Back in Stock
We've added Guaicwood and African Muhuhu
to our Woodlover's Sampler Kit. Autumn seems the perfect time of year to
enjoy the deep notes of the various wood oils, and this is your chance
to experience all of them at a special savings. Our new
Lavender Mailette Hydrosol is a sweetly scented delight. All the
skincare and childcare benefits of Lavender water, and the most floral
scent of any Lavender distillate we have encountered.
Baby Bottom Balm is the one product my daughter's in law will not be
without. Snag some for your baby, or grandbaby, and you'll
understand why. A summer of barefeet or sandals can leave our feet
in less than picture perfect shape. Our "Satin Soles" kit contains
all you need to leave your feet polished and smooth.
New Products
New Clarifying Toner - a mild astringent for oily or combination
skin, with a wonderfully clean herbal unisex aroma. T snagged our
first samples of this new toner for her grandson. His sister and
mom loved it too, and she begged me to share it with all of you. "It's
too good just to keep for us!"
Morning Sickness - we've talked about remedies for this plague for
years. Finally, after consultation with our nurse-mentors, we are
delighted to introduce "Happy Morning"...both the undiluted synergy and
a special inhaler.
Magdalene's Anoint - not long ago we were contacted by a local
church. The client wanted to order perfume vials, to gift the
ladies of the church with "Mary's Oil" They were talking
about using Baby Oil... had no idea of what other options are
available. Inspiration struck, and Magdalene's Anoint was borne.
A blend of sacred Frankincense, Rose Otto - the ultimate woman's healing
oil, and Spikenard - oil of peace, forgiveness, and self forgiveness.
We don't know if the ladies of the church loved and appreciated the
blend, but we do! Ideal for any spiritual work that involves the
need for forgiveness.
Small Sizes Sale
Atlas Cedarwood, Elemi, and Haitian Vetiver, all poured in sizes we
don't normally offer. Your chance to experience one or all.
(It is truly serendipitous that all seem appropriate oils for Autumn.
We didn't plan that!)
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TRICK OR TREAT
Because I can never remember whether Hallowe'en falls
on the 30th or the 31st, we are celebrating on both days - or evenings,
as the case might be.
From the end of OUR business day (around 4 or 4:30 pm Central Time) on
Tuesday October 30th, until our bedtime (around 10 PM CENTRAL
time) on the 31st we will be hosting trick or treat day.
Simply enter "treat" (without the quotation marks) into the box marked
Promotional Code, at checkout, press "apply" and receive a discount.
A Halloween surprise discount. Most of the day (and night) it will
be 10% off all your retail purchases. Sometimes it will be higher.
(a real treat!) Sometimes it will be lower. (It wouldn't be
Hallowe'en without some tricks, after all.) But if you enter
treat and press apply, you will receive a discount. (If you do not
see a discount reflected onscreen, please don't submit the order, we
will not be able to apply the discount retroactively.)
(The ghosts and goblins in the packing room just might tuck a surprise
treat in some of the goody bags being shipped, so I'm told.)
We *may* send out a special reminder of this sale in the days
preceding Hallowe'en...but we may forget, so please save this newsletter
so you'll remember!
Book Review
My friend Wendy, of
Aromaweb, recently reviewed my book.
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Essential Oils and Aromatics is
written by Marge Clark, who is best known as the owner of
Nature's Gift as well
as for her involvement within the aromatherapy community at
large. Marge has actively participated, networked and helped
others in an array of online communities/message boards/mailing
lists devoted to aromatherapy. Marge has an excellent reputation
for her essential oil knowledge and is known for her passionate,
unique writing style. Marge has also been an advertiser and
supporter of AromaWeb since its beginnings. She was a source of
encouragement to me when I originally launched AromaWeb in 1997.
Her passion and love of this fields shines through all that she
writes on the subject.
Essential Oils and Aromatics is a
lovely introductory aromatherapy book, offered in hard cover
format. At 96 pages, it provides just enough information on each
topic to educate the reader, and compel him or her to learn more
about this rich field. Easy to follow recipes are also
incorporated throughout the book. If I counted correctly,
Essential Oils and Aromatics includes over 55 essential oil
profiles. Though the profiles are brief, they provide a helpful
overview of each essential oil, including the pertinent
information for each. Marge has not skimped on including clear
safety warnings in red print for those essential oils that have
contraindications. Marge has also included brief information on
16 carrier oils including several that are rarely mentioned in
other aromatherapy works.
Essential Oils and Aromatics is an
excellent first aromatherapy book and stepping stone towards
more detailed and thorough exploration of the many facets of
aromatherapy. Its pages can be read in an afternoon or evening,
and it will remain a helpful reference for its recipes and
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Thank you, Wendy!
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Our Clients Say
Protect Spring Bulbs
Kristi Kusek recently wrote:
Here's my tip: Five days
after purchasing some very healthy, beautiful bulbs, I noticed that
they were already starting to get surface mold on them. In
order to halt the growth and help stop further growth, this is what
I did: I sprayed them with a solution of rubbing alcohol, tea
tree, and bergamot mint. I added the bergamot mint because I
remembered it was in an NG fresh air blend that was supposed to be
helpful in basements that had moisture issues and because I thought
the blend would be more enjoyable to work with than straight tea
tree.
Mold B Gone for Bulbs
21d of Tea Tree
21d of Bergamot Mint
Fill rest of 4 oz spray bottle with rubbing alcohol
Process: After spraying and wiping the bulbs down with this mixture,
I transferred them to paper bags that had a drop each of tea tree
and bergamot mint straight on the bag. They are stored in my
dry basement, but I figured that the paper bags would help absorb
any additional moisture that might bother them. I just checked
on them (10 days after spraying them), and they look GREAT! No
mold at all. A final note: I wore a face mask while
cleaning the bulbs, just to be safe from airborne mold spores. The
spray helps to keep them down though. I'm highly allergic to
mold and didn't sneeze at all while using the oils on those moldy
guys.
Of course, it's always nice if you can get the bulbs in the ground
right after you buy them, but the weather hasn't cooperated when my
schedule has allowed me the time to do so. This idea seemed like the
next best thing, and I'm proud to say that it is working! I
want to be sure that I note that this was SURFACE mold, and not the
stuff that has already started to degrade the bulb itself so your
mileage may vary depending on the progression of the mold growth.
Thanks for sharing that one,
Kristi...I'd not have thought of it! (Which reminds me...time to
find more Daffodil bulbs and a corner to plant them!
Monster Spray Upgrade
Lots of mom's use Lavender Hydrosol as a "monster under the bed or in
the closet" spray, to help their young'uns sleep. Somewhere I came
across a suggestion I loved (and forgot the source!)... put the
hydrosol in a squirt gun, and let the young'un shoot the monsters.
The thought of this one makes me grin.
Bruises and abrasions
A friend was cutting down a dead tree, and part of it fell in the
wrong direction. He was very lucky...saw it coming and was bent
over and running when it hit him. (Had he been standing upright, it
could have broken his neck, back, shoulder...something.) As it
was, the skin on his back was shredded - just surface abrasions,
but his back looked like a piece of raw meat. I reached for our
Sunburn Soother - a blend of Aloe and Jojoba, with Helichrysum,
Lavender and German Chamomile. (It was what I had on hand!) By the
next morning, the scrapes were healed over, and within 48 hours he was
left with only a few thin pink lines - traces of that nasty scrape.
Safer Driving
Some time ago Marie Helene shared a clipping she found in a Japanese
engineering publication:
Effects of aroma of trees on active safety during car driving
Suzuki, Keisuke (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Daido Institute
of Technology); Yasuda, Masashi; Sassa, Yukiya; Harada, Shigeki Source:
Nihon Kikai Gakkai Ronbunshu, C Hen/Transactions of the Japan Society of
Mechanical Engineers, Part C, v 72, n 11, November, 2006, p
3584-3592 Language: Japanese
ISSN: 0387-5024 CODEN: NKCHDB
Publisher: Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers
Abstract: We investigated the effects of aroma of trees (air
supplement) on active safety during car driving in a driving simulator.
In this study, we mainly analyzed the fluctuation of driver's pulse with
respect to fatigue level and sleepiness level, reaction time to visual
stimulus, and vehicle maneuver such as the fluctuation of time margin to
the preceding vehicle. We clarified that Alfa-pinene which is one of
aroma of trees is useful to minimize the fatigue level of drivers and to
keep the safety time margin to the preceding vehicle. .... It was
revealed that the air supplement is useful as a device of active safety
during car driving.
All of which indicates that your favorite conifer oil would be a
wonderful addition to your
car-scenter.
Laundry Rinses
Ever since I developed dreadful contact dermatitis all over my body,
and was told to NEVER use any fabric softener or softener sheets I have
been using White Vinegar in the rinse water to get the last remnants of
detergent out of my clothes. (Yes, white vinegar will leave your clothes
soft and fluffy, your towels will be soft and much more absorbent. It
will not eliminate static cling, though.) A vinegar rinse will remove
all traces of soap scum or detergent both from your clothes and from
your washing machine. It is also said to revive the color in dark
or brightly colored fabrics. I recently came across these formulas
for scented vinegar as a rinse. Haven't tried any, but thought I would
share them. (I'm tempted to add sandalwood and rose to a
"delicate" load, for the ultimate indulgence!)
SCENTED VINEGAR RINSE:
To one liter (or one quart) of white vinegar add 5 ml (one measuring
teaspoonful) of essential oil or blend. Shake well before using,
and add 1/2 a cup (4 ounces, 125 ml, or a generous splash (my method) to
the rinse water.
BALSAMIC BLEND: (Nice for a man's clothes!) Equal parts of
Eucalyptus, Pine, and Rosemary cineole oils.
MOTH-Be-Gone: Two parts Eucalyptus Globulous, one part each
Lemon Tea Tree and Peppermint
PEACEFUL NIGHT: Two parts Lavender, one part Rose Geranium
Please note - I love the scent of citrus oils, but the cold pressed
citrus may discolor clothing. I'd limit these experiments to clear
essential oils, not deeply colored ones.
Cleo's Secret and Adult Acne:
Cindy Quintero wrote (and gave me permission to quote!)
- >I just wanted to share my wonderful experience
with you regarding
- >Cleopatra's Secret.
- >I ordered the Cleopatra's Secret line for it's anti-aging
benefits only
>but surprisingly found it has also cleared up my stubborn acne
areas on my
>face (right side of face only on chin and cheek area). I am a user
of
>only botanical skincare products already and purchase from a
wonderful
>natural skincare company so my skin has been very healthy for the
most
>part but with exception of those little breaks outs on my chin and
cheek
>area which for some reason just won't stop coming back even though
I'm
>taking good care of my skin.
- >Well, after a week of using the Cleopatra's Secret line
(Cleanser, Toner,
>Serum) not only did I see my skin look and feel like velvet to the
touch;
>I also noticed that my current breakouts were healing nicely and I
did not
>see any new ones coming through which is how the cycle would go
with my
>skin; the old blemish would heal but new ones were right around the
corner
>which has been very frustrating to say the least. I have only been
using
>the Cleopatra's Secret products since I received them a week ago so
it HAS
>to be something in these products that is clearing up my complexion
as
>well as giving me soft, velvety skin!
- >I am 38 by the way so dealing with slight breakouts can be
very, very
>stressing as I feel I should be WAY over this stage! I am very
excited
>with my new skincare results!
WOW... Most of the 'anti-acne' products are a bit too
drying for mature skin, so this is wonderful feedback. Thanks for giving
me permission to quote you, Cindy!
(when I wrote and asked for permission to share this, she replied:)
Yes, I would love for others to hear of my results!
Ever since I started to notice that my blemishes were healing and no new
ones were in sight a couple of days ago, I've been wanting to share it
with anyone who would listen! I know everyone skin reacts
different and not everyone may experience the same results but I feel
it's
definiltey worth trying.
I look forward to trying out some more of your awesome products real
soon!
Muscle Fatigue Blend and other results
Janell Danitschek shared the following some time ago, and I forgot to
mention it:
"I have also finally conquered the tiredness in my
hands. Since I type so much at work, by the end of the day my
hands felt like they were about to fall off; but not anymore. The
Marula is the base oil and it has 6 drops of Eucalyptus smithii, 8 drops
of Marjoram and 6 drops of Ginger. [my note: this would be to one ounce
of Marula] I put a drop or two on my hands once a day and it seems to
solve the problem. I know that sounds strong, but it is only 3.23
percent dilution. (using the spreadsheet I found at the
Agora website, makes it really easy to calculate dilutions) and it
only goes on my hands once a day; so I don't think that two drops a day
will hurt me. In fact my hands are now so much better that I can
work all day and type in the evening, not possible just a few weeks ago.
I have even been able to step wearing my support gloves all the time.
The Burnout and Benzoin have been most helpful. I have finally
found something that will make my fiance sleepy and it seems to be
anything with a certain amount of Benzoin. If he is stressed out,
I use the Burnout and it seems to relax him to where he will sleep."
Thanks for sharing all this, Janell!!!
Aromatic Quotes for October:
Viewing the Mid-Autumn Moon
In the moonlit courtyard crows are nesting in the trees;
Osmanthus flowers soundlessly are dampened by the dew.
Tonight's the night that all will view the brightness of the moon:
Upon whose homes will autumn sadness linger.
Wang Jian
Change is a measure of time and, in the autumn, time
seems speeded up. What was is not and never again will be; what is is
change.
--Edwin Way Teale
Youth is like spring, an over- praised season more remarkable for biting
winds than genial breezes. Autumn is the mellower season, and what we
lose in flowers we more than gain in fruits.
--Samuel Butler
May your Autumn be fruitful!
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