Believe it or not, this all started from one bottle of Lavender Essential oil...................

I became interested in Aromatherapy and holistic therapies many years ago when it was found I had an extreme allergic reaction to antibiotics, I needed to find alternative therapies to boost my immune system and help in times of need.

I have used Lavender Essential oil since before I can remember, I was amazed by its incredible healing properties and this lead me to using more and more oils, experiencing their various different properties and aromas. I used them on my son to help with teething and aiding a restful night, then when my son turned four, I became fortunate to be in a position to attend College part-time and become a Qualified Aromatherapist.

In 1997  I trained at Nature Care College and obtained an ITEC and College diploma in Anatomy and Physiology, in 1998 I obtained the ITEC and College diploma in Aromatherapy.  During this time I also gained diplomas for On-Site Massage, Indian Head Massage, Reiki Healing Level 1 and my most recent addition is Reiki Healing Level 2.

I have also trained with Aromantic, a company that specialises in training courses empowering you  to make natural skin care products from raw ingredients, this inspired me to hand-make my own products from scratch, ethically, affordably and naturally.

Attending 'Complying with Legal Requirements and EU Legislation' course has enabled me to ensure the integrity of my products, strict guidelines are followed that meet or exceed the industry's

"Good Manufacturing Practice" through to Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations 76/768/EEC.

 Another addition to my continuous training is attending a 'Teacher Training' course with Aromantic, I am now able to train others in the art of making Natural Skin Care Products, which is a project I am looking into for the near future.

All of Elixirs of Life hand-made products have been sent to a recognised laboratory for testing, they have been analysed and certification has been granted stating they are safe to use on the skin.

I thoroughly enjoyed my training and have put to use my gained skills by owning my own label of products.  The mission of Elixirs of Life is to share the knowledge gained for the good of all humankind.

The products supplied, are pure and of high quality, however the prices have been kept to an affordable limit, as the company's main aim is to enable others to have the benefits of these delicious products and not for making huge profits at your expense.  

 “Elixirs of Life” was launched in 2004, after 18 months of product development.

“We were frustrated with needing a Chemistry degree to understand the ingredients listed on commercial products, subsequently looking up the ingredients & finding out they are also used in anti-freeze & engine degreasers to name but a few!!”

“We believe you have a fundamental right to know exactly what you are putting on your skin.”

Gill qualified as an Aromatherapist in 1997, over time it seemed a “natural” progression to create a unique skin, hair & body care range, with the exclusion of any “nasties” and from there “Elixirs of Life” was born.

Based in Essex, we travel around the County to sell our products at Local Farmers Markets, which have been very successful and great fun.

We do whatever we can to protect the earth and its resources.  We use no aerosols, opt for recycled materials including papers, bottles, jars, refillable containers and packing materials and always favour packaging that's easily recyclable, all our products have minimal external packaging.

Gill Wade is a member of the Holistic Skin Care Producers Association

'The evidence is in the experience'