Eco-Living

Head / Mental Tension: To aid natural recovery from head or mental tension, rub 1-2 drops to the temples, away from eyes, and back of the neck as soon as possible. This oil is also recommended for hangover headaches.

Travel Queasiness: When travelling, rub 1-2 drops directly onto the solar plexus to maintain natural balance and counter queasy feelings. Or add 1 drop to your tongue, repeat as required.

Congestion Free: Support healthy breathing and help clear congestion by adding 2-5 drops of Peppermint to a steam inhalation and breathing deeply. Repeat every two hours or as required.

Back Tension: To assist natural recovery and help manage tension, add 3-5 drops directly to affected area. Repeat as required.

Skin Tone: To support effective recovery of skin tone following weight loss or pregnancy, add 5 drops to 5ml Grapeseed oil. Apply daily. The scent may be enhanced by blending with Cypress, Geranium, Orange Sweet or Cedarwood Atlas.

Healthy Fragrant Feet: Add 4-5 drops to a teaspoon of talcum powder, mix, and place in your socks. This will help guard against infection and perfume the feet. Add 5 drops of Peppermint to further enhance the effect and scent.

Gardeners Hands & Cracked Heels: This is a wonderful oil for softening gardeners’ hands and soothing bare feet in dry summer conditions. Add 3-5 drops to half a teaspoon of moisturising cream and massage into affected areas. Repeat daily for great results.

Confidence: To support natural balance and confidence, and to promote harmony, add 5 drops to the bath once a week and 3 drops to the diffuser every other day. Blend with Lime for greater effect.

Immunity: Burn 3-5 drops in a diffuser with other antiseptic essential oils such as Lemon and Thyme to create an environmental disinfectant against colds, flu, and viral infections.

Muscular Tension: Oregano has a warming action that can be utilised in the treatment of muscular discomfort and stiffness. Add 5 drops to 10mls massage base and apply to affected area only. (Not suitable for neat application).

Nerve Tonic: Energises a tired mind and revives the senses, giving a feeling of well-being. Blend 2-3 drops with other uplifting essential oils for bath or diffuser.

Cuts & Wounds: To support natural healing, add 3 drops of Myrrh and 5 drops of Lavender True to water and wash affected area. Repeat twice a day.

Mouth Care: To aid natural healing from mouth ulcers, apply 1 drop of Myrrh direct to the gum. Repeat twice a day for 5 days.

Skin Care: For healthy, soft, revitalised skin after sun exposure, add 10 drops to 50gms of night cream or oil and apply to the face prior to bedtime.

Calm: The musky scent of Myrrh promotes an atmosphere of calm and composure. Add 3-5 drops to a diffuser in your bedroom or during meditation and relaxation time. Repeat as required.

Skin Health: Add 5-10 drops to a bath to support healthy skin and natural recovery from irritation and itchiness. Repeat twice a week or as required.

Womens Health: Supports natural immunity and healthy acid/alkaline balance in the vagina, thus encouraging healthy yeast balance. Simply add 5 drops of Manuka to the bath or 2 drops to a douche. Repeat daily as required.

Congestion: To promote healthy breathing and help clear chests and heads add 5 drops to 5 drops each of Lavender Spike and Eucalyptus. Use via steam inhalation or dilute in 1ml Sweet Almond oil and rub over the chest and back. Repeat as required.

Skin Care: As a gentle cleanser and to help reduce dry and scaly skin, add 5 drops to your face and body wash. Apply daily as required.

Air Antiseptic: Add 5 drops daily to an aroma stone or aroma light to create healthy air balance to a sick room or office. This also offers support to the immune function. 

Immune System: Lemon oil may be used to support healthy immune function when unwell. Have 5-10 drops diffusing continuously in the home or at the office.

Feet Treat: Rejuvenate tired feet after work by adding 5 drops of Lemon oil and cup of Epsom salts to a foot bath. This method also supports the bodys natural lymphatic drainage processes. Repeat as required.

Circulation: To support healthy circulation and thus help protect against varicose veins, mix 50 drops of Lemon with 10mls of Sweet Almond oil and apply to the affected area daily.

Ant & Fly Repellent: To repel annoying flies and ants add 3-5 drops to a dishcloth and wipe down surfaces. Alternatively, drop some oil in the ants path to discourage their progress. Repeat as required.

Deodoriser and Insect repellent: It has a pleasant, refreshing scent and antiseptic qualities that, when diffused, effectively cleanse the air and deter airborne insects. 

Fluid Balance: With fluid balancing support, Lemongrass can be used to help balance fluid accumulation caused by long periods of standing. 5 drops to a foot bath has an added deodorising effect.

Sports Massage: Lemongrass is a great refreshing scent to be added to a massage blend, especially for sports massage as it offers a balancing and cleansing effect. Add 5 drops per massage.

Body Temperature Balance: To support even temperature and help restore natural balance in a heated body, add 5-10 drops of Lemongrass to a tepid bath, or to Sweet Almond oil and rub all over the body, as required. Always consult a health specialist to rule out complications.

Skin Healing: To assist the skins natural healing and regeneration processes, especially when blistered or scalded, apply 2-5 drops directly to the area. Lavender True is very calming and may help to ease tender nerves. Begin immediately and repeat hourly.

Sleep & Calm: Luxuriate in a calm, balanced atmosphere that promotes relaxation, and helps to counter restlessness and sleeplessness. Add 10 drops to your bath or diffuser. Repeat as required. Use half dose for children.

Shock: When experiencing shock or injury, bring the bottle of Lavender True to the nose and inhale deeply or add a few drops to pulse points. This will promote calm and balance and supports the bodys natural healing and restorative processes.

Bruising: To aid healing when skin is bruised, apply 1-2 drops directly to the area, prior to discolouration if possible. Repeat for several days. This oil can also be blended 50/50 with Geranium as a first aid preparation for all knocks and bruises.

Coughs: Lavender Spike is reported to have stabilising, relaxing properties and has a general calming effect that may be useful against chest irritations. Add 5 drops to inhalation or into a carrier oil for a chest rub. Blends well with other respiratory essential oils.

Sinus in Babies: Add a few drops on collar or pillow for inhalation, or into a suitable carrier for a chest rub.

Respiratory Problems: Lavender Spike has a gentle penetrating aroma that encourages deep healthy breathing. It offers cleansing and expectorant properties to support natural recovery from respiratory illness. Ideal for young children and the elderly.

Body Repair: With a general calming, restorative effect, Lavender Spike is a useful addition to massage blends for treating tense body conditions and injury.

Carrier Oil: This oil is a wonderful carrier oil when creating facial aromatherapy blends for skin care purposes. Exceptional quality and certified organic, it offers optimum therapeutic benefit. Jojoba oil acts as a liquid wax and has excellent moisturising and protective effects when massaged into the skin. It is high in unsaturated fatty acids that replicate the skins natural oil levels.

Moisturises: Skin is noticeably softened following the application of this moisturising oil. It may also be used to support the skins natural processes for cleansing of clogged pores. Add 5-10 drops to a cotton bud and rub over the face at night.

Damaged Hair: Restore softness and shine to brittle and dry hair which may have been damaged by sun, colouring or perming. Apply 2 to 5ml directly to the hair and scalp. Leave overnight if possible, rinse in the morning.

Thinning Hair: This oil may also be used to support strong, healthy hair. The action of 5mls of Jojoba massaged in, may be further fortified with 2-3 drops of Laurel Bay and Rosemary Cineol essential oils.

Uplifting: Dab onto the pulse points for a sweet fragrance that supports a relaxed mind and body and enhances mood. Use 10 drops with 1 drop Patchouli or Lime for a subtle variation.

Confidence Booster: Jasmine aids natural relaxation to help counter uneasiness and tension and to help gently lift the spirit. Wear as a perfume by applying to the pulse points.

Perfume: Simple and pure, Jasmine makes an uncomplicated, alluring perfume.

Skin Care: To enhance skin hydration, massage in gently with fingertips for daily facial care.