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Hydrate and Rejuvante skin with Rose Essential Oil

28.05.2015
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Written by Sophie Rouse (Beauty Therapist)
Rose essential oil is derived from fresh rose petals harvested by hand in the Bulgarian ‘Valley of the Roses’. Every year, at the beginning of…

The Wonders of Rose Water!

27.05.2015
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Written by Lucy Reetooraz
What is it? Our bestselling floral water; rose water is a hydrolate meaning it is the water recovered from the steam distillation of rose oil.…

Spotlight on Amphora Aromatic's Essential Oils

20.05.2015
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Written by Lucy Reetooraz
Spotlight on Chamomile (Roman) essential oil. Soothing, calming, and relaxing. Renowned for its incredible calming properties (many of us may have turned to chamomile tea…

Spotlight On Amphora Aromatic's Essential Oils

30.04.2015
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Written by Sophie Rouse (Beauty Therapist)
Relaxing and calming Relaxing and uplifting Bergamot essential oil is a beautiful citrusy-sweet oil which can help boost the immune system. When it is vaporised,…
Tropical Lime & Coconut Salt Scrub Recipe – Ideal for giving your feet a spring time treat! I don’t know about you, but after this…
(2) DIY Lemon & Lavender Salt Scrub This winning combination is bound to give you an all-round relaxing and restoring scrub that you will really…

Spring cleaning your skin - Aromatherapy Salt Scrubs to make your skin glow!

16.04.2015
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Written by Lucy Reetooraz
I think we can say spring is officially in full swing (hooray!). The sun is shining, the daffodils are out and the days are most…

Spring Cleaning - the Natural Way! Part 3

30.03.2015
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Written by Lucy Reetooraz
Day 3 – Spring cleaning the bedroom! Cleaning doesn’t have to be a chore! Incorporating essential oils into your cleaning regime can make the process…

Spring Cleaning - the Natural Way! Part 2

25.03.2015
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So we saw the spring equinox over the weekend! It’s now that exciting time of year when after the long winter months, the Daffodils finally…

Spring Cleaning - The Natural Way!

17.03.2015
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Spring Cleaning – the Natural Way! This Friday will be the first official day of spring! It’s that exciting time of year when after the…

Fabulous Floral Waters! Tone & Cleanse Using the Power of Nature - Part 3.

26.02.2015
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Written by Sophie Rouse (Beauty Therapist)
Hi all. Sophie here with the final Fabulous Floral Water Blog. In this blog I am going to be talking all about the stunning Floral…

Fabulous Floral Waters! Tone & Cleanse Using the Power of Nature - Part 2.

23.02.2015
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Written by Sophie Rouse (Beauty Therapist)
Hi all. Sophie here again with another Fabulous Floral Water Blog. This time it's all about the beautiful Floral Waters of Jasmin and Rose. As…
Our series of blogs looking at how natural ingredients can be used to counteract the stresses and strains of technology in modern life continues. Today…
Continuing our blog series about how modern life can cause various skin, muscle and skeletal problems. This time we look at RSI caused by the…
Wherever you look these days you'll see people who appear to be constantly staring at and playing with various technological devices. If you haven't noticed…

Fabulous Floral Waters! Tone & Cleanse using the power of nature.

17.02.2015
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Written by Sophie Rouse (Beauty Therapist)
Hi all, Sophie here with my latest Natural Skincare Blog. Over the next few blogs I'm going to be talking about Amphora’s Floral Waters and…

Valentine's Gifts - Ready To Use, Nice & Easy!

11.02.2015
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Written by Ben Orr (Aromatherapy Author)
Looking for something a little different for Valentine’s this year? Left it a bit late?! We’ve got some great ideas for you – they’re all…

Seductive Scents – Valentine’s Day The Natural Way Part 3

06.02.2015
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Written by Ben Orr (Aromatherapy Author)
Our latest Blog series offers a variety of ways that essential oils and Aromatherapy can help to make sure your Valentine’s Day goes with a…

Seductive Scents - Valentine's Day The Natural Way Part 2

05.02.2015
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Written by Ben Orr (Aromatherapy Author)
Part two of our Valentine’s Guide features a luxuriously sweet blend that has a gorgeous combination of aromas to help encourage a sensual atmosphere. Jasmin,…

Balancing Chakras Day 7 - The Crown Chakra

30.01.2015
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Written by Lucy Reetooraz
We’ve reached part 7 of our introductory guide to the best essential oils to use when balancing the chakras. This final part looks at the…

Body Brushing - Exfoliate and Invigorate Your Skin with Natural Loofahs

29.01.2015
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Written by Sophie Rouse (Beauty Therapist)
Hi all, Sophie here with my last blog on Amphora’s lovely range of Loofahs and Brushes. In this post I'll be explaining why using natural…

Balancing Chakras Part 6 - The Third Eye Chakra

28.01.2015
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Written by Lucy Reetooraz
Heard of chakras but never quite understood them? Our 7 part guide aims to give you an introduction to this ancient practice and looks at…

Balancing Chakras Day 5 - The Throat Chakra

28.01.2015
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Written by Lucy Reetooraz
We’ve reached part 5 of our 7 part series looking at how essential oils can be used to help balance and maintain our chakras. Today…

Balancing Chakras Day 4 - The Heart Chakra

27.01.2015
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Written by Lucy Reetooraz
Continuing our 7 part Blog series looking at how pure essential oils can help to balance chakras via massage or diffusion. Click to learn more.…

Balancing Chakras Day 3 - The Solar Chakra

26.01.2015
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Written by Lucy Reetooraz
Continuing our 7 part Blog series looking at how pure essential oils can help to balance chakras via massage or diffusion. Click to learn more.…

Balancing Chakras Part 2 - The Sacral Chakra

21.01.2015
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Written by Lucy Reetooraz
Continuing our Blog series looking at how pure essential oils can help to balance chakras via massage or diffusion. Click to learn more. The roots…

Balancing Chakras - How Essential Oils Can Help

21.01.2015
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Written by Lucy Reetooraz
Over the next few Blogs we'll be taking a look at how pure essential oils can be used to to help balance chakras. Click to…

Body Brushing – Increase Circulation and Help to Reduce Cellulite

20.01.2015
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Written by Sophie Rouse (Beauty Therapist)
Hi everyone – Sophie here again with my latest blog. I am going to be going into more detail about how useful our Wooden Cellulite…

5 Simple Ways to Make Aromatherapy Part of Your Life! Part 5 – All-Natural Energy Boost.

20.01.2015
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Written by Ben Orr (Aromatherapy Author)
To conclude our series looking at how to make Aromatherapy part of your everyday routine we have some great ideas for boosting energy the natural…
We’ve been giving you lots of tips to help you easily incorporate Aromatherapy into your every-day life. Today – Natural Cleaning Blends for Home &…

Body Brushing – Exfoliate, Tone and Shine.

16.01.2015
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Written by Sophie Rouse (Beauty Therapist)
Hello again everyone - Sophie here with another blog full of tips and advice for you. In this series of blogs I am going to…

5 Simple Ways to Make Aromatherapy Part Of Your Life! Part 3 – Natural Pain Relief.

16.01.2015
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Written by Ben Orr (Aromatherapy Author)
In this series of blogs we’ve been looking at how straightforward it can be to benefit from basic Aromatherapy in your every-day life. This post…

5 Simple Ways to Make Aromatherapy Part of Your Life! Part 2 – Natural and Easy Home Aromas.

15.01.2015
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Written by Ben Orr (Aromatherapy Author)
There are many ways to easily incorporate Aromatherapy in your every-day life. Today we look at how straightforward it is to replace those chemical packed…

Easy DIY Natural Nail Care - Cuticles

14.01.2015
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Written by Sophie Rouse (Beauty Therapist)
Hi all! It’s Sophie here again with my final Natural Nail Care blog. Today is all about cuticles, that tiny bit of skin that surrounds…

5 Simple Ways to Make Aromatherapy Part of Your Life! Part 1 - Sleep.

14.01.2015
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Written by Ben Orr (Aromatherapy Author)
Last week we looked at how Aromatherapy can offer some assistance in achieving some of the most popular New Year goals. This week, we thought…

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…
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…
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…
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