Yogaromas' Essential Oils for your Yoga Practice There’s no doubt that aromatherapy and yoga compliment one another beautifully. Each offer us a useful way to…

School’s out for summer!! It’s a great chance to spend time with the kids and take a break from the usual routine (it is certainly…

Summer is now in full swing. To keep cool and carry on in the heat it is essential to keep skin hydrated - and our…

3 Essential oils to help with Muscle Recovery July certainly seems to be a very sport centred month. Summer is in full swing, the Tour…

With around eight million tonnes of plastic waste entering our oceans every year, there is a push for the UK government to ban plastic microbeads…

Aromatherapy in the Home Its Aromatherapy Awareness week, so we’re celebrating the many uses of essential oils and how they can benefit our everyday lives.…

4 Essential Oils for Summer time Summer has officially arrived. June is a wonderful month for enjoying the longest days of the year and making…

Aromatherapy for stress relief 3 essential oils for calming the mind Aromatherapy is often used to help reduce stress levels and to help us practice…

May is National Arthritis Awareness month. It is thought nearly 10 million people each year in the UK will seek help from their GP concerning…

Have you seen our new Ooharr face masks? Treating yourself to a face mask is a great way to treat skin concerns and keep your…

Harsh weather and cold winter months can take its toll on your hair - leaving it dry, frizzy, and totally unmanageable by springtime. Now the…

Green Fingers and Gorgeous Smells! There have been some beautiful spring days so far (touch wood!), and it’s been the perfect opportunity to get out…

 We made it – spring is officially here!! What better way to celebrate this beautiful time of year than with a good pampering session. Spring…

Give your hair a treat with five new plant-inspired natural shampoos from AA Skincare. Featuring holistic, Ayurvedic herb powders to boost hair health, this new…

Did you know? Only around one in ten of us are likely to achieve our New Year’s resolutions? Often this may because we set out…

New Year, New You Getting active is often one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions. It’s a great chance to work off the mince…

Top 10 Skincare Tips - New Year, New Skincare Regime Drink water (around 8 cups a day) to keep skin hydrated and to avoid it…

New Year, New You If we’ve overindulged over the Christmas, our skin can often suffer and show the signs. The cold weather can also cause…

New Year, New You Aromatherapy for Health and Wellbeing. January can be a challenging time of year – its cold outside and many of us…

The idea of making your own bespoke gifts may seem daunting, but it really can be made so simple. There are many ways of creating…

Autumnal Home Aromas Now that the colder weather and shorter days are drawing in, this time of year is the perfect time to create a…

Look after your skin this winter with AA Skincare's range of naturally effective skincare products perfect to help protect and care for you and your…

The summer months have been truly wonderful. Lots of time spent outdoors and beautiful sunny days (along with lots of rain of course). Although the…

With the hazy, lazy summer days behind us, now is a good time to take a look at your skincare routine to prepare for winter…

Lavender is one of the most versatile essential oils there are. Over the past few blogs we've looked at its various uses in natural skin…

Lavender essential oil is widely loved and renowned for being one of the most valuable essential oils to help us relax and reduce stress levels.…

Just one of the many versatile uses of Lavender is its great skin care benefits. It is highly praised for its ability to treat various…

The Lowdown on Lavender It is undoubtedly one of the most versatile and renowned essentials oils in the world of aromatherapy. Loved by many for…