Hello! I’m looking forward to meeting you at the Rise To Shine event in the Autumn and to, with some of you, enjoy the Aroma Balance Experience, discovering what lies at the heart of Neal’s Yard Remedies products & the stories behind many of my much loved aromas.

I’ve been an Independent Consultant with NYR Organic since 2011, now in my 11th year as a brand ambassador, passionate about the ethos of Neal’s Yard Remedies, who use the highest possible percentage of organic ingredients, just kinder to the earth – and kinder to us. Created products with ethically sourced herbs, botanicals and essential oils, handcrafted blends of love, science and nature.

You may be wondering, what is an aroma balance? It’s really learning to unwind naturally, organically and sustainably with essential oils. With aromatherapy being used in a wide range of settings, at home, in health spas, sometimes in the workplace too, many are seeing the usefulness of essential oils in improving mood and promoting a sense of relaxation.

(Note : I’m not an aromatherapist so I use my Neal’s Yard Remedies books as a reference).

Perhaps you have yet to discover essential oils and wondering what they are? When you peel a mandarin, smell jasmine blossom or squeeze a sprig of rosemary, it’s the essential oil you are inhaling. An essential oil is the natural fragrant essence extracted from flowers, leaves, bark, roots, fruit peel and berries. Made in a variety of ways – most are extracted by steam distillation, with the plant material placed in a still or container & pressurised steam passed through it.

A single essential oil has hundreds of constituents, and like a fine musical symphony, composed of hundreds of notes!

As we enjoy the warmth of the Summer months and feel energised with the sun, we should take a moment to ask ourselves – how do we feel today? And, how would we like to feel? In my mind, the Aroma Balance is my “bridge”………