Angelica Root Essential Oil

other oils. You may find that Angelica Root blends especially well with Geranium, Grapefruit, Chamomile, Basil, Lemon, Lavender and Mandarin.  SAFETY & TOXICITY: Angelica Root can be over stimulating to the nervous system and so should be used...

Pine Essential Oil

Most essential oils blend well with one another. You may find that Pine blends especially well with cedarwood, eucalyptus, lavender, niaouli, rosemary and sage. TOXICITY & SAFETY: Pine should always be very well diluted before use on the skin as it can...

Bay Essential Oil

Bay Essential Oil Laurus nobilis: From the plant family Lauraceae.  Native to the Mediterranean but now found the world over.  Obtained by steam distillation of the whole plant.  Properties claimed for Bay essential oil include:  Antiseptic, antibiotic,...

Camphor Essential Oil

Camphor Essential Oil   Cinnamomum camphora: From the plant family Lauraceae. Native to China, Japan and Taiwan. Culitivated in those countries and India, Egypt and Sri Lanka.  The oil is steam distilled and then rectified from the bark of the tree. ...

Cedarwood Essential Oil

Cedarwood Essential Oil (VIRGINIAN)    Juniperus virginiana: From the plant family Cupressaceae. The tree is native to the Eastern half of the USA. The Oil is obtained by steam distillation of the twigs and leaves of the tree. Properties claimed for...

Cinnamon Essential Oil

Cinnamon Essential Oil   Cinnamomum zeylanicum: From the plant family Lauraceae. Originally from Madagascar and south east Asia, now mostly cultivated and produced in Sri Lanka.  The Cinnamon tree is a bushy evergreen that grows to between 5 and 15...

Rose Geranium Essential Oil

well with angelica, basil, bergamot, carrot seed, cedarwood, citronella, clary sage, grapefruit, jasmine, lavender, lime, neroli, orange and rosemary. TOXICITY AND SAFETY: Non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitising, Rose Geranium is generally...

The Wonders of Rose Water!

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. How can it be used? Natural Skincare As with most floral waters , Rose Water works wonderfully as a natural...

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Stocking filler ideas from Amphora Aromatics that won’t break the bank.

Don’t go Christmas crackers at the thought of stocking fillers this year, Amphora Aromatics has a host of gorgeous essential oils and aromatherapy goodies for natural beauty fans of all ages – with prices starting at just £1.20 for a fruity face mask.

Amphora Aromatics: An artist’s guide to the essential festival toiletry kit

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, complete with heavy-head, overflowing inbox and out-of-sync...

Spring Cleaning - The Natural Way!

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 long winter months, the Daffodils finally emerge, the days start to get longer and the weather (hopefully) gets...

Top 10 Skincare Tips - New Year, New Skincare Regime

Top 10 Skincare Tips - New Year, New Skincare Regime Drink water (around 8 cups a day) to keep skin hydrated and to avoid it becoming oily. Peppermint and Green Tea is also good for clearing skin.

Three simple ideas using essential oils to help you achieve your New Year goals.

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 to achieve too much or set unrealistic goals or too challenging - the idea of going out for a run every morning may not be so...

All Natural Mature Skin Moisturiser

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 skin is usually dry and lacking in oils and moisture. So, by adding essential oils that will...

How To: Natural Aromatherapy Period Pain Relief

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 let’s talk about essential oils and painful periods – a big problem for many...

How To: Using Aromatherapy to Soothe Sprains & Twists

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 learn more.

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

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 air fresheners and home aromas with beautiful, natural pure essential oils

5 Simple Ways to Make Aromatherapy Part Of Your Life! Part 4 - Natural Cleaning Blends for Home and Office.

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 & Office. Click to read more.