I’ve previously written why I don’t believe it’s safe to drink essential oils in water or casually ingest them on a regular basis. Internal use is never something that’s considered lightly by professional aromatherapists. The promotion of casual ingestion is a worrying trend that appears to be sweeping the internet.
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Road rage, toddler tantrums, family feuds, workplace woes, boyfriend blues, deadline disasters…
…If you’re having one of those days, what are your emergency pick-me-ups? Those little things that provide an instant boost to your mood, taking you from “ARGH!” to “Ahhh…!”
Sometimes the smallest things can make all the difference. What works for you?
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What is my top skincare tip?
You might be surprised to find out that it’s not directly related to aromatherapy!
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When it comes to aromatherapy, the million-dollar question is “Does it work?”
Many people automatically dismiss aromatherapy (or any type of complementary therapy) and refuse to even consider it as a credible option. People often fear the unknown and are quick to label anything they don’t understand as “quackery”.
Although there’s a much greater awareness about aromatherapy these days – and it’s even started to filter into some NHS advice – there is still a lot of mistrust and scepticism about it.
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Essential oils are more popular than ever before. With a global market value of over $6 billion, it’s not surprising that so many businesses are keen to cash in on the oily hype.
Thanks to the internet, a mind-boggling amount of information is accessible at the click of a mouse. Obviously, this brings many advantages. The downside is that we’re overwhelmed by conflicting sources of information.
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I felt compelled to write this post after seeing some absolute shockers online this week. If you follow my Facebook page, you’ll see that I inadvertently got caught up in a heated debate on the topic of drinking essential oils (read more about my opinions on drinking essential oils in water here).
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Have you ever clicked on a blog post or online article, only to find it full of meaningless waffle? I call it ‘blog fluff’ – and the internet is FULL of it.
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Have you downloaded my Essential Oil Blending app yet? It’s an interactive blending tool that helps you create your own aromatherapy blends. Since its launch in August this year, it’s been downloaded by users in over 95 countries!
I’m currently working on a more advanced version of the app, which will include lots of new and exciting features — including a wider selection of essential oils, details about their properties, colour/sound settings and much more.
I’m often asked “how many drops should I use?” — so here are some tips and advice:
(scroll down for a handy infographic!)
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Personal aromatherapy inhalers seem to be really popular this year — and it’s easy to see why! These cute pocket-sized tubes of joy are:
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Making your own aromatherapy body and bath oils is super easy, very rewarding and MUCH more affordable than buying luxury brands!
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