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A Blend Made with Men in Mind

A Blend Made with Men in Mind

As an aromatherapist I tend to find most of my clients are female. Most of my followers on social media are female too. Maybe that’s who I attract or maybe there are deeper underlying reasons? Scent is one of our primary senses that has been a powerful ally both in our development as hunter gatherers…

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Bespoke Essential Oil Blends

Tarifa bespoke essential oil blend roll-on

Bespoke is when a customer writes to me and asks for something tailor made to fit and suit them or someone they love. It’s really exciting to be asked to do it!  It’s probably my favourite part of being an aromatherapist. I have to research, ask questions and do some digging around. I set aside…

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What is Bergamot?

Bergamot fruit tree

Bergamot (Citrus Bergamia) grows up to 15 feet in height. The tree has oval-shaped smooth leaves. The bergamot orange fruit changes from green to yellow as it ripens, and looks like small oranges. This tropical tree is native to Asia and widely cultivated in southern Italy and the Ivory Coast. The name comes from Bergamo,…

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Self Care

Self Care

“ An empty lantern provides no light, Self care is the fuel that allows our light to shine brightly. “ Unknown. What is self care? We have self-care weeks when mental health bodies ask us to implement self care. What does that entail? We often hear the phrase “ You take care of yourself.” When…

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Essential Oil Roll-Ons

Roll-on bottles of essential oils make the topical application much easier. Why?Because the oils are already diluted with a carrier oil, and all you have to do is rub the rollerball along your skin. No mess, and they are so portable to carry around with you . Plus, by using roll-on essential oils, you can…

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Rituals!

Epsom Salts with essential oils

We all have them. Whether it is having the same breakfast , using the same cup for your tea or always having your coffee at 11am, we all have little rituals that make their appearance in our daily life. Other uses for rituals ? All meditative practice and or religious worship uses rituals.This can be…

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