Yvonne Martin London

Yvonne Martin London Yvonne Martin - Foodie. Plant based.
🌱Passionate about self development, well-being & YM power F

05/03/2026

The process begins ā¤ļø

Like many new projects & adventures this too will no doubt be occasionally challenging.
Future videos etc will be sent in due course of my formulation journey.

Here - I’m preparing to create a 3rd formulation for a client with severe back pain - it’s a gel base from scratch with added organic essential oils. This remedy has been amazing and I’ve had fantastic feedback.

This is a bespoke remedy with a high inclusion rate of 6% organic essential oils (but to be clear I am insured up to 8% for bespoke formulations only) I could not legally do this as a standard product to be purchased of the shelf in a store.

The usually inclusion rate of essential oils when buying in small outlets & stores is 1 to 2%

Please send enquiries to join my waiting list if you’re interested in a 1-2-1 consultation to have a bespoke body or face oil/ balms/gels/ cleansers/ creams etc to yvonne@yvonnemartin.co.uk

I’d love to hear from you. ā¤ļø

I’m realising more & more, that we are exactly where we are meant to be. There is dignity in staying your course.No one ...
04/03/2026

I’m realising more & more, that we are exactly where we are meant to be. There is dignity in staying your course.

No one is ahead

No one is behind.

Lately I’ve been reading up on stoicism. It can truly serve us so well in both our personal and professional lives.

Knowing you never need to compete with anyone but yourself. This is true power

Just staying focused & building up

your inner layers of empowering qualities;

Such as:

Strength
Courage
Ethics
Discipline
Focus
Compassion
Grace

My Essential oil of the month. Spikenard — the oil of stillness and of devotion. Spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi) is o...
19/02/2026

My Essential oil of the month.

Spikenard — the oil of stillness and of devotion.

Spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi) is one of the rarest and most precious essential oils in the world. Steam-distilled from the roots of a wild Himalayan plant, it carries a deep, woody, almost mystical aroma — earthy, musky, softly sweet. Think forests and temples.

🌿 Botanical roots
Native to the Himalayas — Nepal, India, and parts of China — it belongs to the Valerian family. Its aroma carries that same almost sedative quality.

Benefits of Spikenard are:

✨ For the nervous system

Very grounding & supports deep relaxation,
Encourages restorative sleep
Calms an over-stimulated mind.

✨ For the skin

Anti-inflammatory
Very rejuvenating for dry or stressed skin
Traditionally used in Ayurveda for the skin Used for wound-healing preparations for centuries.

✨ For meditation

Historically burned as incense and used in anointing rituals. Across cultures, it has symbolised reverence and love.

Indulgence in Paris from exquisite dining, French cafes Le Cafe de Flore  wonderful cocktails at Bar Hemingway Ritz Pari...
17/02/2026

Indulgence in Paris from exquisite dining, French cafes Le Cafe de Flore wonderful cocktails at Bar Hemingway Ritz Paris, Le Meurice, shopping beauty products and gourmet food Galleries la fayette, French pharmacies, and experienced a lovely facial
Augustinus Bader Hotel Costes plus lots & lots of walking. ā¤ļø

Images include:
The famous Cafe de Flore
Galleries Lafayette
Hemingway bar at the Ritz
Martini cocktails Hemingway bar at the Ritz
Freddie’s - French small plates - with delicious beetroot dish with candied & red beetroot , spinach and orange dressing.
Cocktail bar at Le Meurice

Inner Work & Outer Change I’m huge believer in conscious breathing daily. I have done it for years but not regularly on ...
05/02/2026

Inner Work & Outer Change

I’m huge believer in conscious breathing daily. I have done it for years but not regularly on a daily basis.

Through doing a lot of research I’ve decided this year to do a minimum of 22 mins a day. And if time I will go up to 40 mins. There are many doctors and other experts (and monks etc ) whom I read up on their work. But these four have inspired me the most. Please give me your suggestions if you think of anyone I should read about.

According to -


Dr Stephen Porges
Dr Joe Dispenza
Dr Bruce Lipton

The breath with focus is one of the most powerful ways to change your internal state. Therefore Deep Breathing Is ACTUALLY Doing the Biochemistry which affects the external - your every day life.

These are the amazing factors that happens when we breathe with focus.

- Slow conscious breathing changes your biology.
- Breath & focus activates the parasympathetic nervous system (via the vagus nerve)
- Shifts brainwaves from beta - alpha -theta.
- Slow breathing increases COā‚‚ tolerance & better oxygen delivery to tissues (Bohr effect).
- Heart–brain coherence
- Reduced cortisol
- Increased neuroplasticity in the brain.
Changes in gene expression (epigenetics, not DNA)
Improved immune system.
Perception (belief systems )
Improves mitochondrial oxygen efficience
Reduces inflammatory cytokines
Improves insulin sensitivity
Lowers adrenaline & noradrenaline
Signals the body to enter repair mode

LYMA MIST + GLIDEHow to use the LYMA mist properlyThe LYMA mist is one of my favourite products for daily use. It comes ...
29/01/2026

LYMA MIST + GLIDE

How to use the LYMA mist properly

The LYMA mist is one of my favourite products for daily use. It comes with the LYMA hydrating Glide product.

The Mist is more than a refresh — it’s an active treatment.

I use it in three ways:

1ļøāƒ£ As a hydrating base before I apply the Lyma Glide. When I need a very hydrating face mask. Which I leave on the skin for 30 mins.

2ļøāƒ£ Occasionally I apply the Mist with the Glide prior to using either of the LYMA laser devices.

3ļøāƒ£ Spray on throughout the day to rebalance and oxygenate the skin. And even apply after makeup for a boost.

The key ingredient is A*O (Active Stabilised Oxygen) - which is in also in the Glide. This helps support skin oxygenation, calm inflammation, and improve overall skin vitality. Pure Skin intelligence.

ā¤ļø LYMA

I always say:Treat your skin as something you’re building, not fixing. It isn't a wasted expense its an investment.  You...
28/01/2026

I always say:

Treat your skin as something you’re building, not fixing. It isn't a wasted expense its an investment.

You can’t think about skin in days or weeks — not if you’re building strength, resilience, and radiance.

You have to think in years.

Skin works in cycles.

One full skin cell cycle takes 28–30 days. But it can happen slowly, often it’s usually 3 x skin cell cycles (3 x months) before you see actual visible results.

It is not a naked suit or some accessory you can change daily - therefore how you treat it positively or negatively will determine how it performs.

It is responsible for:

• Temperature regulation
• Protection from pathogens and UV
• Sensation and communication
• Vitamin D synthesis
• Fluid balance and detoxification

Also think of the word ā€œintentionā€œ

whilst doing your skincare regime.

Skincare isn’t just about products.

The way you cleanse & apply your products all play an essential part. Both face and body.

Be intentional whilst cleansing both pm & am. Especially in the evening where it generally needs to be a double cleanse. Example working on the decollate and neck before working up onto the face. Be present. Think about what muscles you’re working on, the blood flow etc. You only need 3 mins!! Try it and you will see results.

I tell my clients, think ahead. keep building the skin deposit with time and attention to your skin.

Gorgeous skincare I’ve been trying in Dec & Jan. Lately I’m doing more of it.I love a ā€œnewā€ products adventure - it can ...
15/01/2026

Gorgeous skincare I’ve been trying in Dec & Jan. Lately I’m doing more of it.

I love a ā€œnewā€ products adventure - it can be such an uplifting experience for both our inner and outer health 😃

I love Dr Jacks cleansing balm

ā€œAfterGlowā€ (plus it comes with a face cloth) I like to use this in the evening. The skin feels hydrated in the morning.

And their ā€œSkin Cushionā€ moisturiser feels great on the skin, nourishing and firming.

ā€œHow To Rest When Theres No Time To Restā€ A poem for January.After a busy and hopefully wonderful December ā¤ļøAllow Janua...
13/01/2026

ā€œHow To Rest When Theres No Time To Restā€ A poem for January.

After a busy and hopefully wonderful December ā¤ļø

Allow January to be about reflection, ideas and listening to the whispers.

Action can wait until February šŸ’«

Wishing all you wonderful people whom strive for a healthier and happier life.Take those risks, trust your self, your fa...
30/12/2025

Wishing all you wonderful people whom strive for a healthier and happier life.

Take those risks, trust your self, your faith, your creativity & dreams. I wish you a nourishing and abundant 2026.

Yvonne

For this holiday season give yourself an Energy boost plus enhance deeper sleep. It is a small ritual but with big effec...
23/12/2025

For this holiday season give yourself an Energy boost plus enhance deeper sleep. It is a small ritual but with big effects

Why inhalers in winter?

Inhalers are one of the most underused & powerful tools in aromatherapy. They work directly through the olfactory–limbic pathway, to influence mood, focus, energy, & sleep within seconds or minutes & no skin application needed.

What inhaler to buy:
Standard blank aromatherapy inhaler (cotton wick inside). They’re available online, Amazon or in pharmacy. Keep one for day and one for night

How often to change the wick:
Every 4–6 weeks
Sooner if the aroma fades or smells ā€œflatā€

The Winter Energy Lift (Daytime time Inhaler):
Bright & up-lifting. So perfect for dark mornings. Encourages circulation, reduces fatigue & grounding for the nervous system. Gives focus & mental alertness.

Drops (onto the wick):
Sweet Orange – 6 drops
Frankincense (Carterii) – 4 drops
Rosemary cineole – 2 drops

Use:
2–3 gentle inhalations
Up to 3 times daily (AM, PM & mid-afternoon slump or pre-meeting)

The Winter Sleep (Evening Inhaler):
Supports parasympathetic nervous system activation, releases stress and is calming without heaviness.

Drops:
Mandarin – 6 drops
Lavender (Highland) – 4 drops
Vetiver – 2 drops

Use:
2 x inhalations -30 minutes before bed
1 x inhalation once in bed if the mind is busy

Winter Aperitif A health benefiting non-Alcoholic (or add optional Spirit).  A bitter-fresh tasting cocktail with dark f...
17/12/2025

Winter Aperitif

A health benefiting non-Alcoholic (or add optional Spirit).

A bitter-fresh tasting cocktail with dark fruit for richness which gives it sophistication. Using these ingredients.

The colour will be a deep ruby garnet, not pink. So It’s very winter.

Red grapefruit - antioxidants (lycopene & Beta carotene). Will give the classic aperitif bitterness (stimulates digestion)
Pomegranate - antioxidants (polyphenols ) & supports hormones in women.
Blackberry - antioxidants ( anthocyanins) & tannins which give the darker colour.

Juice:

60 ml squeezed red grapefruit juice
40 ml pomegranate juice. You can buy the bottle version that’s fresh & organic
20 ml blackberry juice using a slow juicer
Fresh lemon juice (to taste if needed)

Top with very cold sparkling water or soda.
Aromatic finishing touches - No herbs floating around.

Choose one of the following:
Express grapefruit peel over the glass
1 small rosemary sprig lightly bruised or mint
1 crushed pink pepper corn

Optional Alcohol Add-In:
Add one only: 15 ml to 25 ml
Gin
Mezcal
Vodka

Serving
Large wine glass or cocktail glass.
Ice cube or chilled glass
Garnish minimal.

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