GK Aromatherapy

13/10/2023

11/10/2023

11/10/2023

“Forget me not “ season 🩵
We are using so many gorgeous farm flowers in our new botanical products .
Foraging for them is so relaxing and fun.
Can’t wait to share when we have had them all photographed.

Photo: Instagram

04/10/2023

Have you ever tried Lilly Pillies?

Credit photo: acland_drive_hub

These berries are here to add a pop of colour and a dose of goodness to your day. They are not only a feast for the eyes but also a powerhouse of health benefits. Abundant in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, the Lilly Pilly becomes your covert ally against oxidative stress and inflammation. Plus, their fibre content supports a healthy digestive system, acting as a champion for a well-balanced gut.

04/10/2023

Spring

Spring is in the air!

To celebrate the wonderful floral season, we’re sharing this incredible work by Ellis Rowan.

Comment below any flowers you recognise in this image. Bonus points if you know the scientific names too!

📷: https://bit.ly/3F1WwqF

28/09/2023

Sniff sniff ♥️

Possums like to sniff things
Their nose tells them a lot
Scents and all aromas
Tell them what is what
Their olfactory senses
Put them right in touch
With everything around them
Their nose tells them so much
It’s a superpower.

28/09/2023

Bees 🐝

“Bees do have a smell, you know, and if they don't they should, for their feet are dusted with spices from a million flowers.”
Ray Bradbury - Dandelion Wine, 1957.

Ernst Eitner

26/09/2023

Red flags 🚩 when purchasing essential oils.

RED FLAGS to watch for when buying essential oils:

1. Botanical name not listed
Different plant species will produce different essential oils, and even in the same genus (Lavandula) you may have several essential oil bearing plants that have different profiles.

2. Extraction method not listed
The type of extraction is hugely important for safety considerations, as well as therapeutic purposes. A distilled Lime oil will be safe to use on the skin even if vou plan to go outside to the sun, while expressed Lime is phototoxic and needs to be either diluted heavilv or avoided if sun exposure is expected.

3. Country of origin not listed
This matters for two reasons - one is the essential oil quality, where some oils either only grow in a particular region, or are of superior quality if they come from that region. The other reason is sustainability. You may want to know how far your oil travelled across the world to get to you, especially if a similar crop is available close to you.

Read all 8 red flags on our blog!

https://tisserandinstitute.org/essential-oil-suppliers/

26/09/2023

22/09/2023

💜Lavender Update💜

17/09/2023

Recent study shows 226% improvement in cognitive performance of those who diffused 7 different essential oils compared to the control group. The experiment lasted six months, and they were assessed before and after, using neuropsychological tests and MRI scans.

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnins.2023.1200448/full