Using the ancient practice of Aromatherapy; l create small-batch, simple yet therapeutic bath and body care products. As a certified Aromatherapist, my work combines the healing properties of botanicals and herbs in collaboration with traditional Ayurvedic techniques to balance the subtle energies of mind and body. Formulated seasonally, following the phases of the moon, (extracting the most potency out of the botanicals), every ingredient comes from Mother Earth and never contains any synthetics or preservatives.

ROOTED IN NATURE

Mama Moon Botanicals came into being as a way to share my love of Aromatherapy and Ayurveda; as they both have had a profound impact on my own personal health journey. My hope is that these products inspire you to slow down, find the silence within, and create healing wherever you may be on your journey. And to know, you are not alone. When we align our daily lives with the rhythm of the moon and the natural cycle of the land around us, harmony and balance is realized. We all have the power to heal ourselves.

Much love and gratitude,

Susan

WHAT IS AROMATHERAPY?

The roots of aromatherapy can be traced back more than 3,500 years ago. Aromatherapy integrates the powerful healing molecules of essential oil’s for their therapeutic properties to heal and support physical, psychological, and, spiritual wellbeing to return one back to a natural state of harmony and balance. Working alongside other traditional methods, aromatherapy can provide an additional level of support to the subtle body by opening energetic pathways to balance, harmonize, and promote the health of the mind, body, and spirit.

Essential oils are the primary therapeutic tool of aromatherapy by means of direct application or inhalation to relay fragrances through the olfactory sense to the brain. Aroma’s have the ability to alter moods through the direct inhalation of the odors. Inhalation affects the mind in a psychological way by acting directly on the mucous membranes of the nose and thereby being absorbed into the brain through the blood circulation. Energetic imbalances end up manifesting as physical ailments and/or emotional issues, working with botanical aromas directly on the limbic system, which controls moods, (the emotional part of the brain), circadian rhythms, sleep and waking cycles, and emotional memories. Aromatherapy is one of the most fast acting, nontoxic and effective ways of both elevating the mood and calming the mind.

WHAT ARE ESSENTIAL OILS?

Essential oils are highly concentrated aromatic extracts that are distilled or expressed from a variety of aromatic plant material, including flowers, flowering tops, fruits/zests, grasses, leaves, needles and twigs, resins, roots, seeds, and woods. Each essential oil consists of 2 - 200+ individual chemical components all working in synergy to provide a range of therapeutic properties and each essential oils unique aroma, which can smell citrusy, woody, minty, floral, or spicy. These highly concentrated plant extracts contains active chemical compounds that give a plant a particular aroma, which plants produce to attract pollinators, defend against insects or other plants, or attacks (bacterial or fungal). These chemical agents also lend essential oils their antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral properties.

The use of essential oils to enhance our physical and emotional health can positively affect the mind, body, and, spirit. Working with essential oils is an effective way to alleviate and heal many common ailments: stress, anxiety, emotional ups and downs, joint pain, inflammation, arthritis, muscle pain, insomnia, circulation, digestion, and more. They capture the plant’s aroma and can provide a wide range of health and wellness benefits when used safely and correctly. Of our five primary senses: touch, taste, smell, sight, and, hearing- smell is considered the most neglected and possibly the least understood or appreciated.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

The best way for your body to absorb the therapeutic components of essential oils is a combination of inhalation through the nose & absorption through the skin. When essential oils are inhaled odor molecules travel through your nose and send direct messages to your brain. Unlike all of our other senses, the link to your brain is direct & immediate making smell our most powerful sense. The best way to inhale essential oils is using a diffuser, which warms the oils in water and gently disperses them into the air.

When essential oils are applied to the skin they’re absorbed into your bloodstream and dispersed through your body. Pulse points, where blood vessels are closest to the skin’s surface, are the best place to apply oils because they allow for quicker absorption. When using essential oils on the skin make sure they’re diluted in a base oil or cream, as they’re too strong to use directly.

HOW ARE ESSENTIAL OIL’S EXTRACTED?

Essential oils are produced by one of two primary methods of extraction; steam-distillation or cold pressing (a process unique to citrus peel or rind oils). The end product is a therapeutic-grade essential oil that harnesses the maximum potency and health benefits. By contrast, lower grade essential oils are more often extracted through chemical processes or with solvents to increase yield and profit.

Since humans are carbon-based just like plants, extracted essential oils are compatible and beneficial. Unique to essential oils is their molecular size of their active compounds. Terrifically small on a molecular level, they easily pass through the dermal layers of the skin, are absorbed directly into the bloodstream, cross the blood-brain barrier, and penetrate the cell membrane. Essentially, they are accessible and transferrable to the body.

The ability of aromas to have such a wide range of potential affects is perhaps what makes aromatherapy one of the most fascinating fields of study. Essential oils have the power to connect us with our limbic system, the memory center of the brain. They can evoke feelings and experience through the power of scent recall. As human beings, we have a deep desire to belong. There is a beauty to experience the interconnectedness between the plant kingdom and our very nature. One of the most amazing things about essential oils is their ability to solve common everyday ailments naturally as an alternative to over-the-counter solutions. As much as we are connected to technology, we have become even more disconnected from nature. By reaffirming our connection with nature, the power of essential oils will ultimately support us on the path to well-being.

Inhaling: it takes 22 seconds for an essential oil to reach the brain! Topically: it takes 2-3 min for an essential oil to reach the bloodstream, 20 minutes to affect every cell in the body and half hour to fully metabolize.

The art and science of formulating is one of the most creative and rewarding aspects of aromatherapy. This is a space to go deeper into an area of concern to develop a customized product or kit to support your emotional or physical needs. Our work together can help with these imbalances and beyond: stress, anxiety, emotional ups and downs, joint pain, inflammation, arthritis, insomnia, poor circulation, digestion, and many more. The effective use of essential oils, not only can support our therapeutic and physiological goals, they also work directly to address the subtle aspects of our being: emotional, mental, and spiritual concerns to simultaneously bring a sense of calm, ease and balance for mind and body.

Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, stress, musculoskeletal issues, or just want a custom perfume oil, my method is entirely personalized for you. A successful aromatherapy blend is a synergy of both science, art, and intuition. Together, we create a custom blend/s based on your goals working with essential oils and botanicals to promote balance and harmony within. If you’ve ever wondered what aromatherapy is and how it can help you, let this blending experience guide you deeper toward the healing powers of botanicals.

Working from a holistic principle, the practice of aromatherapy can stimulate and support the body’s own natural healing abilities. Working alongside a certified aromatherapist, clients begin to understand and benefit from incorporating essential oils into their daily routines, how they work with your body, and their therapeutic healing properties.

Using the ancient practice of Aromatherapy, I create small-batch, simple, yet effective therapeutic essential oil blends, perfume oils, and bath/body care products. As an aromatherapist, my work combines the healing energy of botanicals and herbs in collaboration with traditional Ayurvedic techniques to balance the subtle energies of the mind and body. Formulated seasonally, following the lunar cycle, each product is blended under the moon energies to extract the most potency out of the botanicals, yielding wonderful aroma’s and the highest level of medicinal healing properties.

Organic | 100% vegan | cruelty-free, | no synthetics or preservatives | raw plant ingredients | sustainably sourced