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Editorial featured in Aromatique Essentials Magazine. The A-Team came together again and shot another gorgeous story.

Photographer: Amy Nelson-Blain
Styling and Set Design: Julie Nelson
Hair and Make-Up: Bernadette Talbot
Jewellery: Make A Strand
Silk Flowers: Teeki Designs
Talent: Kat Andersen and Alex Brennan @ AVA Model Management
Featuring: Aranel, Belle and Arwen

‘Amariel’ and ‘Alassea’ are Signature Perfume Blends created by Aromatique Essentials for their ‘Ethereal’ range.

Love Yourself

Aromatherapy and Pregnancy

Are essential oils safe to use during pregnancy?

The answer is yes. In saying this It is essential that you have the guidance of a fully qualified Aromatherapist, however you may find there are some Aromatherapists may disagree. If you would like to use essential oils I highly recommend you do your research and discuss your options with a Fully qualified Aromatherapist. There is very little known about the use of essential oils during pregnancy and here I will focus on my personal experiences and recommendations.

What you should take into consideration ~

Your Health, we are all individuals and most likely have different needs

Whether you have had any previous problems during pregnancy

What stage you are in

Essential oil burner:

Most essential oils can be used in the burner during pregnancy. Because heat is used they evaporate into the air and therefore the amount that may get into your blood stream is very minimal if any at all. Using the burner is excellent for uplifting your emotions, assisting with mood change, evoking calm and peacefulness, energising or relaxing.

Aromatherapy full body massage is not recommended in the first trimester, neck and shoulder, hands and face can be massaged. However there are other topical applications that can be used. 

Benefits of Aromatherapy massage ~

relaxing, calming, promotes blood flow, fluid retention, muscular aches and pains, depression, stress and anxiety, balance hormones post birth, healing, bonding with baby and more…

Dilution for a topical application 1.25% or less

100ml of carrier = 25drops of essential oil in total

50ml of carrier =  12 drops of essential oil in total

25ml of carrier = 6 drops of essential oil in total

Bathing and foot baths - You may choose to use a dispersant to assist in the essential oil’s dispersing into the water, so that there are no large globules floating, that may potentially cause a reaction. Having a reaction is highly unlikely and will depend on your skin condition and general health. 

Benefits of Bathing:

Relaxing, muscular aches and pain, lower back pain, hemorrhoids, insomnia, urinary tract infections, fluid retention, dry skin, would healing, pain management,

Benefits of Foot Baths:

Headaches, varicose veins, relaxing, urinary tract infections, fluid retention, swelling of the feet and legs, leg aches and pain

Dry or steam inhalations which method you choose will depend on what essential oils you are using and what you are treating.Inhalations are fast acting as they are a direct link to the brain.

Benefits of Inhalations:

Cold and flu symptoms, headaches, sinusitis, headaches, mood swings, depression, fear, stress, anxiety, morning sickness, loss of appetite, insomnia, tiredness

Topical application can be used for specific treatments for example varicose veins, muscular aches and pain, lower back pain, heart burn, during labour, post birth, episiotomy, wound healing, surgical stitches, stretch marks 

Compresses can also be used for headaches, pain management, muscle spasm

Room sprays are also a lovely and easy way to use Essential oils to promote energy, relaxation, uplift your emotions 

Citrus essential oils are the safest to use right through your pregnancy for various symptoms. To understand and find out more information it is recommended you consult with a fully qualified Aromatherapist.

Some essential oils are to be avoided during your pregnancy especially in the first tri-mester and some should not be used until the last stages, during birth.

Essential oil properties to consider or be aware of:

Emmenogogue - assists in regulating the menstrual cycle, not recommended during pregnancy.

Parturient - encourages labour.

Galactogogue - promotes milk production.

Anti-emetic - helps to reduce nausea.

When you buy Aromatique Essentials Pregnancy blend  you will receive a half hour skype or phone consultation with Julie Nelson. 

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This offer ends February 28, 2012.

Aromatherapy and the Art of blending to create a Beautiful and ‘Pure Essential Oil’ Perfume custom made for you.

When you breathe in your favourite scent, what happens?… You are transported to another place and time, your heart will sing and you will wear a smile… Aromatique Essentials Aromatherapy pure and natural custom made perfumes not only give you a beautiful aroma, they are uplifting to your emotions, reduce anxiety, stress, tension and worries.

Aromatique Natural Perfume blending with pure essential oil’s is an art… many elements are taken into account when your personal, custom scent is being created…

Perfume is often described as a musical metaphor…having three notes that make up a harmonious scent accord.

Top notes are the first you will inhale they will gift you with your first impression…

Then the middle notes begin to emerge just before the top notes gently fade away, they are the heart of the fragrance and lend themselves to the body of each perfume.

Base notes linger… they are rich, bring depth and mystery… leaving an everlasting impression…

Intoxicating as they unfold … your personalised perfume will ‘Capture the Essence of Your Soul’

Made with loving intention and pure essential oils Julie Nelson owner of Aromatique Essentials specialises in handcrafted signature perfumes.

There are no synthesized compounds used, Aromatique Essentials Perfumes are completely “Natural”

Buy your custom made Signature Perfume now until the end of January 2012 and you will receive an Aromatique Essentials face serum (10ml) to nourish, hydrate, protect and improve the integrity of your skin, assist in reducing the onset of wrinkles, leaving it soft, subtle and silky.

100ML heart shape green glass bottle with hand made glass beaded tassle

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Balance is a state of being, not a fine line to walk.

You create what ever you focus on, be aware of your thoughts, be aware of all possibilities, open yourself to be in Balance.

Have fun, see the funny side of life, take with you on your journey laughter, create lightness of being and a happy heart.

Be true to yourself, respond rather than react, breathe deeply taking in all in that is good and release all that is not.

Surrender, feel your emotions and let them go. 

Remember your life has purpose, acknowledge your dreams and take action!

Awaken to your potential, awaken to your love, awaken to yourself

You are Balance…

B~Begin it now

A~Allow yourself to be

L~Love yourself and all that is

A~Align to your highest self

N~Note your feelings

C~Commit to growth

E~Embrace your life and live to your fullest potential

~JN Aromatique Essentials

Essential oils: Geranium~Rose~Bergamot~Peru Balsam~Cardamom

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When you are feeling vulnerable call in the energy of Beriardwhen for strength and protection~

Beriardwhen come circle your wings around me, rock me, protect me, keep me safe.

I ask that you to guard my heart, ease my troubles and grant me shelter in side the comfort of your beautiful wings.

Beriardwhen, take my troubles from me, I entrust my spirit to you and thank you for your gift of strength and protection.

Essential oils:

Sandalwood, Neroli, Jasmine, Ginger CO2. Apply as a perfume to your pulse points and Heart  Chakra.

Here’s to igniting even more happiness in your life ~ A healthy mind and body impacts attitude!

Aromatherapy room and body sprays can be tailored to suit your specific needs!

Personalised Aromatherapy Perfumes 

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” Deliberately Think Big” The development of spiritual charm has prospering power because it gives you the ability to take control of your world, first from within, and then in outer ways. The development of spiritual charm helps you to make a come back from life’s problems, and it aids you in helping others. Thus the development of spiritual charm can prove to be one of the best investments you will ever make! “Rich Divine Ideas Now Come To Me, & I Am In All Ways Abundantly Guided, Prospered & Blessed”

(Catherin Ponder~ The Dynamic Laws of Prosperity)

Essential oils to use while affirming the above- Frankincense, Rose, Champa, Cinnamon, Oakmoss…

Enjoy Lovelies

Awaken Your Senses and Wash Away Your Tension with Aromatherapy ~

Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils through various applications for example inhalations, bathing, anointing or using a diffuser or oil burner.

Essential oils are pure plant extracts taken from plant material, they are seventy times stronger than the original plant they are derived from and are therefore very potent. Like any living thing Essential oils have energy! They have physiological, emotional and spiritual properties.

Fragrance can influence us on all levels from our etheric to our physical bodies enhancing awareness on a higher level.

We can use them to balance our chakras, work with Spirit, uplift our emotions, meditate, and enhance our psychic awareness. Essential oils can be used for protecting the self and the environment against negative energies. They are beautiful for working with Angels, crystals, astrology and a wide variety of healing modalities ~

Champa, Neroli and Jasmine are very spiritual oils and are attuned to the Angelic realm.

Frankincense, Myrrh and Sandalwood have long been used for meditation, gatherings and rituals. They are very grounding, and aid in connecting with spirit.

Cypress, Juniper, Spruce and Grapefruit are energetically cleansing and invigorating.

Pink Lotus, Rose, Tuberose, Lavender, Neroli, Jasmine and Ylang Ylang for a blossoming heart.

Essential oils have the potential to initiate the awakening of the Soul, rekindle our passions, draw beauty into our lives, deepen our awareness, influence our physical and emotional health and connect with our Spirit.

Take time and pause… breath in deeply and out …relax your body… think about your favourite Aroma … what do you see…how do you feel…

Photograph by ANB PHOTOGRAPHY.NET

“Smell is the potent wizard that transports you across thousands of miles and all the years you have lived” ~ Helen Keller