The Journal
Essential oils, aromatic materials, chemistry, evidence, safety and practice.
Six aromatherapy books worth actually owning, what each one is genuinely good for, where it falls short, and a deliberate effort to point towards British authors. No affiliate links, just the easiest way to find each one.
Read the articleA carrier oil is not a passive vehicle for essential oils. It is an active ingredient with its own chemistry and its own evidence base. A complete, thoroughly referenced guide to the carrier oils most commonly used in skin and hair care, and what the evidence for each one actually supports.
Read the articleFive unusual combinations, ten essential oils, and a little inspiration for the season when home starts to feel especially inviting.
Read the articleIn July I begin the Foundations of Aromatherapy certification with The School of Aromatic Studies, run by Jade Shutes. This is the second formal qualification I have signed…
Read the articleOne of the questions I’ve been asked most often since talking about Botanicals & Company is why the very first qualification I’m taking is in aromatherapy. After all,…
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