Inner Alchemy Massage

28/07/2025

HOME MADE FABRIC SOFTENER AND THE BEST ESSENTIAL OILS FOR THE LAUNDRY
I use Thieves Laundry Soap to wash my clothes. It’s made up of plant-based ingredients and leaves no chemical or synthetic residue. Natural enzymes and powerful essential oils leave your clothes fresh and clean with a light citrus scent, something that the whole family will love. Not only does it clean well, but a little also goes a long way! Thieves Laundry Soap works in all types of washers, and a 947ml bottle can be used for up to 64 loads of laundry.
But Due to their excellent deodorizing, antimicrobial, antifungal, antibacterial and cleaning properties, many essential oils (Eos) work great for use in the laundry. Here are some you may like to add to your natural laundry recipes.
Citrus EOs like lemon, orange, mandarin, bergamot and grapefruit are great at cleaning dirt and grime, deodorising and adding a fresh, clean, uplifting scent.
Tea Tree EO is great for immune support as well as fighting mould and mildew. Great to use when cleaning clothes, sheets & towels whenever someone has been sick. Due to its antifungal nature, its also great to use when you’ve accidentally left a load in the washer for too long it’s developed that awful mouldy, mildew scent.
Eucalyptus EO has a refreshing clean, fresh scent that’s also very calming and relaxing. Combine it with lavender or spearmint and not only will your clothes be clean, but they’ll also smell like you’ve just been to a luxury spa.
Lavender EO is very calming and relaxing. Add lavender to the wash/dryer when cleaning sheets and blankets for a great night’s sleep.
Chamomile EO – like lavender, chamomile is also very calming. It’s great on its own or combine it with bergamot or another citrus oil for an uplifting scent.
Peppermint Or Spearmint EOs are energizing with a fresh, crisp aroma. They blend well with most other essential oils listed here, giving the mixture a clean, cool aroma. They also pack a powerful punch in the laundry due to their antimicrobial, antibacterial, and antiviral properties.
Lemongrass EO has a soothing, comforting spa-like scent.
Rosemary EO oil helps disinfect and boost immunity due to its antimicrobial, antifungal, and antibacterial properties.
Basil EO has a fresh, crisp scent that pairs well with lemon.

Why you’ll love this homemade fabric softener:
It’s natural and non-toxic, which means it doesn’t have any of the nasty chemicals you find in most commercial fabric softeners. And not only does it help soften laundry, it also helps get clothes even more clean than detergent alone. It strips away any residue left on clothes by soaps and detergents.
Unlike commercial softeners, this DIY version doesn’t add a surface coating to fabrics. That makes it great for towels. Towels get soft and fluffy, but unlike with commercial softeners, because there’s no added layer or coating caused by this homemade softener, towels stay thick, thirsty and absorbent. It helps prevent static cling and it smells great!

How To Make Natural Fabric Softener
Step 1: fill a large glass or stainless steel or PET bottle/container with 2 cups of vinegar. You can pick up a giant bottle of white vinegar at Costco. It’s very cheap, natural and effective.

Step 2: add 10-15 drops of essential oil. Increase the number of essential oil drops to 20 if the vinegar smell is too strong. I like stronger natural aromas so I use 20 drops of essential oils in mine. If you like a stronger perfume then just add more of the essential oil you love you want to linger on your clothes.

Use an essential oil that you like the scent of. Lavender, lemon, bergamot, lemongrass, lemon myrtle, pine, peppermint and eucalyptus are some of my favorites. But have a look at the previous list.
You can also combine several essential oils together to create a unique scent. Here are a few I love:
10 drops lemon + 5 drops lavender
6 lavender + 6 drops lime + 2 drops spearmint (or peppermint)
5 drops cypress + 2 drops lime + 6 drops bergamot
10 drops lemon + 2 drops basil + 3 drops peppermint (or spearmint)
7 drops eucalyptus + 7 drops spearmint (or peppermint)
5 drops orange + 5 drops bergamot + 5 drops lemon or lemon myrtle

Sarah’s Tip: I’m a massage therapist so my towels always need to be fragrant and very soft. I found by adding a large squeeze of Young Living Hair Conditioner and some water to my mix made the towels extra soft. But you have to shake and make sure the conditioner is dissolved, or it will become separated and lumpy (clothes still soft but you may have to clean your dispenser. I know this sounds strange but this really works for me but is optional.
Enjoy Sarah

25/07/2025

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12/07/2025

I have 2 of these gorgeous kid's Dolphin Reef Diffusers for sale. One is brand new $ 75 and one has been used once $65.
Original Price $150. They are truly a kid's undersea wonderland. What a beautiful and fun way to send your little ones off to sleep by diffusing lavender, chamomile, cedarwood, Peace & Calming or Stress Away blends in this charming diffuser.
Call Sarah on 0412391018 if you are interested.
Young Living’s Dolphin Reef ultrasonic Diffuser features a playful mother dolphin and her calf swimming through color-illuminated v***r released by pink sea sponges. The colorful coral, starfish, sea anemones & a pearl-bearing giant clam will captivate your children’s imaginations & transport them into an undersea wonderland, all while enjoying the benefits of diffusing Young Living’s 100% pure therapeutic grade essential oils.
The Dolphin Reef Ultrasonic Diffuser acts as an atomizer, aroma diffuser & night-light all in one fun-filled, simple-to-use product includes:
A proprietary, interchangeable diffuser cover system
Innovative diffuser motor compatible with additional diffuser covers (other covers sold separately)
Continuous or intermittent (10 minutes on/10 minutes off) ultrasonic diffusion with automatic shutoff
Four white under-panel soft LED lights with on/off settings
Six v***r LED light settings (blue, white, red, green, alternating & off)
Giant clam that can be used to store jewelry and other small treasures
Contents: Dolphin Reef Diffuser Cover, Diffuser motor, AC power adaptor, Operation manual
Dimensions: 27.5 x 26.6 x 24.8 cm
The multi-compatible diffuser motor included with the Dolphin Reef Diffuser can also be used with the Dino Land Diffuser Cover (sold separately).
2 Available:
Brand New: Usual Price $155 Sale Price $75
One has been used once Sale Price $65

23/06/2025

Diffusing Essential Oils (EO) for Sleep is one of the first things that got me addicted to essential oils. Like many, I used to wake up 2-3 times a night. I’d hear the dog walking around, or my husband would turn over, or my mind would race with all the things I had to do the next day. I just couldn’t seem to get the sleep I needed, was always tired & had brain fog.

Then my friend Janet introduced me to essential oils. I was skeptical at first. How could EOs be as great as she claimed? Could they really help you breathe better, increase your metabolism & immune health and help you feel less stressed? It all sounded too good to be true.But she’s my friend and one of my first massage teachers, she a gave me my first job when I came out of Nature Care College many years ago. I trusted her and gave the oils a try. I put 8 drops of lavender in a diffuser by my bed climbed in and drifted off to sleep much quicker than usual & slept straight through the night without waking until morning!
I thought it must have been a fluke, maybe I was just extra tired from the busy day before. So I tried it again the next night & it worked.

I did my research & found tht many EOs have natural compounds that have an impact on our Nervous System. When inhaled, EO molecules travel to the limbic system in the brain, which is responsible for emotions & memories. This can trigger a cascade of effects, including the release of neurotransmitters that promote relaxation and sleep.

Lavender EO is calming & fresh, the ideal companion for bed linens & one of the best oils to apply or diffuse before you go to sleep. With the onset of sleep the production of the stress hormone Cortisol is supposed to decline. But when we’re very stressed cortisol levels stay high & keep us awake. Lavender contains linalool, which slows brain waves & inhibits neurotransmitters. This helps relieve anxiety by soothing the central nervous system helping us to relax & drift off to sleep without the use of harmful drugs. Many studies conclude that Lavender is a natural sedative and sleep aid and it smells heavenly as well!

Cedarwood EO stimulates the limbic region of the brain (centre of our emotions). Located deep in the middle of the brain is the Pineal Gland which secretes the hormone melatonin, a hormone produced at night to help us sleep. Melatonin also helps maintain the circadian rhythm & regulates reproductive hormones. Cedarwood stimulates the Pineal Gland making it secrete more of the sleepy hormone Melatonin.

Sometimes a Powerful Synergy Arises from the Blending of 2 Powerhouse Oils! So Consider Diffusing a Combination of Both Lavender & Cedarwood Magical Sleepy-time Oils At Bedtime!

CONCLUSION:
A restful night’s sleep is the foundation on which all emotional and physical healing is based. Sleep is Vital for All Body Functions & for Optimum, Physical & Spiritual Wellbeing.

Essential Oils & Blends for Quality Sleep
Essential Oils
Bergamot
Cedarwood
Clary Sage
Copaiba
Frankincense
Jasmine
Lavender
Orange
Roman Chamomile
Rose .
Sandalwood
Valerian
Vetiver

Blends
Dream Catcher
Peace & calming
Ruta Vala
Stress Away
Valor Blend
Tranquil Roll-On
Stress Away Roll On

Tight Sore Muscles
Muscle pain can also disturb sleep.
Deep Relief Roll On
Panaway Blend
Lavender
Eucalyptus
Peppermint

Note. Always look up any contraindications & read labels before use

20/06/2025

STINKY SHOE SPRAY
So simple to make, you’ll think it wont work. But it works as well or better, than any commercial shoe deodorizer I’ve ever tried!
Why it makes smelly shoes smell fresh & clean again - it’s a powerful deodorizer, disinfectant, antibacterial, antimicrobial & antifungal and it’s easy to use.
What's in Stinky Shoe Spray & Why it Works: Witch Hazel helps get rid of foot and shoe smells due to its antimicrobial and antibacterial properties. Distilled Water (or boiled, cooled tap water) an inexpensive way to dilute the spray and make it last longer. You can also use just use Witch Hazel and leave out the water. Essential Oils smell amazing, deodorize and clean due to their strong antimicrobial, antibacterial and antifungal properties.
Recipe: Fill an 80ml spray bottle halfway with unscented witch hazel. Fill the rest of the bottle with distilled water - leave room for the spray fitment and essential oils or the bottle might overspill.
Add the following essential oils:
6 drops peppermint essential oil
4 drops tea tree (melaleuca) essential oil
2 drops eucalyptus essential oil
1 drop thyme essential oil
put on the spray top and shake bottle well, add a label.
How to Use: Shake well before each use. Lightly spray in inside of shoes, making sure to spray into the toe box of the shoe where germs and odours linger. Let shoes dry before wearing.
Tips: For really smelly shoes, spray shoes wells and put into a sealed bag or container overnight. This spray is also great for stinky sports gear – knee pads, shin guards, gym bags, yoga mats and more.
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19/06/2025

Thieves Around the House
The Thieves line offers a plant-based, essential oil-infused alternative to conventional cleaning and personal care products, promoting a healthier home environment. Its powerful blend of Clove, Lemon, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus, and Rosemary oils provides effective cleaning while leaving a refreshing, natural scent. Thieves products are free from harsh chemicals, making them a safer choice for families, pets, and the planet.
These wonderful, chemical-free products are a must for anyone worrying about the harsh, harmful cleaning products in our supermarkets. Remember you are the “Guardian” of your home, the one responsible for what is brought into your homes that potentially could harm your loved ones. Ordinary products may seem safe initially, but the bad ones can really have significant, negative effects on your health with long term use.
With the Thieves Line you can make a safe choice, that smells amazing and is safe for everyone in the family.
Interested? Call Sarah on 0412391018 or email Sarah at iamassage@optusnet.com.au.

16/06/2025

ALWAYS WANTED TO LEARN A HOLISTIC NURTURING FACIAL?
NO PREVIOUS FACIAL EXPERIENCE NEEDED!
Introducing the unique “Warm & Cool Stone Facial” course. Date: 8th and 9th of July 2025
Approved for 16 CPE Points with ATMS and similar Organisations
The 2-Day course usually costs $795. I am offering a special price OF $750 as the lead time is short on this one.
If you enroll in the Warm & Cool Stone Facial you will get 2 certificates, one for a Deluxe Facial and one for the Warm & Cool Stone Facial. The Warm & Cool Stone Facial will give you a competitive edge as it is very different and very luxurious. When you want to do a deluxe facial you just don’t include the hot stones. Or you can do a shortened version with less products and less massage. So by doing the one course you will be able to offer three different facial treatments.
The course also includes a take away a facial pack which includes A Headband, Face Sponges, Cotton Pads, Face Mask Brush, Paper Face Masks, White French Argillite Clay pack and a beautiful, fragrant aromatherapy face massage oil which we make in class.
If you would like the course outline, more information or if you would like to join us please email me at iamassage@optusnet.com.au and I will send you the details. Need to ask questions call me on 0412391118.
Regards
Sarah from Inner Alchemy.

12/06/2025

This amazing nutrient rich, antioxidant drink is the way I start every day. I feel energized and ready to face the day whatever challenges it may bring. Ningxia Red not only tastes great but is a real aid to those of us who don't always have time to eat the way we really should. Great for kids and for our fur babies too. Emi, my beautiful Cocker Spaniel loves it too. Try it, you wont look back. Enjoy Sarah

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08/06/2025

07/06/2025

On a chilly winters day try this lovely Tropical Getaway Diffuser Blend to make you think of the heady days of summer. Enjoy Sarah