Carla & Rae

Happy , everyone! It's time to start doing great things again. Do 1 good thing a day and see how it will manifest in many happy returns.

We love the smell of and many more.

We use them in our natural and organic skincare and home spa products. Not just to make them smell good, but also beneficial for the skin.

The arts of blending are fascinating.

Although are natural, they are also to be used and applied carefully. They may also cause harms to our body if not used properly.

Before you spend your money on all sorts of essential oils, make sure you know what they are, how to properly use them, and how to differentiate between real essential oils vs fragrance oils, how to know whether your oils are pure or diluted with lesser oils etc.

Come to the workshop to learn about the basics, and especially, local Indonesian essential oils. You'll be surprised and proud to have known that Indonesia has amazing essential oils.

Ever wanting to try your hands on making yourself macerated calendula? It's really easy yet demands patience.

Here's what you need:

•Dried calendula petals

•Carrier oil (olive oil, almond oil or sunflower oil are some great options)

•A clean glass jar with a lid

Here's how to macerate calendula using cold infusion method:

1. Fill 3/4 of tye jar with dried calendula.

2.Fill up the jar with your carrier oil of choice to cover the petals by an inch. Use a skewer and gently move it around in the jar to make sure there are no air bubbles.

3.Put in a sunny place (but not under direct sunlight) to infuse for four to six weeks. Shake the jar 2-3 times a day.

4.Drain the petals from the oil and voila! It's ready for use.

Happy trying and share with us your result.



Photo credit: www.conciouslife.com

How to prepare marshmallow tea:

1. Put 2 Tbs of dried marshmallow root into a cup or a glass jar.

2. Filled the cup/glass jar with 250-300ml of water.

3. Put the cup/jar in the refrigerator over night.

4. Strain the tea and serve.

Best served cold/cool.