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How To Use Essential Oils Effectively

Incense Fan — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 08:00:05 +0000

Essential oils when used properly can promote healing of both the mind and body. Each oil features their own distinct aroma, fragrance and qualities and can be used in conjunction with others to create mixed results such as relieving headaches, soothing stress or easing nausea; essential oils can bring a whole wealth of benefits to your health. It is therefore important that you know how to use essential oils effectively in order to realise the many benefits it can bring to your daily life.

There are various oils that may bring around an allergic reaction or sensitivity in different people and there are those that should not be used at all for aromatherapy. If you are pregnant or have certain medical conditions such as severe asthma or epilepsy you should avoid using certain essential oils. There are several effective ways of using essential oils for better health and healing. Each method has their own benefits which can target certain problems; therefore it’s important that you choose the method that will serve you best.

Bathing Essential Oils

Nothing beats a warm soothing bath at the end of a long stressful day, and adding relaxing oils can make it a truly blissful experience. Aromatic baths can be beneficial to those who have skin problems, respiratory or circulatory problems, nervous tension or stress, insomnia, muscular or menstrual pains. Simply fill a bath with warm water and add 5-10 drops of a mild essential oil into the bath water before entering and disperse. Lavander and clary sage are ideal essential oils to use as they contain natural calming, relaxation and stress relief properties as well as helping with depression, high blood pressure and migraine.

Clary Sage Passion Pure Essential Oil

Regents House Lavender Essential Oil

Massage Essential Oils

Massage is a great way to enjoy aromatherapy as you receive the healing properties of the oil and the benefits of a massage. Massage therapy not only provides relaxation and relief to muscle strain and fatigue, a therapeutic massage may also improve your health, revitalising and stimulating all organs in the body, skin, muscles, nerves and glands. A huge benefit of a massage is the increase circulation of blood and lymph flow all around the body, assisting with the clearing away of toxins from the body. Simply add from one to five different essential oils such as lemon and eucalyptus to carrier oil and massage into the skin for a revitalising effect.

Regents House Lemon Essential Oil

Passion Pure Eucalyptus Essential Oil

Steam Inhalation Essential Oils

A highly effective way to deliver essential oils into your system steam inhalation can help with respiratory tract problems and is quick and easy to setup. Steam inhalation is also great for helping with people suffering from blocked sinuses or congestions during those cold winter months. Boil water in your kettle then use a bowl or sink and fill it with boiling water, then add a few drops of peppermint or tea tree and cover your head with a towel. Ensure the towel surrounds the sink or bowl entirely to help direct the vapours; peppermint or tea tree are perfect essential oils to use for helping clear blocked sinuses.

Passion Pure Peppermint Essential Oil

Passion Pure Tea Tree Essential Oil

New Essential Oils

Home Fragrance Expert — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 08:00:24 +0000

As we are constantly updating our stock with new and exciting products we currently have a fabulous range of new essential oils. Fragrancing your home has never been easier as essential oils have a powerful long lasting scent and can be used in a variety of different ways such as, in oil burners, relaxing baths or left out to naturally fragrance your home. Pick from a variety of different scents to suit your taste, you can give each room in your house its own individual fragrance igniting your senses from room to room.

New Stamford Essential Oil

Create gorgeous fragrance time after time with our Stamford essential oils. Here I have selected three of our newest Stamford essential oils for the best in delightful home fragrancing. The gorgeously irresistible scent of vanilla mobile is guaranteed to delight your senses every time you walk into the room. The soft yet vibrant fragrance is ideal for those who want a welcoming scent. The floral attributes of the petitgrain essential oil make it ideal for every day use as it releases a gorgeous inviting scent time after time. Refresh your senses with the zesty fragrance of lemon, this oil is brilliant for combating lingering smells and leaves your home smelling fresh. For a burst of irresistible fragrance use these oils with an oil burner as the heat helps diffuse the scents quicker.

Stamford Essential Oils Vanilla Mobile

Stamford Essential Oils Petitgrain

Stamford Essential Oils Lemon

New Stamford Essential Oil Blend

Help tackle a tough day with our newest selection of Stamford essential oil blends. Designed to help you relax and relieve those nagging symptoms these oils are handy little things to have around the house and they smell great too. Burn a few drops of the chesty cough essential oil blend in an oil burner or add to a warm bath to help relieve the irritable symptoms of a chesty cough. Clear your head after a stressful day at work with the headeaze essential oil blend, with relaxing attributes you can lift the days worries off your shoulders and enjoy a peaceful evening. Boost your energy levels with the energy essential oil blend and be ready for any task ahead, the uplifting scent revitalizes your senses keeping you alert and ready to go.

Stamford Essential Oil Blend Chesty Cough

Stamford Essential Oil Blend Headeaze

Stamford Essential Oil Blend Energy

How To Use Fragrance Oils

Incense Fan — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 08:00:55 +0000

Fragrance oils provide a great alternative to burning incense sticks or incense cones. This simple guide will show you different ways in how to use fragrance oils in order to change the fragrance of any room in your home. Fragrance oils are also great at eliminating unwanted smells such as pets, cooking and stale odours. With many fragrances to choose from you can quickly change the atmosphere of any room quickly and economically. They are also more environmentally friendly than candles and incense sticks and are cleaner to diffuse, eliminating waxy odours.

How To Use Fragrance Oils In A Cold Diffuser

Fragrance oils can be used in a cold diffuser made out of ceramic. Add 2-3 drops of oil to an unglazed hanging diffuser or fill halfway for glazed diffusers, and then hang in a room or area which you wish to fragrance. This is a good method for keeping your closets or bathroom smelling fresh, and can even be used as a car air freshener.

How To Use Fragrance Oils In An Oil Burner

You will get the most out of your fragrance oil when heat is applied to it. In order to burn your fragrance oil safely you will need an oil burner. Simply add your preferred fragrance oil into the top of the oil burner or dish and light a candle underneath. The beautiful aroma will soon fill the air changing the mood in your room to whatever you desire.

Stamford Fragrance Oil 10ml

Twin Sun Round Soapstone Oil Burner

Add Charm to Your Home with Black Soapstone Oil Burners

clare — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 09:30:07 +0000

Using a Black Soapstone Oil Burner is a fantastic way to burn oil in your home, at the same time as adding style and character to a room. The soft tones of each black soapstone oil burner ensure that a comforting glow reveals itself when a candle is lit inside. You can choose a black soapstone burner with a brilliant carved detailed design or opt for a plain cut out bar burner. Most homes will suit a black soapstone oil burner as it will not clash with other colours and looks incredible when combined with candle light.

Plain Black Soapstone Oil Burners

Those who enjoy minimal style in their space should like the plain designs of black soapstone oil burners available, these are not overpowering but add decoration nevertheless.

Plain Bar Black Soapstone Oil Burners

Small Bar Soapstone Oil Burner

This simple small bar design of black soapstone oil burner is ideal for those looking for simplistic style. Featuring a large square cut out for inserting tea lights, the holder has side bar panels, which you can see the light shine through beautifully. This burner comes with a detachable soapstone bowl which makes it very easy to clean, the material the burner is made from is heat resistant, helping to spread warmth of the essential oils you burn evenly.

Black Soapstone Oil Burners Pot

Black Soapstone Oil Burner Pot

Here is another example of a plain black soapstone oil burner that you can effortlessly add to your lounge, bedroom or kitchen to both decorate and fragrance the area. This basic yet effective black soapstone oil burner pot has been carved in neat lines, creating a grill effect which lets the candle light glow through. You can use this black soapstone oil burner pot with both fragrance oils and essential oils.

Complex Black Soapstone Oil Burners

Here are some more complex styles of black soapstone oil burner, suited to those who love classy style in their home.

Carved Black Soapstone Oil Burner

You can use this carved black soapstone oil burner to flow an even aroma throughout your home, the beautifully crafted oil burner shows great skill and craftsmanship. Featuring an intricate handcrafted design, you can clearly see the comforting candlelight shine through various patterns from tea lights. The carved black soapstone oil burner comes with a detachable, heat resistant bowl, which makes it very easy to use and clean.

Hexagon Flower Black Soapstone Oil Burner

Hexagon Flower Soapstone Oil Burner

You can save 40% off this hexagon flower black soapstone oil burner, making it an even more sensible buy than ever. Boasting an unusual shape and distinctive colour, the detailed carvings look stunning with candlelight inside them. These gorgeous hexagon flower black soapstone oil burners are a great alternative to burning incense and they can be used in both the house and garden area.

Wax Lyrical Reed Diffusers

clare — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:44:06 +0000

You can make the most of your home by freshening it up with the gorgeous range of Wax Lyrical Reed Diffusers. There is a wide range of fragrances to use in the Wax Lyrical Reed Diffusers, allowing you to enjoy your rooms to the max, whether florals, fruits or musks are your favourite. Many of the fragrances used in Wax Lyrical Reed Diffusers have aromatherapy attributes to them, soothing the senses and relaxing the mind, body and soul. If you are searching for a gift for somebody then Wax Lyrical Reed Diffusers are an excellent option and the oils, vases and reeds can all be refilled.

Chill Out Wax Lyrical Reed Diffusers

Chill Out Wax Lyrical Reed Diffuser

With this stylish Chill Out Wax Lyrical Reed Diffuser you can decorate your home at the same time as feeling relaxed and stress free. Taking time out to relax and let the tensions run free is very important and this Chill Out Wax Lyrical Reed Diffuser helps you to do just that. The beautiful blend of sensuous woods, exotic spices and delicate petals of rare flowers combine to treat your senses to a captivating scent they can’t miss.

White Mulberry Wax Lyrical Reed Diffuser

Another stylish way to enjoy reed diffusers is with this sleek White Mulberry Wax Lyrical Reed Diffuser. The gentle sweet scent of white mulberry will uplift your mood within minutes, freshening your home with gorgeous exotic spices and florals.

Aroma Home Eye Pillows

clare — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:30:17 +0000

Our poor eyes go through much strain on a daily basis, those who work on a computer screen all day know only too well, so give them some TLC with Aroma Home Eye Pillows. By using Aroma Home Eye Pillows you can soothe away tension, reduce puffiness and headaches, leaving your eyes healthy and fresh. Aroma Home Eye Pillows are very easy to use and they are also gently fragranced which has an aromatherapy effect on the senses. With Christmas coming up Aroma Home Eye Pillows make an excellent x-mas gifts and can be accompanied with other pampering products such as microwavable pillows, feet warmers and hot hugs microwavable soft toys.

Aroma Home Eye Pillow Colours

Menthol Aroma Home Eye Pillow

Mint Aroma Home Eye Pillow

Aroma Home Eye Pillows Info

ò Choose between Mint or Menthol
ò Lavender infused seeds & beads aids relaxation
ò Care instructions included
ò Reusable packaging for fridge or freezer

Aroma Home Warm Cuddles

Incense expert — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:24:53 +0000

You can make bedtime extra snug with the help of friendly looking Aroma Home Warm Cuddles who come in a variety of characters with removable tummy inserts that you can pop in the microwave for a minute. Soothing Aroma Home Warm Cuddles will calm kids down before bedtime and is a safe alternative to the traditional hot water bottle. The Aroma Home Warm Cuddles is also fragranced with lavender which soothes the senses and encourages sleep.

Aroma Home Warm Cuddles Characters

Aroma Home Warm Cuddles Duck

Aroma Home Warm Cuddles Bunny

Aroma Home Warm Cuddles Bear

Aroma Home Warm Cuddles Monkey

Aroma Home Warm Cuddles Info

ò Lavender Fragranced
ò Uses Natural Cotswold Wheat Grain & Pure Essential Oils
ò Removable Outer Cover
ò Full Heating Instructions
ò 100% Cotton Inserts

A Soapstone Oil Burner Creates A Warm Welcome

Incense expert — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:35:36 +0000

Using a soapstone oil burner is a charming way to burn oils, the natural beauty of soapstone comes through the stone in a gorgeous sheen due to the smooth finish. There are many styles of soapstone oil burner to choose from with designs ranging from Celtic rope, bar, elephant, bulb and leaf to octagonal flowers and pentagons. A soapstone oil burner is just the type of gift that makes a recipient delighted, particularly when you buy some wonderful essential oils and candles to go with them. Many of the soapstone oil burners have highly intricate detailed patterned and shapes carved out of them which allow candle light to make shapes in the area around the burner.

Celtic Rope Soapstone Oil Burner

The traditional Celtic design of this Celtic Rope Soapstone Oil Burner will instantly add style and ambience to any environment it is placed in. When you light a tea light candle inside the Celtic Rope Soapstone Oil Burner and add a few drops of oil to water on the top, you will see the beautiful flame of the candle flickering soothingly.

Celtic Rope Soapstone Oil Burner Info

ò Carved soapstone oil burner
ò Suitable for use with fragrance & essential oils
ò Distributes heat evenly, releasing steady scent
ò Heat resistant

Small Elephant Soapstone Oil Burner

Add this incredibly practical and stylish small elephant soapstone oil burner to your home, to light up dull evenings and calm away stresses of the day. The small elephant soapstone oil burner has been beautifully carved with highly detailed elephant cut outs which create a magical effect on candle light, ideal for making a welcoming atmosphere.

Use Stamford Essential Oils in Your Bath & Oil Burners

Incense expert — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:48:10 +0000

Fragrance yourself and your home with the wonderful collection of Stamford Essential Oils, there are a wide range of Stamford Essential Oils fragrances to choose from. Each of the Stamford Essential Oils fragrances has specific properties associated with them, meaning no matter what mood you are in you can compliment it. Many people use a few drops of Stamford Essential Oils in their baths, to enhance relaxation and unwind stresses of the day.

Sandalwood Stamford Essential Oils

Sandalwood Stamford Essential Oil

People use Sandalwood Stamford Essential Oil to cleanse, purify and relax the senses, due to the smooth woody fragrance it works very well. Do not use Sandalwood Stamford Essential Oils whilst pregnant and only use externally. Sandalwood Stamford Essential Oils come in 10ml bottles which last a very long time as you only need to use a few drops at a time.

Jasmine Stamford Essential Oils

You can use Jasmine Stamford Essential Oils when you want to relax, meditate, uplift the senses, relieve stress or just get close to your spiritual side. Jasmine Stamford Essential Oils are fresh, floral and ambient and they can be used in an oil burner, bath water or simply left out to regenerate a room.

Stamford Body Soak Relieves Tension & Stress

Incense expert — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:30:50 +0000

Treat your body to some tender loving care with luxurious Stamford Body Soak, designed to soften and refresh the skin. You can pamper yourself with Stamford Body Soak whenever you have time for a relaxing bath, simply pour some of this aromatherapy soak under running water and enjoy the benefits. There are many types of Stamford Body Soak, so however you live life you can find the perfect remedy for regeneration.

Stamford Body Soak Active

Aftersport Stamford Body Soak

Foot Care Stamford Body Soak

Stress Stamford Body Soak

Stamford Body Soak Relaxing

Joints Stamford Body Soak

Relaxing Stamford Body Soak

Lavender Sleep Stamford Body Soak

Romantic Stamford Body Soak

Passion 8 Stamford Body Soak

Warming Uplifting Stamford Body Soak

Sensual Stamford Body Soak

Other Stamford Body Soaks

Tranquility Stamford Body Soak

PMT Stamford Body Soak

Serenity Stamford Body Soak