Gift of Scent

A first slice of autumn, rich and warm with bites of green, clove scented and orange. Run your tongue along the air and you can taste it, sweeter than a teddy bears kiss. Nicer than a caramel latte with a dash of cinnamon. No calories and no whip cream up your nose. For use in Read More

A first slice of autumn, rich and warm with bites of green, clove scented and orange. Run your tongue along the air and you can taste it, sweeter than a teddy bears kiss. Nicer than a caramel latte with a dash of cinnamon. No calories and no whip cream up your nose. For use in Read More

A first slice of autumn, rich and warm with bites of green, clove scented and orange. Run your tongue along the air and you can taste it, sweeter than a teddy bears kiss. Nicer than a caramel latte with a dash of cinnamon. No calories and no whip cream up your nose. For use in Read More

Unique quadrangle glass diffuser wafts the scent of lavender essential oil. The stunning gold gift bag is embellished with a silk bouquet; inside is a lavender bunch and reeds to use in the diffuser. Lavender Scent Diffuser is a perfect hostess gift.

A unique quadrangle glass diffuser wafts the scent of eucalyptus essential oil.The stunning gold gift bag is embellished with eucalyptus to use with reeds in the diffuser. A perfect hostess gift. For use With Refill Eucalyptus Oil 8 oz

Perfectly designed to stay in place around the neck and shoulders providing aromatic, moist muscle therapy — hot or cold.

An eye pillow is a rectangle-shaped pillow about the size of a sleeping mask. Most are made using silk or other soft material and flax seed. Not only do the eye pillows serve as a “reward” for the end of class but also help to facilitate the moment of stillness during relaxation. Keep reading to learn details.     For teacher’s gifts this year I decided to make eye pillows, to be given with some tea and wrapped up in a cute ribbon-tied package. I’m on the Board of Directors for the kids’ school, so I’m making eighteen patchwork eye pillows for all the teachers and aides as a thank you from the Board. Many flax-filled eye pillows are scented with lavender, however, some people don’t like that herb much so I’m making them unscented. These go together quickly with scraps, and there is no hand sewing (this will also help ensure no flax seeds escape!). Eye pillow A – tutorial by karin jordan I used my Sizzix Fabi with  the 2.5″ x 4.5″ rectangle die (2 x 4″ finished). ...

You pulled a muscle lifting weights at the gym. Or maybe your arthritis is acting up. Is there anything you can do, besides wait it out? A simple soak in the tub may help you feel better to ease all kinds of aches and pains.     Guess what: it’s National Bubble Bath Day! Wait, let me try that again. Guess what: there is such a thing as National Bubble Bath Day, AND it’s today! Don’t ask me why this holiday exists. Is there a National Bubble Bath Coalition out there, advocating for the relaxing properties of suds and soaks? Do their lobbyists wear towels to work? Is their spokesperson a rubber ducky? Oh, probably not—although it’s a lovely thought. All I know is that this holiday is real, and it’s now. So if you needed that extra push to close the bathroom door, press play on your Enya CD, and wash your troubles away under a foot of bubbles, tonight’s the night. Any excuse is a good excuse for some good, clean fun in the tub. And here are 10 delicious-smelling DIY way...

Especially perfect around the holiday season , vanilla and bath salts are ridiculously easy to prepare and will leave you feeling relaxed. You will love this homemade bath soak if you do anything that may give you sore. Keep reading and stay with us.   As the days get shorter and the nights get colder, there’s nothing more relaxing to me than filling up the tub, turning on some tunes and sinking in for a nice soak. Whether you prefer adding flower petals or bubbles, there’s an ideal bath for everyone and everything from your skin to your muscles to your mind will benefit from a good bath. Not only is a warm bath calming after a long or stressful day, it can also be soothing if you have a case of the sniffles. A carefully constructed bath can help ease stress and body pain. Light a few candles and pour yourself some cucumber water and you’ll instantly be transported to your own personal spa! Read on for a few bath time recipes for optimal relaxation. You’ll notice some key i...

Nothing is more relaxing than a warm bath soaks except perhaps a relaxing epsom salt baths that also helps cleanse the body. Seriously — epsom salt baths will help remove toxins from the body and they also tend to make you tired so I suggest doing them before bed!     We’re big fans of the bathtub here at Dr Teal’s! While taking a shower can be energising and convenient, a relaxing and detoxifying Epsom Salt bath is high on our list of favourite things to do. We’ve all got our favourite bath time treats, whether you like bubbles and foam, oils or bath salts. We especially like bubbles if they come in a fluted glass! However, although many of these bath products are doing wonders for your skin and senses, there are some products that are especially beneficial for your body and mind too. Epsom Salt is one such wonder. It contains important minerals that our bodies need for many vital functions, without which we can end up with a host of health issues. These minerals, mag...

When you actually have a moment (and the bathroom) to yourself with some time to unwind, the idea of a nice good relaxing soak probably comes as a cure-all for all your busy schedule’s woes. Instead of a lukewarm and faintly frothy stew, wouldn’t you rather your bath be a truly spa-like cocktail of all the most relaxing ingredients?     Carving out alone time to de-stress, unwind, and meditate in our busy schedule can be tough. Balancing family, work, and relationship obligations leaves little time to “indulge.” But allowing our bodies (and minds!) time to rest and rid themselves of toxins is essential to staying healthy. After all, if you’re not feeling your best, you can’t give anything — or anyone else — 100 percent. Toxins are poisonous substances that negatively affect our health. We expose ourselves to toxins on a daily basis, from sources like pollution, processed foods, and pesticides. And when we don’t release these toxins, it’s reflected in our health and the w...

Holiday mineral bath soak for your next bath. Aloe vera, vitamin E, and Epsom salts help relax muscles and improve skin appearance. Nothing beats a relaxing bath at the end of a long week. Homemade Bath Salts are the perfect addition to your blissful escape.     Did you know our skin is the largest eliminatory organ in the body? It is also your first line of defence, protecting your body from the environment but it is also permeable, which means it ‘drinks’ (absorbs) whatever it is in contact with. Medical research shows that significant amounts of cosmetic ingredients penetrate the skin and end up in the blood stream. Many chemicals in cosmetics don’t cause obvious signs of toxicity on the skin but can slowly build up through repeated use. Absorption of substances through the skin depends on a number of factors The most important of which are concentration, duration of contact, solubility of substance, physical condition of the skin and part of the body exposed. Subs...

  Do you need a good excuse to relax and unwind with a nice long soak in the tub? On the hunt for more Relaxing, Calming, and Invigorating Homemade Bath Salt Recipes?  Get inspired below… Looking for a super-simple homemade gift that people will love but that won’t break the bank? These DIY bath salts are RIDICULOUSLY easy! Nothing more than mixing some epsom salts with a little essential oil, but the people you give it to will love it. (You will, too, so keep some for yourself!). So even if you have a day or less, you can throw this project together with a couple ingredients you can likely find in a nearby store, or you might already have in your house. If, like me, you’re just too busy or too un-crafty to tackle some of those really cool homemade gifts you see on Pinterest all the time, never fear. If you can mix two ingredients, you’re set! A little savvy presentation and you have a DIY gift that’s really special. All you need to make bath salts are epsom salt and so...

  Herbal bath soaking in a warm bath is a luxury that many pregnant women benefited from it. This special blend can be used in your bath or in a foot bath. These fragrant herbs are calming and relaxing, and soothing for sore muscles or an aching back.     Childbirth is the ‘Mount Everest’ of your physical, emotional and psychological life experiences. So understandably, it will take a while for your mind and your body to recover from it. As a new mother, you’ll probably be getting by on very little sleep, have an overworked mind and a brand new love so deep that, even when you can sleep, you’d prefer to simply stare at your baby. This can leave you feeling desperate for rest and relaxation. For the first couple of weeks, you may still be suffering from the aches and pains of late pregnancy. If you’re breastfeeding, you may also be experiencing the joys of sore nipples, engorged breasts and even the odd blocked duct (ouch). As your uterus begins to return to its...

If you’ve managed to really hurt your back or are suffering from sore muscles that simply won’t get better, then you need to get into your bath! This homemade bath soak for sore muscles will help alleviate sore muscles and other minor physical discomforts. You will love this homemade bath soak and read on.     Give your sore muscles a bit of TLC. This soothing bath soak uses garden herbs and Epsom salt to help restore your muscles after a hard day in the garden or from working out. When you put Epsom salt in water, it breaks down into magnesium and sulfate. Magnesium plays a vital role in your overall health and well being. A deficiency in this nutrient can cause many illnesses. Not only does the level of magnesium in your body play a key role in physical well being but mental well being too. Low levels can unbalance hormones, increase stress susceptibility and even affect your mood. Epsom salt is a great way to top up your magnesium levels along with this DIY Magnesium O...

A sunburn can take you by surprise after a day at the beach or the pool. You don’t begin to feel the effect of a bad sunburn until a few hours after the exposure, so you may not realize it until too late. Once you begin to feel redness, pain and swelling, the symptoms will probably last 48 hours. While a sunburn can’t cause a third-degree burn completely through the skin, even a first- or second-degree burn can be very painful and make you feel quite sick. Although no controlled studies support the use of natural bath, this article may help to get the ideas on how to decrease your symptoms.     When you get a sunburn, your skin is inflamed, making it uncomfortable or painful to touch. This BeautiSecrets article will give you some important information about oatmeal bath for when you have an issue of sunburn. Sunburn is caused by the overexposure to the harmful ultraviolet radiations―sunrays (naturally) and tanning beds (artificially). Symptoms of sunburn that are found i...

If you’re anything like me, drawing a bath seems like much-needed therapy after a long day. I’m always on the constant lookout for ways to enhance the bath experience. On this quest, I discovered something I did not expect—the versatility of the simple bath salt. Bath salts come in handy for more than just exfoliating and cleansing your skin. But before we jump right in, let’s look at what exactly bath salts are and how they help your skin.     What are bath salts? Bath salts have long been used as an easy and inexpensive way to treat mental and physical health ailments. Bath salts, which are commonly made from magnesium sulfate (Epsom salt) or sea salt, are easily dissolved in warm bath water and used for everything from stress relief to aches and pains. Health benefits Most of us use bath salts as a way to enhance a relaxing soak in the tub, but bath salts are believed to provide several health benefits for people with: muscle pain and stiffness stiff, aching join...