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Q - “Kirsty, how much body oil may I safely use per application/day?” A - Most of our body oils are used relatively lightly - only a pipette full or so a day, lasting the client 3 months approximately for superb moisturisation (in relation to regular bottle size of 80 ml). However when used therapeutically*, then one can use up to 9 full pipettes per day (if needed) for adults. This is based on safety data provided to us within each product’s specialist lab skincare assessment. Examples of where the body oils are used therapeutically* are given below.  Pain relief...

Gentle, smoothing and sensationally nourishing, meet LUXfoliate – the much-anticipated newest product in the Zing Organics range. Here, creator Kirsty Morrison tells writer Emily Rose Mawson how she created the exfoliator of her skincare dreams. Zing Organics founder Kirsty tells me she has often dreamt of visiting a luxury Indian ashram retreat. I know what she means: just mentioning it conjures up calmness, beautiful green gardens and breezy aromas of floral, chai and musky incense. It’s the same for Kirsty. “Although I haven’t travelled out of Scotland in 15 years, I could clearly experience the sights and smells of a...

How an Organic Skincare brand grew in Coastal Argyll. Zing Organics started with founder Kirsty Morrison, but it quickly developed into a brand made for you. Because after she discovered her own allergies and sensitivities flared up with conventional skincare products, Kirsty realised she wasn’t alone – far from it. As the brand turns 10, she shares her story with writer Emily Rose Mawson. “Did you know that essential oils harness the most potent healing potential of plants?” asks Zing Organics founder Kirsty Morrison when we meet on a bright winter’s day in her open-door workshop on the edge of...

If you find colds and flus sticking to you like super glue, you might find organic eucalyptus essential oil a very useful staple in your medicine cabinet. Place a drop down the shower tray before a shower, or place a few drops in a bowl of boiling water to help release uplifting aromas throughout your home that will help clear the respiratory channels. I and my customers swear by using our products containing eucalyptus to help them bid farewell to cold and flus, and even prevent them in the first place. Try our Well Being Candle in Rose with Eucalyptus...

It's now widely accepted that synthetic fragrances vaporising from wax melts and candles etc have a link with headaches, brain fog, asthma, cancer etc. What is not generally known is that inhaling synthetic fragrances can often cause a lot of discomfort for those on the autistic spectrum. This is something that really strikes a chord with me, as I know myself how synthetic fragrances can make me feel really ill instantly - and affect my mood. That's why I offer a free workshop for any child on the autistic spectrum + their parent/carer by arrangement to help show how to...