Nikura Wellness Diaries
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21 March 2023 / Laura Garvin Gomez
Can You Use Fragrance Oils in a Diffuser?
Exploring the compatibility of fragrance oils with diffusers: a guide to enhance your aromatherapy experience.
19 March 2023 / Laura Garvin Gomez
How to Scent your Wedding
Discover the art of scenting your wedding and create a memorable olfactory experience with these expert tips and ideas.
Featured
28 January 2022 / Caitlin Devlin
A beginner's guide to making candles using essential oils
Candle making is a fun and easy way to get creative with your oils - no expertise needed.
7 January 2022 / Caitlin Devlin
How to make a natural surface cleaner with citrus essential oils
Leave your home sparkling clean with this easy-to-make, all-natural citrus spray.
18 October 2021 / Caitlin Devlin
Antioxidant essential oils - why are they good for you?
Learn about how antioxidant essential oils can help you to protect your health.
5 November 2021 / Laura Garvin Gomez
The seven chakras and essential oils to align them
Learn how you can use essential oils to keep your seven chakras open and balanced.
Essential Oils
24 September 2021 / Laura Garvin Gomez
Lavender Essential Oil: History, Uses and Benefits
Some people consider lavender essential oil to be where aromatherapy truly began.
18 October 2021 / Laura Garvin Gomez
Tea Tree Essential Oil: History, Uses and Benefits
Learn all about this healing oil and its diverse array of benefits.
18 October 2021 / Laura Garvin Gomez
Lemon Essential Oil: History, Uses and Benefits
The historic 'fruit of health' has great benefits for skin, gut and overall wellbeing.
18 October 2021 / Laura Garvin Gomez
Peppermint Essential Oil: History, Uses and Benefits
Peppermint essential oil can soothe the gut, benefit the skin, and repel pests.
5 November 2021 / Laura Garvin Gomez
Geranium Essential Oil: History, Uses and Benefits
Geranium oil is a highly therapeutic oil with strong stress-relieving properties.
15 December 2021 / Laura Garvin Gomez
Orange Essential Oil: History, Uses and Benefits
Whether sweet or bitter, orange essential oil has tons of benefits for the body and mind.
8 December 2021 / Laura Garvin Gomez
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil: History, Uses and Benefits
Delicate ylang ylang has many cosmetic benefits and is even used as an aphrodisiac.
1 December 2021 / Laura Garvin Gomez
Cinnamon Essential Oil: History, Uses and Benefits
One of the world's most popular spices also acts as a powerful agent against infection.
30 November 2021 / Laura Garvin Gomez
Clary Sage Essential Oil: History, Uses and Benefits
The so-called 'women's oil' has soothing, relaxing benefits for everyone.
3 December 2021 / Laura Garvin Gomez
Juniper Berry Essential Oil: History, Uses and Benefits
This famous gin ingredient has strong cleansing and purifying properties.
5 November 2021 / Laura Garvin Gomez
Frankincense Essential Oil: History, Uses and Benefits
Boost your mood and your immune system with this ancient incense.
30 November 2021 / Laura Garvin Gomez
Cedarwood Essential Oil: History, Uses and Benefits
Cedarwood's protective qualities help to guard us against insects, coughs, and skin infections.
Living well
18 October 2021 / Caitlin Devlin
The best essential oils for managing anxiety
Explore our list of the best essential oils for relieving stress and anxiety.
15 December 2021 / Caitlin Devlin
The best essential oils for cleaning your home
Make cleaning less of a chore by finding your perfect blend of essential oils.
3 December 2021 / Caitlin Devlin
The best essential oils for promoting happiness
If you're feeling low, diffusing these oils can help to get your mood back on track.
15 October 2021 / Laura Garvin Gomez
The best essential oils for hair growth and hair health
Nourish your hair with the restorative powers of essential oils.
5 November 2021 / Laura Garvin Gomez
The seven chakras and essential oils to align them
Learn how you can use essential oils to keep your seven chakras open and balanced.
18 October 2021 / Caitlin Devlin
The best essential oils to boost your energy levels
Discover how to reset your senses and boost your energy with some of our favourite oils.
18 October 2021 / Laura Garvin Gomez
The best essential oils to have in your home for autumn
Discover what your favourite autumnal scents can do for the health of you and your family.
22 December 2021 / Caitlin Devlin
Sticking to your New Year's resolutions with essential oils
If you've resolved to form better wellness habits this year, essential oils can help.
5 November 2021 / Caitlin Devlin
Our favourite Christmas oils and their benefits
Discover how your favourite Christmas scents can benefit your body and mind.
20 December 2021 / Laura Garvin Gomez
Your ultimate Christmas gift guide from Nikura
Essential oils, fragrance oils and bespoke blends for all the important people in your life.
Discover
30 November 2021 / Laura Garvin Gomez
Essential Oils vs Fragrance Oils: What's the difference?
Here's how to tell the difference between these two popular oil types.
9 December 2021 / Laura Garvin Gomez
Are essential oils bad for pets? Here's how to use them safely
It's important to know how to keep your animal friends safe.
18 October 2021 / Caitlin Devlin
Understanding phototoxicity in essential oils
Get to grips with photoxicity and how to use furocoumarin-containing oils safely.
30 November 2021 / Caitlin Devlin
The legend behind Four Thieves' Oil and its ingredients
This ancient remedy is backed by a fascinating mythology.
18 October 2021 / Caitlin Devlin
Antioxidant essential oils - why are they good for you?
Learn about how antioxidant essential oils can help you to protect your health.
8 December 2021 / Caitlin Devlin
The role of terpenes in plants and essential oils
You may not know it, but terpenes are essential part of your favourite fragrances.
13 January 2022 / Caitlin Devlin
Understanding essential and fragrance oil classifications and terminology
Here's your guide to some of the confusing terms you might find on your oils.
Make At Home
7 January 2022 / Caitlin Devlin
How to make a natural surface cleaner with citrus essential oils
Leave your home sparkling clean with this easy-to-make, all-natural citrus spray.
30 November 2021 / Caitlin Devlin
How to safely oil cleanse with essential oils
Learn how to deeply cleanse and nourish skin safely and effectively.
15 October 2021 / Caitlin Devlin
Homemade all-natural curl treatment spray with essential oils
Discover a home treatment for curly or frizzy hair that's full of natural goodness
18 October 2021 / Caitlin Devlin
How to Make a Rosemary and Lavender Hair Mask for Glossy Hair
This beautiful herbal blend is designed to unlock your hair's natural shine.
18 October 2021 / Caitlin Devlin
A beginner's guide to making soap using essential oils
Everything you need to know about soap-making with your favourite scents.
1 December 2021 / Caitlin Devlin
How to make cinnamon, orange & clove candles for Christmas
Stuck for stocking fillers? Try this festive candle recipe for some homemade gifts.
6 December 2021 / Caitlin Devlin
How to make candy cane soap for Christmas
In need of extra gifts? Try making these beautifully-scented bars at home.
13 December 2021 / Caitlin Devlin
How to make Christmas potpourri with essential oils
A gorgeous arrangement of festive botanicals scented with cinnamon, orange and pine.