How to make Massage Oil

You can make massage oil or aromatherapy oil at home quite easily. All you need are the essential oils of your choosing and a carrier oil, or base oil to blend it with.

There are a few different type of carrier oil, and each one has its own unique qualities. The first step is to choose the one you want. Some common base oils include:

Avocado Oil: This is a good source of vitamins A,B and D and is a medium weight oil. Those who have very greasy skin may want to choose a lighter oil, similarly those with very dry skin might want something stronger. It is particularly good for wrinkles.
Sweet Almond Oil: This is a heavy oil that is suitable for those with very dry skin. It is a good choice if you are wanting to massage your feet which tend to be have very dry skin. It is very rich in vitamins A, B1, B2 and B6.
Grapeseed Oil: This is is a lightweight oil so good for treating quite greasy skin. Grapeseed oil is a a good source of a variety of vitamins and minerals. It is excellent for light massages and is water-dispersible too.
Jojoba Oil: This is actually a wax, not an oil but it is one of the best carrier oils when making massage oils at home. It is very stable and will last a long time. It is a good base to choose if you are dealing with blemished skin or acne.

Once you’ve selected the carrier oil, choose one or two essential oils of your choosing and mix them together using the following quantities:

6 teaspoons of carrier oil + 8 drops of essential oil.

Essential oils are concentrated extracts and not at all appropriate to rub straight on to the skin. This can be dangerous. That is why carrier or base oils are used to dilute them first. The base oil is also important as it stops the essential oil from evaporating too.

Have any of you got any more tips for base oils? Send in your ideas below.

Flexitol Skin-Nourishing Oil

The question of how to repair damaged or blemished skin often comes up, and I am happy to report that the Flexitol atomiser spray goes a very long way in helping to provide an answer. It is designed specifically to nourish skin with herbal extracts and essential oils that not only rejuvenates tired skin, but also promotes the production of new, healthy skin cells.

It helps to hide a multitude of blemishes that commonly occur on skin such as stretch marks, scars, uneven skin tone and age spots. It rehydrates skin and protects it against harsh pollutants in our environments that result from car fumes, cigarette smoke and other airborne chemicals. I often find skin treatments are too greasy for my skin, however Flexitol doesn’t seem to be greasy at all. I really like the spraying aspect as it makes it very quick and easy to use.

Only natural ingredients are found in this product and include:

Hyperloum Oil - well know for its soothing properties
Rose Hip Oil - for battling the appearance of scars and wrinkles and minimising the visible signs of aging. Rose Hip Oil also helps to balance skin tone and colour.
Calendula - soothes skin and provides dry skin with the moisture it needs whilst promoting cell growth.
Everlasting Oil - promotes cell growth and has anti-oxidant qualities
Arnlea Oil - has soothing properties for your skin
Lavender Oil - this is well known for its antiseptic qualities

I am always looking for effective, all natural skin treatments, and Flexitol offers a lot for the money. Currently at Baldwins this product is on special offer and you can get 100% extra free if you buy now.

Have any of you tried Flexitol Atomiser Spray? Did you like it or feel that it left you unsatisfied? Send in your comments below or even write your own review!

Supplements for your Kids

In the past supplements were mainly thought of as for adults only, however today with kids eating more and more processed food than ever before, it is becoming more common for supplements to be given to children by their parents. A deficiency of vitamins and minerals in children is a serious problem and that is why some people are turning to supplements for an added boost and to ensure appropriate levels are being reached within their kids.

The difficulty can be however that kids don’t want to swallow a pill, particularly one that tastes bad. Baldwins can help though as we have Vitamer’s new ‘Bengal Bites’ for sale. These are the perfect vitamin supplement for kids because not only do they taste great, they are chewy and in a fun tiger shape. The natural berry flavour makes the chewy tablet more like a sweetie than a vitamin supplement.

They contain 100% of the recommended daily allowance of 11 vitamins and minerals needed by children over the age of 4. They are vegetarian and contain only natural ingredients, sweeteners and flavourings. The yellow colour is provided by Turmeric, not an artificial colouring. There are also no preservatives, yeast, gluten, wheat, egg or milk products within the multivitamin.

Furthermore, you are also giving a helping hand to Bengal Tigers when you purchase this product as a portion of each is donated to the extremely worthy cause of preserving the natural habitat of these incredible creatures.

This week at Baldwins we have these fantastic supplements on special offer. You can now boost your child’s immune system for 20% less than you could before!

Do any of you give multivitamins to your kids? Have you tried “Bengal Bites” and if so did you kids like them and enjoy taking them? As always, send in your comments below.