Have you been enjoying or suffering from the constant heatwave where you are?   I love the summer weather, but recently, the weather has been so sticky and muggy, making it almost impossible to get a decent night's sleep. We've been heading down to the bade (Lake Zurich) to swim and get some relief after school.  It's been refreshing though the sun seems to be extremely strong this year. 

Whilst at night time the fans help, a cool change would be much better.  And Switzerland never fails to put on a spectular show - lightning makes the night sky with bright white, claps of thunder, followed by rain and hail.

I have been asked about Sunscreen, Sunblock and Sunspots.  So I have put together a blog which has some rather alarming information.  Please make sure you check it out.

School holidays will commence for us in Canton Zurich from the 12th of July, and we'll be away chillaxing from the 24th, back in August.   If you need to get your products, take advantage of your discount code and grab your goodies before we head out. 

Looking forward to having a break and sharing more news with you soon!  Watch this space! Lili x

One of the ingredients used in Sun Kissed Balm is Bergamot (Citrus Bergamia) Essential Oil.  It requires favourable temperatures, and whilst grown in various parts of the world, it is cultivated in concentrated areas of Italy's Reggio Calabria.  The fruit is vibrant green in colour and is a cross between of the sweetness and bitterness of both an orange and lemon.  The peel of the fruit is where the oil is extracted from, making medicine, predominately to treat fevers, fight parasites and bring relief to sore throats.

Bergamot has some wonderful benefits - it's antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and anti-infectious.  It can lift your mood and aid your digestive sytem if the natural juice is added to your warm water or tea.  Some of the other wonderful benefits of using Bergamot, (which includes extracting actual juice from the fruit vs consumption of Essential Oils: 

• • Boost your skin's appearance and health;
  • It can fight off and prevent infections;
  • Lift your mood, calm stress & anxiety together with relieve depression;
  • Lower blood pressure & reduce pain;
  • Taken in warm water or with herbal or Earl Grey teas, it can assist digestion, help lower cholesterol; and
  • Used in water, it can assist with oral health concerns.

Warnings about Bergamot essential oil is that it can create phototoxic reactions.  This means that your skin can become sensitive to the sun, requiring you to be cautious when using it.  I always suggest applying certain products containing Bergamot at night time only to prevent this from happening.  These particular Products are Sun Kissed Balm for Sunspots, Discolouration, Magic Serum for Acne and Just Soothing for Eczema. 

Always be sure to wear sunscreen and sunblock when you're out in the sunshine. Refer to the latest blog about the scary ingredients contained in well-known brands.  And be careful not to use too much with your children as it can cause side effects.

Note: Please note, I don't suggest ingesting Essential Oils from any brand. It should be provided by a Clinic Aromatherapist who will use a different grade of Essential Oil for internal consumption.

Don't forget to rehydrate your skin after being in the sun.   Wash off your sunscreen and add some body butter which will keep your skin feeling wonderfully soft. There are a few to choose from, depending on your preferences.  Mint Body Butter is delish like a chocolate bar, the Jazz Body Butter is a fusion of Jasmine with Lemongrass, whilst the Geranium Hands & Body Butter has a gentle blend of Geranium and is suitable for expecting/nursing mums.  The products need only 1/2 a thumbnail to moisturise a whole arm and will not need reapplying until the next day. 

Share the love with others - let me know if you've given Essentially Lili details to your friends and family so that I can send you the 'Recommendation Coupon' as a gift in return.   I love when customers are happy, write their reviews, provide testimonials and pass their joy to others. 

And always ending with a positive uplifting quote - The More You See Beauty, The More Beautiful You Become.  Have a fab summer holiday, Love Lili @essentiallylili