
One of the most amazing things that I’ve been doing lately has been to expand my morning routine to include an essential oil facial steam. It takes about 10 minutes and really makes me feel clearer for most of the day. It’s also a nice way to relax into the day while at the same time, energizing.

My favourite essential oil blends for mature and aging skin can be made from frankincense, galbamum, fennel, geranium, myrrh, patchouli, rose, rosemary verbenone, clary sage, red myrtle, rosewood, cypress and lavender. These are also recommended for aging or mature skin although I haven’t used them myself – elemi, cistus, sages and neroli. ESSENTIAL OIL BLEND IDEAS… Pretty much all of the [...]

Nothing like a basil and lavender essential oil blend and a spray bottle with a little water to get people sniffing like Snoopy our hound dog in the room. And we don’t call him Snoopy for nothing!

Here is the essential oil blend that I’m going to try with the soap recipe. I’ve called it Angels Wings because it has a delicate, light and pretty scent, just right for Christmas.