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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.  

Here is a wonderful essential oil  blend to help you find deep restorative sleep when insomnia finds its way into your bedroom.

We are often asked  " Can I safely  use Essential Oils in my CPAP machine?" With the popularity of aromatherapy and the huge number of CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine users  it's a very valid question to ask. While essential oil therapy can be of great benefit for those with sleep apnea it becomes more complicated when a CPAP machine is involved.

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!

Rice Bran the Wonder Oil We’re using amazing Rice Bran Oil At Moon Haven we are always looking for the next best thing to come along. We have found a spectacular ingredient that keeps on amazing us with what it does! Rice Bran Oil sounds like it wouldn’t pack much of a punch, after all, rice is the commonest food grain on the earth.  What I didn’t realise is all the goodies that are  thrown away when we turn brown rice into white.  Rice Bran Oil comes from the husks and left overs … and we get one of the most useful skin caring oils on the planet! With elements like: Huge amounts of the vitamin B complexes which is fantastic for helping with skin conditions The richest natural source of liquid Vitamin E- a strong antioxidant helping to protect skin from sun damage and air pollutants. Phytic Acid – helps to balance the pigmentation of skin Ferulic Acid- provides micro-foliation which gently helps to renew skin Proanthocyanidins – supports collagen and elastin in skin, improving suppleness you can see why I am excited! When you add in that Rice Bran is a sustainable resource- one that is derived from the waste product of the rice industry  we felt completed to incorporate it into our products. So we have decided to include Rice Bran Oil in our yummy soaps and are now looking at specific product we can formulate that will bring the amazing benefits of Rice Bran Oil to our skin. Look out … Rice Bran is here to stay! This article was written by Moon Haven’s aromatherapist and founder Leonie Gully and as such represents her personal opinion on the given subject. Subscribe to the Moon Haven Newsletter where each month Leonie and the Moon Haven Team share articles just like this one plus fill you in on all the happenings at the Moon Haven Cottage. Subscribe to the Moon Haven  newsletter at moonhaven.com.au Leonie loves to receive your emails, questions and requests for information .  Just email her at info@moonhaven.com.au Leonie Gully- Moon Haven's Aromatherapist While any advice provided is general in nature, it is not intended to replace medical diagnosis or treatment.  If you are at all concerned about your condition, it is important that you do consult your medical practitioner of choice for an individual consultation and treatment plan. CHECK OUT OUR MOST POPULAR CONTENT What is your Skin Type? Take Our Skin-Type Test Get a Good Night's Sleep - Naturally 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Washing Your Face Essential Oil Dilutions - How to Use Oils Safely on Your Skin 10 Top Essential Oils for Women Dealing with Arthritis & Body Pain - Naturally Universal Herbal Ointment - Our First Aid Kit in a Jar The Moon Haven Story Get offers, sales and all the latest from moon haven in your inbox Join The MoonHaven Family Do you have a question? ... Want to know more? Just click the "Chat with us" button in the right hand corner of this page to ask a question or get more information - if we're logged in you may even get an answer straight away...otherwise we'll get back to you as soon as we are back online.. Always seek qualified medical advice regarding your own individual situation Please note: Information in this article and on the moonhaven.com.au website represents the opinion of the author and as such is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition.

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.

Like many of our moonies I suffer from "Mask Rash". and "Ear Rub" Here are some simple self help tips to get from ouchhh to ahhhh.

Here's what's happening at Moon Haven as we deal with the ramifications of Covid-19 in our community. We're all in this together and we're here to help you through.

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!)

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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.  

Aromatherapy Birth Kit Labouring with Aromatherapy Introducing  Yoga Baby Bliss & MH’s Labour of Love Aromatherapy Birth Kit Recently I met the incredibly talented Natalie Burgess of Yoga Baby Bliss in Margaret River, Western Australia.  Natalie who specialises in teaching Yoga to expectant and new mothers asked us at Moon Haven to put together a birth kit…we happily set to work. Natalie originally approached Moon Haven to formulate an unscented massage oil suitable for use in her yoga baby massage classes for new mums and their babes. We found that our unscented massage oil base to be the perfect combination of oils for both mother and babes skin. Natalie is now offering an incredible series of workshops dealing with yoga for pregnancy, labour and beyond. Aromatherapy Birth Kit Armed with her beautifully written manual I set about putting together a suitable aromatherapy kit for use in the later stages of pregnancy and through labour and the birth periods and would be suitable to offer to Natalie’s workshop participants. The result was our new Labour of Love Aromatherapy Birth Kit. With two salves – Achy Breaky Rub for the aches and pains of the latter stages of pregnancy and the lower back aches of early labour and Calendula Salve to assist when performing Perineal Massage ( I can feel you all cringe from here!) we were off to  a good start. With the help of Stacey (of Herb Girl fame) we set about formulating two essential oil blends – one to soothe and relax during the first anxious stages of labour and one to help with focussing and activating labour during the transition and the second stage right up until birth. We also wanted the two blends to be able to be blended together so that the transition was smooth and not jarring.  So that the oil burner did not need to be cleaned out but one oil could be placed on top of the other and still remain pleasant. The resultant birth blends are: Prelude for the first stages and after the birth In the Moment for the later stages of labour and the actual birth Based on uplifting Mandarin and soothing Clary Sage both blends are delightful on their own but come into their own when they are combined.   As Prelude tapers off and In the Moment takes over the scents released are quite amazing. We have had wonderful feedback from our testers and I look forward to welcoming our new mums and their lovely babes into Moon Haven and listening to their birth stories.  I will keep you all posted. Labour of Love Aromatherapy Birth Kit EVERY MUM-TO-BE NEEDS THIS PACK Your Price: : 100% NO-RISK MONEY BACK GUARANTEE This article was written by Moon Haven’s aromatherapist and founder Leonie Gully and as such represents her personal opinion on the given subject. Subscribe to the Moon Haven Newsletter where each month Leonie and the Moon Haven Team share articles just like this one plus fill you in on all the happenings at the Moon Haven Cottage. Subscribe to the Moon Haven  newsletter at moonhaven.com.au Leonie loves to receive your emails, questions and requests for information .  Just email her at info@moonhaven.com.au Leonie Gully- Moon Haven's Aromatherapist While any advice provided is general in nature, it is not intended to replace medical diagnosis or treatment.  If you are at all concerned about your condition, it is important that you do consult your medical practitioner of choice for an individual consultation and treatment plan. CHECK OUT OUR MOST POPULAR CONTENT What is your Skin Type? Take Our Skin-Type Test Get a Good Night's Sleep - Naturally 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Washing Your Face Essential Oil Dilutions - How to Use Oils Safely on Your Skin 10 Top Essential Oils for Women Dealing with Arthritis & Body Pain - Naturally Universal Herbal Ointment - Our First Aid Kit in a Jar The Moon Haven Story Get offers, sales and all the latest from moon haven in your inbox Join The MoonHaven Family Do you have a question? ... Want to know more? Just click the "Chat with us" button in the right hand corner of this page to ask a question or get more information - if we're logged in you may even get an answer straight away...otherwise we'll get back to you as soon as we are back online.. Always seek qualified medical advice regarding your own individual situation Please note: Information in this article and on the moonhaven.com.au website represents the opinion of the author and as such is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition.

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

Making your own scented pine cones is one of the simplest ways to bring scent into your home.They're so easy to make. And once you have found your pine cones they can be used again and again.

We thought our Dreamy Lavender Room Spray was great as a room spray...but you, our marvelous moonies, have told us that there is so much more you can use it for. Here are 7 of those ideas... what do you think?

At moon haven we are constantly asked for ideas on what essential oil or products to use for different illnesses, conditions and ailments. We love it that we can often help provide natural solutions to common issues faced by our moonie families. So I've put together a simple 30 minute (it may go a little longer) info session/workshop where i go through my own natural first aid kit.

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.