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	<description>You are reading the official blog of Base Formula Ltd. Follow us for all the latest news, courses, special offers, DIY recipes and expert natural health and aromatherapy advice. Click here to visit our online shop or &lt;a href="http://www.baseformula.com/section.php/125/1/aromatherapy-training-courses"&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; for details of our accredited vocational, CPD and general interest training courses.</description>
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		<title>Essential ingredients for natural face masks</title>
		<link>http://www.baseformula.com/blog/2013/06/essential-ingredients-for-natural-face-masks/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:30:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sharonlovett</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Make Your Own Recipes]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[face mask]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s so easy to make your own natural face masks &#8211; here are some of our top ingredients for creating a range of different masks at home. Ultra Fine French Green Clay French Green Clay has long been used for beauty treatments and is a now commonly used for therapeutic face masks and body wraps. It [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Learn more about Rosewater aka Rose Hydrolat or Hydrosol</title>
		<link>http://www.baseformula.com/blog/2013/06/rosewater_rose_hydrolat_rose_hydrosol/</link>
		<comments>http://www.baseformula.com/blog/2013/06/rosewater_rose_hydrolat_rose_hydrosol/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:57:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sharonlovett</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[rose hydrolat]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The rose has been prized since ancient times by many cultures all around the world, not just for its beautiful flower and exquisite scent but also for its profound healing effects on both mind and body. Rose essential oil and rosewater have been used in the traditional medicines of China, India, Assyria, Egypt, Greece and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Learn more about ‘true’ Hydrolats / Hydrosols!</title>
		<link>http://www.baseformula.com/blog/2013/06/learn-more-about-true-hydrolats-hydrosols/</link>
		<comments>http://www.baseformula.com/blog/2013/06/learn-more-about-true-hydrolats-hydrosols/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:44:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sharonlovett</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Natural Health & Beauty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[floral waters]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flower waters]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hydrolats]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Introduction to Hydrolats / Hydrosols Hydrolats, also known as Hydrosols, are waters that are collected when plant materials are steam-distilled to extract their essential oils. They have similar therapeutic properties to the essential oils and they can be used for a wide variety of therapeutic applications. What are Hydrolats? Many essential oils are extracted by [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Stress and how its reflected in our skin</title>
		<link>http://www.baseformula.com/blog/2013/06/stress-and-how-its-reflected-in-our-skin/</link>
		<comments>http://www.baseformula.com/blog/2013/06/stress-and-how-its-reflected-in-our-skin/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:39:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sharonlovett</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[acne]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dermatitis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eczema]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[psoriasis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rosacea]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you know how to listen – how to read the signs your body gives you – you can see the signs of stress creeping up on you. The condition of your skin, the state of your posture – your levels of energy and any minor symptoms of “dis-ease” – are signals that need to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Essential oil of the month – Eucalyptus</title>
		<link>http://www.baseformula.com/blog/2013/06/essential-oil-of-the-month-eucalyptus/</link>
		<comments>http://www.baseformula.com/blog/2013/06/essential-oil-of-the-month-eucalyptus/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2013 20:20:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sharonlovett</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Essential Oils of the Month]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[aches]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[colds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flu]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hay fever]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.baseformula.com/blog/?p=2521</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you consider Eucalyptus an odd choice for the Summer season – think again. This well known, reasonably priced, dynamic oil is as useful at this time of year as it is medicinal in its aroma! Incredibly versatile, this oil should be one of the bedrocks of your essential oil collection. Eucalyptus oil makes an [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Best aromatherapy oils for natural pain relief</title>
		<link>http://www.baseformula.com/blog/2013/05/best-aromatherapy-oils-for-natural-pain-relief/</link>
		<comments>http://www.baseformula.com/blog/2013/05/best-aromatherapy-oils-for-natural-pain-relief/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 10:43:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sharonlovett</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Natural Health & Beauty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[arthritis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[headaches]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pain relief]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[painful joints]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.baseformula.com/blog/?p=2504</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Aromatherapy essential oils, massage and an understanding therapist can have a profound effect on emotional pain and the seemingly overwhelming nature of some of life&#8217;s trials and tribulations. They can also be an equally effective source of natural pain relief to help ease physical discomfort. How do essential oils act on pain? They can help [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Advice for beating exam stress &amp; optimising performance</title>
		<link>http://www.baseformula.com/blog/2013/05/beat-exam-stress-optimise-performance/</link>
		<comments>http://www.baseformula.com/blog/2013/05/beat-exam-stress-optimise-performance/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 09:54:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sharonlovett</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Natural Health & Beauty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[anxiety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exams]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s that stressful time of year when young people are busy revising for forthcoming exams. Unfortunately, due to the current economic climate, there is increasing pressure on students to perform and make the grade &#8211; as competition for University places, work placements and jobs continues to rise. Everyone gets stressed during exams but it&#8217;s important [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Aromatherapy A-Z: Jealousy</title>
		<link>http://www.baseformula.com/blog/2013/05/aromatherapy-a-z-jealousy/</link>
		<comments>http://www.baseformula.com/blog/2013/05/aromatherapy-a-z-jealousy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 15:09:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sharonlovett</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Aromatherapy A-Z of health conditions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[As emotions go, jealousy is neither subtle nor kind &#8211; it is a complex emotion that encompasses negative thoughts and feelings that range from insecurity, fear and anxiety through to anger, resentment, inadequacy, helplessness and disgust. Most people experience jealousy at some point in their life, but for some, it can get out of control. It [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Base oil of the month: Borage</title>
		<link>http://www.baseformula.com/blog/2013/05/base-oil-of-the-month-borage/</link>
		<comments>http://www.baseformula.com/blog/2013/05/base-oil-of-the-month-borage/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 12:15:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sharonlovett</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[anti-ageing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Borage Seed Oil (Borago officinalis) – also known as “Starflower Oil” is produced from pressing the seeds of the Borage plant. It is a real &#8216;star&#8217; in terms of base oils as it contains the highest concentration of Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA) naturally found in any plant source (even higher than Evening Primrose Oil). GLA [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Essential oil of the month – Carrot Seed Oil</title>
		<link>http://www.baseformula.com/blog/2013/05/essential-oil-of-the-month-carrot-seed-oil/</link>
		<comments>http://www.baseformula.com/blog/2013/05/essential-oil-of-the-month-carrot-seed-oil/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 12:14:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sharonlovett</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Carrot Seed Oil (Daucus carota) is a little known oil that is often undiscovered and under-rated. It is mainly obtained from wild carrots, usually found in Europe. The oil is extracted from the plant&#8217;s seeds and should not be confused with Carrot Oil (which is obtained by infusing carrot material into a base oil). It has an [...]]]></description>
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