Essential Oils Blog

I love frankincense! I seem to say that about alot of essential oils, but the scent of frankincense is so unique that it just has to be experienced!

​ Made from resin, it smells woody, but sweet, and the resin looks like little orange gems! It has been used in Eastern cultures for centuries. Historically it has been used as a beautifying agent for skin,  as incense as part of spiritual ceremonies, and in embalming. It is a wonderful addition to your DIY skincare routine, or added to your diffuser. You don't need more than a drop or two as Frankincense is quite a powerful scent.

I have heard a rumour that it boosts the properties of whatever oil it is paired with, and that it is a highly beneficial oil for the body. It invites feelings of peace and stability. It's probably most notably known as one of the gifts the Magi gave to baby Jesus, and worth as much as the gift of gold. 

I have found the scent of frankincense helpful in times of grief or overwhelm. It is a wonderful addition to a massage blend for its grounding and settling effect. 

Using the high quality of Young Living brand of essential oils, this oil is also part of our culinary oils range, which means a drop can be added to your favourite food and drink recipes to create an interesting flavour profile. Eastern cultures make Frankincense water from the resin, and drink it regularly. Heston Blumenthal, the british chef, used Frankincense as part of his christmas dinner special. He goes to Oman and tastes Frankincense resin direct from the tree.

You can see that video on daily motion here: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xndwm1

Frankincense is good for bedtime, for relaxation and deep sleep. It is helpful for removing negativity, giving your emotions a boost. It is wonderful for skincare, useful in DIY toner, to tone the skin, and to reduce blemishes. Diffuse in your prayer room or personal space for an uplifting, peaceful environment.

Frankincense has been treasured as gold throughout the centuries for its unique properties. Isn't it time you had some Frankincense in your life? 

Breathe the free air with Eucalyptus Essential Oil!
Certain essential oils just seem to smell so very fresh. Eucalyptus is no exception! It has a crisp, clean, and refreshing aroma. This fresh smelling oil has that "nose-clearing" feeling. I love that. The almost burning feeling up your nose, as you inhale the invigorating scent.

Then there's the smooth feeling on your throat of Eucalyptus & Honey drops... does anything compare to the cooling effect when inhaling with one of these in your mouth?!

I've used Eucalyptus essential oil in a vaporiser for my children throughout their childhood, regularly bringing it out during winter, the vaporiser faithfully steaming up their room with a gentle mist throughout the night. The affect almost seemed to be magical, with rosey-cheeked children arising from the night before. What wonderful inventions these steamers are!

Eucalyptus oil is just as good used in the shower, where the steam and heat help release the scent, with no vaporiser necessary. A couple of drops applied to a corner of the shower stall, or a drop applied topically to skin once wet (making sure to avoid sensitive areas of course) and massaged is wonderful. If you dont have the oil yet, some say you can achieve the same effect with cut branches of Eucalyptus hung from a shower rail. If you are able to find Eucalypt trees locally, the branches also make a beautiful floral arrangement.

​Being a true-blue Aussie, Eucalyptus has to be on my top ten favourites list. It's a very practical oil, handy for adding to DIY cleaning products. You could add it to your own laundry powder recipe for its powerful cleaning scent, as commercial brands are doing these days. It can also be used to remove sticky reside off surfaces... such as long left sticky tape on a wall. Lovely for cleaning floors, and of course, leaves its lingering aroma for that freshly-cleaned feel to your home. 

It is handy for cleaning surfaces in a sick room. Spray the vomit bucket with diluted eucalyptus to help clear the overpowering smell! Apply a drop to a warm washer for the back of the neck, or a couple of drops applied to the bottom of the feet. We have two types of pure, high-quality Eucalyptus Oils suitable for all of these suggestions.

Eucalyptus Globulus is the newest member of our eucalyptus collection. It has an earthy fresh scent that is a popular addition to DIY personal care recipes, and spa treatments. Add some euclyptus essential oil to your basic skin creams and moisturisers or dilute and rub directly on the chest. Great in a steamy bath.

This essential oil blend is called Digize. To be honest, it's not a lovely, sweet smelling oil, so if you're looking for perfume, I'd choose something else! The scent is quite strong in Aniseed/Fennel flavour, with notes of Patchouli, but this means it does a fantastic job. The essential oils Fennel, Peppermint, Anise, Patchouli, Tarragon, and Ginger, form part of this unique and powerful blend. With these essential oils blended, it very much becomes its name. 



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To use this essential oil you can diffuse, directly inhale from the bottle, or dilute with a carrier oil to apply topically. My favourite method of application is a small topical massage on affected areas, or inhaling directly from the bottle for a quick pick-me-up. Due to its potent effect and popularity, it is a part of many of our starter kits. It really is a must-have for your essential oil collection.

• Apply it topically after meals to enjoy the crisp, comforting aroma.
• Add it to carrier oil for a soothing abdominal massage.
• Apply a few drops to your hands and inhale for a refreshing, calming aroma
• Dilute this stimulating and uplifting blend and apply to ears, wrists, neck, forehead, temples, or abdomen.

Available in a 15ml bottle, it's perfect to keep aside for when calming is needed. Perfect for long car trips or other travel. It's available from our online store, in 5ml and 15ml bottles sizes. If you join as a Member, the 24% discount applies, and brings this oil down to bargain prices. Find your Dig-ize today!

 I will never forget my first whiff of Lemon Myrtle. It was in a handmade soap, directly from the farmer who grew the Lemon Myrtle alongside his macadamia trees. The smell will knock your socks off! It's powerful lemon-y scent is even stronger than Lemon itself. Due to this powerful scent, it is very uplifting and refreshing to both body and mind. I find it refreshes like a splash of cold water to the face, or a deep plunge into a cool pool of water.



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Similar to Lemongrass, in scent and purpose, the crisp, clean citrus scent may help clear your mind. Great for after studying or time at the computer screen. This aroma is the best "good morning to you too" scent! Perfect for those soap-makers out there, Lemon Myrtle is a wonderful addition to handmade soap products. I also love to diffuse it after I've cleaned my house for deliciously fresh scented air that invites happy feelings of success from my task. It's my go-to scent for diffusing to "freshen up" the house before guests arrive.  As a scent it says to me "I'm clean, come in!"

It is a fantastic essential oil for adding to cleaning products that you make yourself too, due to it's Lemongrass-like action. With it's powerful scent, it seems to linger in the air and on surfaces longer than some other oils. You could use it to make your own hard floor cleaner to add to the mop bucket, room spray, or surface spritzer. A couple of drops goes a long way with this little beauty! Lemon Myrtle is kind of a jack-of-all-trades essential oil. 

I really encourage you to do some research on the amazing benefits of Lemon Myrtle, as I am unable to list them all here...or just buy a bottle and see for yourself! 
Do you have a "after I clean the house" reward? Is there anything that you are doing in your life that you find refreshing?

See more essential oils for women by following the link below. Do you find yourself pushing through the discomfort at this time? What do you do to support your monthly cycle? ​

Do you love the scent of a newborn? You know, the lovely scent of soft skin. You could cuddle them all day when they smell like this! Today I'd like to talk to you about a beautiful essential oil for your newborn baby, and for you, the brand new mum. This essential oil blend is called Gentle Baby. This aroma is perfect for inviting a sense of calm for both of you... and we know that a bit of calm is what you need right now. This essential oil blend would make the perfect unique gift for the new mum and her newborn.

You won't need much at all when using this oil for baby. When heavily diluted, it makes a perfect massage oil for that all important touch-time. You might like to add it to a spray bottle and spritz baby's room for freshness after nappy changes, or before bed-time to promote sleep.



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My favourite essential oils for this time of my children's lives was Lavender and Chamomile, which are both included in this beautiful blend. This essential oil blend contains beautiful rose essential oil, geranium, ylang ylang, rosewood, roman chamomile, jasmine, lemon, lavender, palmrosa, and coriander.

Don't forget about yourself at this all important time. Make sure you are eating well, and sleeping whenever you can. You are doing the hardest job in the world! Inhale some 'Gentle Baby' or Stress Away Essential Oil to help you relax and stay calm. Crying babies certainly have a way of raising your stress levels. You may want to dilute some and use it in a roller bottle as your go-to natural perfume for this all important stage of your life. Don't worry, this won't last forever. You will, one day, be able to sleep through the night without interruption! Take time to relax, drink a cup of tea, and put your feet up sometimes. You will need to take breaks, and cut yourself some slack to get through with your sanity intact. 

In addition to it's wonderful soothing aroma, Gentle Baby may help release negative emotions, which is so important at this turbulent time of change for you. You may find you are flogging yourself a little too much to keep up with all baby's needs. I know I did. You can tend to be a bit overworked during this time in your life, especially if you have more than one precious baby. This essential oil blend may assist with mental exhaustion caused by overworking or an imbalance in time manangement. Try taking a moment for a relaxing bath with some Lavender, or have your partner spoil you with a relaxing massage. Don't forget about you in the rush of motherhood!

I hope you and your newborn baby get a good night's sleep tonight!
Have you ever used essential oils for your children? What oils do you like for your baby?

I love Chamomile. It is such a peaceful herb. Perfect for new mums, and their little ones, or anyone who needs a little calm in their life! This week's feature oil is German Chamomile, with the scientific name Chamomilla recutita(Matricaria) flower oil. German Chamomile is the most commonly used species of Chamomile-according to wikipedia. I was also surprised to learn that it is also known as "Water of Youth." You may have tried it as a herbal tea. I certainly enjoy one regularly. This amazing herb is widely known for having a calming aroma that helps create feelings of peace and patience. The flowers and flower heads are what is used to produce this essential oil. This one little herb has been used from ancient times for anything from beauty treatment, to incense and burial. 

What you may not know is that this oil is a beautiful shade of dark blue! 


You could use this essential oil to:

• Make a beautiful massage oil for baby, and connect with your baby with beneficial touch
• Diffuse in the evening to create a calming aroma for a relaxing night. 
• Add to bath water for a spa-like experience by creating a peaceful aroma. 
• Add to daily face regimen to enhance the appearance of healthy-looking skin. 
• As a massage oil it may ease or reduce appearance of blemishes.
• Make your own flower water for spritzing,  to condition and refresh your skin.
• Apply neat to the skin in a couple of drops, for a fragrant natural perfume, except for the most sensitive skin. 

To use this essential oil, just diffuse, directly inhale, or apply topically
....Breathe in, breathe out, and relax... I'm feeling calmer already!
Have you tried Chamomile? Perhaps you grow it in the garden? Did you know German Chamomile essential oil was blue?