Bracken and Bramble
Walking in the countryside is a great way to explore nature, the dales are abundant in wildlife and flowers, rewarding for nature lovers of all ages.
One of my favourite pastimes as a young child was many hours spent collecting and pressing wild meadow flowers, later as a teenager I developed my interest and studied rural science which broadened my knowledge.
It wasn’t until very much later in my late twenties I realised just how my interest would develop. After completing two years hairdressing and a further two years beauty therapy at college, I then went on to specialise in aromatherapy.
As a qualified aromatherapist I practice the thing I love most, beauty treatments using 100% pure aromatherapy oils derived from nature.
Oil blends can also be used for healing purposes too, so here are three of my favourite oils which always go on holiday with me.
Lavender – Body moisturiser
Pure Coconut oil 10 – 15ml (base)
Lavender Essential oil 3 – 5 drops
This simple blend will take the tingle out of any situation fantastic for desensitizing, especially sunburn or insect bites. Relaxes and aides a good night’s sleep too.
Apply liberally over affected area, more effective after a cool shower or bath. Just pat your skin dry then apply the oil blend whilst skin is still damp, this traps extra moisture into your skin.
Tea Tree – Bath
Tea Tree Essential 3 – 5 drops
Add to bubble bath or teaspoon of milk, add to bath water.
Wonderful antiseptic qualities of Tea Tree are renowned world wide. In this instance perfect to cleanses and heal every day bumps and scrapes gained from walking the fell. Bracken and brambles are notorious for these little injuries.
Peppermint – Foot soak for tired feet
Peppermint Essential oil 3 drops
Tea Tree Essential oil 1 drop
Soothing, cooling with antiseptic qualities, add to a tepid foot bath. Boosts circulation, refreshes tired feet cools and aide’s recovery of sore feet and blisters, can also add one tablespoon of salt, very beneficial with softening and healing qualities.
Less is more when blending essential oils always use diluted, buy good quality 100% oils and follow the package instructions.
Val Preston www.trulyessential.co.uk