5 Tips to Distress

As much fun as it is to see the family and to over-indulge during the holiday season, it is also nice to get back to the routine. But first, let's de-stress, a little me time is in order before we tackle our bloated stomachs and finances ...

Tip # 1. Morning Walk

Try to get up early, before anyone gets up and head outside for a walk. Make it a time for just you and the day. With the crisp, morning air, it can help to set the tone for day, clear the mind and cheer you up.

Tip # 2. Create calming aroma scene

Yes, I love essential oils. They don't get enough credit. Make sure you purchase essentials oils from a reputable supplier. Here are a few recipes for you to consider:

Combine:

• 3 drops Mandarin Essential Oil
• 1 drop Rose Otto Essential Oil
• 1 drop Lavender Essential Oil

Combine:

• 10 drops Chamomile Essential Oil
• 5 drops Lavender Essential Oil

Spray: You can add this to Sweet Almond Oil or any other carrier oil (not cooking oil) and put in a dark spray bottle and spray around the home. This blend should be good for about 2-4 weeks. Store in a dark, cool place.

Bath: Same rule, you will need a carrier oil or the essential oils will stay at the top and not mix with your bath water.

Tip # 3. Clean the House

Sometimes clutter stresses us out. Do yourself a favour and hire a cleaning person to help you out and by mid-day, your home will be clean and orderly. Seriously, if your home is in order, it feels like your life is in order. Once completed, spray the home with Pure 100% Lavender Hydrosol, sit and enjoy.

Tip # 4. Leave the House

Don't feel like cleaning, feeling cranky, walking around with a frown on your forehead? Then leave the house, call up friends, your mom or with who ever you can just spend a few hours wasting the afternoon. Relax, enjoy and go to a mall, lunch, get a pedicure, take a yoga class or hit the gym. My favourite is to drive up to Mont Saint Sauveur and enjoy an outdoor activity.

Tip # 5. Try a Diffuser

There are many methods to diffuse essential oils into a room. Of course, the essential oil blend is the most fun to create as the natural aroma that fills the home is wonderful. If you don't know where to purchase a diffuser start with your local natural food store.

One more tip, try a spa couple day with your loved one, it is not just loads of fun but it will change your routine and spend quality time with a loved one! All factors that help to put a positive attitude.

Mountain Rose Herbs: A Supplier Known for its Quality Herbs, Essential Oils and Wellness Products

Since 2004, we have been purchasing some of our carrier oils, essential oils and herbs from Mountain Rose Herbs and we've never been disappointed with their quality products or customer service.

And, that's because Mountain Rose Herbs guarantees their product by following it's 3 rules:

1. Certified organic or pesticide free plants which were harvested in a sound, and sustainable manner;
2. A lovely, tasty, effective and consistent product that exceeds customers expectations;
3. A product that is proven safe through quantitative analysis.

Mountain Rose Herbs offer organic herbs and spices, teas, aromatherapy and essential oils, natural health products such as anti-itch spray as well as bulk products.


This is but a small information (complete information is available on their website) on how Mountain Rose Herbs ensures organic and consistent product.

Before any botanicals are allowed into our facilities we request a "pre-ship" sample for analysis. This sample is analyzed using Organoleptic and laboratory methods, and if approved, it is authorized for order. When the material we ordered arrives to our facility it is immediately quarantined for QC review. Here a qualified quality control member will extract samples for immediate testing in our laboratory and the first step involves moisture readings.

Since 1987 Mountain Rose Herbs has steadly become a leading organic botanical products company, delivering some of the world's finest herbs and spices.





Enjoy!
@aromaliving

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And, I am a lover of all things lavender.  So it would be just make sense that I provide a lavender handcrafted soap to our Lavender Bath and Body Collection.

French Lavender Handcrafted Soap is one of my favourites, made with pure 100% lavender essential oil, handcrafted, cold-processed with a based of only vegetable oil.


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How much do I love handcrafted soaps?  I've written a couple of articles on the benefits of these soaps, you can read them here; That Simple Bar of Soap and Handcrafted Goat's Milk Soap.

{About Lavender Essential Oil}
It has been stated that the health benefits of lavender essential oil include its ability to remove nervous tension, relieve pain, disinfect scalp and skin, even treat respiratory problems.  It has many, many uses including skin care.  It is used to treat various skin disorders such as acne, wrinkles, psoriasis, and other inflammations.

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Hot Trend! Custom Essential Oil for Spa Treatment, Perfume to Take Home

In the last 10 years, there has been a revival of interest for aromatherapy. Particularly for the treatment of stress related complaints, family first aid and everyday aches and pain.

Product personalization is another hot trend that offers a lot of opportunities for retailers.

Now let's bring these two trends together and you've got the hotest ticket in today's market.  You can create unique and custom fragrances for your client's needs, for example a massage or in the room during treatment.  Custom blend using only pure essential oils is perfect for spas because fragrance is a powerful element and doesn't require any attention, just allow your guest to experience the aroma.

Imagine the seasonal inspirations and annual promotions you can create with just a few basic essential oils in your hands.

Make your customers feel special with their very own personal essential oil formula, which they can then purchase! Great for bath, fragrance for their body or even home spray depending on the blend.

Primer Essential Oils: do not use neat, must be used with a carrier oil, in a mask or lotion.  Essential oils are highly concentrated and may burn the skin if used directly on the skin.

1. Clary Sage, Salvia sclarea: Calms, sleep aid, balances hormones and treats muscle aches and pain.
• Precautions: Avoid if pregnant. Avoid alcoholic beverages while using.
• Blends: Carrier oil, lemon or orange essential oil and lavender.
2. Geranium, Pelargonium graveolens : Calming and uplifting, antidepressant, balances skin, balances hormones in women.
• Precautions: Avoid if pregnant.
• Blends: Carrier oil, bergamot, lavender and citrus oils.
3. Lavender, Lavandula angustifolia: Calming, skin care, oily skin.
• Precautions: May be a strong allergen. A few cases of photosensitivity have been reported.
• Blends: Blend well with most essential oils, easy nice aroma with citrus oils (lemon or grapefruit) or geranium, ylang ylang and tea tree.
4. Lemon, Citrus limon : Excellent mood enhancer and relaxant. Sometimes it is used to treat wounds and infections.
• Precautions: May be irritating to skin. Causes photosensitivity so avoid if going into sun.
• Blend: Carrier oil, lavender, rose, and geranium essential oils.
5. Peppermint, Mentha piperita: Indigestion, upset stomach, headaches, muscle aches, flatulence.
• Precautions: Avoid during pregnancy and do not use on children under 7.
• Blend: Carrier oil and lemon essential oil.

Read more about the wonderful practice of aromatherapy and start slow.

That Simple Bar of Soap; The Many Benefits of Handcrafted Soap

~that simple bar of soap~

When it comes to skin care products, the all-natural soap has taken on a prominent role, almost a "must have" in one's beauty regime. These natural, handcrafted soaps have come to offer us a variety of benefits. Which are…

Moisture
One of the most important benefits of the natural soap is its byproduct, glycerin. Glycerin is a humectant, something that promotes the retention of water. As a result, glycerin is a gentle and natural emollient, which adds moisture to your skin, naturally.