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Ultimate Autumn immunity boosting blend
Autumn is the time of year when we can be susceptible to viruses, like the common cold, and the accompanying uncomfortable symptoms, so I thought it would be helpful to share my Ultimate Immunity Boosting Power Blend with you, comprising of 4 drops of Black Pepper essential oil, 8 drops of Ravansara and 2 drops of Sandalwood. The resulting blend is powerful and synergistic, protecting against and fighting bacteria and viral infections.
Essential oil of the month - Mandarin
Mandarin essential oil has a sweet, bright, orangey, citrusy scent that we all know well! It’s a great oil to use as we move into Autumn not least because of its association with the colour orange, like our beautiful Autumn leaves, but also because it's a lovely therapeutic oil to support and uplift us through change, which is what this season is all about!
Creating a beautiful natural glow without makeup
When it comes to make-up, a healthy, natural glow is all the rage, as it has been for a few years now! Highlighting took the world by storm around four years ago and shows no sign of disappearing anytime soon, and strobing hit the scene last year in 2016, taking the look to a whole new level. Matte foundations have been replaced, by those with a natural, illuminating finish and everyone is loving that golden dewy glow!
Top to toe aromatherapy for beauty & healing!
Whilst many people think of Aromatherapy as just ‘massage with scented oils,’ this is not simply the case. Yes, essential oils have delicious fragrances, but they actually come from plant extracts which makes them extremely therapeutic too; meaning that essential oils can help with pretty much anything!
Essential oil of the month - Rosewood
Ahhh, Rosewood essential oil! A ‘hug in a bottle,’ this nurturing aromatherapy oil is wonderful for the mind, body and soul. A sweet, but sophisticated oil, it’s often used in perfumes – most notably Chanel No 5.
Ease back into school, uni or work with therapeutic essential oils
With Autumn just around the corner, many of us will be getting ready to go back to work, school or university. While we may feel sad that the long, hazy days of summer are coming to an end, it’s hard not to feel a sense of anticipation at the opportunities we may be blessed with over the coming months, although, initially, these may be considered challenges. Feeling anxious, for example, at the prospect of little ones starting ‘big school’, or whether older children will make new friends as they move from primary to senior school. Saying goodbye to excited teenagers, who are leaving home for the first time to go to university, causing ‘empty nest syndrome’. Seeing such challenges as opportunities can, however, be beneficial for our mental and physical health. We may decide to resume careers previously on hold, change career or even go back to college. Using essential oils can help both parents and children deal with change so that everyone can get ahead in the new academic year.
Aromatherapy blends for the bath
One of my favourite ways to integrate Aromatherapy in the home is via an aromatherapy treatment bath! As an Aromatherapist I always make sure that, as well as providing a massage, I am giving great aftercare advice to ensure that my clients can make the best use of Aromatherapy themselves. What I tend to do, therefore, is send them away with a small bottle of their bespoke essential oil blend that we’ve mixed together during their treatment, so they can continue balancing their health at home! In particular, I advise that they can pop the essential oil blend into a bath to have their own mini treatment sessions – perhaps making it a regular ritual for self-care.
Make your own sports massage oil
At Base Formula, we’re huge advocates of a healthy lifestyle, and regular exercise is an important way to help both the body and the mind. There are a ton of benefits that we can glean from exercising, but sore muscles certainly are not one of them! That feeling of aching, weary limbs that makes simple tasks seem suddenly impossible is something we’ve all experienced after a workout.
Essential oil of the month - Palmarosa
Palmarosa essential oil (Cymbopogon martinii) is most well known for skincare, but also has a multitude of other uses! Originating from India and Pakistan, the oil has a long history of use in traditional Ayurvedic medicine and skincare. Like last month’s oil, Lemongrass - and also Citronella - Palmarosa belongs to a family of tall, herbaceous, scented grasses (Poaceae), and is now cultivated in Indonesia, Africa and Brazil, as well as the Indian sub-continent.
Aromatherapy for your Summer travels
Travel sickness, fear of flying, jet lag or catching bugs from fellow travellers can be some of the more unpleasant side-effects of the Summer holiday season. Read how aromatherapy can help!
