19
Feb
How to use positive affirmations to forget negative thinking and sleep better (and how to write your own affirmations)
Too often the mind can keep us awake at night. Running through things we didn’t do, shouldn’t have done, could’ve done better or shouldn’t have said. Letting the mind take control in this negative way can severely impact our quality of sleep. If you are a nightly list maker, over thinker and negative critique’r you... Read More
13
Feb
Anxiety used to keep me awake at night until I started using these three natural products
As an aromatherapist I’m often asked for advice on how to sleep better and the best natural products to use to help you sleep. When my anxiety levels were at their highest, my sleep quality was at its lowest. I was coping on roughly 4 – 6 hours of broken sleep per night. Utterly exhausted... Read More
03
Feb
How can aromatherapy help you to sleep better?
If you are looking at natural ways to improve sleep then aromatherapy is a good addition to your nightly routine. At a time when mental health and wellbeing are being talked about most days, sleep deprivation can be a double-edged sword! Lack of sleep will affect wellbeing and poor wellbeing will almost certainly affect sleep.... Read More
10
Oct
How to use essential oils for mental health wellbeing
Who or what picks you up when you’re feeling down? Maybe you have a team of people who manage to lift you up. Or perhaps there are certain activities you embrace when life throws you a curve ball. Using essential oils for mental health wellbeing can form part of a holistic approach, but what if... Read More
27
Sep
10 Reasons why handmade aromatherapy products are worth the cost
At a recent craft fair I was asked why aromatherapy products are expensive. I love to listen to feedback so that my products can be suited to your needs but why do some people see products as expensive where as others see them as being worth the cost? 10 reasons why buying handmade aromatherapy products... Read More
20
Sep
How to use Instagram hashtags to market your Christmas range of handmade products?
You’ve spent hours on your handmade creative business crafting beautiful products, but how can you use Instagram as a tool for marketing your Christmas range of products? Instagram is a wonderful place that allows you to showcase your products brilliantly, but with so many algorithm changes and a busier platform it’s definitely getting harder to... Read More
05
Sep
How to bring aromatherapy into the home
Used for hundreds of years, aromatherapy can enhance a person’s wellbeing and provide a natural and beautiful aroma to the home. If you want the benefits of a natural aroma it is useful to know which are the best aromatherapy oils at home to use, along with knowing the best way to use them. But... Read More
03
Jul
DIY Face Mask for Acne
Tackling skin problems such as acne can be done with just a few ingredients found in the fridge. But which ingredients work when you want to make your own face mask for acne? Salicylic acid is an ingredient found in many acne products, it is also naturally present in strawberries. This makes strawberries an ideal... Read More
29
Jun
4 reasons why an aromatherapy diffuser is good for your health
So you want to purchase a room fragrance but don’t know which one to choose or which air fresheners are safe. Do you go for a plug in, a wax melt or a reed diffuser? Here I share with you 4 reasons why I think choosing an aromatherapy reed diffuser could be better for your... Read More
19
Jun
How to make your own natural perfume with essential oils (+ FREE blending guide)
You may already be aware of the use of synthetic ingredients in skin care products. But have you ever studied the ingredients in your everyday perfume or body spray? Do you use a natural perfume using essential oils or does your perfume use synthetic fragrances? Hidden within the word ‘fragrance’ can be an array of... Read More