Is Rose Hip Oil Worth the Hype?
If you’ve spent any time exploring natural skincare, you’ve probably heard about Rose Hip Seed Oil. Praised for its ability to nourish dry skin, soften fine lines, and bring life back to dull complexions, this golden botanical oil has earned something of a cult following.
But is it really worth the hype?
In short, yes. And the secret lies in its remarkably simple, naturally occurring chemistry.
What’s in them?
These mists are made with our high quality essential oils, distilled water, and a natural ECOCERT & COSMOS approved emulsifier to help the oils and water blend beautifully together.
Trees, especially conifer trees, produce antimicrobial airborne biochemicals that have been found to stimulate immunity, lower blood pressure and slow heart rate in humans. This group of biochemicals are called Phytoncides and they comprise the beautiful aroma that fills a forest, stimulating the health of the entire ecosystem and cleaning the air we breathe.
In our philosophy of Raw Skincare, we believe that feeding your skin what it’s craving, and changing your skincare ingredients with the seasons is incredibly important for your skin’s vitality.
Here are our favourite raw skincare ingredients for summer…
What is Tooth Pulling?
Tooth pulling is an ancient ayurvedic practice of swishing coconut oil around in your mouth for ~ 20 minutes per day. This process if thought to pull toxins out of the body, improve oral health & whiten the teeth. Anecdotally, we can confirm it to be a very effective and enjoyable daily ritual. It of course does not replace brushing and flossing the teeth daily.
Rosemary is liposolvent, it helps the natural oils in the hair (& skin) flow from the follicles (& pores), this helps the hair to grow longer, stronger & shinier.
For those who are hoping to encourage hair growth, we recommend brushing Rosemary essential oil through the hair. To do this, place 3-4 drops Rosemary in the palm of your hand and rub the bristles of your brush in it. Brush thoroughly from root to tip.
We also recommend spritzing your hair daily with Rosemary Hydrosol to increase strength & shine.
However, if you tend to get a dry, flakey scalp, Rosemary on its own may not be the best choice for you.
Combat Anxiety ✓
New teachers, new classmates, maybe even a whole new school; this time of year can be stressful and unsettling. Natural aroma can help to ease anxiety, create a sense of wellbeing and draw others to you.
1 bottle of essential oil will make ~ 12 batches of Outdoor Spray!
DIY Outdoor Spray...
We are huge fans of blending our hydrosols; not only does it give the opportunity for indescribable aromas and completely unique custom products, but it also allows you to combine the skin loving actions of your hydrosols - creating skin superfoods.
Sweet Lil' Handmade Lip Balms
The secret you won't have to tell the people you give these to; lip balms are actually simple to make!
If you follow us on Instagram you know; we love all kinds of DIY products, but roll-ons have to be the most versatile application of essential oils.
Here are the top 5 reasons we love roll-ons:
It is true what we say, blending is an art form. However unlike most artistic avenues, virtually anyone can become a talented blender. If you have a sense of smell, you have all the prerequisites you need.
Every second of the day. Every thought that we allow to pass through our minds, everything we see, everything we hear; causes an alteration that mediates emotion, whether slight or significant.
Inhalation of essential oils is a very efficient way to alter our neurological function, as the smell receptor sites in our nasal cavity have a direct link to the brain, via the limbic system.
The Mascne (Mask Acne) Spray
The struggle against mascne is real. This spray will help to combat this pesky issue with a combo of our best acne fighting essential oils. It also smells divine.
This time of year we’re usually just wrapping up our two part Distillation & Formulation Course. There’s so much more we can do when we’re together in our space, with all of the equipment and tools, however there’s also a ton you can experiment with on your own at home.
1. Sandalwood. All of the santalum album.
Place a drop of Sandalwood in-between your eyebrows. Make yourself a little Sandalwood & Jojoba Roll-On. Apply a drop of Sandalwood to pulse points.
Bring Indian Sandalwood into your life in any of these small ways and we guarantee you’ll feel the calm flowing back into your body & mind.
This balm is by no means cheap, but if you want the ultimate protection against stretch marks, cracks, extreme dryness and damage, look no further. It has zero filler; every single ingredient in this recipe contributes directly to the healing action.
In addition to being a balm for big beautiful pregnant bellies, this could be used on any area of scarring or stretch marks, as well as extremely dry or chapped parts of the body such as elbows, cheeks and heals.
Olfactory memory is incredible for creating feelings of comfort, especially in children. When you diffuse essential oils in your child’s secure home environment, you’re creating a scent memory that can travel with them to school, camp… wherever!
The big bonus to using the blends suggested below? They’ll also help to strengthen your family’s immune systems, clear the air of germs and make everyone happy.
Rather than focusing on everything that's missing from our lives right now, we're focusing on everything there is suddenly ample space for; long walks, relaxing baths, deep breaths.
Feeling good isn't on lockdown. In fact, there's likely more time for it than ever before. Do things that make you feel close to yourself and the people you love. Natural scent can provide a beautiful passageway to positive emotions & an escape from the fear and anxiety we’re all experiencing…
While we’re staying inside our socially distanced ‘bubbles’, there’s a lot we can do to stay healthy. It’s vital to try and address a viral infection at the earliest stage of development, and many essential oils can help us to do that.
Social Distancing & Diligent Hygiene
As we all know, influenza can spread by airborne droplets, close contact with an infected person, and contact with objects contaminated with the virus. Our best defence is to avoid contact! These particles can remain active on objects for days, so effective sterilization is an important step in preventing the spread of influenza. Current guidelines suggest disinfecting objects with chlorine, hydrogen peroxide, soap, and/or alcohols. So, our second best defence is to sterilize anything that may have come into contact with the influenza germ.
Room Diffusion for Sterilization
Here you have it folks, a few quick & easy DIY recipes to build up your Defences!
Our Defence Blend (formerly called Thieves Blend) is a powerful line of defence against germs. The story of this blend goes back to the time of the Black Plague. Doctors wore long, beak-like masks stuffed with antimicrobial herbs over their noses and mouths to defend against the sickness. Our Defence Blend is made up of the most potent immune stimulating and antimicrobial essential oils
New year, new me?
It’s easy to get wrapped up in the concept of resolutions and change; becoming a different, better version of ourselves, but we’re here to remind you that the current you deserves some love and appreciation.
Take some time out of the hustle to administer some self-care. Your future self will be better for it, we promise!
From stocking stuffers, to culinary delights, to the perfect beard spritzer; we've got all your gift-giving bases covered.
