Saturday, August 30, 2008

Essential Oils and Organic Candles




NEW!!! I'm proud to present you 100% pure essential oils from Nature's Essences.









Basil (Ocimum basilicum) 5ml - $16
Origin: Italy
Extraction: Steam distillation of the leaf
Uses: tonic for the treatment of nervous disorders and stress related
headaches, migraines and allergies, to clear the mind and relieve intellectual
fatigue,giving clarity and mental strength, beneficial action on the
respiratory tract and is often used for asthma, bronchitis and sinus
infections, assists in reducing nausea and vomiting.
Caution: Use sparingly and dilute at 2% if used on the skin. Avoid in
cases of liver problems and during pregnancy.


Bergamot Calabrian (Citrus bergamia) 10ml - $18
Origin: Italy
Extraction: Steam distillation of the peel
Uses: Balancing nervous system, relieving anxiety and stress, lifting
melancholy, for restful sleep, antiviral, cold sores, psoriasis and eczema.
Caution: Photo-toxic

Chamomile Roman (Chamaemelum nobile) 5ml - $42
Origin: Europe
Extraction: Steam distillation of the flower-heads
Uses:to relieve muscular pain, as a sedative, ease anxiety and nervous
tension, to help with sleeplessness.
Caution:Avoid during early pregnancy.

Citronella Ceylon (Cymbopogon nardus) 10ml - $16
Origin: Sri Lanka
Extraction: Steam distillation of the grass
Uses: insect-repellent, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory.
Caution: Possible skin-irritant

Eucalyptus Australiana (Eucalyptus radiata) 10ml - $16
Origin: Australia
Extraction: Steam distillation of the leaves and twiglets
Uses: For colds, decongestant, relieve asthma and fevers, Ease aching
joints and insect bites, as an insect-repellent, relief nausea.
Caution: Possible skin-irritant. Avoid during pregnancy.

Frankincense (Boswellia carterii) 10ml - $18
Origin: Ethiopia
Extraction: Steam distillation of the oleo-gum-resin of the tree
Uses: Calms, ehances meditation, elevates mind and spirit, helps breathing,
for scars and matured skin.

Geranium Bourbon (Pelargoneum graveolens) 10ml - $24
Origin: France
Extraction: Steam distillation of the leaves and flowers.
Uses: Stress and tension reducer, easing pain, balancing hormones, PMS,
relieving fatigue and nervous exhaustion, lessen water-retention.
Caution: Avoid in early pregnancy.

Grapefruit Pink (Citrus paradisi) 10ml - $16
Origin: France
Extraction: Cold pressed from the peel
Uses: Melancholy, muscle fatigue, astringent for oily skin, refresh and
energize, detoxifies the body.
Caurion: Photo-toxic.

Jasmine Sambac (Jasminum officinalis sambac) 10% dilluted in Jojoba oil 5ml - $24
Origin: India
Extraction: by solvent of the blossom
Uses: Depression, dry skin, exhaustion, labour pains, sensitive skin.
Caution: Avoid during pregnancy.

Lavender Population (Lavandula angustifolia) 10ml - $20
Origin: France
Extraction: Steam distillation of the leaves and flowers
Uses: balancing emotions, relieving stress, tension and headache, to
promote restful sleep, heal the skin, to lower high blood pressure, help
breathing, for disinfecting, acne, pain.
Caution: Avoid during pregnancy.

Lemongrass Cochin (Cymbopogon flexuosus) 10ml - $16
Origin: India
Extraction: Steam distillation of the grass
Uses: as an insect repellent and deodorizer, for athlete's foot, as a tissue
toner, to relieve muscular pain (sports-muscle pain), increase
circulation, for headaches, for nervous exhaustion and other stress related
problems.
Caution: Skin-irritant when undiluted.

Lime (Citrus aurantifolia) 10ml - $16
Origin: Italy
Extraction: Cold press of the peel
Uses: To cool fevers associated with colds, sore throats and flu while easing
coughs, bronchitis and sinusitis, as an astringent and antiseptic
Caution: Photo-toxic.

Marjoram (Origanum marjorana) 10ml - $18
Origin: Spain
Extraction: Steam distillation of the flowers and leaves.
Uses: To lower high blood pressure and has powerful antispasmodic action can ease pains of arthritis, cramped muscles, muscle spasms,
menstrual cramps
Cautions: Avoid during pregnancy.

May Chang (Litsea cubeba) 10ml - $16
Origin: Philippines
Extraction: Steam distillation of the fruits
Uses: anti-inflammatory and sedative properties, helps in relieving stress,
anxiety, nervous break-down and insomnias.
Caution: Avoid on sensitive or damaged skin. Do not apply to children.

Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha) 5ml - $24
Origin: Africa
Extraction: Steam distillation of the oleo-gum-resin of the tree.
Uses: To treat aging skin and it has antiseptic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory and astringent properties, aids in meditation.
Caution: Mildly toxic when taken internally (no essential oil should be taken internally without the guidance of a qualified aromatherapy
practitioner). Should be avoided during pregnancy.

Orange Sweet - Cold Pressed (Citrus sinensis) 10ml - $16
Origin: Brazil
Extraction: Cold press of the peel.
Uses: Brightens mood, calm and reduce stress, as an environmental
disinfectant.
Caution: Photo-toxic.

Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) 10ml - $18
Origin: India
Extraction: Steam distillation of the leaves
Uses: For athlete's foot, as an aphrodisiac, to relieve stress and nervous
exhaustion.

Peppermint Arvensis (Mentha arvensis) 10ml - $16
Origin: USA
Extraction: Steam distillation of the herb
Uses: for energy, and brighter mood, reducing pain, to help breathing,
improve mental clarity and memory, relieve nausea
Caution: Skin-irritant. Avoid during pregnancy.

Rose Damask (Rosa damascena) 10% dilluted in Jojoba oil 5ml - $24
Origin: Bulgaria
Extraction: by solvent extraction of flowers and blossoms
Uses: alleviate depression, eczema, frigidity, for mature and sensitive skin,
menopause, stress

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) 10ml - $18
Origin: France
Extraction: Steam distillation of the herb
Uses: To energize, for muscle pains, cramps or sprains, brighten mood, for
improving mental clarity and memory, easing pain, to relieve headaches,
disinfecting.
Caution: Avoid during pregnancy or with epileptic and/or hypertention
cases.

Sandalwood East Indian (Santalum album) 50% dilluted in Jojoba oil 5ml - $34
Origin: India
Extraction: Steam distillation of the chipped heartwood
Uses: For sensitive and dry skins, relaxing and aphrodisiac.

Ylang Ylang 1st (Cananga odorata) 10ml - $20
Origin: France, Madagascar
Extraction: Steam distillation of the flowers
Uses: brightening mood, relieving anger and anxiety, relaxing tense muscles,
to calm and promote restful sleep, lower high blood pressure, an aphrodisiac.


Base Oil

Jojoba American (Simmondsia chinensis) 50ml - $25
Origin: USA
Extraction: Cold press of the seeds
Properties: Jojoba oil is perfect to dilute essential oils for topical applications
or as perfume base. It helps moisturize and keeps the skin
supple, smooth and soft while being non-greasy and leaving no
oily after-feel. It will not clog pores. Jojoba oil is known as a skin
rejuvenator as it contains natural collagen almost identical to the
collagen present in our skin.




24pc Organic Candles made from palm oil (Smokeless and soot-free) - $10




To order, please e-mail at spa_wellness@yahoo.com.sg.


Product information provided by Nature's Essences.

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Oil Burners and Passive Diffusers

Soapstone Diffusers
Such oil burners can diffuse up to 2hrs when water is filled up to the brim. Ideally in bathrooms where you can place them near the sinks for easy refill of water.










Roses, Sun, Star and Flower Soapstone Oil Burners 3"- $25 each
NB: Soapstone Leaves and Roses have been discontinued.

Ceramic Oil Burner







Mortar White Diffuser - $35 each
Made from high-quality ceramic, this simple yet elegant oil burner fits into your bedroom and/or living room. Fill the reservoir to the brim for longer diffussion.









From left: Tenmoku Copper - $32, Celadon - $32, Black & White - $32, Cracker (Cream or White) - $29


Passive Diffuser (Such diffusers are designed for small surface-areas such as drawers, cupboards and cars. Simply put a few drops of essential oil into one of these, cork it and the scent will permeate.)


Terracotta Small Pots - $10 each










NB: All terracotta small pots are unglazed. The half-glazed ones are no longer in stock.

Prices are in SGD. Please e-mail me at spa_wellness@yahoo.com.sg for your orders and payment and delivery will be advised. Hope to hear from you soon!

Cheers!

Dawn