Best essential oils for head massage

Getting a head massage with essential oil blends has many beneficial effects. It can help you relax and at the same time treat dandruff and dry scalp, leaving your hair strong and shiny.

The best essential oils to use for a head massage are

Lavender: soothes the scalp and heals dry skin and hair.

Rosemary: stimulates hair growth,  slows down the graying process and treats dandruff.

Chamomile: adds shine and softness to your hair while soothing your skin. Lightens hair naturally.

Cedarwood: promotes hair growth, reduces skin irritations and repels bugs.

Clary Sage: regulates oil production, treats dandruff.

Lemongrass: strengthens hair follicles, soothes itchy and irritated skin. Acts as a natural bug repellent and treats headache.

Peppermint: stimulates the scalp, treats dandruff, promotes hair growth, relieves tension and headache.

Head massage blend

30 ml sweet almond oil

6 drops lavender e.o.

4 drops rosemary e.o.

Massage 1/2 teaspoon into temples, at base of neck and hair.


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Safe tanning

As summer holidays are approaching many people are thinking to visit indoor tanning salons just before exposing their bodies to the sun and the critical eyes of other bathers. But what amount of indoor tanning is safe? According to a recent article published in the latest issue of JAMA Pediatrics, none!

The author Megan A. Moreno, MD, MSEd, MPH explains: "since the intensity of the UV radiation produced by indoor tanning devices may be 10 to 15 times higher than the midday sun, in 2009, the World Health Organization classified UV radiation-emitting tanning devices such as tanning beds and tanning booths as Class I carcinogens—substances and behaviors that are most concerning for developing cancer. Other risks of indoor tanning include aging of the skin, with loss of skin smoothness, uniform color, and elasticity."

It was long believed that tanning before going to the beach offers a protection against sunburn and that indoor tanning is a healthy way to get vitamin D. However these are only myths and many organizations, such as the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Dermatology, and World Health Organization, recommend that children and adolescents younger than 18 years should never be allowed to use indoor tanning devices. 

So the summer is here and you want to enjoy it! You don't need to be tanned to feel nice! Just take your hat, sunscreen and umbrella and lie down under the sun, always following the appropriate safety guidelines!

Lavera award

The new mousse make-up of Lavera was rated as "very good" in the "vegan and certified organic cosmetics" category by the independent German magazine OKO-TEST. Enriched with organic sunflower oil and organic butter shea, it is absorbed by the skin and offers moderate coverage without blocking skin breathing.
About 90% of all Lavera makeup products are vegan and are registered with the Vegan Society in London.

You can find the unique Lavera products here.

Are your cosmetics safe?

Do you ever wonder what is in the cream you put every night on your face? Or the shampoo you use on your baby's delicate skin? Is the chemical in your mascara safe for your eyes?

You can find all the information you need about the safety, testing and regulation of cosmetics and personal care products and the ingredients they contain in CosmeticsInfo.com. 

The site's database lists more than 2,000 ingredients, with new ingredient safety information frequently being added. By typing in an ingredient name, you can get specific information on what the ingredient is, how it is used in cosmetics and personal care products, and specific safety testing information along with references to independent scientific and regulatory studies on the safety of these ingredients. Moreover, information about specific product types can be found, along with a list of commonly found ingredients in each category that link to relevant safety information. 

Christmas smell like cinnamon and orange!

Orange essential oil: citrusy, sweet, strong scent like orange peels. Good antidepressant and uplifting oil. Has been used for drug withdrawal symptoms, stress and for its slight sedative properties. Often associated with joy, luck and money.

Cinnamon essential oil: hot, spicy scent, richer in aroma than ground cinnamon. Invigorating,

refreshing, warming, aphrodisiac properties. Often used by those with low blood pressure. Good for exhaustion & fatigue. Antifungal.

Easy lip balm recipe

Winter is here and so are chapped lips. Did you know that we lose up to 10 times more moisture through our lips than we do elsewhere on our face or body?

Usually our fragile lips develop tiny splits and cracks when exposed to cold, wind, sun, indoor heating and low humidity. But chapped, painful lips may also be caused by:

• Breathing through the mouth
• Cold sores (herpes simplex virus infections)
• Malnutrition
• Mild dehydration
• Repeated licking of the lips
• Vitamin deficiency (iron, B, D)

What can you do to keep your lips in shape?

Handmade soap with essential oils

Christmas are just around the corner and despite the recession you feel the need to offer presents to your beloved family and friends. There is no better present than the one you will craft on your own, easily and economical, as a handmade soap with aromatic pure essential oils. The receiver of such a present will get from you a message of love and a natural product, free of harmful chemicals, ideal for skin care and mental revitalization!

The benefits of aromatherapy massage

One of the main methods of aromatherapy to relieve physical nuisances and emotional stress is massage.

Perfume container

The picture is showing one of the exhibits at the museum of Cairo, an alabaster perfume container. 

Ancient Egyptians were among the first who extended their trade action towards the countries of the East in order to acquire exotic raw materials for the production of scented extracts, oils and ointments. One of their favorite methods to keep themselves fragrant throughout the day was the placement of a solid fragrance cone on the top of their heads. The cone was melting by the heat gradually upon them releasing an aromatic fragrance.

I do not believe that this method would be practical nowadays...But I would love to have such a beautiful, handmade perfume bottle!

My suggestions:

For the perfumes you make on your own use practical glass bottles, ideal for traveling too or use special bottles with roll on to control the amount of perfume you are applying.

If you are looking for something unique and elegant for your perfume or you want to offer a complete, beautiful present, the selection of exquisite, decorated bottles is endless.

Combating cellulite

The season of summer baths is coming closer. Unfortunately for many women exhibiting their bodies in common view is an unpleasant ordeal due to cellulite. It is estimated that approximately 90% of women in the developed countries have cellulite while its symptoms are starting to show up in some men also.

Methods of using essential oils

In order to enjoy the beneficial properties of aromatherapy use one of the following methods:

• Massage (with a blend of essential oils and carrier oil): relaxes the muscles, calms and rests the mind, helps release depressed and negative feelings, acts effectively against cellulite, improves blood and lymph circulation and enhances detoxification of the body.
• Bath (a few drops of essential oils in the tub or on the sponge are adequate): relaxes and refreshes the body, lifts the mood.
• Inhalations (add essential oils in a bowl with hot water or a special diffuser): beneficial for respiratory problems, colds and cough. The method of warm vapors can be used for cleaning the face skin.
• Compress: effective for dealing with headaches, relieving muscle pains and skin irritations, lowering fever.
• Room fresheners: create pleasant atmosphere at home or your office, enhance concentration and creative thinking, act as natural insect repellents and microbicides.
• Production of natural cosmetics: body and face creams, shampoo, hair conditioner, oils for cellulite treatment, bath gels, perfumes, lip balms etc.

There are many essential oils from which you can choose and ask your aromatherapist to create your own personal blends that will cover your unique emotional, spiritual and body needs.

It is important that you always insist on the use of certified, top quality essential oils.