Essential Oils & DIY

make this very feminine blend to help soothe women during times of hormonal imbalance. diffuse or make your very own pulse point potion

In their pure, undiluted form these oils can run to several  thousands of dollars per kilo. And while a few drops of pure oil for a very special occasion could be justified,  using these oils everyday is out of the reach of most...until now. Affordable for Everyday Use By offering essential oils/absolutes like Rose, Sandalwood and Roman Chamomile diluted in pure Jojoba Oil our moonies can experience the beauty and work with these amazing oils on a daily basis.  

Being subject to mandates, stringent health rules and regulations can be tough.Add in very valid concerns and anxiety over the uncertainty before us, the possibility of becoming ill and how we will be able to deal with the fall out from the virus and many of us can go down the rabbit hole of what ifs and worst case scenarios. It's at times like these that diffusing a blend of Frankincense and Juniperberry Essential Oil can be so beneficial. Juniperberry & Frankincense Essential Oils Juniper berry is wonderfully calming, cantering and grounding. While Frankincense supports healthy mind function, promoting positive feelings and uplifts the mood. Combined these two essential oils provide a wonderfully potent blend that encourages realistic, grounded optimism. Something we all could do with more in our current situation. DIY: Here & Now Diffuser Blend 3 drops Frankincense essential oil 3 drops Juniperberry Essential Oil Add to your choice of diffuser. (Check out our Classic Ultrasonic Mist Diffuser) For best effect diffuse morning and night.. I just love walking into a room where this blend is in the air. It is so very comforting yet uplifting at the same time. Enjoy!

We've had a number of our moonies ask if they can apply essential oils to their face mask?  The answer is both Yes and No. If you are using a cloth mask, a drop or two of your favourite essential oil or blend could be a fantastic addition. However, if you are using a surgical face mask then you MUST NOT apply any essential oil to the mask.

One of my favourite blends is the one I recommend to parents of active kids. I even recommend this blend for the class room to help calm children without making them all sleepy and sluggish.  AS we all know Lavender is wonderfully calming, Sweet Orange is gently uplifting.

First things first - ALWAYS dilute essential oils when applying them to your skin or scalp. Undiluted essential oil on the skin can potentially cause sensitisation and severe skin reactions in susceptible people.

Massage is so good for every body...but none more so than for babies and children. According to the Mayo Clinic, infant massage Encourages interaction between you Strengthens the bond between parent and child Helps children relax and sleep. Positively affects infant hormones that control stress Reduces crying (we all want that!)

DIY- Dried Potpourri Traditional Dried Botanical Potpourri Grab a copy of our DIY Natural Potpourri Fact Sheet here  Gather together: To make 4 cups potpourri Essential oil of choice 1 litre of dried botanicals . Select from:  Bark, roots, seeds, leaves, herbs. Orange., lemon and other citrus peels Gums and resins like frankincense, myrrh, eucalyptus gum Spices, herbs eg lavender sprigs, star anise, cinnamon sticks, rosemary sprigs, vanilla bean pods etc Method: Dry your botanicals Dry any botanicals that are fresh or contain moisture using one of the following methods: - Place flowers bark etc on newspaper. Leave in a sheltered area that gets the sun over several days, turning daily until dry. - Place botanicals on a lined baking sheet in a very slow oven (around 100 -120C)  for several hours until all moisture has been removed. - Use an electric dehydrator to remove the moisture from the plant material. Re-use bunches of flowers: A lovely way to give new life to a wilting bunch of flowers is to make them into potpourri . Just tie the stems together with some string and hang them upside down in a bright airy space for a few weeks until fully dried out.  Putting it together Mix 5 ml of essential oil blend of choice into the botanicals.  Store in a large ziplock bag  for at least 2 days to allow the scent to permeate the potpourri. Place potpourri into bags, bowls or other suitable containers and place in room. Re-invigorate the potpourri by adding in 1 or 2 ml of essential oil as needed..  

There is nothing nicer on a cool winters evening than coming home filled with the scent of spices and autumnal fruits.   We can achieve this bysimmering a pot of sliced fruit mixed with spicesi on the stove, heater or slow cooker.  Once gently boiling away this pot of spicey goodness with fill your home and hearts with its comforting goodness.   Grab a copy of our DIY Natural Potpourri Fact Sheet here  What goes into a Simmering Potpourri? There are no hard and fast rules as to what tio include in your potpourri . it really depends on your own personal taste and sense of smell as to what goes into it. Some possibilities include: Cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, bay leaves,. citrus peel- orange /lemon /lime, apples – apple peel & cores are great, fresh ginger, vanilla bean, whole black peppercorns, mint, rosemary, eucalyptus leaves, chai tea spices (tea bags work fine), coffee beans   Method : : Choose a suitable pot to heat your simmering potpourri in.  e.g. small saucepan or pot to go on your wood heater, stove top or you can use a slow cooker if you prefer. Add your selection of ingredients to the pot.  Add at last 2 cups of water – more if your container can take it. Bring pot up to boiling point and reduce heat until a slow simmer. (Steam slowly coming off the surface. Leave uncovered to allow the scent to flow through your home.  Top up with water as required.  Replace the ingredients every 4 days - Place used goodies in the compost, they make wonderful food for your garden.  

Hayfever season is upon us!It feels like every second person visiting the cottage is suffering the effects of a spring that has sprung.

This blend is wonderful for diffusing into the air when illness invades your home. The eucalyptus is a wonderful disinfectant while the lemon and peppermint oils will help uplift the spirits and assist with dealing with any nausea.

With so many essential oils offering wonderful antiseptic properties there are a myriad of blends and concoctions that you can use to help cleanse and soothe these simple wounds.  If the wound is minor then try this simple recipe to make a very effective antiseptic wash.

Leonie, Moon havens aromatherapist has put together 4 useful formulations you can make using the eight oils in the Aromatherapy Starter Kit. 

Week End Wind Down Bathing Blend Ylang Ylang is known for its blood pressure and relaxation properties Patchouli has long been used to assist with your inner child and self Bergamot is a well knon mood lifter and soother while lavender is the universal relaxer.

As we all know oil and water DON'T mix - without a little help from a friend. The friend in this case comes from a family of ingredients called solubilisers.These substances help oils, including essential oils to dissolve in water. You can make all sorts of water based products like room sprays, skin toners, facial mists, hair mists and detanglers as well as making a bath essential oil concentrate.

I love making salt scrubs at home. Firstly they're so easy to put together. A good quality salt - finely ground is best - some low scent cooking oil and essential oils of your choice and voila - you have your very own home-made exfoliant. Salt also has deeply detoxifying properties: Its trace minerals are natural purifiers that draw out pore-clogging toxins and relieve congestion.

Mood Enhancing Essential Oil Blend Frankincense is known for boosting energy and mood. Bergamot is known to help reduce anxiety and of course Lavender is famous for its relaxing qualities.

There is no international or even nationally recognised reputable organisation which classifies or even certifies essential oils used in Aromatherapy practice as being of therapeutic grade.

Frankincense & Lemon Scar & Wrinkle Oil A very simple recipe for a facial scar and wrinkle massage oil. Frankincense Oil is noted for its ability to help increase the production of new cell-sand the reduction of sun damage. Lemon oil is high in antioxidants and has been shown to reduce the presence of free radicals on skin.

Last Days of Summer Blend This beautiful diffuser blend is light and airy filling your home with the scent of summer - courtesy of the Grapefruit and Sweet Orange oils ... with just a hint of the coming autumn from the influence of the beautifully pungent Juniper berry oil.