HAAS, Singapore (2026)

27/03/2026

And just like that... March belongs to Neroli.

Before we finish talking about this month’s oil, here are some fun facts about the Neroli flower. It is even more amazing than you might think!

✨ Did you know...

🌸 The Bitter Orange tree (Citrus aurantium) is truly the overachiever of the botanical world — it is the only tree that produces three completely different essential oils: Neroli from the flowers, Petitgrain from the leaves and twigs, and Bitter Orange from the peel — each with its own distinct aroma and therapeutic character.

🌸 It takes approximately 1,000 – 1,200 kg of hand-picked blossoms to produce just 1 litre of Neroli oil — making every single drop a true labour of love. 💛

🌸 The tradition of brides wearing orange blossoms traces back to Ancient China, where the tree’s unique ability to bloom and bear fruit simultaneously made it a powerful symbol of purity and fertility. This custom travelled to Europe via the Crusaders, but it was Queen Victoria who cemented its place in modern history. By choosing a wreath of orange blossoms over a diamond tiara for her 1840 wedding, she sparked a global fashion trend that defined the Victorian bride.

🌸 Neroli oil is reportedly one of the secret ingredients in the closely guarded recipe for Coca-Cola!. 🥤

Neroli is not just an oil. It is a reminder that nature, at its most refined, has the power to calm a racing mind, soften grief, and return us — gently — to ourselves.

We hope this month brought you a little more beauty, a little more knowledge, and perhaps a new companion for your aromatic journey. 💛

26/03/2026

🌿 Dear HAAS Members and Friends,

We are excited to share this wonderful opportunity for all aromatherapists and essential oil enthusiasts in our community!

Join us on an immersive 4-day Agarwood Experience Trip to Malaysia this June — a rare chance to witness the full journey of one of nature's most treasured botanicals - Agarwood Tree, from the forest all the way to flask, alongside fellow enthusiasts from around the world. 🌍✨

📍Seats are limited, so do reserve yours early!

Simply WhatsApp Adeline at +65 9119 7822 to sign up.

Please RSVP by 15th April 2026. 📲

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20/03/2026

🌸 3 Beautiful Ways to Use Neroli Essential Oil🌸

This month's oil is as versatile as it is exquisite. Here are 3 of our favourite applications:

1️⃣ DIFFUSION — Calm the Mind
Add 3–4 drops to your diffuser in the evening. Neroli's gentle sedative properties ease anxiety, quiet mental chatter, and prepare the mind for restful sleep. ✨

2️⃣ TOPICAL — Skin Rejuvenation
Blend 1 drop of Neroli with 5ml of Rosehip carrier oil for a luxurious facial serum. Neroli supports cell regeneration, helps fade scars, and brings a natural radiance to the skin. 💆‍♀️

3️⃣ BATH — Emotional First Aid
Add 4 drops (blended in a 10ml unscented liquid castile soap) to a warm bath. Breathe deeply. Neroli has long been used to ease anxiety and emotional exhaustion — a true heart healer. 🛁

Which method will you try first? 💬

19/03/2026

🌿 We're excited to share this upcoming wellness series from one of our community members!

🌊 The 5 Elements Within — A 5-Part Holistic Wellness Workshop Series

HAAS member Lynnette, a physician and lymphatic self-massage instructor, has teamed up with Chloe, an herbal tea ritual guide and meridian yin yoga teacher, to offer a beautifully integrated 5-part workshop series exploring the Five Elements — Water, Wood, Earth, Metal, and Fire.

Each session weaves together:
☕ Mindful herbal tea ritual
🧘 Meridian yin yoga
💆‍♀️ Deep lymphatic self-massage

The series helps participants understand how each element shows up in the body and emotional patterns — and offers practical self-care tools to take home and use daily.

📅 The series opens with the Water Element on 1 April
A grounding start focused on restoring energy reserves — ideal for anyone feeling tired or depleted in today’s fast-paced world.

This is exactly the kind of holistic, integrative self-care that we at HAAS love to see — rooted in traditional wisdom and designed for real, everyday wellbeing.

✨ Full details and registration:
👉 https://www.instagram.com/p/DVlrz8UibfF/?igsh=dnVoODc3MHc4aHhi&img_index=1

We encourage our community to check this out — spaces are limited and this looks like a truly nourishing experience. 🌿

13/03/2026

Now you know where Neroli comes from. Let's look at what makes it special — and how to use it safely.

👃𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐈𝐭 𝐒𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐬
Think of Mandarin as sunshine. Neroli is more like moonlight.

It opens with a light, fresh citrus smell. In the middle, it turns sweet and floral. At the end, it leaves a warm, soft finish.

It works well with Rose, Jasmine, Sandalwood, Bergamot, and Lavender.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐈𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐲
Neroli is gentle. It won't irritate the skin, cause reactions, or increase sun sensitivity — which makes it safer than most citrus oils.
How much to use:
• Face or sensitive skin: 0.5–1%
• Body massage: 1–2%
• Diffuser: 3–4 drops per 100ml of water

📌
Always dilute essential oils before applying them to the skin. If you are ever unsure, seek guidance from a certified aromatherapist — they are trained to help you use oils safely and effectively.

Have you tried Neroli before? 😊Let us know in the comments.👇

05/03/2026

🌿From the fruit to the flower...

Last month, we fell in love with Mandarin 🍊— its bright zest, its cheerful energy, and its gentle warmth.

This March, we follow the citrus blossom to something even more exquisite. Welcome to our Oil of the Month: ✨ NEROLI ✨

Distilled from the delicate white blossoms of the Bitter Orange tree (Citrus aurantium), Neroli shares the broader citrus genus with last month's Mandarin — yet where Mandarin gives us the fruit, Neroli offers us the flower: an entirely different, more exquisite aromatic experience.

👑 A Royal Story
The name “Neroli” is believed to come from the Princess of Nerola in Italy in the 17th century. She liked the scent of orange blossom and used the perfume on her gloves and personal items. Because of her influence, the fragrance became popular among European nobility. Since then, the name “neroli” has been used for the essential oil distilled from orange blossoms.

🌍 A Precious Essential Oil
Neroli essential oil is distilled from the flowers of the bitter orange tree (Citrus aurantium). The oil yield is very small. It takes about 1,000 kg of freshly picked orange blossoms to produce around 1 kg of neroli essential oil. This is why neroli oil is considered one of the most precious essential oils.
Today, neroli is mainly produced in Mediterranean and North African regions, including Tunisia, Morocco, France and Egypt.

The aroma of the oil can vary slightly depending on where the flowers are grown and how the oil is distilled.

Stay with us this month as we explore its scent, its science, and its soul. 🌿

27/02/2026

Are Citrus Essential Oils Too Strong for Skin?

You may have heard that citrus essential oils — like lemon, orange, or mandarin — are too strong or unsafe to use on your skin.

🍋 This is partly true.
Some citrus oils, especially lemon, lime, and bitter orange, can irritate the skin or cause sun sensitivity. This is because they contain natural chemicals called furanocoumarins, which can react with sunlight and may cause redness or burns if applied before sun exposure.

🍊 But not all citrus oils are the same.
Red Mandarin essential oil (Citrus reticulata) is considered one of the gentlest citrus oils. The cold-pressed oil contains low levels of furanocoumarins, which means it has a low risk of sun sensitivity. Many aromatherapists use red mandarin safely with children, during pregnancy, or on sensitive skin — always properly diluted in a carrier oil.

✅ So, the truth is:
Some citrus oils do need extra care, especially in sunlight. But Red Mandarin is a gentle and safe choice when used the right way.

💡 Tip: Always dilute essential oils before using them on the skin. If you're unsure about sun safety, apply at night or only on areas covered by clothing.
🧑‍⚕️ And if you’re ever in doubt, always seek guidance from a certified aromatherapist — they are trained to help you use oils safely and effectively.

20/02/2026

🍊3 Easy Ways to Use Mandarin Essential Oil at Home...

Mandarin essential oil is gentle, sweet-smelling, and easy to use — even if you’re new to aromatherapy. Here are 3 safe and simple ways to try it at home:

😴 1. To feel calm or sleep better:
Use in a 100ml water diffuser before bed. Try this blend:
3 drops Mandarin
1 drop Lavender
1 drop Frankincense
→ Helps create a peaceful, relaxing space.

🧴 2. For glowing, happy skin:
At night, add 1 drop of Mandarin oil to a small amount (e.g. 5ml) of face cream or carrier oil (like jojoba, rosehip oil etc.).
→ Gently apply to your face.
⚠️Avoid sunlight after using citrus oils on skin.

💆 3. For gentle belly massage:
Mix 2 drops Mandarin oil, 2 drops Ginger Oil, and 1 drop of Peppermint Oil with 10ml of carrier oil.
→ Rub gently on your belly to ease tension or bloating.

✅ Tip: Always mix essential oils with a carrier oil before using on your skin, and do a patch test if it’s your first time.

14/02/2026

🧧 During Lunar New Year, mandarin oranges are symbols of good luck and fresh beginnings. But beyond tradition, the peel of the fruit gives us a sweet, calming essential oil that’s perfect for everyday wellbeing.

🍊 Mandarin essential oil is:
- Light and fruity in scent
- Gentle for children and beginners
- Supportive for calm, rest, and digestion
- Often used in skincare and massage blends

It’s one of the safest citrus oils, and its bright, happy scent is loved by many.

In our next post, we’ll show you simple ways to use it at home — safely and with confidence.

24/01/2026

Why gentle oils can feel better after long periods of stress

When someone has been stressed for a long time, the body can become more sensitive.
Strong smells or very intense scents may feel too much, instead of being calming.

Gentle essential oils work differently. They do not try to change how you feel right away. Instead, they help your body slow down and relax naturally.

One example of a gentle oil is lavender.

Lavender is often thought of as a simple or common oil, but that is exactly why it works well. Its scent is soft, familiar, and comforting. For people who feel tired, overwhelmed, or emotionally drained, this softness matters.

Strong or sharp scents can sometimes add to the stress. Lavender supports calm quietly, without demanding attention. It allows the body to relax in its own time.

In aromatherapy, more strength does not always mean better results.
Sometimes, gentle support is exactly what the body needs.

08/01/2026

January — Bergamot | Getting the Beginning Right

Bergamot is interesting not because of how strong it is, but because of how carefully it is made.

Most bergamot oil is taken from the peel of the fruit using a cold-press method. This keeps the aroma close to the original citrus peel, but it also means the oil contains natural compounds like bergapten, which require careful use.

Bergamot can also be steam distilled or further processed to remove bergapten. This creates what is known as bergapten-free (FCF) bergamot. The aroma is slightly cleaner and more controlled, and the oil is easier to use in more situations.

These different methods don’t make one oil better than the other.
They simply serve different purposes.

In blending, bergamot is often used at the very start. It appears first, helps organise the scent, and prepares the space for what comes next — even if you don’t notice it directly.

January works the same way.
Before moving forward, it’s worth setting things up properly.

Bergamot reminds us that a good beginning doesn’t need to be loud —
it just needs to be right.

01/01/2026

1 January 2026 | A New Beginning

A new year opens quietly—inviting clarity, balance, and intention.

To begin 2026, we turn to Bergamot Essential Oil.

Cold-pressed from the peel of the bergamot fruit, this oil is often appreciated for its uplifting yet calming character—a reminder that moving forward does not require force, only steadiness and presence.

In aromatherapy practice, Bergamot is commonly associated with:

Supporting emotional balance

Encouraging optimism and lightness

Helping the mind transition gently into new phases

As you step into the year ahead, consider starting not with pressure or resolution, but with intention—one that supports your wellbeing, breath by breath.

May 2026 be guided by clarity, grounded confidence, and mindful care.

✨ Wishing you a balanced and purposeful New Year ✨

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