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An exotic and unique way to enjoy soft fragrance that lasts all day is to
perfume your hair. My favorite hair scenting technique uses perfume oil.
As a matter of fact, I have been scenting my own hair with perfume oil
for so long that the scent of the oils can no longer be completely washed
out! I believe what has happened is that over long periods of time, perfume
oils applied to hair are absorbed into the hair shaft which prevents shampoo
from completely washing away the scent. So…you have a hint of beautiful
fragrance all the time!

Scenting your hair with perfume oil is easy! Just roll a little of your favorite
perfume oil onto your palms and rub palms over your clean hair. Don’t worry
that the fragrance will be overpowering, because you will not be able to smell
it after a few moments. But, the scent of the oil will linger in your hair for subtle
fragrance that lasts and lasts.

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Just introduced is a new and exciting line of Solid Perfumes in the EsanSpa fragrance category. These petit perfumes introduce an element of fun to your fragrance collection at a price of $5.00 or less. A small amount of EsanSpa solid perfume applied to the wrists, inside elbows and behind ears provides soft, subtle fragrance that lasts and lasts! Our solid perfumes are available in all the classic EsanSpa fragrances and several new scents are being added including: Chocolat, deliciously unique with a base of rich dark chocolate and notes of fresh citrus, warm vanilla and honey, and Raspberry Sorbet, luscious sweet rasperries with a hint of citrus.

EsanSpa solid perfume is the perfect accessory when you are all dressed up with somewhere to go, or for a little fragrance pick me up to brighten your day. For a lot of luxury in a little jar, these perfumes are just the thing!

EsanSpa Solid Perfume fragrances include:

Chocolat - A special blend of exotic dark chocolate, honey, fresh orange and a hint of vanilla.
Wild Jasmine - A soft floral, romantic, essential oil blend including jasmine, crisp citrus and exotic ylang ylang.
Honey - A unique floral fragrance with a hint of musk.
Raspberry Sorbet - A beautiful soft fragrance of luscious raspberry and fresh citrus.
Peaceful - Classic lavender with aromatic floral notes. Blended with geranium, calendula, ylang ylang and a hint of citrus, this clean fresh scent lasts for hours.

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Lavender is one of my favorite essential oils. The fresh herbal scent of this
versatile and unique oil is one of the most well known and familiar in aromatherapy.
However, less well known is that lavender is also a powerful and effective herbal
remedy that is useful for many common health issues.

The properties of lavender include:

- antibacterial

- antiviral

- analgesic

- anti-inflammatory

- decongestant

- deodorant

- sedative

1. The analgesic and antiseptic properties of lavender oil makes
it an effective herbal remedy to ease the pain of minor burns.
Apply lavender oil undiluted to minor burns to relieve pain and
accelerate the healing process.

2. Lavender essential oil helps to relieve restlessness and promotes
restful sleep. Massage a few drops of undiluted lavender
essential oil into the soles of the feet immediately before going
to bed, or put a few drops on a tissue and place the tissue between
your pillow and pillowcase to help you “sleep like a baby”.

3. Lavender essential oil is very calming and helps to relieve stress.
When feeling anxious and stressed, inhaling lavender essential oil is
instantly relaxing. Place 1 drop on a tissue and inhale the calming
fragrance for soothing stress relief.

4. Lavender essential oil can help to ease the pain of stress and migraine
headaches. Massage a drop of lavender essential oil into temples and
put a few drops on a tissue and inhale, while placing the tissue over your nose and
mouth. Sit or lay down and continue to inhale the lavender oil for a few moments,
as headache pain and tension subsides. My migraine and stress headaches begin to
fade instantly during this relaxing treatment.

5. Lavender essential oil is analgesic (reduces pain). Massage with a lavender
massage oil made by adding a few drops lavender essential oil to a carrier oil
(examples include: soybean oil, sunflower oil, safflower oil), can help to relieve
muscle pain associated with overexertion.

6. Use lavender in a vaporizer to help relieve cough and congestion
due to colds. The antibacterial properties of lavender works to fight
cold symptoms while promoting restful and restorative sleep.

7. For relief of motion sickness and jet lag, massage 3 or 4 drops of
lavender into inside of ankles.

8. Ease muscle and joint pain, with a relaxing lavender bath. Blend
8 to 10 drops lavender essential oil into in 1 cup of epsom salt. Pour salt into tub
as it fills with warm water and soak for several minutes for soothing relaxation and
pain relief.

9. To help keep insects away when outdoors, lavender essential oil works
as an effective insect repellent. It can be used as a natural alternative
to toxic, chemical based products. Apply a few drops to the neckline,
wrists, and ankles, and rub a few drops into palms and hair, to repel mosquitos
and other flying insects. For maximum insect repelling effectiveness, lavender
essential oil should be reapplied every hour as needed.

10. For a natural air freshener, add a few drops of lavender essential oil
to an air purifier or furnace filter to freshen the air of the whole house.

Lavender essential oil should not be applied undiluted to babies and
children. Apply only after dilution with a carrier oil including soybean,
sunflower, and olive oils, at 4 drops lavender essential oil to 1 oz. carrier
oil.

This amazing aromatherapy oil offers wonderful health and wellness benefits,
making lavender essential oil a powerful herbal remedy and an essential for
natural home health care.

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Disclaimer Notice:

This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended
to substitute for medical care, or to prescribe treatment for any medical
condition, ailment or illness.

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I was working on a large order a few days ago and after running around with all the tasks that had to be done I came to the conclusion that after a 12 hour day, there were still some tasks left that I had to get done. I was exhausted, my back ached, I needed a mini spa break in a big way! But after using this easy and quick fatigue beater, I felt energized and ready to finish my work. And just as important, after getting only about 4 hours of sleep I woke up feeling rested and refreshed. How was that possible? With a special bath. Yes, by adding bath salts made with epsom salts and aromatherapy essential oils to a warm bath, I was able to both recharge and relax allowing me to have that extra burst of energy when I needed it most. We all have times when we have a lot to do and not enough time to get it done without rushing and a lot of stress. If you can spare about 15 minutes for a bath, you can reclaim some of that lost energy to save the day.

The key ingredients of these stress relieving bath salts include epsom salt, lavender and sweet orange essential oils. Epsom salt helps to soothe muscle aches and promotes relaxation and stress relief. Lavender essential oil helps to relieve restlessness, calm nervousness, and promote feelings of relaxation and peace. The delicious fragrance of sweet orange essential oil uplifts the spirits.

The next time you feel stretched to the limit try an epsom salt bath to help you feel more energized, rest better and end your day on a peaceful note.

Disclaimer Note: This information is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any health issue, ailment or illness. Please consult your doctor or health care professional for any health concerns you may have.

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Olive oil is one of nature’s best kept beauty secrets. Olive oil skin care products have been used for centuries to moisturize, condition and protect dry skin. Pure olive oil, used to make luxurious body butters, and moisture rich bath soaps is an abundant source of antioxidant nutrients that condition and repair skin for smooth youthful texture and softness. Olive oil is non-comedogenic and absorbs into skin without clogging pores.

The moisturizing benefits of olive oil improves skin suppleness and elasticity to make skin feel softer while smoothing dry skin lines and wrinkles. The benefit of helping to improve skin suppleness also makes olive oil body butters an effective skin conditioning treatment to help prevent stretch marks during pregnancy. Olive oil body scrubs exfoliate skin while providing rich moisture that leaves skin smooth, soft and glowing. Pure, natural olive oil soap cleanses without drying to maintan the natural moisture balance of healthy skin.

Natural olive oil body butters, and olive oil soaps produce the best results when these products contain high concentrations of pure olive oil. Skin care products containing an abundance of this nutrient rich oil are a superb choice for cleansing, moisturizing and protecting dry and sensitive skin.

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Several years ago, as I began to enjoy fine incense, I came across the hand dipped charcoal variety. This incense (if dipped with high quality essential and fragrance oils) has a smooth, soft fragrance that is absolutely wonderful! Being the craftsperson that I am, I decided to start hand dipping my own, experimenting with my favorite perfume and essential oils. The results were fantastic, creating some of the best charcoal incense I have ever found!

The characteristic that sets charcoal incense apart from other incense is its purity of fragrance. Charcoal burns with little fragrance of its own, allowing the true fragrance of the incense to be released into the air, lingering long after the incense has been burned.

Burning incense can create a peaceful environment that enhances the experience of meditation and relaxation. Incense has been used for centuries to scent the air of houses of worship, and to promote inspired thought.

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For more information about EsanSpa hand dipped incense click here.

For interesting information about the origins of incense, click here.

Injoy!

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An effective spa beauty treatment to smooth and soften dry, rough hands is a natural sugar scrub. You will be surprised at how soft and pretty hands look and feel after this quick treat! The skin of our hands really takes a beating on a daily basis, and hands are one of the first areas to show signs of aging. Sun, cold, and exposure to dirt and harsh chemicals (especially those found in common household cleaning products), dries the skin of our hands leaving them looking rough, dehydrated and wrinkled.

A moisture rich natural sugar scrub works wonders to get rid of dry skin and restore youthful softness. This quick and easy hand treatment reveals fresh new skin that absorbs moisturizers better and minimizes fine lines and wrinkles. The bonus here is that a sugar scrub is great for getting rid of dull, dry skin and bringing a radiant healthy glow to the rest of your body too!

Hand Spa Treatment

You will need:

Natural Foaming Sugar Scrub

For the spa treatment:

- Wet hands.

- Scoop a quarter size amount of foaming sugar scrub into palms and massage into hands, working scrub into a creamy lather. (I like to include arms up to the elbow in my hand scrub treatment too.) Scrub as if you are washing your hands (including arms if you like), for a minute or so. Rinse.

- Apply a rich moisturizing cream and you’re done.

Now hands look and feel glowing and beautiful!

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I just opened a new shipment of organic shea butter to check quality this morning. Shea butter is a natural product and as natural things go, some batches are softer or firmer, more granular or smoother in texture, etc. So I wanted to see what I have this time. As I cracked the seal on a gallon tub and looked inside I discovered that this batch of shea butter is…. beautiful! Smooth, creamy textured with an ivory white shade tinged with the palest yellow. I dipped in a spoon, (no - not to eat it) just to massage some into my hand. It was at this moment, as I admired the feel of my skin after applying a little bit of this buttery bliss, that I started to think of all the natural beauty benefits of shea butter.

Shea Butter Benefits

Shea butter is one of the most effective natural dry skin care and antiaging beauty treatments available. It helps to improve skin tone and elasticity which helps skin look smoother, moisturizing dry skin and making wrinkling less noticeable. Shea butter evens skin tone by helping to fade dark spots and blotches, while getting rid of dry skin. After an application of shea butter, skin becomes softer and more supple. It looks younger, with a natural healthy radiance.

Shea butter also:

- Softens and moisturizes feet (especially effective for dry heels).

- Is an excellent massage butter, providing smooth glide while absorbing into skin without feeling greasy.

- Moisturizes and helps to keep skin supple during pregnancy, helping to reduce the appearance of stretch marks.

- Soothes and moisturizes baby’s sensitive skin, helps to eliminate cradle cap and protects skin against diaper irritation.

Shea butter is an excellent addition to your daily beauty regimen. With regular use of shea butter products, your skin will look and feel its beautiful best.

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Today I have an announcement about my new Essential Oil Perfumes. Inspired by the pure essential oil blends I use in my body butters, creams and soaps, I wanted to intensify these wonderful natural fragrances for a longer lasting scent. I’ve been working to get the essential oil concentrations just right and now the 1st fragrances are available at EsanSpa.com.

I am a big fan of essential oil perfumes because they are natural, however some of these fragrances may not be very long lasting. But, I think you will find that EsanSpa Essential Oil Perfumes last for hours. Essential oils tend to have very delicate fragrances that evaporate quickly when exposed to air and light. Nevertheless, the aroma of many essential oils including lavender, jasmine and geranium to name a few can be extended by blending them with more stable essential oils with longer lasting fragrances. During my product “tests” I sometimes thought my fragrance had evaporated but was surprised by a compliment by someone asking me about the scent I was wearing. So my Essential Oil Perfume was still there, lingering softly!

I blend EsanSpa Essential Oil Perfumes in a carrier oil base of jojoba oil, which is not oily at all and absorbs into your skin very quickly. These fragrances are packaged in a convenient glass rollerball applicator that is convenient to use and take with you.

EsanSpa Essential Oil Perfume fragrances include:

Wild Jasmine: A soft, romantic floral blend of jasmine, crisp citrus and exotic ylang ylang.

Ginger Tea: A classic and exotic blend of cassia (similar to cinnamon), clove, patchouli and fresh citrus. This fragrance has the unique characteristic of mellowing and softening with the warmth of the body to further enhance its enchanting scent! It is a wonderful fragrance on men and women.

Peaceful: A soft herbal lavender fragrance with floral notes of lavender, geranium, ylang ylang and a hint of citrus. This aromatic perfume blend has a clean, fresh fragrance with a unique, calming aromatherapy quality.

I have plans to add more fragrances to this line in the next few months, and I”ll be announcing them here as each fragrance is released.

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If you have hard, cracked heels and dry feet you can be on your way to smooth sandal ready feet in minutes with this relaxing foot spa treatment. The key ingredient is a natural foaming sugar scrub. Sugar contains alpha hydroxy acids that dissolve dry skin while sugar granules polish for feet that look and feel incredibly soft and smooth. The added bonus is the relaxation you will also enjoy. The scrubbing action of sugar granules creates a great massage for the feet. After this foot spa treatment you will feel more relaxed and peaceful.

With the time investment of about 15 minutes, this foot treatment will allow you to “put your best foot forward” with feet that look and feel smooth and soft.

Men enjoy this foot treatment too. Massaging the feet and getting rid of hard, dry skin makes feet feel surprisingly comfortable.

For this Sugar Spa Foot Treatment you will need:

Natural Foaming Sugar Scrub: The best sugar scrubs for feet contain natural soap that provide foaming action to both cleanse and provide “glide” that allows hands to move smoothly over feet for a more effective and relaxing massage.

Moisturizer: Olive body butters and shea butters work wonders for dry feet. Look for body butters and creams that contain natural oils including shea butter, olive oil and soybean oil. These natural oils absorb into skin to moisturize and condition feet.

Foot Spa Treatment

1 - Exfoliate. In tub or foot bath, wet feet. Apply sugar scrub to foot (an amount about the size of a quarter) and massage. As sugar scrub begins to lather, continue to massage for a few moments. Repeat with other foot. Rinse.

2 - Dry feet.

3 - Moisturize. While feet are still moist, apply body butter or cream and massage into feet to condition skin and protect against dryness.

Depending on the severity of dry skin on the feet, the first foot spa treatment may completely solve the problem. If hardened dry skin remains, use this foot spa treatment each week until feet are smooth and soft.

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