Little Known Essential Oils You Need in Your Life
The Spring Blossom We Cannot Get Enough Of
Hidden Gem: Violet Leaves
happy peace
Psychologically, violet leaf brings a sense of calm, comfort & innner peace matched by few other aromas. It is peaceful yet uplifting & cheerful.
fluid retention & cellulite
Violet leaf has a long traditional use for releiving fluid retention & edema. it is also commonly used in body treatments to reduce the look of cellulite.
refreshing for the skin
Violet leaf is amazing for the skin, especially as the weather warms up. It is cooling, antiinflammatory and help the skin to hold moisture. It's a key ingredient in our Spring Serum - grab it before it's gone!
Hidden Gem for Detox Season: Vetiver
An oil full of earth, grounding and regenerative to most systems of the body.
Vetiver is a powerful immune restorative; it's helpful for those with immune deficiency, frequent infections and/or illness.
Vetiver is also restorative to the female hormone system, used for unstable menstrual cycles, PMS and hot flashes with red complexion.
Vetiver is neuroendocrine restorative; helpful in cases of chronic fatigue, low vitality, burn out, disrupted adrenal function, chronic stress and childbirth.
Hidden Gem: Helichrysum
It's called 'Immortelle' for a reason!
Skin Rejuvenation
Traditionally called 'Immortelle' for it's skin rejuvenating properties, Helichrysum is a must-have ingredient in any anti-aging skincare regime. It will reduce the look of fine lines and fight against premature aging of the skin. Helichrysum will also assist with hyper-pigmentation, scarring, burns, eczema, rosacea, broken veins, varicose veins, allergic reaction, stretch marks and any oxidative skin damage. Use this DIY Skin Healing Gel in any of these situations.
Hidden Gem for Detox Season: Palmarosa
Poaceae Family: Palmarosa, Vetiver and Lemongrass all belong to the Poaceae plant family. Most of the oils in this family have tonic, detoxifying and anti-inflammatory properties.
Palmarosa is regenerative to many systems of the body. It helps with burn-out, depression and is restorative to the nervous system. It’s used in therapy to help restore cardiac deficiency and chronic stress-related heart disorders including both hypertension and hypotension. Palmarosa is also restorative to the endocrine system and can help to combat adrenal fatigue.
Hidden Gem: Lemongrass
This tropical grass with lemony fresh vitality has a dynamic range of antioxidant potential.
Hidden Gem: Defence Blend
made up of the most potent immune stimulating and antimicrobial essential oils, this blend will prevent illness & keep germs from spreading in an environment
We originally named this blend Thieves, as it's based on recipes for this most potent antimicrobial herbal blend, found in old perfume texts.
Defence, as it's known today, is an incredibly powerful blend of antiviral & antibacterial essential oils. It is helpful for clearing the air of infection, keeping germs out of your airways, combating congestion & boosting immunity. It truly does it all when it comes to cold & flu season.
Hidden Gem: Hyssop Decumbens
Available Sizes: 5 ml
Origin: Spain
Cultivation: wildcrafted
Extraction: steam
a safe & gentle decongestant & antiviral
Hidden Gem: Black Spruce
Available Sizes: 10 ml
Origin: Canada
Cultivation: wild certified organic
Part of Plant: needles
Extraction: steam
Towers of revitalizing energy in our cold winter landscape
Hidden Gem: Ravintsara
Available Sizes: 10 ml
Origin: Madagascar
Cultivation: wildcrafted
Part of Plant: leaves
Extraction: steam
Known in Madagascar as ‘the medicine tree’ for it’s panacea of healing properties
Hidden Gem: Bay Laurel
Stimulating, strengthening, irreplaceable.
Hidden Gem: Mild Thyme (Linalol)
Available Sizes: 5 ml
Origin: Spain
Cultivation: wild certified organic
Part of Plant: flowering plant
Extraction: steam
Your best defence against cold & flu this winter!
Hidden Gem: Blue Tansy
Available Sizes: 3 ml
Origin: Morocco
Cultivation: wild certified organic
Part of Plant: blossoms
Extraction: steam
The best anti-inflammatory of them all...
Hidden Gem: Cajeput
Hidden Gem: Geranium Rose
balancing, deodorizing & detoxifying
Hidden Gem: Copaiba
calming & soothing; for body & mind
Rose Hip: The Tiny Seed with Big Benefits
We aren't shy about our obsession with Rose Hip Seed Oil; we put it into our Raw Skincare recipes every chance we get and we often recommend it as a stand-alone treatment for a number of common skin concerns.
So, what makes Rose Hip Seed Oil so incredible?
Coriander & Kaffir Lime: A Match Made in Heaven
These two beauties smell even more heavenly together than they do apart. They also boast a long list of psychological & skincare benefits.
Psychological Benefits: super energizing, stimulating, clearing and uplifting
Skincare Benefits: detoxifying, toning, cleansing, antioxidant, antiinflammatory, expectorant
Hidden Gem: Coriander Seed
5 Reasons We Can't Live Without Floral Hydrosols
Hydrosols are where it's at; they make the perfect carrier for essential oils and impart many of their own healing benefits. They're extremely gentle and safe for use with almost anyone. But before we start chattering on about why love hydrosols, let us tell you exactly what they are...
Hidden Gem for Detox Season: Grapefruit
Bright, fresh and purifying, Grapefruit's positive effect on the lymphatic system plays a vital role in detoxification.
Botanical Backstory: Jasmine Sambac, Madurai Malli
There is a specific type of Jasmine flower, prized for its thick, moist petals that hold a particularly intoxicating aroma. It draws visitors from around the world and has a history deeply entrenched in the most sacred rituals of the people of Madurai, India...
Jasminum Sambac; much less commonly cultivated than Jasminum officinale or grandiflorum. Sambac has a considerably lower crop yield than the other chemotypes of Jasmine, and the plants are very particular about where they will take root, even more-so about where they will flourish.Hidden Gem: Sweet Marjoram
Calming, soothing, anti-spasmodic.
Stop What You're Doing & Incorporate These 3 Ingredients Into Your Skincare Regime
We've all heard about 'Super Foods', yes? Well, this article is dishing on 3 of our favourite 'Skin Super Foods'. Just because you aren't consuming a product via your mouth and digestive system, doesn't mean you aren't consuming it. The skin, up until very recently, was unanimously considered the largest organ of the body (yes, fun fact, they've discovered a 'new' largest organ!). The skin absorbs everything it comes into contact with; air, water, and of course, skincare products.
Whatever you put on your skin, you are putting in your body. So, with that in mind, let's turn our attention to some skin nourishment...