The Health Benefits of essential oils are endless and the more you learn about them the more empowered you will become to take control of your own well being. Essential oils are volatile aromatic compounds produced by plants to protect themselves, giving them their distinctive aromas, and aid in pollination. When inhaled or used topically these aromatic compounds can play a major role in boosting the body's natural healing process.
Essential oils have been used for medicinal purposes for centuries and it is little wonder why, when you consider the healing benefits. The oils promote health and balance within the body and due to their antidepressant, stimulating, detoxifying, antibacterial, antiviral, and calming properties they are becoming increasingly popular.
The oils can be used in several ways. When inhaled they pass directly from the lungs into the blood stream. It stimulates areas of your limbic system, which is part of the brain that plays a role in emotions, behaviours, sense of smell and long-term memory. When absorbed through the skin in dilutions or natural beauty products, the oils enter the circulatory system.

Benefits of oils

There are so many benefits to using essential oils. They can treat so many ailments from skin complaints to muscle pain and insomnia. As mentioned they can act as an emotional calmer, an energy booster, fungal, anti inflammatory and anti bacterial. Below are a list of the most common complaints.

Hormone Balance
There are some oils that help balance estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, thyroid and testosterone levels. Balancing out these hormones can help improve fertility, PMS and menopause symptoms.

Improve Brain Function
Essential oils have been known to help people suffering from neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia due to its neuroprotective effects and cognitive performance boosting abilities. The oils posses powerful antioxidants that work to inhibit free radical scavenging, they help to improve brain function and reduce inflammation.

Eases Stress and Anxiety
Essential oils are well known for their ability to reduce emotional stress and anxiety. Some have sedative properties  and can induce a calm, peaceful, relaxed and uplifting feeling. There so many gorgeous oils to choose from to promote calm.

Relieves Headaches
Essential oils work well in treating headaches and migraines as they go straight to the root of the problem. They provide a pain relief, improve circulation and reduces stress, all of which can be major triggers for head aches. Each essential oil can target a specific cause of the headache and offer other amazing benefits, This is why remedy blends are very personal for each person.

Common Skin Complaints

Acne, eczema, Psoriasis, rosacea, dry skin, burns and scars can all be treated with essential oils. The skin complaint will determine the suitable oil blends. If acne is the issue an oil with antimicrobial and antifungal  properties like tea tree oil, will be used and blended with other complimentary oils, such as lavender which has profound skin benefits due to it’s antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. If eczema is the issue we choose to use oils that supports the regeneration of new cells and tissues within the skin also with anti-inflammatory, soothing and cooling properties. All ingredients are carefully considered for each specific skin complaint and results can me seen very fast.


Anti Ageing

Many Essential oils including carrier oils have numerous anti-ageing and health benefits that can keep your skin hydrated, plump and glowing. They contain antioxidants that combat free radicals, UV sun rays and environmental pollutants. They also contain other phytonutrients that can help tackle a variety of skin complaints. These compounds are considered compatible with almost all skin types and used correctly can reduce the appearance of ageing signs such as lines, wrinkles, age spots and discoluring of the skin.