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Winter Skin Protection - Naturally Healthy Nails

Winter Skin Protection! How to ensure your nails are kept healthy, strong and durable the natural way. The cold weather can have a terribly negative effect on our nails and cuticles. They can become dry and brittle and can develop even more serious...

Daylight Saving Oils - Rose Geranium

The last in our week-long series featuring essential oils that can be helpful in relieving the depression caused by the winter blues. Click to learn how Rose Geranium can help uplift and balance your emotions. Rose Geranium is often used by...

ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR HEALTHY SUMMER HAIR

Harsh weather and cold winter months can take its toll on your hair - leaving it dry, frizzy, and totally unmanageable by springtime. Now the weather warming up and humidity is slowly increasing, this is the perfect time to revitalize and moisturise...

Get Set For Summer With Amphora Aromatics.

Whether you’re jetting off for a holiday abroad or wallowing in the mud at an English festival,

Clay Shower Gel

Thumb ache? Finger strain? Sore Hands? Reduce the Risk and Pain of RSI the Natural Way.

Continuing our blog series about how modern life can cause various skin, muscle and skeletal problems. This time we look at RSI caused by the overuse of mobile phones etc. Click to discover more. Another negative effect that can arise from mobile...

Christmas Gift Guide

Nutmeg, Angel Oil, Mulled Pear & Spices, Marzipan & Candied Peel. 7. Organic for Men, Smooth Shave Skincare Duo 8. I Love Lavender Gift Box 9. Bathtime Bliss Gift Box 10. Pure Pleasure Aromatherapy Kit made up of 6 Essential Oils. 11. Organic & Natural...

Body Brushing - Exfoliate and Invigorate Your Skin with Natural Loofahs

Hi all, Sophie here with my last blog on Amphora’s lovely range of Loofahs and Brushes. In this post I'll be explaining why using natural Loofah brushes is so beneficial to your skin. Click to learn more.

Gift Guide

Basil Essential Oil

From the plant family Lamiaceae (Labiatae) Originally from Asia and Africa but now found throughout the Mediterranean and in the USA. Obtained by steam distillation from the flowering tops and leaves of the plant.  Properties claimed for Basil essential...

Frankincense Essential Oil

oils blend well with one another. You may find that Frankincense blends especially well with benzoin, sandalwood, lavender, myrrh, pine, orange, bergamot and lemon. TOXICITY & SAFETY: Frankincense is non-toxic and non-irritant and so can be used safely...

Eucalyptus Essential Oil

oils generally blend well with one another. You may find that Eucalyptus blends particularly well with benzoin, thyme, lavender, lemongrass, lemon and pine. TOXICITY AND SAFETY: Eucalyptus oil should never be taken internally unless under the close...

Chamomile Roman Essential Oil

Chamomile Roman Essential Oil     Anthemis nobilis: From the plant family Anthemis nobilis. Originally from southern and western Europe and now naturalised to North America. Cultivated in the UK, Belgium, Hungary, the USA, France and Italy. It’s...

Black Pepper Essential Oil

Black Pepper Essential Oil Piper nigrum: From the plant family Piperaceae. Native to south west India, cultivated in tropical countries including India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Madagascar.  The oil is obtained by steam distillation of the whole or...

Cassia Essential Oil

system.  BLENDS WELL WITH: You may find that Cassia blends especially well with the Citrus & Spice oils as well as Lavender, Geranium, Bergamot and Tea Tree. SAFETY & TOXICITY:   As mentioned previously, Cassia is a strong dermal irritant and should not...

Caraway Essential Oil

You may find that Caraway essential oil blends especially well with Frankincense, Coriander, Chamomile, Basil, Ginger, Lavender and Orange.  SAFETY AND TOXICITY:   Caraway should not be used during pregnancy. Otherwise it's a fairly safe oil but may...

Bog Myrtle Essential Oil

2-3 times a week. BLENDS WELL WITH: You may find that Bog Myrtle blends especially well with the spice oils, Clary Sage, Lavender, Patchouli and Marjoram.  SAFETY & TOXICITY: Bog Myrtle should be avoided by pregnant women and children under 36 months.  ...