2025 02: Aromatherapy Newsletter February 2025
Green Valley Aromatherapy – February 2025
Dear Aromatherapy Friends,
What a gorgeous, and frigid February we’ve experienced so far on Vancouver Island!
Did you know that adding warming essential oils such as black pepper, cinnamon, clove, ginger and rosemary can take the edge off of those chilly days? They also happen to be some of the best essential oils to use against the germs and viruses that seem to be prevalent these days. Blends we would recommend during these brisk months include: 20 Year Celebration, Auntie Vi, Eclipse, Magic Moments, Sniff-B-Gone and Terminator.
Wishing you a beautiful, cozy February.
Aromatically yours,
Barb Greenwood
Profile on benzoin essential oil:
Often used in medicines/chest balms to treat coughs and colds or to aid lung and sinus ailments, although most commonly used in lotions to soothe red, irritable, itchy skin. Well known as a sedative, this oil is comforting and uplifting with a faint vanilla scent.
Benzoin is also noted for its traditional use in incense and perfumery, it offers a warm, balsamic fragrance that enhances a variety of aromatic applications.
Benzoin‘s properties include: antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, circulatory, deodorant, digestive, emollient, fixative.
Benzoin can be found in the following blends: 3 Wise Men, Eclipse, Equilibrium, Infinite Bliss, Road Scents, Solace and Third Eye Chakra.
Benzoin essential oil is on Sale for 15% off in February 2025
Profile on scents and sensuality blend:
Comprised of essential oils considered to be aphrodisiacs, Scents & Sensuality can be diluted with a carrier oil for a relaxing, sensuous massage, added to a diffuser for a sweet, lingering fragrance with just a hint of spice or combined with lotion or body oil to be used as a wonderful natural perfume.
This delightfully exotic blend of Clary Sage, Jasmine Absolute, Mandarin, Patchouli, Rose Absolute, Sandalwood and Ylang Ylang; our Scents and Sensuality Blend is sure to invoke warmth and passion.
Scents and Sensuality essential oil blend, OTR & PMR are on Sale for 15% off in February 2025
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profile on bubble bath:
What better way to treat yourself or your partner than to a tranquil bubble bath after a long day. Our unscented bubble bath is the perfect base to create a custom bathing experience. Add a couple drops of your favorite essential oil or blend to create the ambiance you desire.
Some of our favorite blends to use with our bubble bath include: Dream Easy, Magic Moments, Scents & Sensuality, Tranquility, Renewal, Empowered, Elevate the Spirit, Peace and Spring Party.
Our Bubble Bath is on Sale for 15% off in February 2025
diy cocoa butter body scrub:
This delightful, luxurious scrub is easy to make and would be a wonderful gift!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup Cocoa Butter
- ¼ cup Coconut oil
10 drops of your favorite essential oil or essential oil blend (suggestions include: Scents & Sensuality, Magic Moments, Eclipse, Rose, Jasmine, Sandalwood, Neroli, Lavender)
Instructions:
- Melt cocoa butter and coconut oil together in a double boiler.
- Remove from heat and stir in sugar and essential oil(s)
- Add to container(s) of your choice
Gently massage scrub onto wet skin in circular motions. Rinse well with warm water.
did you know?
February has two flowers to represent the month: Violet and Iris.
As with many other flowers, the iris’ meaning can vary depending on the variety and colour of the flower. However, generally speaking, it is seen to represent faith, hope and wisdom. As the gentle petals strengthen in warmer weather, they also symbolise the start of spring and new beginnings.
The violet can signify “Modesty” and “Humility” and is often looked upon as a sign of innocence. Bunches of violets were hence used as gifts for newlyweds. Violets are symbolic of faith, mystical awareness, inspiration, spiritual passion, profuseness and sovereignty.
“Happiness is not something ready made; it comes from your own actions”
~Dalai Lama~