Aromatherapy is a natural therapy and ancient healing art, using essential oils extracted from known botanical plants and herbs, to balance and treat the mind, body and spirit. The oils help to encourage physical and emotional well being. Essential oils in their pure state are too highly concentrated to be used directly on the skin and must be diluted first in either a good quality carrier oil, water, cream or lotion.

Massage is the most effective and enjoyable way to use the essential oils. Here are a few recipies as a rule dilute one drop of essential oil too 2mls of carrier, base, or vegetable oil. 

Depending on the oil chosen the effect can be relaxing or invigorating and although a massage feels wonderfully relaxing, it must be remembered that treating specific ailments requires expert knowledge and you are advised to seek professional Aromatherapist advice.

Sensual Massage blend, idea for a valentines massage.

25ml of Grapeseed or Sweet Almond carrier oil

4 drops Ylang Ylang essential oil

5 drops Lemon essential oil

5 drops Palmarosa essential oil