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Happy New Year! New Year....New You

noreply@blogger.com (Potions & Possibilities) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:26:00 +0000

Happy New Year to you all! If you're looking for a healthier start to the New Year check out our New Year...New You selection - therapeutic products especially chosen to help you relax and re-energise after an over indulgent festive season. Also visit our aromatherapy blog for our fantastic New Year's Detox aromatherapy advice and handy hints on how to achieve a fresh start in 2012.

Christmas Gift Range 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Potions & Possibilities) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:49:00 +0000

For all those of you struggling to find the perfect present for that someone special in your life, why not take a look at our new range of Christmas Gifts.

This year, our beautifully hand-decorated gifts have a touch of decadence about them, with luxuriously thick wrapping paper, silk trimmed ribbons and topped with quality embellishments, they look almost too good to unwrap.

Luxury Christmas Wrapped Soaps - £5.99

Beautifully scented English soaps hand made a from a traditional recipe. Two of the finest palm oils are hand blended with herbs and essential oils and set with vegetable glycerine, to create a luxuriously rich, moisturising soap. It is then gently extruded by hand and cut with cheese wire before being left to mature. Each soap is then beautifully gift-wrapped in luxury gift paper and finished by hand.

Luxury Christmas Gift Boxes - Prices from £9.99

Designed to lift the spirits, enhance wellbeing and counteract the stresses and strains of modern day living our Luxury Christmas Gift Boxes contain an exclusive collection of our most popular products - all beautifully hand decorated with luxury gift paper and christmas embellishments.

Stocking Fillers - Prices from £7.99

Take the stress out of Christmas this year and choose from our special selection of therapeutic gift ideas for the festive season. With something for everyone, these wonderfully fragrant and indulgent gifts will make ideal stocking fillers for friends and family alike.

We hope you like this years' selection as much as we enjoyed making them!

Serenity Perfume - Back In Stock

noreply@blogger.com (Potions & Possibilities) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:41:00 +0000

After an extended absence from our website, we are pleased to annouce that Serenity Perfume is now available for sale. With a slightly new look (a chunkier, clear glass bottle), but with the same beautiful fragrance that has been a firm favourite for years, this best seller is a perfect gift (and just in time for Christmas!). As an added bonus, our 2 Perfumes for £29.98 offer has been extended and Serenity is now available on this too, so why not replenish your stocks while you can.

Blissful Bathtime Blends

noreply@blogger.com (Potions & Possibilities) — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:15:00 +0000

Now the nights are drawing in, most of us will start thinking about having long, hot soaks in the bath, to warm us up. Aromatherapy oils have long been used to alter moods and help with all kinds of ailments, especially during the winter months. So, if you're feeling under the weather and need a little boost, try out some of these bath blends.

Uplifting Bath Blend

For a totally rejuvenating bath, to revive even the most exhausted body, try this luxurious blend mixed with 1 tablespoon of milk, to help disperse the oils.

2 drops of Bergamot Essential Oil
2 drops of Rose Essential Oil or Rose Light (if you're on a budget)
2 drops of Ylang Ylang Essential Oil

Joint & Muscle Bath Blend

For all those winter aches and pains, why not try this soothing blend mixed with 1 tablespoon of milk to help disperse the oils.

3 drops of Lavender Essential Oil
2 drops of Petitgrain Essential Oil
2 drops of Frankincense Essential Oil

Calming Bath Blend

Finally, to help relax and de-stress after a long, hard day, this aromatic blend will clear the mind and relax the muscles, to aid sleep. Blend the oils with 1 tablespoon of milk, to help disperse the oils into the bath water.

3 drops of Lavender Essential Oil
3 drops of Roman Chamomile Essential Oil

If you don't have the time, or don't feel confident in blending your own oils, why not try our ready made Luxury Bath Oils. These ready prepared blends of the finest essential oils are mixed with a richly moisturising coconut oil base, which doesn't leave a greasy film around the bath. At only £10.99 each or 2 for £20, they will give you a luxurious spa experience in your own bathroom.

For a rejuvenating, uplifting bath, try our Fatigue Relief Clinical Bath Oil. Alternatively, if you're struggling to switch off at night, our Sleep Easy Clinical Bath Oil will help you unwind and fall asleep naturally. Finally, for all those wintry aches and pains, or after a particularly strenuous workout, our Joint & Muscle Ease Clinical Bath Oil will helps relax the muscles and ease any joint pain.

Potions In the Press

noreply@blogger.com (Potions & Possibilities) — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 10:33:00 +0000

Look out for our advertisement in You Magazine in The Mail On Sunday this Sunday (24th July) for a special offer only available to You readers.

Don't miss your special discount code this week.

Summer Skincare - Get Ready for the Sun!

noreply@blogger.com (Potions & Possibilities) — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 09:34:00 +0000

OK.....so the sun has been a bit shy so far this year, but that doesn't mean that we can't start preparing our skin for when it finally does appear. In order to prepare our bodies for a natural, even tan, we need to start with the basics. Why not try one of our luxurious body polishes, to soften, exfoliate, revitalize, tone and moisturize your skin, to give you a professional spa experience in your own home.

There are two main ways to use a scrub. You can either use the scrub dry before you get into the shower or you can use the scrub after you have already cleansed yourself and are still in the shower. The residue is rinsed off as the product is used. The skin is patted dry afterwards to allow any protectives oils remaining to seal in the moisture.

We have three 100% natural body scrubs, each created to relax, de-stress and detox the entire body.

Relax Body Polish - £10.99
Our exquisitely scented Relax Body Polish will exfoliate the skin and restore natural radiance. With pure Coconut and Jojoba Oils to hydrate and soothe the skin and natural cane sugar to gently exfoliate, leaving silky soft, gently moisturised skin. Blended with premium essential oils of Bergamot and Geranium to restore balance and Lavender to soothe.

Fatigue Relief Body Polish - £10.99
A deliciously scented Body Polish to exfoiliate and restore the skin's natural radiance. With pure Coconut and Jojoba Oils to hydrate and natural cane sugar to gently exfoliate. With Lemongrass and Grapefruit to awaken the senses and Geranium for its soothing and comforting character. The blend is finished with a Sweet Orange oil to stimulate circulation and help reduce cellulite.

Detox Body Polish - £10.99
Our beautifully scented Body Polish to exfoiliate and restore the skin's natural radiance. With pure Coconut and Jojoba Oils to hydrate and natural cane sugar to gently exfoliate. With Cedarwood and Orange to counteract life's stresses, Grapefruit and Juniper to detox and Lime to improve circulation. The blend is finished with a delicious hint of Lemongrass.

New Gift Wrap Service

noreply@blogger.com (Potions & Possibilities) — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:41:00 +0000

We are pleased to announce that we have introduced a new gift wrapping service, for those of you who like to send our products as presents. For a small additional charge, we will gift wrap and hand tie your gift and include a hand written message of your choice. To choose this service, simply click on the gift wrap option, when choosing your product(s).

Pictures shown are indicative only.

Potions on Facebook

noreply@blogger.com (Potions & Possibilities) — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:45:00 +0000

Potions and Possibilities have now got their own page on Facebook. Please visit our page, using the link below, for hints and tips, special offers and promotions and if you click on "like" we will send you a discount code for 10% off your next order from our website - http://www.potions.co.uk/. We look forward to seeing you all there!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Potions-and-Possibilities/119084664834789#!/

Save 25% off all purchases at Potions & Possibilities this May Bank Holiday

noreply@blogger.com (Potions & Possibilities) — Wed, 25 May 2011 12:59:00 +0000

Save 25% off all purchases at Potions & Possibilities this May Bank Holiday

Watch This Space.....

noreply@blogger.com (Potions & Possibilities) — Fri, 20 May 2011 10:15:00 +0000

Keep checking back on the website next week.......we have another Bank Holiday Special offer on the way!

Spotlight On: Tea Tree and Mint Foot Spray

noreply@blogger.com (Potions & Possibilities) — Wed, 04 May 2011 14:34:00 +0000

Tea Tree & Mint Foot Spray £5.99 for 100ml

With the hot weather now upon us (for a while, at least) one area that seems suffer from the heat the most is our feet. Unfortunately, we can't all wear flip flops to work but, a great way to soothe and refresh those hot, tired and heavy feet is by using this cooling aromatherapy foot spray. The crisp, rejuvenating power of Mint is blended with pure Tea Tree for a treatment that leaves the feet feeling energised, comfortable and ready for action! Not only does it instantly cool your feet down, it naturally deodorises and freshens to help reduce any nasty odours. (Top Tip: It can also be used to refresh shoes too!)

We also have a whole range of Tea Tree products, from Shower Gels to Handwashes all beautifully scented and with the refreshing and antibacterial properties of Tea Tree.

Aromatherapy Blog

noreply@blogger.com (Potions & Possibilities) — Wed, 04 May 2011 11:00:00 +0000

Have you seen our Aromatherapy Blog - as well as bringing you news of special offers and events, our Blog also has little snippets of useful information about our essential oils, products and even simple recipes for you to blend at home. Why not have a look, by clicking on the link below.

http://www.aromatherapyblog.co.uk/

We would love to receive your feedback and any ideas for future blogs.

The Royal Wedding - Friday 29th April 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Potions & Possibilities) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Potions and Possibilities would like to congratulate His Royal Highness Price William and Miss Kate Middleton on their forthcoming nuptuals and wish them a happy and healthy marriage. May you be as happy throughout your married life as you are now.

Last few days of our April Bank Holiday Offer

noreply@blogger.com (Potions & Possibilities) — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:43:00 +0000

Just a quick reminder that you only have four more days to benefit from our 20% off everything offer. We have had an amazing response so far, and would like to thank all our customers for their continued support.

We would also like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Happy Easter. We hope you have a lovely weekend break and enjoy the weather.

Weekly Offer - Free Lavender Balm for all orders over £10*

noreply@blogger.com (Potions & Possibilities) — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:18:00 +0000

For all orders placed this week (w/c 8.4.11) over £10, we will give you a free Lavender Balm, just in time to keep you cool in these soaring temperatures. Perfect for calming over-heated, stressed out skin, apply liberally to the affected areas for an instant soothing effect. Just enter the code BALM at the checkout and we will put a balm in with your order. *This code cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

New Postage & Packaging Rates

noreply@blogger.com (Potions & Possibilities) — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 10:34:00 +0000

Good News! We have now changed the way in which we charge for Post and Packaging. Instead of charging a flat fee of £3.95, regardless of what you order, we have now introduced weight related postage (in accordance with current Royal Mail charges). This means that, the majority of our customers, will be paying much less to receive their orders, but with better delivery times. The average customer will now pay only £1.72 per order, a reduction of over £2.00 on our previous price. We hope you agree that this is a much fairer and easier way to charge for your goods.

Special Treats for your Mum on Mothers' Day

noreply@blogger.com (Potions & Possibilities) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:24:00 +0000

We have a beautiful selection of gifts, just in time for Mothers' Day. Why not go to our website and have a look Mothers' Day Gifts, with prices starting from £5.99 for our double wrapped soaps, to £24.99 for our luxury Time for You Gift, I'm sure you'll find something just perfect for your Mum.

(Picture left: Special Mum Gift £14.99)

January Special Offer - Limited Stocks

noreply@blogger.com (Potions & Possibilities) — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:16:00 +0000

As a special "while stocks last" promotion, we are currently offering £10 off when you buy any two fragrances from our range plus, for a limited period FREE SHIPPING with this offer.

Don't forget, its Valentines Day in a couple of weeks, a perfect opportunity to treat that someone special in your life, with one of our fragrances. Why not look at our special range of Valentines gifts and take advantage of the free shipping at the same time. http://www.potions.co.uk/section.php?xSec=57&xPage=1

"Beat the VAT - January Sale"

noreply@blogger.com (Potions & Possibilities) — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 10:04:00 +0000

Our "Beat the VAT" January Sale starts today - until 31st January 2011, we are offering a 20% discount on all orders over £30.

Divinity Cologne

noreply@blogger.com (Potions & Possibilities) — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 14:42:00 +0000

After a long wait.....we are pleased to confirm that Divinity Cologne is now back in stock and available for order and despatch, before Christmas (if ordered before Friday 17th December!).

Christmas Essential Oils to the Rescue

noreply@blogger.com (Potions & Possibilities) — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:57:00 +0000

With Christmas looming why not try one or all of our Top Essential Oils for a 'Scentsational' Christmas. We have put together our favourite therapeutic festive oils to help ensure you truly have a very Merry and 'relaxed' Christmas this year!

Bergamot:

'Natures prozac/mothers modern helper' - an on trend scent (Bergamot is in all of the latest fragrances). Men like the rich fruity smell as much as women and best of all it keeps you calm and unfrazzled throughout Christmas.

For the bath – 2 drops of Bergamot, 1 of Cedarwood and 1 drop of Green Mandarin.

For the lounge - 4 drops of Bergamot, 2 drops of Orange and 1 drop of Frankincense in an oil burner or diffuser or on a hanky behind a warm radiator.

For massage – 1 tablespoonful of Sweet Almond Oil mixed with 2 drops of Bergamot, 1 drop of Lime and 1 drop of Cedarwood.

Clary Sage: To really get you in the party mood. It has a similar effect to alcohol, relaxes the mind but lifts the energy levels, slightly euphoric (think red bull and vodka but without the bad stuff).

For the lounge - 2 drops Clary Sage, 2 drops Geranium and 1 drop Cedarwood.

Pre-party shower - 1 drop of Clary Sage in a tablespoonful of shower gel.

Grapefruit: For the morning after! Add to your shower gel and your shampoo (2 drops per dessertspoonful of gel). Have on a hanky in the office or make your own restorative perfume. Mix 1 tablespoonful of vodka with 4 drops of Grapefruit, 2 of Geranium, 2 of Palmarosa and 2 of Neroli (Green Mandarin can be used as a cheaper alternative to Neroli).

Geranium: Are you at that certain age where the thought of Christmas get you all hot and bothered. If you suffer from hormone related hot flushes try 6 drops of Geranium in the bath or use in a diffuser or oil burner with 3 drops of Frankincense and 3 drops of Lavender. Alternatively to make your own cooling shower gel add 2 drops of Geranium and 2 drops of Spearmint to a dessertspoonful of shower gel or add the same quantities to a neutral body lotion (try baby aisle at supermarket) for a soft, cool skin.

Rosemary and Chamomile: If Christmas brings sad memories why not try this gently soothing blend. Use in the bath or in a burner – 3 drops of Rosemary for remembrance and protection and 3 drops of Chamomile which in the language of flowers means 'patience in adversity'. Ideal for gentle chill out and a nurturing comforting bath.

Cinnamon and Orange: – smells delicious and lifts the mood. Mix 4 drops of Orange(golden apple) – the cheer you up , pick you up, make you smile oil with 4 drops of Cinnamon and enjoy in an oil burner, or in a diffuser. This natural fragrance is literally 100 times more pungent than candles (which are usually no more than 2% scent) and great value too!

Peppermint and Tea Tree: To keep your loo smelling fresh during the Christmas celebrations use a few drops of these oils inside the loo roll or place on a tissue on top of the bathroom cabinet or in the waste bin – your loo will then smell like a smart spa!!!

Your Aromatherapy Star Sign - Sagittarius (23 November - 22 December)

noreply@blogger.com (Potions & Possibilities) — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:48:00 +0000

SAGITTARIUS (23 November – 22 December)

Ruler: Jupiter
Colour: Blue
Element: Fire
Season: Summer
Aromatic: Ylang Ylang, Cinnamon and Rose

Ylang Ylang (Cananga Odorata)
Ylang Ylang, known as the ‘flower of flowers’ in folklore, is a sweet floral oil that will lift the sprits and counteract general irritability. It is a popular treatment for insomnia and depression, slowing down breathing and helping to reduce panic-related palpitations. In the Philippines where it originates, the ylang ylang flower is much revered and historically the oil extracted from the magnificent flowers has been blended with coconut oil and used to fight malaria and prevent wounds from becoming infected.

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum Zeylanicum)
The benefits of Cinnamon have been recognised since ancient times and it has also been used as a perfume and incense. It is warming for the body and uplifting for the mind, helping to soothe nervous exhaustion and feelings of failure. It is also used to ease a sluggish digestion, aches and pains and a shivering fever and is beneficial for stiff joints and muscles due to age or over-exertion. It is also warming for areas of poor circulation and is comforting if distressed. Cinnamon has been regarded as a ‘precious oil’ by many cultures and as such it makes a luxurious addition to any massage, room or bathing blend.

Rose (Rosa Centifolia)
Rose Oil, which is extracted from the petals by distillation or solvents, is in my personal opinion beyond compare for treating stress related conditions, particularly depression and anxiety. It has a very gentle but strong uplifting effect on the psyche and a balancing effect which can help individuals to “see problems in proportion". Many aromatherapists believe that Rose can mimic the effect of hormones so it is often used to treat psychological problems linked to female bodily functions such menstruation, child birth, PMS or post natal depression.

Aromatherapy Star Sign – Scorpio (23 Oct – 21 Nov)

noreply@blogger.com (Potions & Possibilities) — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 10:23:00 +0000

Aromatherapy Star Sign – Scorpio (23 Oct – 21 Nov)
Ruler: Mars
Colour: Scarlet
Element: Water
Season: Winter
Essential Oils: Peppermint, Lemon, Chamomile and Lavender

The Scorpio Personality
Scorpio is the eighth sign of the zodiac and represented by the scorpion. Scorpios are truly the contradicting sign. They can be the best and worst of both worlds – independent and clingy, loving and cold. Above all else, they are intense about almost everything. Scorpios are often mysterious because their true feelings run so deep and they keep their emotions hidden. They are very intuitive. They have determination and loyalty and are popular leaders. They are very adaptable, often changing careers and going down new paths. Scorpios are very loyal friends, but can be possessive. Scorpios are also conservative when it comes to money but when they do spend it they know the right investments to make and can be kind and generous.

Your Aromatherapy Star Sign - Libra (24 Sept to 23 Oct)

noreply@blogger.com (Potions & Possibilities) — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:18:00 +0000

Here's the latest guide to Essential Oils in Harmony with Star Signs and Planetary Rulers.

Astrological Sign - Libra
Dates - 24 September to 23 October
Ruler - Venus
Colour - Green
Aromatic - Rose, Geranium & Clary Sage
Element - Air
Season - Spring

Essential Oil of the Month - Orange Sweet

noreply@blogger.com (Sharon - Potions and Possibilities) — Tue, 18 May 2010 11:09:00 +0000

Orange Sweet Oil is a cheery essential oil which helps spreads sunshine on gloomy thoughts and depression. It has a comforting and warming effect and can help with tension, stress, anxiety and insomnia. Orange Sweet Oil is both mentally and physcially uplifting and can help revive when feeling low on energy. Read more in our aromatherapyblog.co.uk