The Essentials

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Full bath next to candles and petals.

3 min read / 4 May 2022 / Caitlin Devlin

How to make self-care bath blends with essential oils

Relax, restore and relieve muscle ache with these natural blends.

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Smiling women in bath robe applies skin tonic

2 min read / 20 April 2022 / Caitlin Devlin

How to make a geranium and neroli skin tonic with essential oils

This floral facial spray can nourish and soothe skin with natural ingredients.

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Orange and blue bath salts made with essential oils.

2 min read / 13 April 2022 / Caitlin Devlin

A beginner’s guide to making bath salts with essential oils

This easy recipe creates restorative bath salts in all of your favourite scents.

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Lit candles, flowers, and small chocolate Easter eggs on the table

2 min read / 1 April 2022 / Laura Garvin Gomez

How to Make Lemongrass, Spearmint and Tangerine Candles for Easter

Learn how to create delightful Easter candles infused with the refreshing scents of lemongrass, spearmint, and tangerine with this easy DIY guide.

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Potpourri ingredients.

3 min read / 25 March 2022 / Caitlin Devlin

A beginner’s guide to making potpourri with essential oils

Learn how to make a natural diffuser and seasonal centrepiece in one.

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Burning candles on tables, with framed picture of a child's foot and plant in a vase in the background

2 min read / 17 March 2022 / Caitlin Devlin

How to make clary sage, patchouli and black spruce candles for Mother’s Day

These candles blend three relaxing essential oils to help Mum unwind.

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Close up of honeysuckle flowers

4 min read / 14 March 2022 / Caitlin Devlin

How to make honeysuckle, ylang ylang & vanilla soap for Mother’s Day

This sweet-scented floral soap makes the perfect homemade gift.

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Close up of woman's face with eyes closed

2 min read / 10 March 2022 / Laura Garvin Gomez

How to make a natural astringent for skin with essential oils

This natural blend of neroli, myrtle and lemon can give you younger-looking skin.

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Back of woman with blond curly hair and armed raised

2 min read / 28 February 2022 / Laura Garvin Gomez

How to lighten your hair with lemon essential oil

Create sun-kissed hair and bring out natural highlights with this lightening spray.

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Close up of a pile of four stones balanced one on top of each other

2 min read / 21 February 2022 / Caitlin Devlin

How to make lavender aroma stones as a natural diffuser

These homemade flour and salt ‘stones’ can keep your home smelling fresh.

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Zoomed in picture of pink Rose Geranium flowers.

4 min read / 11 February 2022 / Caitlin Devlin

How to make romantic rose geranium and cedarwood soap

This all-natural soap has a luxurious scent that inspires romance.

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Lit candles, flower and petals arranged in a romantic way

3 min read / 4 February 2022 / Caitlin Devlin

How to make romantic lavender, sandalwood & ylang ylang candles

These three cosy, intimate scents can help to set a romantic mood this Valentine’s Day.

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