Mould is nasty....like really, really nasty.   Whist we're avoiding toxins in our dishwashing liquid, soaps and food, we often forget about mould.   Mould is one of the most harmful toxins out there and is responsible for a host of health issues.   Cleaning it with a diluted bleach solution DOESN'T kill it!   At a concentration of around 10% bleach does actually kill mould. Here's the problem....   What we buy from the shops (like Domestos) isn't even a 10% bleach solution, then we further dilute it. It bleaches (whitens) the mould, the act of cleaning removes the ..read more

Our skin is the bodies largest organ, it's no secret we need to look after it.  Whatever we put on our skin gets absorbed by our body and potentially ends up in our blood stream. It's important we only use non-toxic, clean and nourishing products on our body.  That's why a DIY body wash is such a good swap to make.  It's so simple to create your own with just a few simple ingredients. The best part?   You get to create your own unique scents with the addition of whatever essential oils tickle your fancy. Looking for something calming and soothing?  Try Lavende ..read more

Body scrubs are a great way to exfoliate dead skin cells, promote skin hydration, boost circulation and blood flow, drain lymph nodes, and deeply cleanse and nourish the skin.  With DIY Body Scrubs being so easy and in-expensive to make there really is no reason why we're not all getting our scrub on more often! Essential oils posses incredible benefits to our overall health and wellbeing so adding these magical compounds to our scrubs is a match made in heaven.  By choosing essential oils to match our needs we can make scrubs to help minimise inflammation in our body, provide an ov ..read more

Stress. No matter who we are or what we do, at some point in time we'll all experience stress in one way or another.  It may be mild and manageable, or it may leave us in a pile on the ground feeling like we have no way out. CLICK HERE to see all our essential oils to help with stress relief.  There are many different ways in which we can manage our lifestyle to enable us to deal with stress in the most loving and nurturing way possible.  Essential oils should definitely be part of your routine! One of the most magical properties essential oils possess is the ability to alter o ..read more

A good night's sleep is every woman's dream!  Sadly, many of us battle with not being able to drift off into a deep slumber of an evening and some of us are even left to function on only a few hours sleep a night.   CLICK HERE to see all our essential oils to help you with sleep. You've heard about essential oils, but can they actually help us fall asleep?   Yes!  They sure can.   Not only can these plant-based extracts help you initiate sleep, but they may improve the quality of your slumber also, ensuring you wake fresh and rested each morning.  ..read more

Whilst our furry friends can benefit from essential oils just as we humans can, it's important to recognise they are far more sensitive to essential oils than we are.   There are a few general rules of thumb when it comes to diffusing with pets around. * Never lock an animal in a room with a diffuser on.  Always ensure they can leave. * If you have indoor pets, ensure you only diffuse for a short period of time (around 30 minutes) and allow fresh air into your home. * Keep an eye on your pets (and anyone in the home for that matter).  If you notice a change in behaviour ..read more

Stress, don’t you wish you had less of it? Do you find it difficult to cope with life’s challenges, such as earning a living in a competitive work environment, caring for hyperactive, stubborn little ones, or maintaining an almost non-existent social life? These things can take a toll on the body and cause undue stress and anxiety. Stress is a natural occurrence of life, but can cause heart problems, high blood pressure, headaches, and other ailments if left unchecked. Using essential oils is a great way to unwind and relax, without stuffing your body with anti-stress and anti-anxiety medicati ..read more

If anything has become more obvious to me in recent times, it's that protecting and supporting our immune systems is a non-negotiable. Of course there are may ways in which to do this....lots of whole foods & clean eating, sleep, exercise, less stress.  You know the drill. Essential Oils are a great tool to have to help you support your immune system, here are some of our favourites: Lemon: A less obvious choice, we love lemon for its ability to stimulate the production of white blood cells - they're the little guys that help fight off infection. Rosemary:  The use ..read more

So you can't eat soft cheese, salmon's off the menu, your wine's been taken away, what about your essential oils? I've got some good news!  Soon you'll able to use your oils again! Let's take one step back though and talk pre-pregnancy.  If you're trying to conceive now is the time to re-consider the essential oils you are using as some can be embryotoxic, (toxic to growing baby) and even cause miscarriage.   These oils include: Cassia Cinnamon Bark  Oregano Myrhh  Wintergreen Whilst oils are best avoided during your first trimester, beyond that, essential oils c ..read more

When used correctly essential oils can offer amazing benefits to our kids.  From helping them to sleep, feel safe and settled to soothing coughs and colds.  But with so much information available how do you know which oils are safe? As a general rule of thumb it is considered safe to diffuse most essential oils around children from 6 months old (there are a few exceptions to this rule, be sure to read on).  From age 2 onwards is when it's ok to start using essential oils topically.  Diluted to 1% (that's 2 drops of essential oil per 10ml of carrier oil).    The 2 ..read more