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The Aromatic Apothecary, Haye, Callington (2026)

24/04/2026

✨🌿 Natural Face Cream Development – A Full Day Workshop 🌿✨

Join The Aromatic Apothecary for a nourishing and creative deep dive into the world of natural skincare 💚

This full-day workshop is perfect for anyone curious about crafting their own skincare products from scratch. Together, we’ll explore the foundations of natural skincare formulation and give you the confidence to start making beautiful, effective creams at home.

During this hands-on experience you will:
🌿 Learn the principles of natural skincare formulation
🌿 Understand how to create your own creams safely and effectively
🌿 Explore essential oils that support and nurture the skin
🌿 Put your knowledge into practice by creating your own face oil and face cream to take home

📍 Location: Calli Pizza Cafe, Callington
🗓 Date: Sunday 24th May 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
💷 Price: £50 (includes all materials and your handmade products)

✨ Booking is essential – spaces are limited and these workshops fill quickly, so don’t miss out!

📲 Book via:
• WhatsApp: 07540429439
• Facebook Messenger: The Aromatic Apothecary

Treat yourself to a day of learning, creativity, and natural self-care 🌸

21/04/2026

🌿✨ Essential Oils & Inflammatory Skin Conditions – Spotlight on Cedarwood ✨🌿

Inflammatory skin conditions like acne, eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea can be difficult to manage—and conventional treatments don’t always work for everyone 💭

With concerns around side effects such as dryness and irritation, many people are turning towards plant-based approaches, including essential oils 🌱

A recent scientific review explored how essential oils may support skin health—and one oil worth highlighting is cedarwood 🌲

Here’s what the research suggests in simple terms:
🌿 Essential oils are being explored as complementary options for inflammatory skin conditions
🌲 Cedarwood oil has shown promising potential in supporting acne-prone skin, particularly in early-stage studies
🌿 It is traditionally valued for its calming, balancing, and skin-supportive properties
🌿 Other oils such as tea tree, eucalyptus, and ajwain also show potential benefits
🌿 Kānuka and frankincense oils have demonstrated positive effects in eczema and psoriasis

✨ Why cedarwood?

Cedarwood essential oil is especially interesting because:
🌲 It may help balance the skin and support clearer complexions
🌲 It is often used for its soothing and grounding properties
🌲 Early research suggests it could play a role in supporting inflammatory skin concerns

✨ But it’s important to keep things in perspective…

While the findings are encouraging:
🌿 More high-quality clinical studies are needed
🌿 The quality and formulation of essential oils matters greatly
🌿 Safe and informed use is essential

💡 In short: cedarwood—and other essential oils—offer exciting potential as part of a natural, supportive skincare approach, but they are best used with knowledge and care.

🌸 Nature offers powerful tools—understanding how to use them makes all the difference.

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📚 Research Reference
Dontje AEWK, Schuiling-Veninga CCM, van Hunsel FPAM, Ekhart C, Demirci F, Woerdenbag HJ. The Therapeutic Potential of Essential Oils in Managing Inflammatory Skin Conditions: A Scoping Review. Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2024;17(5):571. doi:10.3390/ph17050571.

19/04/2026

🌿✨ Natural Plant Oils in Skincare – More Than Just a Trend ✨🌿

Natural skincare continues to grow in popularity—but are plant oils just “nice to have,” or are they truly effective? 💭 This article is food for thought ahead of our face cream class next month!

A recent scientific review explored three well-loved oils:
🌰 Sweet Almond Oil
🌼 Evening Primrose Oil
🌿 Jojoba Oil

Rather than seeing them as simple “natural” ingredients, researchers looked at them as active components that can genuinely support skin health.

Here’s what the research suggests in simple terms:
🌿 These oils have been used for hundreds (even thousands!) of years in traditional skincare
🌿 They can help support dry, ageing, and sensitive skin
🌿 They may be beneficial for conditions like atopic dermatitis and scalp concerns
🌿 They contribute to maintaining a healthy skin barrier (stratum corneum)
🌿 They can support skin repair, hydration, and lipid balance

✨ But there’s an important takeaway…

Not all oils—or formulations—are created equal. Their effectiveness depends on:
🌿 Quality and stability of the oil
🌿 How they are formulated into products
🌿 How well they absorb and interact with the skin

💡 In short: plant oils aren’t just marketing—they can be powerful, functional ingredients when used correctly.

🌸 While the evidence is promising, researchers also highlight the need for more high-quality studies to fully understand how these oils work at a deeper level.

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📚 Research Reference
Blaak J, Staib P. An updated review on efficacy and benefits of sweet almond, evening primrose and jojoba oils in skin care applications. Int J Cosmet Sci. 2022 Feb;44(1):1–9. doi:10.1111/ics.12758.

17/04/2026

WE NEED YOUR VOTES! 🍕🏆
Calli Pizza has been invited to enter The Good Food Guide's 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026 — and we need YOU to help us get there!
If you've ever loved a slice (or three) at Calli, now's your chance to show some love. It takes less than a minute to nominate us and it would mean the absolute world to our little team.
👉 Nominate us here: https://www.thegoodfoodguide.co.uk/best-local-restaurant/nominations
Whether it's our dough, our vibe, or the fact we remember your usual — tell them why Calli deserves a spot on the list!
Let's make 2026 the year. Thank you for being the best customers around 🫶🔥

17/04/2026

✨🌿 Collagen & Skin Health – What Does the Research Say? 🌿✨

Collagen is often talked about as the “building block” of youthful skin—but what is it really, and why does it matter so much? 💭

Collagen is a natural protein found throughout the body, especially in the skin, joints, and bones. It gives structure, strength, and elasticity—helping skin appear firm, smooth, and resilient.

Here’s what research tells us in simple terms:
🌿 Collagen is one of the most abundant proteins in the body
🌿 As we age, collagen fibres break down, thin, and lose strength
🌿 This decline is closely linked to visible signs of ageing such as fine lines and loss of firmness
🌿 Because of this, collagen has become a key ingredient in many cosmetic and wellness products

You’ll now find collagen in:
✨ Skincare products like creams and serums
✨ Nutritional supplements
✨ Medical and cosmetic applications supporting skin and tissue repair

Collagen can be sourced from:
🌿 Natural origins (animal or plant-derived systems)
🌿 Biotechnology methods (such as yeast or plant-based production)
🌿 Lab-created materials that mimic collagen’s structure

✨ What does this mean?

Collagen plays an essential role in skin health and ageing, which is why it’s so widely used in the beauty industry. However, research suggests there’s still more to learn—especially about which types of collagen are most effective for cosmetic use.

🌸 As always, understanding ingredients helps you make more informed, confident choices in your skincare journey.

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📚 Research Reference
Rodríguez MIA, Rodríguez Barroso LG, Sánchez ML. Collagen: A review on its sources and potential cosmetic applications. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2018 Feb;17(1):20–26. doi:10.1111/jocd.12450.

14/04/2026

It feels like a good time to re-share this information about potential grapefruit EO-drug interactions.

Grapefruit Juice: It is well-known that grapefruit juice has the potential to interfere with a number of medications (NSAIDs, proton–pump inhibitors, acetaminophen, anti–epileptics, immune modulators, blood sugar medications, blood pressure medications, antidepressants, antipsychotics, diabetic medications, antihistamines, antibiotics, and anesthetics). The juice contains considerable amounts of furanocoumarin derivatives (bergamottin, bergapten, and dihydroxybergamottin) and flavonoids that significantly interfere with enzymes that metabolize medications. By interfering with these enzymes, blood levels of the drug can increase and be problematic.

Grapefruit Essential Oil: Flavonoids are non-volatile components and therefore have not been identified in grapefruit essential oil, which eliminates that concern. While grapefruit peel and/or essential oil contains furanocoumarins (bergapten, bergamottin, and epoxybergamottin), they are in very small amounts and are very weak inhibitors of drug-metabolizing enzymes. The most potent inhibitor of our drug-metabolizing enzymes is dihydroxybergamottin, which is found in the juice but not in the EO. Based on the available evidence it is highly unlikely that grapefruit oil will interfere with medications.

References available in "Medicinal Essential Oils" (Second edition). authorscott.com/shop/

14/04/2026

🌸✨ Can Jasmine Essential Oil Help with Pain & Inflammation? ✨🌸

Following on from our recent sell-out Pain Management Class, this recent research really stood out. The article is shining a light on the beautiful and therapeutic properties of jasmine essential oil 🌿

Pain and inflammation are natural responses in the body—but many conventional treatments can come with unwanted side effects. This is why researchers are increasingly exploring gentle, plant-based alternatives.

In a recent study, Jasmine sambac essential oil was investigated for its potential to support the body in reducing both pain and inflammation.

Here’s what was found in simple terms:
🌸 Jasmine oil showed anti-inflammatory effects in test models
🌸 It also helped reduce pain responses compared to untreated groups
🌸 These effects may be linked to its interaction with a key pain receptor in the body called TRPV1
🌸 The oil contains a variety of naturally occurring compounds believed to contribute to these benefits

✨ What does this mean?

These findings suggest that jasmine essential oil could be a supportive, complementary option when working with pain and inflammation. However, it’s important to note that this research was conducted in animal models—so more studies in humans are needed to fully understand its therapeutic potential.

🌿 As always, essential oils are powerful and should be used with care and appropriate guidance.

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📚 Research Reference
Jaffal S, Thipayarat A, Alqaraleh S, Wongwiwat J, Supanivatin P. Jasmine sambac L. essential oil attenuates inflammation and pain via TRPV1. Inflammopharmacology. 2025 Oct;33(10):6099–6110. doi:10.1007/s10787-025-01929-1.

12/04/2026

Hi All. I will be placing both an Oshadhi and an NHR Essential Order later this week so please let me know if you would like to take advantage of the 15% discount I offer on all single oils of retail size (the smallest two sizes of each oil for NHR). Please message me your shopping lists ASAP...

12/04/2026

🌲✨ The Essential Forest – A Natural Wellbeing Workshop ✨🌲

Step into the calming world of woody essential oils with The Aromatic Apothecary 🌿

Join us for The Essential Forest, a beautifully immersive workshop where we’ll explore the magic of tree oils – including spruce, fir, and pine. Together, we’ll demystify their unique properties, uncover their similarities and differences, and discover how to work with them confidently in your own blends.

During this hands-on session you will:
🌲 Learn to compare and understand a range of woody essential oils
🌲 Discover which oils blend harmoniously with forest scents
🌲 Create your own natural home fragrance products
🌲 Make and take home a room spray and reed diffuser

📍 Location: Calli Pizza Cafe, Callington
🗓 Date: 29th April 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00pm
💷 Price: £25 (includes all materials and your handmade products)

✨ Booking is essential – these workshops fill up quickly, so be sure to secure your place soon!

📲 Book via:
• WhatsApp: 07540429439
• Facebook Messenger: The Aromatic Apothecary

Come and reconnect with the grounding, restorative energy of the forest 🌿

07/04/2026

Thanks to all who joined our sold out Pain Management Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Pain class this evening. Let us know how you get on with all your products and your homework! We were having too much fun to take pics tonight so this one is from last time ... a lot more stuff involved this evening!!

04/04/2026

Chronic rhinosinusitis involves inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the sinuses, resulting in thick nasal mucus, stuffy nose due to the prevention of mucus draining, and facial pain. Some researchers postulate that bacteria that infect the nasal sinuses develop biofilms, allowing them to become resistant to antibiotics.

Lemongrass (C. citratus) EO inhibited biofilm formation by bacteria (K. pneumoniae, P. aeruginosa, and S. epidermidis) isolated from people with chronic rhinosinusitis with no toxicity to human cells in a lab study. The researchers concluded that lemongrass essential oil may be beneficial for people with chronic rhinosinusitis.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38286789/

20/02/2026

👣👣👣 Upcoming Class Reminder 👣👣👣

We spend a lot of time caring for our faces and hands, but our feet — the ones that quite literally carry us through life — are often the most neglected part of our skincare routine. Hidden away in shoes, expected to cope without complaint, they absorb pressure, friction, heat and fatigue day after day. It’s no wonder that dryness, hard skin, aching soles and general discomfort become so common, yet so rarely addressed properly.

Fabulous Footcare is an immersive, hands-on, all-day workshop dedicated entirely to the skin and wellbeing of our feet. This is about understanding foot skin as its own unique system — thicker, harder-working, and with very specific needs — and learning how to care for it thoughtfully, effectively and naturally. Whether your feet are dry and cracked, tired and achy, prone to calluses, or you simply want to learn how to look after them better long term, this workshop is designed to give you practical tools that truly make a difference.

📍 Calli Pizza Cafe
🗓 1/3/26
⏰ 10am–3pm
💰 £50

We’ll explore why foot skin behaves differently from the rest of the body, what contributes to common foot concerns, and how simple, well-formulated skincare products can support comfort, softness and resilience. We’ll also look at how essential oils and natural ingredients can be used safely and effectively to support circulation, freshness, and skin repair.

Throughout the day, you’ll create a small collection of bespoke footcare products to take home, including:

👣 A deeply nourishing foot balm for dry heels, cracked skin and ongoing protection tailored to your individual needs

👣A revitalising foot soak to soften skin and ease tired, overworked feet and troubleshoot problem areas

👣A gentle exfoliating foot scrub to smooth rough areas and support skin renewal

👣A cooling foot gel to refresh, soothe heat and provide welcome relief for tired, hard working or swollen feet

All formulations can be adapted to suit your own needs — whether you’re focused on intensive repair, everyday maintenance, or simply giving your feet a little more care than they’ve been getting.

This workshop is a welcoming, friendly space to learn, ask questions, and share the experience with others who value practical, natural skincare. You’ll leave with happy feet, a deeper understanding of foot skin, and a set of effective products you’ve made yourself — because looking after your feet isn’t indulgent, it’s essential.

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