http://www.quinessence.co.uk The finest pure essential oils and aromatherapy products Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:22:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en When used appropriately, essential oils and aromatherapy products are safe for all the entire family. As with all things in life though, some common sense precautions should be observed when using essential oils since they are highly concentrated. Undiluted essential oils Do not apply undiluted essential oils directly to the skin except ... http://www.quinessence.co.uk/aromatherapy-safety-guidelines/ The most popular methods of enjoying aromatherapy are all shown here, simply choose the method that suits your particular requirements. To really experience the benefits and versatility of aromatherapy you should try them all! Massage This is one of the oldest and best methods to enjoy aromatherapy due to the added benefit ... http://www.quinessence.co.uk/how-to-use-essential-oils/ When applied to the body, essential oils penetrate the skin via the hair follicles and sweat glands and are absorbed into the body fluids, where they not only help to kill bacteria and viruses but also stimulate the body’s immune system, thereby strengthening resistance to further attack. Some essential oils increase ... http://www.quinessence.co.uk/how-aromatherapy-works/ Aromatherapy is the systematic use of volatile plant oils known as essential oils for the treatment or prevention of disease. It is a form of complementary therapy designed to treat the whole person and not just the symptom or disease by assisting the body's natural ability to balance, regulate, heal ... http://www.quinessence.co.uk/what-is-aromatherapy/ We believe that essential oil quality control should begin at the earliest stage of production, preferably with inspection of the crop at the growing phase. This important aspect is often overlooked when considering quality issues, and this is why we have established close working relationships with growers around the world. ... http://www.quinessence.co.uk/sourcing-essential-oils/ Rose otto is the beautifully fragrant essential oil extracted from the species Rosa damascena, and it holds a special place in the hearts of all who love aromatherapy and natural perfumery. There is quite simply, no other essential oil quite like it in terms of fragrance and wealth of therapeutic ... http://www.quinessence.co.uk/rose-otto-essential-oil/ Quinessence are strongly opposed to animal testing, therefore we are members of the BUAV (British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection) and the entire Quinessence Aromatherapy Collection manufactured without causing any cruelty to animals. We have been 'British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection' (BUAV) approved manufacturers for many years now, ... http://www.quinessence.co.uk/against-animal-testing/ "What's the best way to look after my essential oils?" This is usually one of the first questions asked by newcomers to aromatherapy, and it is definitely worth knowing a few do's and don'ts on this important subject. Why? Because the way that you look after your oils affects their ... http://www.quinessence.co.uk/how-to-store-oils/ Aroma-botanicals® is a complete skin care system that provides everything you need to nourish, re-hydrate and protect your precious skin, producing results that are cumulative and long lasting. The rich harvest of natural, plant-based nutrient-rich ingredients provides you with a gentle skincare regime that works in harmony with your mind and ... http://www.quinessence.co.uk/natural-skin-care/ Most people today are skin conscious. We want our skin to look young and healthy, and will usually do as much as we possibly can to protect our skin from whatever possible harm there may be in our environment. Of course every woman wants to have a beautiful, clear, radiant ... http://www.quinessence.co.uk/beautiful-skin/