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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.
How Does Soap Defend You Against Coronavirus?

How Does Soap Defend You Against Coronavirus?

The World Health Organisation (WHO) tell us that one of the best ways to protect ourselves from contracting Covid-19 is to wash our hands with soap and water ...often! And who are we to disagree with that? (As you know, we make soap... beautiful, natural, cold processed soap) Plus in this pandemic environment our health and..dare we be dramatic and say that even our lives.. depend on it! So why is soap so effective against COVID-19? Here's what UNESCO has to say : Water alone may rinse off dirt, but viruses and bacteria are so small they often need chemical and mechanical intervention to get their sticky nanoparticles out of the crevices that make up our unique fingerprints. That’s why soap is so important. It’s made for this job. Give soap 20 seconds, at least, of thorough scrubbing and the pin-shaped soap molecules will penetrate the types of bacteria and viruses, including COVID-19, that protect themselves with an oily lipid membrane. Like a nail popping a tire, the water-repelling end of the soap molecule, a hydrophobic tail that can bond with oil and fats, stabs COVID-19 and leaves the virus a deflated and broken sack of RNA cells. And while alcohol can also break an oily membrane, washing with soap has the added benefit of physically removing even tougher to break viruses and bacteria from the skin. This is thanks to the dual nature of soap molecules. As the hydrophilic, or water-loving, heads reach out to bond with the water, the tails turn inwards to protect themselves from the water and by doing so, scoop up anything they catch in tiny soap bubble cages called micelles. Scrubbing all parts of your hands and wrists vigorously, with a sudsy lather, is key to locking these invading particles away for good - and washing them down the drain. And whether the water is cold or warm doesn’t matter, so long as it’s soapy. Ref: https://en.unesco.org/news/how-soap-kills-covid-19-hands   .  
Save Your Skin, Don’t Use Body Wash

Save Your Skin, Don’t Use Body Wash

For many people a body wash suits them just fine.  BUT for a large percentage of people we see at the moon haven cottage it is their body wash and liquid soaps that are causing all manner of skin ailments, itches and pain.
Download the Eczema & Psoriasis Natural Treatment Fact Sheet

Download the Eczema & Psoriasis Natural Treatment Fact Sheet

                         Eczema & Psoriasis Psoriasis and eczema are the two most common skin conditions that we see at Moon Haven.Same, Same But DifferentWhile both are very different conditions the basic treatment is very similar.  It revolves around keeping the skin moisturised, soothed and avoiding irritation. Download our treatment fact sheet  for  information on our suggested regime and product recommendations.                               And of course we have a wonderful Eczema and Psoriasis Treatment Pack for those who need some heavy duty assistance! If you'd like more information or would like to discuss these conditions with our aromatherapist, please send us a message on facebook messenger (facebook.com/moonhavennatural)or call us on 1800 005 059.  We're here to help.      
Hayfever, Allergies and More

Hayfever, Allergies and More

Of all the allergies that we see at the moon haven cottage hayfever would have to be one of the most common and of course Moon Haven's aromatherapist and formulator has come up with 2 extremely effective solutions.
12 Top Tips to Beat the Winter Skin Blues

12 Top Tips to Beat the Winter Skin Blues

Winter weather is not fun for skin. Cold weather and low humidity levels result in dry air, which then steals moisture away from the skin every second of every day. Leonie shares these 12 hints to keep your skin in tip top condition this winter
DIY Chest Rub Blend

DIY Chest Rub Blend

And for those that are suffering ... well Leonie has put together this simple but highly effective recipe you can use as a chest rub should you or your family succumb.
Why are Moon Haven's essential oil prices so reasonable?

Why are Moon Haven's essential oil prices so reasonable?

Every day we're asked "Why are Moon Haven's essential oil prices so reasonable?"and it's often followed by ... "so does that mean your quality is not as good as XXXX or YYYY brands?"Nothing could be further from the truth. The biggest factor in our affordable prices is not quality (our oils a 100% pure and unadulterated - just as nature intended- check out or posts on essential oil purity for more info) it's the fact that we aren't a huge multinational Multi Level Marketing (MLM) company. You see MLMs have to inflate their prices so that they can pay their representatives as well their "uplines" a significant portion of the profits. They also have to cover  the cost of marketing and training, as well as meeting the company's profit expectations. We're a small family business At moon haven, we're a small family business.  Our marketing costs are minuscule, we don't advertise on a grand scale - we rely mainly on you and all our moonies spreading the word about what we do.besides our need for making a profit is modest - we're a family and we work together to serve our moonies (that's you!).  ❤️ It's our passion ❤️ Yes, we are truly passionate about helping people and love making our "moonies" lives better and more comfortable.  That's a huge part of our reward.. essential oils should be affordable Part of our philosophy is that 100% pure, natural, beautiful quality essential oils shouldn't break the bank. We want you to be able to use your oils every day and not be concerned about the cost.   While we also need to make a profit, our needs are modest compared to the larger corporations and so we can afford to pass on the quality and savings to you. ❤️  
Acne Beating Breakout Serum - How do you use it?

Acne Beating Breakout Serum - How do you use it?

It is important to understand that Breakout Serum is extremely potent in he fight against acne.  It is chock full of full strength antibacterial and anti inflammatory essential oils. Oils that we wouldn't normally recommend that you use undiluted on your skin because it may irritate normal skin. Yet it is this powerful action that is so beneficial in the fight against acne.
Tori's Acne Recovery Story

Tori's Acne Recovery Story

I was about 14 and had a severe case of acne. Nothing helped I tried everything literally, EVERYTHING! Finally about 4 weeks ago, I went to @moonhavennatural and found their Acne Action Pack...it worked!I’m finally brave enough to go out in public without makeup which I haven’t done in 6 years! I can’t thank Leonie at Moon Haven enough, without you I would of accepted the fact I’d have pimples the rest of my life!

Aromatherapy Cheat Sheet

Want to know how many drops of essential oil you need in a massage oil? what essential oils to avoid in pregnancy can you safely ingest essential oils? what oils are photosentising? how do you make a simple room spray> etc etc Then download our Aromatherapy Cheat Sheet. With loads of simple information, cautions, methods and recipes this fact sheet is what Leonie, our clinical aromatherapist and founder, considers to be the essential knowledge every person using essential oils should know.
Treating Dry, Mature & Sensitive Skin ...  Naturally

Treating Dry, Mature & Sensitive Skin ... Naturally

Hydrating dry mature skin can be difficult... especially if you don't have the right skin care regime. In this video Leonie talks about a simple skin care program that she recommends to many of her clients in their 40's, 50's and beyond. In fact she uses this exact same regime for her own skin. In summary Leonie recommends the following: The Routine: Cleanse morning and night with Herbal Cleansing Milk with Rose Geranium Moisturise daily with Moisture Cream with Rose GeraniumUse Moon Haven's Eye Cream with Calendula every day to soothe and moisturise the delicate area under your eyes..helps fight those aging wrinkles At night cleanse and then moisturise with Ultra Night Cream with Honey & Rosewood (Scroll down to see what Leonie considers to be her secret weapon for night time skin rejuvenation) Treatments: To refresh you skin (and uplift your soul) spray a little of one of our Facial Mists onto your face and throat.  Hydrates the skin and the scents are divine. Exfoliate once a week with our jojoba rich Moisturiisng Facial Scrub with Organic Clays Apply Facial Clay Mask with Sandalwood & Oats  once a week (Hint we recommend exfoliating and using a clay mask a few days apart. For example make it Exfoliating Fridays and Mask Mondays.  This helps the skin to settle between treatments and lowers the risk of sensitising your skin.) HINT: The Ultimate Skin care Pack contains all of the products we recommend above ... just select the Dry Mature Skin option The Secret: Leonie calls our Anti-Ageing SkinCare System her secret weapon. As she explains in the video: "This is a two part system  and is little bit more expensive than our Dry /Mature SkinCare range, but for me, this is the magic ingredient, the magic step in my personal anti-aging skincare regime. You apply the Bio Nutrient Gel  first. It contains all the water based ingredients, everything from wheat amino acids, aloe vera gel, carrot seed, a little bit of squalene. But it's the wheat amino acids, I think, that are the magic in this one, because they are the proteins that our skin needs to boost itself. It's just wonderful. The gel works like a skin plumping  mechanism. So it plumps up all your wrinkles and creases, or sleep creases and things like that. It's wonderful. As soon as gelgoes on, I immediately put on our Age Defying Serum. So whereas the bio nutrient gel is water based, this is the oil based part of the system. We apply this on top of the gel. What happens is that the two ingredients work together. In this Age Defying Serum I have formulated it with wonderful lipids, the oil based ingredients, things like the olive squalene, which is one of the wonder nutrient ingredients of the modern anti-aging world. It's such a fine molecule. It goes right down to where the fibroblasts are. I talked to you about that before where the collagen and elastin is made. And it helps to activate them. The Sqalene is's a delivery system for all the nutrients. We're using lots of vitamin A, vitamin E, and vitamin B in this as well. These are these things our skin needs to remain healthy and youthful. And because we're leaving this combination  on our skin overnight, it has a longer time to  soak into the skin and actually be useful to it as the body repairs and regenerates while you sleep. Of course, we're using all the precious beautiful oils in this serum  like evening primrose, rose hip, apricot kernel, jojoba oils and those types of gorgeous ingredients. So I highly recommend using the antiAgeing SkinCare System  least every second night (alternating with our night cream). Or, if you're like me, I prefer to use it every night, and to get the results that I'm getting with my skin.    
Lavender Essential Oil Information Guide

Lavender Essential Oil Information Guide

Lavender Essential Oil Information Guide Lavender is the most recognised and used essential oils in the world. Loved by many for it's relaxing and healing properties it is usually the first oil selected for an aromatherapy kit. Leonie, Moon Haven's aromatherapist, has written this easy to read guide to help you get the best out of every gorgeous  drop of oil. To find our more about lavender; the oil, it's properties uses recipes growing and harvesting and some of the latest research -  download Moon Haven's Lavender Essential Oil Information Guide Download the Lavender Essential Oil Information Guide Download Lavender Essential Oil Information Guide To grab your very own bottle of our pure, high altitude lavender oil click the button below: Lavender Pure Essential Oil THE "GO-TO" OIL IN YOUR AROMATHERAPY KIT 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.
Nightmares & Night Terrors: The Essential Oil That Banishes Your Child's Dream Demons

Nightmares & Night Terrors: The Essential Oil That Banishes Your Child's Dream Demons

Yesterday Rachel came to the moon haven cottage to pick up her "go to"  essential oil she uses to help her 6 yr old combat her frequent night terrors.
The 3 Mistakes That Most Women Make That Prematurely Age Their Skin

The 3 Mistakes That Most Women Make That Prematurely Age Their Skin

whatever Sarah was doing just wasn't making the grade. Sarah's skin was prematurely aging -despite using some of the best naturally nutrient-rich skincare available. So Moon haven Leonie played skincare investigator and found out exactly what was going on and how to prevent it