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The Best of Biossentials: Our Favourite 5 Happenings of 2017
Welcoming the New Year has always been a highlight for us, as it gives us the opportunity to reflect on our achievements in the past year and to improve for the year ahead! 2017 has indeed been eventful in many parts of the world and we send our prayers and heartfelt wishes to all those who have been affected. At Biossentials it has been one of our busiest years ever! We have introduced some great new products, extended our retail range to Brunei, participated in professional tradeshows, opened our signature Chantara Spa in Bali, launched our new e-shop and given our website a facelift. Read on for our 5 favourite happenings at Biossentials.
Chantara Wellness & Spa, Bali
In January 2017, Biossentials launched its new signature spa, Chantara Wellness & Spa in Sanur, Bali. In a few short months, the spa attracted many spa enthusiasts around the world to achieve a 5-star Trip Advisor rating with rave reviews.The well-appointed, two-storey urban day spa serves as a quiet oasis, drawing inspiration from time-honoured therapies that originate from the many corners of Asia and beyond. Chantara Spa features Biossentials all-natural spa, body and facial products in its exotic Spa Menu.
The luxurious spa environment features four spacious private treatment rooms with facilities, a cosy salon services area for hands and feet, retail boutique corner and an inviting, tea lounge. Soothing melodies, aromatic oils, organic herbal teas and a warm hospitality, Chantara Wellness & Spa offers guests the quintessential destination for the ideal tranquil environment.
For information, visit the Chantara website at www.chantaraspa.com or get social with Chantara at facebook.com/chantaraspa.bali.
Fresh updated website, same great products
We loved our old website, but it just didn’t have features and support for modern day users and browsers. A major revamp took place with a fresh updated look and enhanced navigation experience. The new website is designed to be user- friendly and you can find exactly what you need quickly, efficiently and conveniently. We also understand the need to constantly be on the go and Biossentials website is now mobile-friendly for viewing on your smartphone or tablet. Experience the new site at www.biossentials.com.Launch of Biossentials eShop
It has been a long time coming, and we are very pleased to announce that a selection of Biossentials retail products are now accessible online for Malaysian shoppers at eshop.biossentials.com. With the click of a button, our eShop is a convenient way for shoppers to select their favourite aromatherapy products and incorporate them for home, travel or office use.Not just a shopping site, visit our BLOG to catch up on Biossentials news on Discovery Workshops and useful tips on how to use essential oils safely in daily life. Sign up for our Newsletter to be part of Biossentials e-community and enjoy exclusive discounts and offerings.
Our latest reed diffuser – Tropical Energy
Biossentials Aroma Reed Diffusers are an ideal addition to any environment. Unlike many diffuser reeds in the market that use chemical fragrances, Biossentials reed diffusers contain 100% pure essential oils. Its special rattan reeds diffuse a unique blend of aromatic oils, creating a fresh and long lasting natural scent in any home, office or business environment. Convenient to use in spaces where electric or candle diffusers are not suitable. Easy to use, simply top up the diffusion liquid and reverse the reeds daily to refresh the scent.Recently, we introduced our new Tropical Energy Aroma Reed Diffuser utilising one of our most popular essential oils, Tropical Energy. With its fresh zesty tropical notes of lemongrass, lime and ginger, this Tropical Energy reed diffuser is sure to create a refreshing scent to energise and recharge the senses.
Visit our showroom in Desa Sri Hartamas to experience our aroma reed diffusers to suit your mood.
Biossentials in Paloma, Brunei Darussalam
Good news for shoppers in Brunei! You can now stop by a Paloma store and pick up your favourite Biossentials aromatherapy products. Paloma stores, the most popular one-stop multi-brand beauty store in Brunei, are located in Gadong Departmental Store and the upmarket Mabohai Shopping Centre. Biossentials products will soon be available in the newly renovated Paloma store in The Airport Mall at Brunei International Airport. Make sure to keep up with Paloma news at facebook.com/PalomaBrunei/ -
Aromatherapy Tips for the Festive Season
The festive season is once again upon us; holiday lights are flickering and decorations are displayed everywhere you look. The air is filled with the spirit of joy and merriment as we celebrate with friends, family and loved ones. But for many, it can be stressful as well. Take a look at our useful aromatherapy tips to help you make the most of this festive period.
Create that festive ambiance.
No matter if you’re in a snowy winter wonderland or in the warmth of the tropics, this time of the year should not be without that distinct holiday aroma. Biossentials Festive Spirit Aroma Reed Diffuser with pine, patchouli and cedarwood will bring a nostalgic festive ambiance to your home. Pop in the reed sticks into the beautiful glass bottle, pour in the liquid festive goodness and you’re ready to go – a festive atmosphere that will get you in the mood for the season. It makes for a wonderful gift, too!Scent your Christmas tree.
A smell of a Christmas tree is reminiscent of childhood memories. But if you’re fed up of falling pine needles and opted for an artificial tree this year, you can still bring back the smells of Christmas by adding a few drops of Biossentials Festive Spirit Essential Oil Blend to cotton wool balls and place them in a container at the base. If you have pine cones as part of your decorations, you can drop the essential oils on them, too. Whichever method you choose, remember to refresh the oils regularly. You can also create the natural scent of Christmas by spraying the tree or room with our Festive Spirit Room Spray or placing drops of Festive Spirit Essential Oil Blend in your Ultrasonic Aroma Diffuser.Stave off the seasonal cold and flu.
‘Tis the season for the bug, but don’t let it spoil your festive celebrations. Set up your diffuser in your office or at home with 4-5 drops of immunity-boosting Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Peppermint and Lavender essential oils. Our Breathe Easy Essential Oil Blend is also beneficial for the runny nose. These antiseptic and antibacterial essential oils will help keep your environment germ-free and keep you ready to celebrate!Don’t panic!
You’ve made your list and checked it twice. You know what presents to buy and what scrumptious menu items to put together. It’s a manic time of the year with so much to prepare, but don’t despair! Keep a bottle of Rosemary essential oil or Concentrate Essential Oil Blend to help you refocus. Blend 5 drops in a 10ml base of your favourite carrier oil and apply when you’re feeling overwhelmed.Give your feet a treat.
With all your gift shopping and frantic running around, your poor, tired tootsies deserve a good rest. Treat yourself to a relaxing foot soak. Fill your bathtub or a foot bowl with hot water and put in 3 drops of Tea Tree and 2 drops of Peppermint essential oils to soothe your feet. Follow the soak with a comforting massage using Biossentials Sports Rub Body & Massage Oil to ease your muscle aches.Stocking stuffers.
Though stocking stuffers may be small in size, they can be big in impact. Check out our fabulous Relaxing Satin Eye Pillow with organic linseed and Lavender essential oil to fill up those stockings, or our Exfoliating Body Bar in Botanica Aroma or Coffee Mint as wonderful stocking-sized treats.
When the gifts are all wrapped, the house is all clean and the house is decorated with festive flare, take a few minutes for yourself. Put 3-4 drops of Biossentials soothing Peaceful or Relax essential oil blends into your diffuser and just breathe.
Happy holidays, everyone!
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Bring the holiday gifts! From scented gifts inspired by the festive season to fragrant skin care stocking stuffers, the gifts ahead won’t break your holiday budget. In fact, you might even have some cash leftover to pick something out for yourself. Holiday happiness starts with Biossentials.
FESTIVE SPIRIT ROOM SPRAY, 100ML
BUY NOW: RM40.30
Breathe deeply and delight the senses with Biossentials' natural room spray with a beautiful blend of pine, cedarwood and patchouli essential oils to surely get you in a festive spirit.
FESTIVE SPIRIT GIFT SET, Room Spray + Aroma Reed Diffuser
BUY NOW: RM199
Two of Biossentials' seasonal bestsellers in one reasonably-priced package: Room Spray 100ml and the Aroma Reed Diffuser to creative a beautiful festive ambiance.
ULTRASONIC AUTO-OFF SAFETY AMBIENCE DIFFUSER
BUY NOW: RM275.60
Create a healthy and relaxing natural aromatic environment with this multi function Ultrasonic Aroma Diffuser.
RELAXING SATIN EYE PILLOW
BUY NOW: RM33.90
Placed over the eyes, the combination of aromatherapy oils and soothing gentle pressure on the acupressure points around the eyes is a perfect way to feel relaxed and calm.
EXFOLIATING BODY BAR
BUY NOW: RM19.10
Delicious Coffee Mint body bar buffs and cleanses your skin to perfection with natural exfoliating coffee granules from tropical Borneo and refreshing peppermint oil. Breathe in the uplifting fragrance and awaken the senses for a refreshing and clean feeling every time. -
5 Ways to Properly Exfoliate Your Skin
Most of us who try to have a good skincare regiment remember to give ourselves a little exfoliation love, but are we doing it properly without damaging our skin in the process?
Exfoliating helps remove the dead skin cells, exposing the beautiful glowy skin underneath. A good exfoliation routine is the best way to allow your moisturiser, face oils or lotions to better absorb into your skin. Whether you're looking to rejuvenate dehydrated skin or slough away rough skin, proper exfoliation is key. Many don't know how to exfoliate the skin and how often to do it. This is the main reason why our skin ends up feeling dry or having severe breakouts. Read on for a few tips to exfoliate your skin without causing any damage.
1. BUY THE RIGHT KIND OF PRODUCTPick a product formulated for your body and another for your face. The body's skin, as compared to the face, is less delicate and requires products with bigger, coarser granules. We recommend Biossentials Pure Botanical Salt Scrubs - in Ginger, Juniper and Rose options - for your body and Biossentials Facial Polish with grounded rose, pine and lemon for your face.
2. WET YOUR BODY BEFORE EXOLIATINGIt's important to dampen your skin before exfoliating to minimise the abrasiveness of the scrub. Get in the shower and wet your body from head to toe.3. APPLY YOUR PRODUCT IN CIRCULAR MOTIONS.Apply your scrub in circular motions, which will ensure you don't miss any spots and also encourages circulation to the skin. On larger body parts, you can widen your circles and use smaller ones in more concentrated areas, such as the soles of your feet. Take care of areas where the skin is more sensitive, like the bikini area and the chest.4. RINSE THOROUGHLY.Rinse your body thoroughly after you are done exfoliating. Don't leave the product on your skin too long as it might cause your skin to feel dry and itchy. Follow up with a blast of cold water to close your pores.5. MOISTURISE MOISTURISE MOISTURISE.Step out of the shower, dry off and apply your moisturising lotion all over to seal in the moisture and keep your skin hydrated, soft and radiant. If you exfoliated your face, apply your moisturiser or face oil. We recommend any of our beneficial body oils or wonderful moisturising lotions.Exfoliation has amazing benefits, including brighter and softer skin. We recommend to exfoliate your skin at least once a week. There are arguments that suggest exfoliating scrubs can be more harmful than good, but according to Sydney dermatologist, Dr Michelle Hunt, no scientific evidence has been found to support a link between long-term skin damage or aging and scrub. Moral of the story is that as with anything in life, you should make sure you don't overdo it. -
5 Ways to Help You Sleep Better
Sleep deprivation has become increasingly (and alarmingly) common.
When we don't get enough restful sleep, our bodies don't perform as well as they should. Research has shown that disrupted sleep is associated with the higher risk of diabetes, stroke and cardiovascular disease. A more recent study in the journal Neurology finds that those who lack restful sleep also "may be at higher risk for developing dementia."Few of us realise that our lack of sleep is due to our behaviours and dietary consumption. With new-fangled contraptions tempting us to stay up, inconsistent sleep schedule or unhealthy food choices, many people should (and need to) step back and reassess their relationship with sleep.Whatever your reasons may be for your restless sleep, we've listed five ways to help improve your conditions for a better night's rest.1. Power down. The blue light from cellphones and tablets may disturb your sleep. Motivational speaker, Simon Sinek suggests to charge your phone in the living room. Your alarm clock is on your phone? Invest in an alarm clock. Invest in one and charge your phone in the living room.2. Set your sleep schedule. Make it a routine to go to bed and wake up at roughly the same time every day, even on the weekends. This will allow your brain and body to adjust to a healthy sleep-wake schedule. In time, you'll be able to fall asleep quickly and have more restful nights.3. Work out wisely. Exercise and sleep have a relatively uncomplicated relationship. When you work out, you fatigue your body and mind and in turn, sleep more soundly at night. For those with insomnia and other sleep disturbances, Dr. Kelly Glazer Baron, a clinical psychologist and sleep researcher at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University, suggests to maintain an exercise program, which has shown to mute "a person's stress response" and "her or his underlying physiological arousal is dialed down enough for sleep to arrive more readily."4. Eat right at night. Heavy foods and big meals can cause an overload on your digestive system if you eat it too late at night. If you're all for the late night snacks, reach for foods that contain tryptophan, an amino acid that causes sleepiness. These foods include cereal with milk, peanut butter on toast, or cheese and crackers.
5. Relax with a massage. Massage can create a powerful emotional response as the body and mind relaxes, and balance is restored. A study on the effects of massage therapy for insomnia in postmenopausal women found improvements in sleep patterns, in addition to improvements in anxiety and depression. For added benefit, add 4-5 drops of Biossentials Peaceful essential oil blend to your diffuser or spray Biossentials Peaceful Sleep room spray to your pillows before you lay your head down to sleep.
