Auroma Newsletters

April 2006

Welcome Back to Auroma News!

By popular demand our newsletter has returned. The last few months at Auroma have been jammed packed. Researching and introducing new products, planning our workshops and demo days, the huge August Sale, and the biggest project of all - preparing the launch of the new 2006 Auroma Catalogue (see over on details of how to get your copy).

Earlier this year, Jodie Geri our inhouse Aromatherapist travelled to Sri Lanka to visit some of the exotic locations that we source our products. A special feature in this newsletter is Cinnamon, one of the oils Jodie studied,  and the process that is under taken to produce the final product you find on our shelves.

Also in this newsletter is information about our new Palm Wax Beads, an easy to make Aloe Vera Gel recipe and how to effectively use Sclerotium Gum.

And remember, if you change or update your details it's as simple as an email

We hope you enjoy this edition of Auroma News.

BODY BUTTER

Deeply moisturising and nourishing Auroma's Body Butter contains soothing and relieving Aloe Vera which helps to promote healthy, fresh skin and a youthful appearance, 100% cold pressed vegetable oils and butters, and added vitamins. Daily use will help to protect your skin from the drying effects of the elements, and leave even the most neglected skin feeling soft, smooth and supple.

The key ingredients have been specially selected for their individual properties to create a fabulous treat for your body.

Cocoa, Mango and Shea Butters are nourishing and softening to the skin, helping to smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Cold pressed Apricot, Avocado, Evening Primrose, Jojoba, Macadamia, Palm, Rosehip, Soya Bean and Sweet Almond Oils are included to moisturise and help protect the skin from the drying effects of the elements. The added vitamins B5, D and E are beneficial for dry skin and have anti-oxidant properties.

If desired, add up to a 2.5% dilution of your favourite essential oils to create your personalised Body Butter. Simply add the essential oils and blend thoroughly.

See Special Offers Flyer for introductory price.

On the Spice Trail by Jodie Geri

Sri Lankan Cinnamon

During my trip to Sri Lanka earlier this year I learnt an incredible amount about the manufacture of various essential oils. One of the most fascinating was Cinnamon oil; it certainly showed me why Cinnamon is so revered in Sri Lanka!

Often still referred to by the old name of Ceylon Cinnamon the oil from this region of the world is considered the finest.

The saplings are planted and cared for in plantations, many of them are now achieving organic certification, while others still use the traditional "organic" methods. The saplings grow to around 2 meters in height and they are pruned to allow the shoots to mature.

The leaves that are pruned are strewn on the ground, where they are collected within 24 hours for distillation. If more than 24 hours passes, the leaves are not able to be distilled, so they are left on the ground to act as mulch and keep the weeds down.

Leaf Oil

The leaves are collected and laid in piles along two ropes. These ropes are then used to roll the leaves into bundles which are carried out of the plantation by workers on foot. The bundles are transported to the still, where they are placed into the vats for distil