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Nature

The Benefits of Forest Bathing (And How to Replicate it at Home)

Nature

The Benefits of Forest Bathing (And How to Replicate it at Home)

The Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku or ‘forest bathing’ can reduce stress, bolster brain health and even increase our immunity against debilitati...

Guides

How To Safely Use Essential Oils In The Bath

Bathing is one of the oldest and most indulgent self-care rituals. Here’s how to create a mind-soothing, immersive spa-like bath at home with essen...

Guides

6 Reasons Why Frankincense Essential Oil Is Your New Skincare Must-have

From Ayurveda to perfumery and now skincare, frankincense is the biblical Christmas gift that keeps giving. Here’s why you should be incorporating ...

Guides

The Appellation Guide To Buying The Best Quality Essential Oils

Not all oils are created equal. Whether you’re a regular user of essential oils or a newcomer, here’s what you need to know if you care about quality.

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Scent science

Why Do We Close Our Eyes When We Smell Flowers? According To Cognitive Scientists, It's Our Brain Tuning Out The Noise

The simple act of closing our eyes can help us to remember, focus, think creatively and even enhance our sense of smell.

Scent science

Worried That You Can’t Smell Your Essential Oils In The Diffuser?

If your nose has become accustomed to your favourite scent, there are some steps you can take to keep your olfactory system “awake” and receptive

Scent science

Coronavirus Is Causing A Sudden Loss Of Smell. Could Scent Training Be The Answer?

The sudden loss of smell, a condition known as anosmia, is one of the more unusual symptoms reported by many COVID-19 patients. Could olfactory tr...

Self care

Inhale, Exhale

Each day, we breathe in about 23,000 times.⁣ That’s 23,000 opportunities to savour scent. To inhale and exhale – slowly and deeply – finding comfo...

Guides

6 Games To Teach Children About Their Sense Of Smell

Awakening a child’s sense of smell can help to develop their taste and language abilities and spark their imagination in wonderful ways. These trie...

Nature

What’s So Special About Taif Rose?

With its deeply floral, honeyed notes, Taif rose symbolises nobility in the Middle East, with small vials of oil sold for upwards of $800 in the pe...