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Christmas craft hacks (you’ll actually enjoy making)

December 03, 2019

It’s December now, so that means we’re officially allowed to talk about Christmas. But this season calls for hacks - time-saving, money-saving, stress saving tricks to help prevent a snowman-esque meltdown. We’ve compiled some of our favourite ways to treat yourself and your loved ones in a thoughtful, and pretty creative way. Simple secret santa gift If you’re stuck for ideas and strapped for time, an essential oil-infused bracelet is a thoughtful gesture. You can pick up wooden beaded bracelets online super cheaply, all you need to add is a few drops of essential oil. Wooden beads hold scent really...

Planet and purse-friendly tips for using essential oils

November 06, 2019

There’s certain things essential oils can’t do. They can’t drive you to work, pay your bills, or clean the house for you. But they do smell really really good, and have some wonderful therapeutic powers. Anything that involves scent - air fresheners, perfume, bathing products, you can probably find an essential oil alternative for. Check out our favourite ideas below.

Here's why we're doing skincare

October 07, 2019

We were inspired by our range of carrier oils, named because they can be used to ‘carry’ more potent essential oils through the skin barrier during massage. Obtained by cold pressing various nuts, seeds, and fruits, carrier oils contain so many of the natural fatty acids needed to maintain healthy skin. A natural source of antioxidants, they help to trap free radicals (think pollution and sun damage), and provide key vitamins A, D and E. Most importantly, they can carry nutrients deep under the skin, because their composition is so similar to our natural oils.

Inside the lab: Why extraction methods matter

September 04, 2019

Picking the right extraction method for obtaining an essential oil is, well, essential. And since the method of extraction greatly impacts the quality of the oil produced, it's important to understand how the oils you purchase are processed.

This is why your favourite oils are out of stock

August 01, 2019

Over the last few years, you may have found it a little harder to obtain certain essential oils. Suddenly you’re paying double the price for the same oil, and that’s if it’s even in stock. So why has this happened?