Forestial essential oil: not just for the guys. The clean citrus freshness of the bergamot and mandarin essential oils, combined with the sweet wood scent of fir, makes Forestial Essential Oil ideal for helping to banish winter coughs and colds. Use in an oil burner to perfume the room, dilute for massage oil, or dab on a few drops as a personal fragrance to clear your head and your mind.
Did you know?
The mandarin (Citrus reticulata) is a native of south-western Asia, including China, and was introduced in Europe much later than the orange. Mandarins get their name from the English word for Chinese officials.
Mandarin essential oil is widely used in perfumes, including Armani’s Vetiver Babylone for men, Salvador Dali Classique for women, as well as Malka’s Forestial blend.
Over the past 25 years the Malka catalogue has evolved from customer requests and feedback. Your comments and reviews help keep the product range relevant and unique.
back in stock, 10ml, 30ml and 50ml bottles available
Malka Pomanders 
Pomanders are an essential item in our Christmas range. They combine the traditional fragrances of frankincense, myrrh and sandalwood. Studded with cloves and rolled in crushed spices and resins, pomanders are fragrant ornaments for the Christmas tree, attractively spicy table decorations, and can be used after Christmas to store linen or to perfume rooms.
Medieval pomander
Handy Hints - Pomanders were traditionally made by studding a fresh orange, lemon or apple with cloves, and then tying them with ribbons or placing them in muslin bags. To finish, pomanders could also be rolled in spices.
16th Century Tudor Pomander (Windsor Castle, The Round Tower Collection)
Hung in wardrobes and cupboards as insect repellents, pomanders were also carried to prevent disease and to repel the odors of unsanitary cities.
A parcel-gilt silver pomander, made in Italy in the 16th century; features a niello inscription
"Justinian" - a blogger who found the medieval pomander pictured above with a metal detector - informs us so eloquently:
'A pomander, from French pomme d'ambre, i.e. apple of amber, is a ball made of perfumes, such as ambergris (whence the name), musk, or civet. The pomander was worn or carried in a vase, also known by the same name, as a protection against infection in times of pestilence or merely as a useful article to modify bad smells. The globular cases which contained the pomanders were hung from a neck-chain or belt, or attached to the girdle, and were usually perforated.
The term “pomander” can be for the actual scented material itself or for the container that contains the scented material'
To help manage hay fever, apply a thin layer of balm around nostrils and upper lip to catch pollen and dust mites.
Baby Balm or Foot Balm? Either will do the job.
Malka Natural Skin Care balms are made with vegetable oil and wax and when stored in a cool place, have a longer shelf life than creams. As we make our products in small batches an alternative vegan balm can be made on request. Minimum size 100g Balms, (as are our creams) are packaged in recyclable glass - after all, it's much easier to reuse glass than plastic.
Oil Burner: Prepare wick of candle by lighting and allowing to burn for a minute. Then extinguish and tip out liquefied wax. Then re-light. Fill dish with warm water and add up to 5 drops of essential oil to the water. Allow the candle to burn for 20 minutes or until all water in dish has evaporated, then extinguish candle. To clean: wipe out residue from dish when cooled with a damp cloth.
Perfuming or refreshing rooms: throw a handful of rose petals in a bowl, add 2-3 cups of boiled water, add 5 drops of essential oil and the scented vapours will gently perfume the room.
The perfect massage oil: in an eggcup, add 10-15 drops of essential oil to 30ml of vegetable oil to create delicately perfumed massage oil.
Reviving bath or footbath: add 5–10 drops of your favorite oil to the full bath or footbath.
Soothing shower short cut: after your shower, add 2-3 drops of essential oil to a warm, damp face washer and gently smooth over your body.
Invigorating body rub: warm your skin with a warm, damp face washer or a warm lavender wheat bag. Place 4 drops of essential oil in your palms and vigorously rub over your body for a stimulating massage.
Handy hanky tricks: carry your favorite scent with you all day by adding 2-3 drops of your preferred essential oil to your handkerchief.
For a sound night’s sleep: just before bed, treat yourself to a footbath. Alternatively, vigorously massage 2-4 drops of oil onto your feet at least half an hour before retiring
Sweet Cinnamon Oil should not be used on skin.
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For a fragrant start to the day sprinkle a few drops of sweet cinnamon over a handful of freshly plucked flowers, then just add hot water
Malka's new Study blend is a rounded, piquant blend to help clear your head and get motivated. Lavender, sweet orange, rosemary, chamomile and ylang ylang combine to simultaneously assist study and stress.
Can be diffused in an oil burner or in a bowlof hot, steamy water. Putting a few drops on to a hanky while studying may be helpful for memory.
Students may also find it rewarding to take a hanky scented with this blend into exams to facilitate recall.The same can be applied for a pick-me-up during long-haul flights.
The reputed antimicrobial properties of these oils may help keep viruses at bay (again - useful for long-haul flights)
Do not use directly on skin.
Not recommended for use during pregnancy.
Sweet Cinnamon has many fans in the Bellarine Peninsua, and we are big fans of Drysdale's Rory Wilson here at Malka Natural Skin Care.
We are keen to support this Appeal and will be contributing part of all purchases made on this site through our busy season leading up to Christmas Eve. To assist in fund-raising you may wish to take advantage of our Gifts to Give Under $30
http://sweet-cinnamon-by-malka.myshopify.com/collections/sweet-cinnamon/gifts-to-give-under-30
and to help maximize our contribution please share with your friends.
To find out more:
http://rorywilson.com.au/
http://rorywilson.com.au/rory-wilson-future-fund-launched/
http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/news/geelong/appeal-launched-for-former-north-geelong-secondary-college-teacher-rory-wilson-after-bike-crash-leaves-him-a-paraplegic/story-fnjuhovy-1226995197396
Over the past 25 years the Malka catalogue has evolved from customer requests and feedback. Your comments and reviews help keep the product range relevant and unique.
Malka Pomanders 
Medieval pomander 
