Category Archives: Aromatherapy

Sexy Scents

Our sense of smell is linked directly to the part of our brain that deals with memory and emotion; different smells can not only evoke memories but they can cause reactions such as changes in blood pressure, respiration and pulse rate.

We are attracted to our partner’s natural scent as well as being affected by scents around us, so to create a romantic atmosphere in your home, bring in certain sensual aromas.

Here are some of our recommended scents to help create scented bliss at anytime… Read More

Aromatherapy 101 – Grapefruit Oil

I don’t particularly like eating grapefruit, but I adore the scent of it. So I was really happy when the EOQA sent me some Grapefruit Essential Oil to help us learn more about aromatherapy.

While grapefruit, the food is quiet harsh and bitter, grapefruit oil has a pleasantly sweet, tangy/tart aroma that blends well with a number of other essential oils.

Like most citrus fruit essential oils, grapefruit essential oil has an uplifting and relaxing effect on mind. It induces positive feelings of hope, cures depression, and relieves anxiety and stress. Grapefruit oil is also a wonderfully energizing oil that isn’t too strong or overpowering, it’s the perfect scent for when you need a little boost.

Here are some of our favourite grapefruit scented candles and home fragrance, just in case you need some energising or uplifting. Read More

Aromatherapy 101 – Orange Oil

You may have read our last Aromatherapy 101 article where we talked about Spearmint Oil and it’s uses and benefits, if not, you can read it HERE.

I’m absolutely loving learning about Aromatherapy and I want to give a shout out to the the Essential Oil Quality Alliance, who are supplying us with essentials oils to help us along the way. Quality is self evident, that is the motto of the EOQA. They are committed to supplying their customers with the best quality and the best prices for essential oils.

Today we’re going to talk about Orange Oil, here are some of our favourite uses and benefits of it… Read More

Aromatherapy 101 – Spearmint Oil

We’ve dabbled with aromatherapy here before on V&L and I’ve always been a fan of natural alternatives so we decided heck why not bring another element to our site. But if we’re gonna do it then we’re gonna do it right; so I’ve started doing a few courses so that I may gain better knowledge of aromatherapy and essential oils and be able to share with and advise you on what scents are good for what and any other handy information I might find out. If something that smells good can make you feel better, I’m gonna find out all about it and tell you. I’m super excited y’all!

To join us on our new adventure with aromatherapy and essential oils is the Essential Oil Quality Alliance. Quality is self evident. That is the motto of the EOQA. They are committed to supplying their customers with the best quality and the best prices for essential oils and they’ll be supplying us with essential oils to try out and help us learn more.

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is the practice of using the natural oils extracted from flowers, bark, stems, leaves, roots or other parts of a plant to enhance psychological and physical well-being.
First up is Spearmint Oil. Read More