BLOG: Aromatherapy, the basics
Whether you use essential oils from brand A or brand B, or perhaps you have several different oils at home, we are all involved in aromatherapy. In this blog I will take you to the basic principles of aromatherapy. Aromatherapy, the basics Aromatherapy is a form of therapy in which essential oils are used as a therapeutic component in the treatment of physical and mental complaints and/or symptoms in order to support and maintain your health. Aromatherapy is centuries old. The Greeks and Romans made wonderfully fragrant baths with lavender, the Egyptians used oils to mummify and embalm the deceased...
BLOG: Four tips for using Tea Tree oil
One of the most versatile essential oils that you can use perfectly during the summer period is the oil Tea Tree ( Melaleuca Alternifolia ). Tea tree is a shrub or small tree and is native to Australia. The Aborigines have been using the leaves of the tea tree tree for centuries to treat wounds, among other things. This plant is now also found in South Africa and China. To obtain essential oil, the leaves are steam distilled with a yield of about 1.5 to 2%. So about 50 to 75 kilos of leaves are needed for 1 kilo of...
BLOG: Crystals and essential oils
If you use essential oils, crystals can also be a wonderful addition for you. I regularly get the question about how to use crystals and how to combine them with essential oils. In this blog I would like to give you more information and great tips on how to do this. What are Crystals? A crystal differs from ordinary stones by, among other things, its coloUr, shine, durability (hardness and resistance) and the rarity that you encounter it in nature. Crystals are minerals, a single or composite substance that occurs in nature and is formed by geological processes. The most beautiful crystals are...
🌹 DIY: Bath Bombs Roses
The basic recipe for making your own bath bombs consists of a mix of baking soda, citric acid and water. You can also add many other ingredients to this. Especially for Valentijn I made a rose variant of it! Super original as a gift, but of course also great to enjoy yourself! EQUIPMENT (for a large bath bomb) 100 grams of baking soda 50 grams of citric acid approx. 10 ml rose water Optional: dried rose petals OTHER NEEDS A mixing bowl, the shape or mold in which you want to make your bath bomb and a plate or shelf...
DIY: Respiratory balm
Autumn is often a period of colds, coughs and sore throats. To support yourself during this season, a homemade respiratory balm can be very nice. You can easily make this yourself, based on your essential oils! INGREDIENTS (for 50 ml) One or more jars or tin cans 35 grams of coconut oil 1 tbsp. carrier oil, such as fractionated coconut oil (mct oil) approx. 23 drops of essential oil of your choice (a dilution of approx. 2%) Au bain marie melting pot ESSENTIAL OILS The essential oils you can use to support your respiratory system include: Eucalyptus Lavender Lemon Rosemary Blends, such as...
BLOG: Reuse your empty/old oil bottles
If you have been working with essential oils for a while, at some point you will have empty oil bottles. It's a shame to throw it away, so why not reuse it?! In this blog I will show you how to properly clean the oil bottles and what you can do with them afterwards. Cleaning your oil bottles Since oil and water don't mix, just rinsing oil bottles with water won't work to get your bottles clean. You need a fat-soluble substance, such as: Dish soap (e.g., dōTERRA's OnGuard line or Young Living's Thieves line) Castile soap (such as this...