3 Natural Insect Repellents to Keep the Bugs at Bay
Summer has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere, and we aren't the only ones who got the memo. Insects love summer time as much as we do. But instead of using commercial bug sprays and repellents, deter mosquitoes and other bugs without harming your skin using certain essential oils. Most store bought formulas contain nasty chemicals [...]
June 29, 2020
Balance Pitta with Essential Oils
If you notice yourself to be irritable, short tempered and agitated, or perhaps unusually hot and bothered with inflamed skin, rashes and heartburn, it may mean your Pitta is out of balance. Pitta is one of the three energy types, or doshas, according to Ayurveda. Each of us possesses all three doshas in varying quantities, [...]
June 26, 2020
Balance Vata with Essential Oils
If you're feeling unusually anxious, fatigued, forgetful, unable to sleep or just generally spaced-out, it might mean your Vata is out of balance. Vata is one of the three energy types, or doshas, according to Ayurveda. Each of us possesses all three doshas in varying quantities, yet one or two types are dominant. When our [...]
June 19, 2020
Sooth your Sunburn with this DIY Aftersun Treatment
Summer is here, and after months of being cooped up in lockdown, we've never been more ready to get some sun! The sun is so good for us, but only in small doses. If you got a little overexcited and overexposed your winter skin too quickly, our DIY all natural Aftersun Spray will soothe the [...]
June 15, 2020
The Ancient Power of Aromatherapy
Of all five senses, our sense of smell is the one that is most closely linked to our emotions and sense of wellbeing. The smell of freshly baked bread, our mother's home cooking or the aroma of freshly ground coffee can almost instantly trigger a feeling of wellbeing within us. This is not merely an [...]
June 9, 2020
Balancing the Ayurvedic Doshas with Essential Oils
Ayurveda is an ancient healing modality that has been used for centuries. Ayurveda translates to 'knowledge of life' and can be traced back to India 5000 BC in the most ancient Sanskrit texts, known as the the Vedas. It is used for disease prevention, the curing of ailments and for increasing overall vitality and wellbeing. [...]
June 2, 2020
DIY Double Espresso Body Scrub
Coffee is the world's second favourite beverage, with tea being the first. Most coffee drinkers wouldn't go a day without their morning pick me up, with the love for coffee a world wide obsession. And with good reason! The benefits of coffee, when enjoyed in moderation, are many. These include increased cognitive function, boosting your [...]
May 23, 2020
5 Essential Oils for Stress Relief
Our sense of smell is powerfully linked to our emotions and sense of well being. Simply smelling the intoxicating aroma of essential oils can enhance our mood and relieve stress in an instant. Specific flowers, herbs and spices have been identified for their stress reducing properties for centuries. There is a reason why aromatherapy has [...]
May 5, 2020