Christmas Essential Oils to the rescue!

Read our top tips for a 'scentsational' Christmas in our festive Aromatherapy Blog.

STOP PRESS: Potions has a new home

We're pleased to say that Potions & Possibilities has now moved to a new home and larger premises in Lincolnshire. Our new address is:-

Units 1 & 2 Saxon Terrace
Gallamore Lane Industrial Estate
Market Rasen
Lincolnshire

LN8 3HA

Our telephone number remains unchanged 01394 386161.

Our Suffolk-based customers can continue to order our products either by phone or online or alternatively we can recommend Grange Farm Shop in Hasketon, Woodbridge, IP13 6HN who will continue to stock many items from the Potions & Possibilities range (tel 01473 735610). HP Emporium in Framlingham also carry a range of our products (01728 723 436).

Potions in the Press - DIY Christmas Gifts

Once again The Mail on Sunday YOU Magazine (29 Nov 2009) featured our top quality, therapeutic essential oils.

This time they chose our Cinnamon and Orange Sweet Oils to make a Christmassy-scented Potpourri Gift. So, if a shop-bought gift just won't cut it this year why not register with The Mail online to read the full article with all their bright (and beautiful) DIY gift ideas! Not forgetting of course to return to the Potions site to browse all of our wonderfully, fragrant and natural gift ideas!

See Potions at your local Crafts for Christmas Show

Once again we're delighted to be exhibiting within the Rural Crafts tent at this year's Craft for Christmas Shows. These wonderful shows provide you with a unique opportunity to purchase inspirational craftwork and design-led Christmas gifts, guaranteed to delight your friends and family. See faces light-up with exciting toys, elegant accessories, stylish clothes, classic and contemporary interiors and unusual stocking fillers. Our representatives Patricia and Simon look forward to meeting you at one of the following shows:-

6-8 November: Kent Pavilions, Kent County Showground, Dettling
12-15 November: Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate
26-29 November: The Savill Garden, Englefield Green, Surrey
3-6 December: Burghley House, Stamford, Lincs
8-13 December: RHS Garden Wisley, Woking

We'll also be at Blackthorpe Barns in Suffolk on the 21 and 22 November and at Wantisden Valley Christmas Gift Fair, Suffolk on Sunday 29 November.

Potions in the Press - Natural Health Magazine

We're all feeling a bit down in the dumps now winter is on its way. Try following our aromatherapist's advice as featured in this month's Natural Health Magazine. Simply add a couple of drops of Clary Sage essential oil into a tablespoonful of your usual body lotion and massage into your chest, shoulders and temples for a euphoric lift to your emotions.

Potions in the Press - Woman's Own

Hang on to that sunshine mood with Potions & Possibilities Fatigue Relief Balm.

Blended with energising Lemongrass, Geranium and Grapefruit £4.99 for 15g - as featured in Woman's Own 19 October 2009.

Use your extra hour wisely!

Whether we like it or not the clocks are due to go back at 1am this Sunday (25th Oct). So, don't forget to set your clocks back and enjoy an extra hour in bed. Or better still, why not indulge in some extra 'Me Time' and try some of our favourite mood-enhancing treats - guaranteed to help you beat those winter blues!. Click here to read more about our fantastic ideas at http://www.aromatherapyblog.co.uk/. Don't forget you can also save £5 when you treat yourself to our Best Sellers Pick and Mix.

Aromatherapy Star Sign - Libra (24 September to 23 October)

Ruler: Venus
Colour: Green
Element: Air
Season: Spring
Aromatic: Rose, Geranium and Clary Sage

Visit our Aromatherapy blog to read more about your aromatherapy star sign and essential oils.

Back to school health advice

As many parents breathe a sigh of relief that the summer holidays are finally drawing to a close, Potions & Possibilities aromatherapist, Julie Foster, offers her natural health advice to ensure that your child’s new school year goes as smoothly as possible. Click here to read the full article on www.aromatherapyblog.co.uk.

FREE Mini Beauty Treatment

If you live local to Potions pop out and get a copy of this Saturday's Daily Express (1 August) to receive a FREE Mini Beauty Treatment at our Academy Salon. Or, upgrade and receive £10 off any treatment over £20.

Visit our Academy website to learn more and call to book on 01394 386161.

Protect yourself from Swine Flu

As Swine Flu takes hold in the UK more and more people are following Julie's natural approach to infection control using Tea Tree. Tea Tree the most powerful antiseptic known to man and one of the few essential oils with antiviral properties can help the body to fight off illness and infection. Read Julie's Top 10 Tips on how to help protect yourself from Swine Flu on our aromatherapy blog and checkout our new Tea Tree range with its naturally, antiviral and antiseptic properties.

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Hand on Heart at Suffolk Show

It was free hand massages galore last week at the Suffolk Show. Our siser company, The Academy of Health and Beauty, teamed up with Heart FM to offer free hand massages to visitors to the popular Heart Zone. Young and old alike (and even a few men) took time out to relax and enjoy this luxurious pampering experience.

If you're local but missed out at Suffolk Show why not check out our new Academy website and book in for one of our relaxing holistic beauty treatments.

Potions in the Press

Our wonderful new Tea Tree & Mint Foot Spray was featured as a 'Handbag Essential' in last week's Woman's Own.

Don't just take their word for it though, try it now and get those feet ready for action!

With crisp, rejuvenating Mint and therapeutic Tea Tree this cooling aromatherapy spray is guaranteed to soothe and refresh even the most tired feet!

Swine Flue - Natural Infection Control

As Swine Flu arrives in the UK, visit our aromatherapy blog at http://www.aromatherapyblog.co.uk/ for Julie's top tips on natural infection control.

...and don't forget to check out our new Tea Tree Range. Used for thousands of years by the Australian Aborigines, Tea Tree is renowned as the most powerful antiseptic known to man. With its natural antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral properties Tea Tree has a natural affinity with the skin and the immune system - helping the body to fight off illness and infection.

Free massages at the Suffolk Show

Potions will be exhibiting at this year's Suffolk Show and our sister company, The Academy of Health and Beauty, will be offering free pamper treatments to visitors in the Heart Sport Zone.

Brimming with fantastic things to see and do, Suffolk Show 2009 promises to be a great day out for the whole family.

So don't miss out, come along and meet the team at this year's show and take advantage of our exclusive pamper offer, organised in conjunction with Heart FM!

Free Massages at Suffolk Show 27-28 May

Potions & Possibilities will be exhibiting at this year's Suffolk Show and therapists from our sister company, The Academy of Health and Beauty, will be offering free hand massages in the Heart Sport Zone between 10am - 4pm both days. Brimming with fantastic things to see and do, Suffolk Show 2009 promises to be a great day out for the whole family. So, come along to meet the team and take advantage of our free mini pamper session in conjunction with Heart FM.

Forthcoming Events

Come and see us at the following events in May:-

Badminton Horse Trials: 7 - 10 May
Crow's Hall Country Fair, Debenham, Suffolk: 17 May 1-6pm
Suffolk Show: 27 - 28 May

We look forward to seeing you there!

What Paula and Sir Alan didn't know about Cedarwood

This week's episode of The Apprentice was particularly relevant to Potions with one of the teams getting in a real muddle over their essential oils! Read more about why they should have chosen Cedarwood in our aromatherapy blog.

Cedarwood is in many of our products, including best selling Divinity Cologne, and is one of Julie's favourite oils. For those of you blending yourself we recommend Cedarwood, Green Mandarin and Palmarosa.

Get naked and save 50p

Save the environment and save yourself 50p! In our quest to minimise waste packaging and reduce our impact on the environment we're offering 50p off every pack of our Double Nude Soaps when you choose to receive them totally naked.

No cellowrap, no ribbon, no label - just 100% natural English soap, handmade to a traditional recipe using pure essential oils and herbs. Simply perfect...

Potions in the Press

We were delighted to see our Special Mum Bath Oil featured in the Daily Telegraph on Saturday 14th March. It was listed as one of the top treats to make any Mother's Day! So, if you didn't get totally spoilt this Mother's Day (or even if you did!) why not indulge yourself and give this luxurious aromatherapy Bath Oil a try!

Country Living Spring Fair Offer

If you visited our stand at Country Living Spring Fair and want to take advantage of our exclusive Show Offer, simply enter your promotion code at the checkout and you'll receive a Free Pulse Point Balm when you spend £25 or more (ex P&P). Ends 31/7/09.

Natural & Organic Products Europe

Potions will be exhibiting for the first time at Natural & Organic Products Europe - the UK’s only dedicated trade show for the natural products, health food and organic industries. More customers are choosing natural and organic alternatives than ever before and this trend is clearly reflected at this year’s Natural & Organic Products Europe – where visitors will find a diverse and exciting mix of big name brands and small artisan producers. Not only is it the UK launch pad for literally hundreds of new products, but it’s also a major international event too – featuring 12 overseas pavilions and attracting visitors from over 60 countries! If you're a trade buyer come along and see us at Olympia on Stand 1071.

New arrivals for 2009

We had a really positive response to our new product launches at this year's Spring Fair. Thousands of buyers from around the world converged in Birmingham at this leading buying event and despite the snow we 'ploughed' on and presented our exciting new Mummy & Me brand (natural, therapeutic toiletries for Mother and child), a new range of Tea Tree products and 5 exclusive Wellbeing Collections. Following considerable interest and positive feedback these products will be rolled out from Spring 2009, so watch this space for further information.

Spring Fair is in the air!

Potions & Possibilities are once again delighted to be exhibiting at this year's Spring Fair International, to be held at the NEC, Birmingham on 1-5 February. This prestigious event brings the world's brands and buyers together, and is the ultimate launch platform for new products. We are working hard on a number of exciting new product ranges which we plan to reveal at the show. Watch this space for more product news in the coming weeks!

If you're visiting Spring Fair come along and meet the Potions team - Hall 20 Stand D25 - we looking forward to seeing you there!