Citrus Bergamia (Bergamot Oil) Bergamot essential oil is mainly grown in the north and south of Italy and originates from South East Asia. It is named after the Northern Italian city of Bergamot, where it was first sold. The skin of the fruit is cold-pressed to produce essential oils, scents and flavours. The fruit looks like a miniature orange. Recent research in Italy has shown that bergamot has a wide range of therapeutic benefits, particularly for skin, respiratory and

Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot Kernel) Oil This is a light, non-sticky oil that feels like silk on the skin. I use it mainly for my aroma facials and in face oils due to the wonderful, light feel and easy glide it has on the skin. Background Apricot kernel oil is a virtually odourless, lightly coloured oil, produced in Europe (mainly Italy, Sprain, Greece and France), Asia and the Middle East. The oil is extracted from the seeds of the apricot fruit using an expeller press (or s

Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender Oil) I had to add it to my list - it's the bee's knees of essential oils! Lavender essential oil is one of my favourites - not just for the colour, but for the many therapeutic properties it holds, and the beautiful aroma. It is an essential component for your essential oil collection (unless, of course you dislike the smell of lavender). It's also one of the most researched essential oils and brings a whole host of goodness to the body, min

Boswellia Carterii (Frankincense Oil) A rather good looking small tree or shrub, the Frankincense tree produces a natural oleo gum resin. This resin is collected by making incisions in the bark of the tree and collecting the liquid which runs out and then solidifies (into amber/orange/brown lumps). Frankincense is native to the Red Sea region and grows wild in North East Africa. The essential oil has an aromatic, earthy smell and has many exceptional properties including: E

Citrus Reticulata (Mandarin Oil) Oh, the smell of Christmas, when you peel your first mandarin and enjoy the sweet, citrus aroma which lingers on your fingers! Mandarin oil probably does not need much of an introduction. It's a beautifully soft, citrusy, fresh-smelling essential oil, perfect for a soothing massage. The essential oil is extracted from the peel of the fruit by cold expression. This is a non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitising oil. If used in skincare produ

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil - Organic Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil is obtained from the ripe seed kernel of the Sweet Almond Tree (Prunus Amygdalus var. Dulcis, Rosaceae). Sweet almond oil is a favourite base oil for use in massage oils as it nourishes and protects the skin and glides well. Background The sweet almond oil I use for massage treatments and products is cold pressed, organic, vegan friendly & animal cruelty free. The oil is generally colourless to

Are you looking to book your first massage treatment but are unsure which type of massage will best suit you? There are several different massage treatments to consider. Hopefully, the listings below will help explain each type of massage and help you decide who to turn to. In my practice I offer Swedish, Aromatherapy, Hot Stone or Aromatherapy & Hot Stones combined, but I also list some other types of massage treatments offered by other local salons. CAM Aromatherapy Massag