I like to make a sanitizing spray to clean my work surface before and after formulating. My Sanitizing spray consists of 70% Isopropyl alcohol, 19% Hydrosol or Distilled Water, and 1% of Essential oil. I typically make this in a 500ml amber glass bottle with a trigger nozzle, as not only are these better for cleaning, but the trigger nozzle lasts much longer than atomiser bottles (the kind used for room sprays and aromatic mists). So for a 500ml bottle, the formulation is: - 350mls 100% Isopropyl Alcohol - 95mls Hydrosol or Distilled Water - 5mls Essential Oil Synergy Tip One: For the essential oil, use your cheaper essential oils. In Australia, I can get 100 mL of Tea Tree, Lavender, Lemon, and Eucalyptus australiana for under $20 AUD each. I can even get a 250ml Clove Bud oil for $22.00 if I decide to add that. If an essential oil has expired but still smells good, I won't use it clinically if it has expired by more than 3-4 months past expiration, but I will still use it in my cleaning product. Tip Two: Instead of always measuring your cleaning formulation, simply measure out your hydrosol/water first and pour this into your bottle. Print out a small label that says water or H2O on it and place it onto the bottle so that the top edge of the label lines up with the water level. This way, each time you make a new batch of sanitizer, you will always know how much water to add to the bottle. Use disposable pipettes that have mLs written on them to draw and dispense your essential oil synergy or use a 5ml (1ml increment) graduated cylinder. Top off the rest of the bottle with your Isopropyl alcohol. Due to the high percentage of alcohol, no preservative is required, and this spray will have a very long shelf life. It's a good idea to wear gloves whilst using, as the alcohol can dry hands and potentially lead to contact dermatitis, plus the alcohol will cause the essential oil to penetrate and be absorbed into the skin more rapidly.

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Carol Rose is a registered General Nurse specializing in oncology and palliative care and has studied Advanced Clinical Aromatherapy under Rhiannon Lewis. She combines this expertise as the Lead therapist at her local community-based hospice based in New Zealand. Author of: - Integrating Clinical Aromatherapy in Palliative Care. FREE LIVE WEBINAR Date and Time: Thursday, 21 May 2026 19:00 hrs (7:00 pm) NZ time (Check the time zone Converter image I have attached, or check the Time Zone Link to convert to your time zone). Register for the event here: https://carol-rose-aromatherapy.mykajabi.com/fostering-reslience-webinar?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e225_tv2_tp1_a1demo0jskpjuq&fbclid=IwY2xjawR5ZsRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF2WW5QaFlRQ0xUS1NyU05Fc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnh-LbHIoBiaJTJQ0E_twrlDDIrJzZFnDo-WehinOweSIRBQvuDrbRWrar6T_aem_wEZ93LoX4f3_eJOGEIahLw Topic: 'Fostering resilience in patients with life-limiting illness using Aromatherapy.' Palliative care isn't just about managing symptoms. It's about honouring the whole person - right to the end Join this FREE LIVE WEBINAR for Healthcare & Allied Health Professionals Time Zone Converter link: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html?iso=20260521T070000&p1=tz_nzst

Just wanted to share a simple formulation that I love making to support my respiratory system, especially now that in Australia, we are heading into the colder months. - 4 drops Ho-Leaf/Ravintsara (Cinnamomum camphora ct, 1,8 cineole) - 3 drops Black Spruce (Picea mariana) - 1 drop Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) I created this blend because in the dark half of the year, I personally find it difficult to sustain my energy levels, let alone be able to focus on tasks I need to do. In addition, I am prone to getting respiratory conditions. This inhaler blend, is great to not only invigorate the mind and body whilst sustaining one's energy level, but it also helps to support the respiratory system, deepen breathing, and help to prevent getting cold & flu due to the high 1,8 cineole, a-pinene, bornyl acetate, and menthol. Safety: - Not to be used on Children under 10 years of age or with Pregnant/Breastfeeding women. - Don't use if epileptic, have Petit Mal, heart disease, or cardiac fibrillation. - Don't use it if you have oestrogen-related cancer and/or are undertaking cancer treatment. - Use with caution if asthmatic - Antidote to homeopathic remedies, though this is more likely with ingestion than inhalation. - Maybe a respiratory irritant to a small percentage of the population. - Don't use it if you have G6PD deficiency.

Today, my cousin came to my house, and I noticed she was constantly scratching between the fingers of her hands to the point they were very red. I asked her whats happening. She told me that she has had this itchy feeling between her fingers for the past few hours. I asked her if she wouldn't mind me taking a look, which she was fine with me doing so. I donned a pair of latex gloves and inspected her hands. Her hands were not only very dry, with white, peeling skin, but the insides of her fingers were red, with tiny-looking blisters, some of which looked to have burst, with fluid, as well as small cuts. My cousin works in an aged care facility's kitchen, where she is constantly washing dishes, having to sanitize her hands, and wearing gloves. My immediate thought was that this is Dyshidrotic Eczema (Pompholyx) or possibly Contact Dermatitis, also known as hand eczema. As it was located specifically between the fingers, this type of contact dermatitis is specifically called Interdigital Dermatitis, as it refers to inflammation occurring in the webs of skin between the fingers. Remember, as Aromatherapists, we do not diagnose, but we can make an educated guess based on our knowledge. Dyshidrotic Eczema (Pompholyx): Causes tiny, deep, fluid-filled blisters that look like small bumps or tapioca grains. They are intensely itchy and can be triggered by stress, sweating, or contact with metals like nickel. Contact Dermatitis: An allergic reaction or irritation from soaps, cleaning supplies, lotions, or jewelry. It causes a red, bumpy, itchy rash in the exact areas that touched the irritant. What Not to Do: I asked my cousin if she has been applying anything to her hands, and she said she was using a moisturizer. I asked her what kind, and she had it in her purse, and it was one of those drugstore brands with a heavy fragrance. With this skin condition, you shouldn't be using ANY fragrance-based product on the skin, which also includes most essential oils, as this can cause more issues than anything. Essential oils, by their very nature, are drying, with some of them, like Eucalyptus or the Citruses, being skin penetrating enhancers.