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Memories of Eucalyptus

Native to Australia, and used traditionally as a medicinal herb by the Indigenous, Eucalyptus has powerful antiseptic properties that we can all benefit from. In this spotlight post, learn how it was introduced to the rest of the world, and how to use it in your home - in particular the bathroom.

Interview: Trish Fenwick

Meet Trish Fenwick, an art graduate, environmentalist and founder of Fenwick Candles. While working in hospitality, Trish had a feeling she’d be able to make better candles for the bar she ran. What started out as a hobby, has blossomed into a company that’s conscious of the holistic health of its consumers and its environmental footprint. Find out more about her journey and how she uses essential oils.

Carrier Oils

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So you’ve heard of carrier oils, but what exactly are they and why do you need them? You see, a great way to use essential oils is to massage them into your skin on problem areas - but they need to be diluted first. Enter: carrier oils, they act as a medium to help with absorption of the essential oils without blocking the skin. In this article we look at some of the common ones and their properties.

“Nature is the one place where miracles not only happen, but they happen all the time”.

-Thomas Wolfe

Meet Trish Fenwick, an art graduate, environmentalist, and founder of @fenwickcandles While working in hospitality, Trish had a feeling she’d be able to make better candles for the bar she ran. What started out as a hobby, has blossomed into
Frankincense comes from the resin of Boswellia trees. Similar to harvesting maple syrup, the bark is cut to allow the sap to seep out but rather than being collected in buckets, it’s left to harden on the tree. Once solidified, chucks are remov
What is Aromatherapy? That's a very good question. Let's take a look. Broadly speaking, it's the use of smell to promote well-being. But more generally, it's the practice of using natural plant extracts (such as essential oils, hydrosols, and carri
Native to Australia, and used traditionally as a medicinal herb by the Indigenous, EUCALYPTUS has powerful antiseptic properties that we can all benefit from. Learn how it was introduced to the rest of the world, and how to use it in your home - in p
Our next interviewees are business partners and crafty creators of @shop_needlesandknots Beth Reid and Jen Borja. They opened their Etsy shop late last year, and with full-time jobs outside the shop, a new puppy (in Jen’s case), and four kiddos
Let's be virtual pen pals! We're going to continue to share our articles here on Instagram. But (starting soon) we'll also be sending out a monthly newsletter. So, if you want all the latest from naturally LOVED, plus a few extra goodies, delivered
Are you traveling soon? If so, make sure to Geranium with you! Geranium's main healing properties include: calming, relaxing, balancing and soothing, which is why it's so great for treating jet-lag and other imbalances brought on by travel. To hel
Our next interviewee is Denise Williams, a certified therapeutic herbalist, CEO and founder of @mattercompany. Denise has always been inspired by nature and is a big lover of the outdoors, so when she decided to take a year off, from her environmenta
Did you get roses this Valentine's Day? Instead of letting them wilt away, use them to make rosewater. Rosewater can be used as a hydrating face toner and is perfect for combating winter’s dry skin. Fresh white, red or pink roses are best (an
Need a little boost to your hair between washes? Try making this simple dry shampoo with a few ingredients and lavender essential oil. The antibacterial and antiseptic properties of lavender shine here. In conjunction with the powders, they fight the