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MIY - How to Use a Solubiliser - Oil & Water CAN mix

MIY - How to Use a Solubiliser - Oil & Water CAN mix

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.
MIY Make It Yourself - Mind Soothing - Skin Smoothing Salt Scrub

MIY Make It Yourself - Mind Soothing - Skin Smoothing Salt Scrub

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.
DIY Blend of the Month - Elevate - A Mood Enhancing Essential Oil Blend

DIY Blend of the Month - Elevate - A Mood Enhancing Essential Oil Blend

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.
Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils – Fact or Fiction?

Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils – Fact or Fiction?

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.
Managing Anxiety – Try This Powerful Technique

Managing Anxiety – Try This Powerful Technique

Anxiety is a very real issue in today's society. Check out Moon Haven's "How To" video demonstrating Leonie's simple but highly effective technique that has helped hundreds manage their anxiety.
Hayfever, Allergies and More

Hayfever, Allergies and More

Hayfever, Allergies and More Welcome to Allergy  Season  Allergy season is here…There’s pollen in the air! Spring…While the sun is shining, and the birds are singing, our flowers, trees and grasses are doing their thing to ensure the continuation of the species. And this means pollen and other allergens in the air. No wonder hayfever, eczema and  psoriasis sufferers and those with sensitised skin seem to experience more symptoms this time year. Hayfever Of all the allergies that we see at the moon haven cottage hayfever would have to be the most common…especially at this time of year. With runny noses, red itchy eyes, incessant headaches and blocked sinuses, pollen season can make life miserable for so many people. Chris – moon haven’s soap master, is just one of so many of our moonies who suffers each year. It can be a terrible time for so many What's Solution? Of course we have been working on finding  ways to help Chris and his fellow sufferers get happily get through the season. This where Breathe Easy Pulse Point Potion and its big brother Breathe Easy Essential Oil Blend come into their own. You see, the essential oils in the Breathe Easy blend help with allergy issues in three main ways: How does it work? The essential oils: Assist with thinning the mucous build up in your sinuses. (sounds yucky… but the relief from this effect alone makes for a much more comfortable allergy season)You’ll often find that you’ll develop a postnasal drip or need to clear your nose within 5 minutes of application!) Calm the mucous membranes so that they are less irritated, inflammation is reduced, and they produce less mucous. Open up airways and help dilate constricted blood vessels which in turn improves breathing and eases associated headaches. Which Breathe Easy Should I Use? Breathe Easy Pulse Point Potion Relief for headaches, hayfever and hangovers! Chris finds that the Breathe Easy Pulse Point Potion is his goto hayfever product because he can apply it directly to his skin.  That means he can use it on the go, where ever he is. Breathe Easy Essential Oil Blend Respiration support The Breathe Easy Essential Oil blend is great used in a diffuser helping the whole family at home… and even used in a steam bath to help clear his sinuses when they are well and truly under siege. So if you’re suffering this season give Breathe Easy a go.    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.
DIY Blend of the Month - Frankincense & Lemon Scar & Wrinkle Oil

DIY Blend of the Month - Frankincense & Lemon Scar & Wrinkle Oil

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.
Anit-Ageing SkinCare System - why is it so effective?

Anit-Ageing SkinCare System - why is it so effective?

When formulating the two products in the Anti Ageing SkinCare System (the BioNutrient Facial Gel and Age Defying Serum), Leonie scoured the world, read countless scientific research, clinical trials and actual case histories and selected the most effective natural, anti-ageing compounds available and combined them is these two precious formulations.You see, in combination these two products provide effective quantities of 16 water and oil soluble, clinically proven anti ageing ingredients.
Anti-Ageing Skincare- New Packaging- Even Better Value

Anti-Ageing Skincare- New Packaging- Even Better Value

If you're a fan of our Anti-Ageing Skin Care System...and so many of our moonies are... you're just going to love our new glass packaging. New Packaging- Even Better Value Even better valueNot only does it look good...but we've given you even more Gel (50ml instead of 30ml) and Serum (20ml instead of 15ml) at no extra cost. PLUS we've chosen to upgrade to a more reliable dropper style dispenser.So its WIN -WIN all round.
Anti-Ageing Skincare - How To's, Hints & Tips

Anti-Ageing Skincare - How To's, Hints & Tips

Frequency:  At Moon Haven we recommend that the use of the Age defying System would be beneficial for all skin types.  For those aged under 30 then once a week should be sufficient. Then as we age the frequency can be increased. For example many on their 40's, 50's and beyond get fantastic results when they use it every night.
DIY Blend of the Month - Last Days of Summer Blend

DIY Blend of the Month - Last Days of Summer Blend

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.
Super Soap Sale - ends 31 March 2021

Super Soap Sale - ends 31 March 2021

Now is the time to stock up on all your favourite Moon Haven Soaps. Our Annual Super Soap Sale is on! And yes we usually only offer these prices once per year and only for a short time. 

Epilepsy, Rosemary and Aromatherapy

Epilepsy, Rosemary and Aromatherapy Rosemary essential oil – is it ok for people with epilepsy? Which essential oils are safe to use and how to calculate when they are not! WARNING: this article is quite long but does contain some important information regarding the safe use of essential oils We recommend that you NEVER take ANY essential oil by mouth unless directed by your medical practitioner! We had a phone call today from a very concerned client of ours who we treasure dearly. She was quite upset and wanted to discuss our use of Rosemary Essential Oil in our Breathe Easy Pulse Point Potion. You see she had been talking to a friend and was recommending that she use Breathe Easy Pulse Point Potion for her hayfever. Now, as an epileptic, her friend had read that epileptics can not use Rosemary essential oil as it would bring on a seizure! Of course our client was concerned that her friend could not now use the Breathe Easy Pulse Point Potion because it contained Rosemary Essential Oil. We understand the concern as there is so much mis-information as well as half and near-truths that surround the use of essential oil out in the public arena. Lets look at the established science As usual it is always best to go to the science behind an issue – and in this case the scientific literature is quite definitive – there are three cases where ingesting (ie taking by mouth – drinking) high monoterpene essential oils has brought on seizures. Rosemary is considered a high monoterpene essential oil. In the first case a 54 yr old woman drank a mouthful of Sage essential oil – every week – for several years and experienced burning of the esophagus, dizziness and increase heart rate… then one day she took an even higher dose – and had a seizure. She ended up in hospital and recovered fully from her experience… and she never resumed drinking Sage oil! The other two cases also involved drinking pure, undiluted essential oils in reasonably large doses – by large we are talking around 5 ml for a young child of 3 for several days! Another research paper (Ref 2 below) looked at injecting several high monoterpene essential oils into mice to study the effects. The essential oils used were sage, hyssop, thuja and cedar. Experimenting on mice they determined that the subclinical oral dose for the most potent – ie the dose where there is no detrimental clinical effect on the brain – is 0.08 grams per kilogram of body weight for hyssop essential oil and 0.3 grams per kilogram for Sage Essential Oil. The calculation: Taking the most potent oil – Hyssop Essential oil- that means a child of 20kgs would not receive a detrimental dose to the brain if they absorbed into their body anything under 1.6grams of pure hyssop oil (about a 1/4 teaspoon) or 6grams (just over a teaspoon) of Sage Essential Oil. Note we are talking about absorbing or ingesting the oil…NOT applying it to the skin!   Now Rosemary essential oil is not mentioned in this particular study but as it contains monoterpenes ( the active ingredient that researchers were concerned about) in even lower concentrations than common Sage essential oil we can deduct that ingesting a teaspoon of Rosemary oil (5ml) for a 20 kg child would still be considered subclinical. This is equivalent to over 20ml of Rosemary essential oil in an Adult weighting 80 kgs!   Of course I would NEVER suggest that you drink any essential oil diluted or undiluted – the burning of the esophagus would not be pleasant! Breathe Easy Essential oil, pulse point potions and Rosemary Now lets look at the formula for Breathe Easy. Each 10ml bottle of Breathe Easy Essential Oil (the concentrate used in the pulse point potion) contains 2 ml Rosemary oil. Breathe Easy Pulse Point Potion contains 0.3ml of Rosemary Essential oil in a 10 ml rollette bottle This is the total amount of rosemary oil in the whole bottle. Calculating the actual amount of rosemary oil absorbed into the body As a worst case scenario let us look at calculating the dose amount of rosemary oil absorbed into the body after applying undiluted Breathe Easy Essential Oil to the skin at the temples and neck ( not something we usually recommend) equivalent to 3 drops of essential oil blend. 3 drops of oil is equivalent to 0.15 grams. Quantity of rosemary essential oil in 0.15 grams of Breathe Easy Essential oil is 0.03grams Assume that 50% of the oil is absorbed into the body – this is a high end dose… as studies have found that most essential oil applied to the skin evaporates.. but we are looking at a worst case scenario here. Maximum quantity of rosemary oil absorbed into the body =0.03 *0.5 = 0.015 grams absorption per kilogram in 20kg child = 0.0075 grams per kilo of body weight absorption per kilogram in 60 kg adult = 0.0001875 grams per kilo of body weight Compared with the scientific research that doses below 0.3 grams per kilo of body weight are subclinical this dose is 1/25 of this dose in a child and 1/100 for an adult! AND THIS IS FOR the UNDILUTED, PURE ESSENTIAL OIL BLEND not our Pulse Point Potion!!! When you consider that the pulse point potion contains only 15% of the rosemary essential oil as found in the Breathe Easy EO Blend – you can see that the amount of rosemary oil that can be absorbed when using the Breathe Easy Pulse Point Potion is significantly less than even these calculated doses! Conclusion: We really are very concerned about the health and well being of our clients and we are very concerned that they receive the very best, accurate and most up to date information at all times. I spend an inordinate amount of time researching and scouring scientific publications and journals to ensure that each formulation, each product and what we do at moon haven is safe for use by our clients. We have found that there is a huge amount of hearsay and unsubstantiated half truths and misconceptions regarding the use of aromatherapy circulating on the net. Like Chinese whispers – these misconceptions are repeated and passed on – from one person to another until they take on a life of their own and accepted as the gospel truth. So we have found that when trying to work out what is the actual truth in a situation – it is best at all times to go to the scientific research and look to what is the actual proven case as defined by the scientific community. And as you can see the amount of Rosemary essential oil in our Breathe Easy Essential Oil Blend and Pulse Point Potions is significantly within the safe use limits for use by the general public and epileptics alike! So please use these wonderfully helpful products if you suffer from hayfever, headaches or even hangovers. References: 1. Journal of Neurology Volume 246, Number 8, 667-670, DOI: 10.1007/s004150050429 Plant-induced seizures: reappearance of an old problem P. R. Burkhard, Karim Burkhardt, Charles-Antoine Haenggeli and Theodor Landis 2.Clin Toxicol. 1981 Dec;18(12):1485-98. Toxicity of some essential plant oils. Clinical and experimental study. Millet Y, Jouglard J, Steinmetz MD, Tognetti P, Joanny P, Arditti J. Breathe Easy Essential Oil Blend Respiration support Breathe Easy Pulse Point Potion Relief for headaches, hayfever and hangovers! 5.0 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.
The Moon Haven Story

The Moon Haven Story

The Moon Haven Story Moon Haven Cowaramup What is Moon Haven? Moon Haven is a continually evolving sanctuary where a myriad of magical aromatherapy and herbal products are developed and produced just right for today’s world. Eric and Leonie Gully along with their dedicated team, make an amazing range of aromatherapy soaps, soothing salves and herbal skin care products that make for a more natural approach to the way we live in the world. If you would like to find out more about Moon Haven, our philosophy and why we do what we do… click here Why is Moon Haven? In 1998, after many years of being unable to pinpoint the source of her debilitating muscle pain and tiredness, Leonie was finally diagnosed with Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS). This led her and husband Eric down a path of exploring the best that western medicine and complimentary therapies could offer to bring about relief. Leonie grew up surrounded by herbs and an avid interest in the formulation of skin care. Her childhood chemistry set and laboratory in the laundry, are part of family lore. Frustrated at finding little relief for her pain, Leonie started researching all things herbal and aromatherapy, discussing the issues with other herbalists and therapists and set about making a salve that worked for her. Achy Breaky Rub was born and the rest is history. Moisturising lotions that didn’t bring Leonie out in a rash, salves for the constant itch that plagued her hands and soaps that would deliver the benefits of the aromatherapy world to her on a daily basis followed. Family and friends got in on the secret and soon the kitchen was turned into a laboratory – little food could be found there, but you could bet your life you could always find a jar of herbs infusing on the bench or a pot of the latest ‘research project’ on the stove. Ideas were turned into reality, more and more products were formulated and tested on the same willing band of people. Eric, a consulting engineer and project manager, looked into the technical side of things and explored better ways of doing things. He brought both his engineering and manual craft skills to the fore and developed molds and designed methods and techniques to make things easier. Having previously been a small business owner himself, he also began developing a detailed business plan for Moon Haven. The word spread… and so Moon Haven was born. Who is Moon Haven? Eric and Leonie Gully established Moon Haven Natural Products in August 2001. The first Moon Haven shop front and workroom opened Christmas 2002 in Cowaramup. Where is Moon Haven? Corner Bottrill Street & Bussell Hwy, Cowaramup, Western Australia, in the heart of the Margaret River Wine Region. Warmest regards, Leonie - moonhaven's aromatherapist, founder & creator of good things 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.
Irritant Contact Dermatitis OR Don’t Use A Body Wash If You Have Sensitive Skin

Irritant Contact Dermatitis OR Don’t Use A Body Wash If You Have Sensitive Skin

How can you treat dermatitis of the hands and fingers... Leonie explains how to combat this debilitating condition simply and effectively using self help techniques and one of Moon Haven's star products ...
Sunburn Soother

Sunburn Soother

Aloe Vera for your sunburnt skin Unfortunately it's a fact of life. Most of us will get a touch too much sun at some point in our exitence. Burning, stinging, sensitised sunburnt skin can be so uncomfortable. Thankfully mother nature has a wonderful skin soother at hand. Aloe Vera is natures first aid for sunburn. Every household should have a plant at the ready. Just break a bit of fleshy leaf off the plant and apply the gooey inner gel from the centre of the leaf and gently smoothe it over your sunburn. Of course, do seek medical advice if the sunburn is severe or covers extensive areas of your body. After Sun Gel Of course if you don't want to go to the trouble of keeping and Aloe Vera plant you can always use our After Sun Gel. We've formulated Moon Haven's after sun with organic aloe vera gel as well as harnessing the soothing anti-inflammatory properties of calendula, roman chamomile and french lavender. Keep it in the fridge for a truly skin soothing experience.
SOS - 3 Top Tips Caring for Summer Skin

SOS - 3 Top Tips Caring for Summer Skin

Without help over summer, you run the risk of not only dry, wrinkled and aged skin but you run the significant risk of developing skin damage and cancer. Here are three vital steps to help keep your skin in the best shape it can be in over these warm summer months.
Is it really Acne? or could it be Papulopustular or Inflammatory Rosacea?

Is it really Acne? or could it be Papulopustular or Inflammatory Rosacea?

Evey now and then we get a franctic phone call from one of our moonies telling us that our hugely poplular and very effective Acne Action Pack was not helping their skin... and in fact using it was making it worse!!!! When this fisrst happenend many years ago Leonie - moon haven's founder, immediately dropped everything and arranged to meet our happless client to see exactly what was going on with her skin.  Pauplopustular Rosacea And the answer was pretty obvious...but only to Leonie's trained eye. Our gorgeous moonie was not suffering from Acne vulgaris (common acne) but a severe case of rosacea.      
Rose Geranium Oil – Recipes, Properties & More

Rose Geranium Oil – Recipes, Properties & More

Rose Geranium Oil – Recipes, Properties & More Rose Geranium -pretty flower with a glorious scent Mmmm the earthy rose scent of this magnificent essential oil is the basis for Moon Haven’s mature skincare range. It’s  scent makes me feel warm, comforted and transports me back to my Grandma’s rose garden when I was a kid. Properties Rose Geranium Oil is anti-inflammatory, antiseptic ,detoxifying, and it has the wondrous ability to  balance all skin types. Hormone Balancing Rose Geranium oil is effective at addressing premenstrual symptoms like abdominal cramps or sore breasts and menopausal symptoms like hormonal imbalances.(See below for the formula and method.) Combats the ageing process Even more helpful is that Rose Geranium oil helps your skin to  regenerate at the cellular level, which makes it perfect to help combat the signs of ageing. Yes that’s the creases, crevices and wrinkles on your face, the age spots and the excessive dryness we all seem to experience as we grow older. History Geraniums have been prized throughout the ages for their scent, especially the rose scented varieties.  Rose geranium was mainly grown in southern and western African countries where the dry summers and cooler, wet winters allowed the plants to thrive. Sources Now days Rose Geranium Oil is sourced from a number of countries with some of the finest examples coming from Kenya, Reunion, Madagascar, Egypt and Morocco. The vast bulk of the essential oil is used in the perfumery industry with just a small proportion reserved for aromatherapy uses. Suggested Uses Premenstrual Tension, Cramps and Bloating 5 drops Rose Geranium Oil 2 drops Juniper Berry Oil 1 drop Cypress Oil 10 ml Carrier Oil of choice (Sunflower, Grapeseed, Rice Bran ) Mix all ingredients together and massage into belly (use a clockwise massage technique, gliding over the bladder gently ) and the lower back Menopause Spray 5 drops Rose Geranium Essential Oil 2 drops Clary Sage Oil 50 ml water Place all ingredients into a small spray bottle Shake bottle well and spray onto face and wrists when experiencing a hot flush Dog Tick Preventative Place 1 drop only of Rose geranium oil at the base of the tail and in between the shoulder blades of your dog before walking into tick prone areas. Repeat each time the dog goes into these areas. 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.
How to Clear Your Sinuses Naturally

How to Clear Your Sinuses Naturally

How to Clear Your Sinuses Naturally How to Clear Your Sinuses Naturally You know the feeling.  You can’t breathe through your nose, your head is aching so intensely it feels like it is going to explode and nothing seems to be able to give you any relief. Time to call in the aromatherapy big guns for sinus relief – Eucalyptus and Peppermint Essential Oils Both these oils will help to reduce the inflammation of the mucous membranes, liquefy the mucous within the sinuses (sounds disgusting doesn’t it …  but as we say its better out than in!) calm the mucous membranes so that they produce less mucous open up the airways to allow for easier breathing How to Soothe Your Sinuses Here are 3 very effective ways to use these essential oils to soothe your sinuses: Essential Oil Infused Warm Compress on the Face Steaming Hot Shower with Essential Oils Sinus Steam Bath Essential Oil Infused Warm Facial Compress This method is one of the easiest ways to help clear a block sinus. You need: Clean Washcloth 1 drop only Eucalyptus oil Your Bathroom Sink What to do: Half fill your bathroom basin with hot water from the tap. Make sure it is not too hot…you want to be able to comfortably put your hands in the water. Place the Eucalyptus  essential oil in the water and swish around Soak the washcloth in the hot water and wring out. Make sure that the cloth isn’t too hot for your skin Lay down on on a couch or bed and place the WARM (not hot) washcloth over your nose and mouth (you can cover your face as long as the washcloth is fairly dry and you keep your eyes closed. Breathe through the washcloth until it cools Repeat as required. Have tissues at the ready! Steaming Hot Shower with Essential Oils At the first sign of a head cold I head for the shower! Do this for an easy, effective way to clear your sinuses. You need: 3 drops Eucalyptus Oil 3 drops Peppermint Oil Shower with plenty of hot water What to do: Turn on the shower and step in. Make the shower as hot as you you are comfortable with Get a good steam up in the shower Place the essential oils on the base of the shower away from the drain – you don’t want them washing away immediately! Breathe in the steam as it mixes with the essential oils. To increase the effectiveness of this method make sure you close the bathroom door, any windows and don’t turn on the extractor fan.  We want as much steam as possible! The Steam Bath –  Aromatherapy Sinus Relief Big Guns If all else has failed then  a good facial steaming will often clear stubborn, blocked sinuses. A word of caution though.  This method involves boiling water, strong essential oil vapors and lots of steam. So great care is needed. I wouldn’t recommend using this method with children or those with low blood pressure. You need: Wash Basin Boiling Water 1 drop Eucalyptus Oil 1 drop Peppermint Oil 1 drop Tea Tree Oil Large Towel Glass of water What to do: Find a stable table where you can sit at comfortably with your head over the basin Place the basin on the table and fill with about 2 litres of freshly boiled water Add the essential oils to the water Carefully position your face over the rising steam at least 30 cm (12 inches)above  the basin.Make sure that the steam is not too hot and please do close your eyes as you don’t want to expose them to the essential oil vapours. For added effectiveness and only if the steam isn’t too hot for you drape the  towel over your head and basin like a tent. Breathe in the vapours for as long as it is comfortable. Take a breath of fresh air as and when you need it. Stop the treatment immediately if you feel light headed or faint. Immediately after the steam bath drink a glass of water to help re-hydrate and regulate the body. Make It Yourself Chest Rub Easy-to-make chest rub using Moon Haven Essential Oils Check out our Make It Yourself Chest Rub recipe.  Its easy to make especially if you already have our Aromatherapy Starter Pack. 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.