DIY Body Wash with Essential Oils

We are slowly becoming more aware of all of the hidden nasties in our everyday products, and body wash is no exception. If you're like me and would like a more natural alternative, then you have come to the right place! With just a handful of ingredients you can make your own body wash and …

DIY Sugar Scrub with Essential Oils

Skin care is so important. I never realised just how important it was until I moved to a humid, tropical climate.My skin used to suffer from being too dry and now it is the complete opposite - too oily! Benefits of a sugar scrub Over time our faces collect dead skin, oils and other gunk …

DIY Perfume with Essential Oils

You don't have to be a celebrity to create your own personal scent! We all love to smell good, and this is the easiest way you could bring some amazing scents into your world. We are going to cover 2 methods of DIY perfume here. One is a really simple, quick roller using just 2 …

Essential oil recipes: Cleaning basics

Before I found Essential Oils I never realised how bad the smell of store-bought cleaning products actually were. When I am around them now I get a headache and feel a bit gross. There are sooo many horrid chemicals in those things. A study done showed that the chemicals in household cleaning products can be …

Behind the name Mindful Galaxy

I have had a few queries on the name I chose for my blog. Those who know me well get the jist of it pretty fast, others are left a bit unsure. Hence why I thought I would take this moment to cover not only why I chose the name, but also to explain why I …

Are essential oils right for me?

I'm sure by now you have heard about essential oils and all of the big brand names that come with it.You're probably wondering what all of the hype is about. What are they used for? Are there any benefits? How can such a small bottle go such a long way? Is the cost worth it?So …

How essential oils saved my sleep! + recipe

My whole life I have suffered from anxiety but it wasn't until last year that I got an official diagnosis. I'm not sure why but it wasn't until that point that I decided to take some serious action to help myself. Anxiety can bring insomnia. With insomnia comes poor moods, low motivation and even more …