Jojoba Vegetable Oil

recommended to combat dandruff.  BLENDS WELL WITH: Jojoba blends well with any carrier oil and is often diluted with Sweet Almond or similar to lessen the expense of using Jojoba. It also works well with any essential oil, although you may like to...

Aromatherapy in the Garden!

our Athletic bath oil which contains a warming and soothing blend of Pine, Thyme, Eucalyptus and Rosemary in a base of Sweet Almond Oil to help you revive and recoverafter all that hard work! (4) Essential oils for tool maintenance! Taking care of your...

New Year, New You! Energising Essential Oil Blends to Get You Going at the Gym!

You can use this blend either in a well-deserved warm bath or dilute in 15 mls of a carrier oil such as Grapeseed or Sweet Almond and use to massage over the affected areas. 3drops Juniperberry – the detoxing effects of Juniper will help draw out...

Winter Skin Protection

to retain moisture. It’s a natural anti-inflammatory so it’s highly effective in helping soothe inflamed and sore skin. Sweet Almond oil is gentle on irritated or sore skin. Its moisturising properties help to restore and hydrate. It’s abundant in...

DIY Solid Perfumes

need: 100g Beeswax Pellets (Soy Wax provides a vegan alternative) 100ml of your preferred carrier oil – Jojoba , Argan, Sweet Almond etc. 70-90 drops of essential oils (this is a rough guide – it could be a little bit more or less depending on the...

Natural Chest Infection Relief

and protecting blend can help you to breathe more easily and calm a chest infection. Blend in 10mls of a carrier oil (Sweet Almond or Grapeseed for example) then massage gently across the chest. Alternatively, you can add the blend to a tablespoon of...

Celebrate Your Face Fuzz this Movember!! – DIY Moisturing Beard Oil and Moustache Wax Recipes

Celebrate Your Face Fuzz this Movember!! – DIY Moisturing Beard Oil and Moustache Wax Recipes Are you or do you know of anyone growing a beard for charity in ‘Movember’ – a month to help change the face of men’s health? Or, do you simply want to keep...

Thumb ache? Finger strain? Sore Hands? Reduce the Risk and Pain of RSI the Natural Way.

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 overuse of mobile phones etc. Click to discover more. Another negative effect that can arise from mobile...

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

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 certainly lighter and brighter – long may it continue! Spring is a time to celebrate new beginnings.

Winter Skin Protection - Naturally Healthy Nails

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 effect on our nails and cuticles. They can become dry and brittle and can develop even more serious...

Eucalyptus Essential Oil

on the skin or cuts etc without dilution. A safer way to apply the oil would be to blend it in a carrier oil such as Sweet Almond or Grapeseed before it's put on the skin. In massage Eucalyptus is used for treating muscular aches and pains and so is...

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

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 looks at natural pain relief – click to read more.

DIY with Jo

Managing Exam Stress

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Pregnancy Beauty

However, products that support my skin through stretching (to prevent itchingetc!) have been more of a priority. I love sweet almond oil, coconut, pure Shea etc! Yes I am very mindful about the ingredients I use firstly and always check they’re safe in...

Natural Beauty Awards

Therapist Focus Q&A: Holistic Massage with Emily

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 and get to know the person behind the practice.

Summer Festivals

Get Set For Summer With Amphora Aromatics.

Whether you’re jetting off for a holiday abroad or wallowing in the mud at an English festival,