From ancient Egypt to today, the healing powers of essential oils have been preached and practiced. However, do we really know what they are and how they can add value to our daily lives? We caught up with the founder of Twenty8, Kim Morrison, to learn all about her premium range.
Where was Twenty8's name derived from?
Twenty8 has primal and significant meaning. It takes 28 days to create a habit; we are governed by 28-day cycles including the moon and tides; a woman's cycle is centred around 28 days and it takes skin cells 28 days to rejuvenate. These natural rhythms align perfectly with the natural organic botanical ingredients including essential oils and chemical-free skincare products.
For those new to essential oils, what are essential oils?
Essential oils are pure plant extracts with an aroma that is at least 70 times more concentrated than the herb or plant from which it is extracted. Not all plants contain essential oils, and only a small number of these are of therapeutic quality. They are not fragrances of perfumed oils that are constructed in a laboratory and are naturally free from harmful chemicals.
Tell us about essential oils - what can they do for us?
The chemical constituents that make up an essential oil are bioactive creating fast, dynamic results. For instance, lavender's constituents can induce a good sense of calm. Rosemary can create more of a 'pep up' reaction. All essential oils are antiseptic and antibacterial to some degree and can aid the body's curative and restorative mechanisms when under stress or when illness invades. There is also a growing body of peer-reviewed studies supporting the benefits of essentials oils.
How do you use them?
Essential oils can be used in a number of ways including in an electric diffuser or vaporiser, in a spritzer bottle, in the bath, in a massage blend and by simply inhaling them. When we inhale an aroma those constituents travel up the olfactory system via the nasal cavity and into the limbic part of the brain (that governs emotions). Essential oils can also be used to supplement existing beauty rituals. One drop of frankincense essential oil, for instance, added to a skin cream can help regenerate skin cells more quickly.
Can essential oils be applied to your skin?
Yes, they can, however, they should always be diluted into a skin cream or carrier oil like sweet almond, macadamia or jojoba oil. The only oils that can be safely applied neat or direct are lavender and or chamomile.
What inspired the range?
I was inspired by my love of educating people on the use of essential oils and chemical-free beauty products. At the time there were a number of natural product ranges on the market that included essential oils, however, I wanted to create a range with a strong focus on the unique qualities and benefits of essential oils.
What sets Twenty8 apart from the rest?
Unlike the rest Twenty8 uses only 100% natural, 6-star certified pure organic essential oils in our single oils, synergy blends, and chemical-free skincare products. We do not use nature identical or diluted oils, and the high degree of purity of our products means that you can use less of it while still achieving the desired results.
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