You probably didn’t know that along with hot flashes, menopause is a time of dry and very itchy skin. Why? All due to the dwindling of estrogen, our womanly hormone that kept us juicy and lubricated in all the right places. Menopause itching Doctors call itchy skin pruritis. Fortunately there are natural things you can … Read more
I am often asked what my favorite essential oils are. That is a bit like choosing between chocolate, a long soak in the bath or Philip Pullman’s latest book! I have a top ten, but two of my most mystical and magical are those that heal both the skin, and also uplift the mood. They’re … Read more
What is Cupuaçu butter? One of the gifts of the rainforest is Cupuaçu. It’s a nutrient-rich, life sustaining botanical that has made it’s way from the Amazon to our artisanal studios. It’s a tree in the cocoa family and it’s delicious fruit is prized by birds, monkeys and humans. In Peru and Brazil the creamy … Read more
I plan to add to this page as I find herbs and foods that help if you or a friend have received a cancer diagnosis. Some of the most popular essential oils used for supportive care in cancer include: Rosemary Lavender Chamomile Eucalyptus Peppermint Jasmine Lemon Marjoram Ylang ylang Geranium Ginger Frankincense And of course … Read more
If you ever wondered why aloe is used so often for sunburn, dry skin and soothing rashes, it’s because it contains so many skin-loving nutrients. But Aloe is not just one plant! There are many in the Aloe family that you wont be using on your skin. The type that you can use is called … Read more
What is Dewlock ? It’s a process invented/discovered by me here in Devon. It’ called the DewLock process and is how I manage to help dry skin become less dry. I am simply the vessel allowing Nature to do her work in you. My hands are the conduit through which the energy flows and it … Read more
What is Vitamin F ? Yes you’ve heard of Vitamin A, C and E also B vitamin complex, but what the heck is vitamin F? Well Vitamin F turns out to be the combination, or blend, of two acids: ALA and LA acids. These are critical for healthy skin. You can eat them too, … Read more
What is Ayurveda? Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word that in simple English means the “Science of Life”. Ayurveda began in India about 4,000 years ago during the Bronze Age and is a holistic wellbeing programme that connects body, mind and spirit. Ayurvedic medical students were taught from the ancient Vedas. Their training covered 8 disciplines: … Read more
It’s holiday time again and trips to the park often result in falls and bruises. Hydrosols, vegetable and essential oils from your aromatherapy collection can be used in your home as part of your natural first aid kit… This article is for the daily bumps and bruises we get in everyday life so if you … Read more
As a woman of a certain age, hair thinning is starting to be an issue. And yes it may be normal, but there are essential oils for hair loss and alopecia, as well as oils that help hair and hair growth. And as an aromatherapist who trained with Gabriel Mojay in 2003, essential oils are … Read more
A rose and a cactus fell in love. They understood each other’s thorns. – Lucas Cactus flowers, since they bloom in harsh conditions, are symbols of the power of enduring all things, no matter how hard they are. They remind us to stay strong , and that we can endure. But who would think that … Read more
When health is absent, wisdom cannot reveal itself, art cannot manifest, strength cannot fight, wealth becomes useless, and intelligence cannot be applied. Herophilus Let me introduce you to Gynostemma or Jiaogulan. It’s not known of in the West, but in the East, it’s been used as tea and medicine for thousands of years. Inside the … Read more