Twenty8 Blog

A spritzer is a fantastic way to deodorise a room, hydrate and refresh your skin (especially on a long journey or on a plane), relieve stress and mental fatigue, and help fend off flying insects. A small amount of the essential oils diluted with water are dispersed into the air and onto the surface of the skin.   ... Read More.

When you are tired or just need a 'pick-me-up', an inhalation can refresh and rejuvenate you. It is also a valuable tool for relieving the symptoms of physical disorders such as head colds and chest, nasal or sinus congestion. The skin also benefits from the sweating action and antiseptic oils as it deeply cleanses and decongests. Hot water helps release the vapours quickly, while the towel overhead encapsulates the steam and oils to be absorbed by the body. Slow, deep breathing enables the essential oils to reach the bloodstream via the lungs. ... Read More.

One of the most beautiful ways to use aromatherapy is with a vaporiser. As the droplets of water evaporate into the air carrying the essential oils with them, those who are in the room (breathing!) will be affected! This is a great way to enjoy the benefits of essential oils and create a very effective antiseptic air freshener and mood enhancer at the same time.  ... Read More.

It is always hard to know what is truth and what is ok to use on our skin. Here’s a little information to help you pave your way through the highly unregulated beauty industry that you might find a little helpful! The following is a list of ingredients that have come under question in the last few years explaining what they are and how they are used. From being carcinogenic, DNA damaging, hormone disrupting or known irritants, many of these ingredients are under further investigation in various countries. It may be interesting to check your beauty and personal care products and see how many of them contain the following. ... Read More.

With warmer and sunnier days on their way often Spring is the perfect time to get in touch with your skin and prepare it for the summer glow. Just as we spring clean the home at this time of year so too can we spring clean the beauty regime! ... Read More.

Apart from helping in your daily skin care, natural ingredients can also help in healing specific skin problems you may have. Here is a list of helpful remedies and wholistic care for the whole family for the top 5 most common skin problems. ... Read More.