Usually when you want to create a soothing, relaxing atmosphere in the house, lighting up a burner or plugging in a vaporizer is the preferred option. But it is not always possible to use a burner in some locations, so having alternative techniques to diffuse your essential oils can come in really handy.

Fortunately, there are lots of easy ways you can enjoy the wonderful benefits of natural fragrance around your home, and you could even use these techniques at work too. Just be sure you check its okay with your boss first!
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Autumn can be quite a shock to your skin as the temperature rapidly drops and the wet and windy season sets in, so it is imperative that your skin receives some extra care and protection now to shield it from the dryness and chapping that can so easily develop over the coming months.

So instead of spending a fortune this autumn on all those over-priced brand name skincare products out in the shops, why not use the aromatherapy carrier oils that you already have at home to care and protect your skin naturally - and save your money?
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Rosemary is an attractive, evergreen, shrubby herb that belongs to the Lamiaceae family and grows wild throughout Mediterranean countries where it is believed to have originated.

The upright form of this herb can reach a height of 1.8 metres, although there are other forms such as R. officinalis var. prostratus, which is a creeping variety that is often grown in rock gardens or for ground cover.

The narrow fragrant leaves of rosemary are dark green on the upper surface, with undersides that are paler and matted with thick hair. During spring, the small and delicate, tubular, blue-white flowers begin to blossom on the tips of the leaves, and can remain in bloom throughout the summer.
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