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Ginger Essential Oil
Some tips on using Ginger Essential Oil:
For muscle pain, add 2-3 drops into a tablespoon of massage oil and rub onto needed area twice a day
To boost mood or for nausea, add 10-20 drops into a diffuser
To aid digestion, add 5-7 drops into warm bath water and soak for 10-15 minutes. This is also another great way to boost your mood and relieve anxiety
Morning Inspiration
What inspires you? Each morning when we wake up we should feel inspired. I'm inspired by people, nature and animals. Isn't amazing how creative people are? Just look at Pinterest! I'm inspired every day when I see how clever people are with their Pins!!
When I look outside and see the colors of the morning sky, that inspires me. I see my puppy snuggled up under the covers and she peeks out to see why I'm up so early. She's unconditional love. How can you not be inspired.
I want to breathe in those things each morning. Breathe in inspiration!
Why Buy Indie Fragrances?
Anyone can walk up to the counter of a department store and buy a fancy bottle of perfume but there are many reasons why you should try an indie fragrance.
Uniqueness- My friends and family know my unique, delicious fragrance. I love to hear, "You smell so good! What perfume is that?" I would not love to hear, "Oh I like that scent, my sister, my neighbor and my co-worker wear that too".
Affordability- Many indie brands, like Indie Blends are oils which are more concentrated and really go a long way. The aren't diluted with water or alcohol. Their price also doesn't need to support huge marketing campaigns with huge billboards, magazine ads or commercials.
Community-Supporting small businesses is huge for me! Doing so really gives back to the community and allows so many talented people to share their gifts.
What are Fragrance Notes?
Fragrances are often described with "Notes". It may sound complicated but it's actually pretty interesting to see how your favorite fragrance develops while on your skin.
Top Notes are your first impression of a fragrance. These are the volatile notes which means they evaporate the quickest. These are the notes that first burst onto your skin when you first apply. These first notes are so volatile that disappear within 10-15 minutes after the fragrance is applied. These are the scents that lure you in but will transition to the middle or heart Notes. Citrus, fruits and herbs are common Top Notes.
Middle or Heart Notes are left behind after the top notes disappear. These notes are not as intense and form the core of the fragrance. They are the dominant theme of the fragrance. Common middle notes are rose, neroli, lavender and yang yang.
Base or Soul Notes are the anchor of the fragrance. These notes bring all the other ingredients together. They are the scent that lingers on the skin and last for hours after applying the fragrance. Common base notes are musk, oakmoss, amber, vanilla, sandalwood and cedarwood.
The perfect combination of the three levels of notes should create a balanced appealing and lingering scent experience.
How Smell Works
This is how "Love" was Born
A smell can bring on a flood of memories and emotions. It can effect a person's mood and their performance at school or work. I can remember the musk perfume of my third grade teacher, the cologne of my first love and the smell of each one of my babies. It has always fascinated me that these scents conjure up such strong memories. The smells are as clear as the pictures in my mind of beautiful moments in my life. So as you may imagine, the compliment of someone telling me that I smell good makes me feel amazing!
I've dabbled in the world of fragrance since I was a child. I've mixed the beautiful bottles of my grandmother's perfume to come up with some beautiful and some not-so-beautiful scents. I grew into learning about essential oils and their health benefits. I've played with naturals and synthetics, learning even more about the power of scent.
Over the years I developed a scent that became my signature scent. We all want to have a scent that reflects who we are; a scent that our loved ones know is us. We want that scent that our special someone will breathe in our love and will comfort our children if they are far away with a piece of our clothing. I have also found that this signature scent that I have created is a scent that I have gotten so many compliments on that women started asking me what is was and where can they buy it. Nothing excited me more that to mix a few bottles and share the joy of this fragrance. This is how "Love" was born.