Mini Giveaway : Massage Blend

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 Up for grabs is any Aromatic Boutique Massage Blend of your choice.

Entry is via my Facebook Page.

To make your entry valid complete these 3 steps:

• 1 -  Like my Facebook page - Aromatic Boutique
• 2 -  Like the giveaway post
• 3 - Comment on the giveaway post and tell us which Aromatic Boutique massage blend you would like to win. (The massage blends to choose from can be viewed here)

I will be drawing this competition Wednesday 19th July around 8pm NSW Time. So look out then to see if you are a winner!

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"Our massage blends are created in a base of sweet almond, wheatgerm and soya bean oils to leave the skin soft and supple. These blends have been designed to soothe, relax, invigorate and bring health and wellbeing to you or your client. An easy to apply and readily absorbed massage oil that leaves your skin feeling soft and supple."

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7 Essential Oil Remedies To Help You Sleep

Having trouble getting to sleep at night? You might like to try some of these relaxing aromatherapy remedies and products before bed.

1) Ultrasonic Diffusers
Vaporising essential oils with a cold mist ultrasonic diffuser in your bedroom at night is a great way to help you to sleep. The benefits of using an ultrasonic diffuser like this is that when the water runs out it switches off. There is also no flame or heat which makes them safe to use while you sleep. I find the sound of the bubbling water also very relaxing.

Some essential oils to help you sleep include:
Lavender, Chamomile, Vetiver, Mandarin, Marjoram

Or try one of our pre-made essential oil blends :
Sleep Assist, Calming, Relaxation, Peace, Unwind, Stress Relief

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2) Body / Room / Pillow Mist
Our aromatherapy mists can be sprayed around the room, the pillow and on your skin before you tuck yourself into sleep at night. They make the room and linen smell amazing. The sedative properties of the essential oils used in our mists will help you to relax.

Our pre-made aromatherapy mists that help promote sleep are :
Lavender, Stress Relief, Sleep Assist & Calming

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3) Roll On Blends
Our Roll On Blends are pre-diluted and allow you to apply essential oils directly to the skin. I like to roll the blend on my neck, chest, wrists and behind the ears before I lay down to go to sleep at night. Essential oils cross the blood-brain barrier, so they are absorbed into the blood stream when applied to your skin. This is a convenient method of using essential oils before bed.

Roll On Blends that help promote sleep include:
Good Night, Calming, Relaxation, Sleep Assist, Stress Relief & Sleepy Time

 
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4) Sleep Balm
Sleep balms work in a similar way to the roll on, in that they are appplied to the skin. They can be massaged into the chest and neck area. The oils are absorbed through the skin, whilst the vapours from the blend are also breathed in.

 
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5) Relaxing bath with essential oils
Adding a few drops of essential oil to a bath before bed is another way to help you unwind. You may also like to add extras such as lavender petals and epsom salts which can help to sooth and relax muscles, making bath time that bit more indulgent. Try not to fall asleep in the bath though ;)

Essential oils that are nice in a relaxing bath include:
Lavender, Chamomile, Mandarin, Marjoram, Clary Sage, Ylang Ylang

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6) Nasal Inhaler
Nasal inhalers provide a convenient way to directly inhale pure essential oils. Breathing in oils stimulates our smell receptors sending the message to our brain and allowing the sedative properties of the oils take effect. Take long and slow breathes to help calm and relax you before bed at night.

Nasal Inhalers to help promote sleep include:
Sleepy Time, Calming, Stress Relief

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7) Aromatherapy Massage

If you are lucky enough to have someone who can give you a massage it is one of the most therapeutic ways to help your whole body relax. By massaging oils into the skin, they are absorbed into your blood stream where the sedating therapeutic properties start to work. These beautiful massage blends will help you to relax whilst soothing the muscles. Alternatively you can use one of our  massage blends and massage the oil into your own skin before bed.

Massage Blends to help promote sleep include:
Do Not Disturb, Dreamtime, Peaceful Dreams, Relaxation.

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12 Essential Oils For Valentine's Day

 Essential oils to enhance love, sex and sensuality!

1 - Ylang Ylang
Ylang Ylang essential oil has a sweet, soft, flowery fragrance that has made it a romantic favourite and used in many perfume preparations. It is a stimulating yet relaxing essential oil that is best known for it's aphrodisiac properties. Ylang ylang elevates sexual energy, euphoria and enhances relationships. It is a powerful relaxant that can help to allay nervousness and anxiety for those who are shy prior to making love. Petals of this beautiful yellow flower are often strewn across marriage beds in Indonesia. The fragrance is perfect to diffuse to set the tone for your own romantic evening. SHOP >

2 - Rose  
Rose is a traditional symbol of love and beauty. It is known as the “Queen of Flowers”. Probably the most common scent associated with love, romance and Valentine’s Day. Rose is also the oil of the heart chakra, and associated with the archetype “The Goddess of Love.” It carries a beautiful, strong floral and sweet fragrance that is highly romantic. It’s also known to help balance hormones in the female reproductive system. This is surely the most feminine of oils, with a powerful seductive and sensual action which can be put to great use either as a single oil, or blended with sandalwood, geranium, lavender, frankincense or patchouli. Most women find a blend of rose and sandalwood absolutely divine! SHOP >

3 - Sandalwood

Sandalwood has a smooth, provocative aroma that counters tension. It is specifically recommended as a fragrance for men, making it an excellent, exotic Valentine’s gift for your guy! It’s rich, sweet, warm, and woody aroma is enticing, erotic and soothing. Add a drop of sandalwood oil to a massage lotion or a bath for a sensual, truly romantic encounter!  SHOP >

 
4 - Cinnamon
Cinnamon is known for being a sexual stimulant. The spicy, warm scent may then be beneficial for supporting healthy relationships, health boundaries, and healthy sexuality. Be careful when using though as it is a hot oil so only a drop or two is needed to create a warming sensual massage blend with other essential oils. Always dilute well with carrier oil for topical application. SHOP > 

5 - Patchouli
Patchouli essential oil is a well loved aphrodisiac and another excellent oil for the skin. It is ideal for romantic activities like massages and bubble baths. This essential oil is a heady, base note oil that has has a musky, earthy, exotic aroma with sensual properties. Deep and mysterious, patchouli can unlock the hidden depths of your passion! If you and your partner have been going through a turbulent patch, patchouli may help to soothe arguments and settle things down a bit. Most recent memories of patchouli essential oil are its association as an incense in the hippie era of the 1960′s. Use patchouli oil to re-capture the ’60′s decade of free love! This oil is best used in blends due to its very persistent fragrance, and just one drop of patchouli in any mix will add a hint of oriental mystery.   SHOP >
 
6 - Jasmine
Jasmine is considered the ‘King of Essences’, Jasmine is a stimulating and euphoric essence, traditionally seen as an aphrodisiac. It increases energy levels and brightens the mood reducing frigidity. Essential oil of Jasmine is particularly helpful for men because it can be used quite reliably as a natural means of addressing many common performance issues. This is perhaps because of its reputation of instilling confidence and alleviating fear. Jasmine blends beautifully with ylang ylang, rose and sandalwood. SHOP >
 
7 - Vetiver
Vetiver has a deep, earthy aroma that can be used to enhance sensual awareness. This oil will also encourage deep relaxation. Stimulating to the senses, relaxing on the body, perfect for therapeutic blending to enhance massage pleasure. SHOP >

8 - Clary Sage

Clary Sage is warming and very relaxing and has a reputation for creating a sense of euphoria. Massage with clary sage oil is profoundly relaxing with a sensual quality making it beneficial for frigidity partly due to it's hormonal aphrodisiacal influence. SHOP >

9 - Ginger

Ginger is spicy, warming and uplifting! It is a valuable remedy in cases of impotence due to it's aphrodisiac & stimulating properties. Another hot oil which should be diluted well before being use topically. SHOP > 

10 - Neroli

Neroli has a beautiful aroma that appeals to both men and women, and in common with rose and jasmine, neroli oil is almost a complete fragrance in itself. It has a beautiful citrusy and sensual aroma that calms and arouses at the same time. Victorian brides wore a sprig of neroli in their head dress and carried neroli in the bridal bouquet in an attempt to calm nerves and stimulate romance on the wedding night.  SHOP >

11 - Frankincense

Frankincense is a calming oil with an aroma that stimulates the senses and desires helping to unleash your sensuality. Almost a perfume in itself, Frankincense can be used alone or blended with other essential oils. The calmness and serenity that frankincense instills will help to dispel the day-to-day worries that can prevent passionate thoughts.  SHOP >

12 - Vanilla

The rich, sweet aroma of Vanilla is one of the most familiar of all the essential oils. It has an alluring, comforting effect that can be used to help create a warm atmosphere of security to encourage the expression of deeply felt emotions, frustrations and hidden sensuality. When a person is able to relax and feel secure their body is more likely to respond to healthy sexual impulses. Use 5 drops in a diffuser or mixed in bath water to create an atmosphere conducive to intimate relations. SHOP >

Please refer to directions of each essential oil before use.

 
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