Volume 01 / Winter 2024
Dear valued customers & clients of Malano.
Hello and Welcome to our very first newsletter.
It’s been a long time in the making but we wish to connect with you on a more regular basis so you can stay informed about what we have been up to and plans moving forward.
Our new quarterly newsletter will contain some updated skincare tips, our favourite scents for the season, some health tips and recipes, a little information about our mystical practices, what is happening in the lab, the projects we are working on and working towards and a lot of other things that we are doing at Malano.
We hope that you enjoy our updates and if you would love to know something or would like us to cover a topic, please reach out and let us know. We love hearing from you!
Lastly, we appreciate your continued support and look forward to serving you even better.
Warmest Wishes & Many Blessings
The Malano Family xx
Everyday Wellness
Boost Productivity and Clarity of Mind
3 Essential Oils that can improve productivity and boost clarity of mind within your life and everyday routines. Read more; Boost Productivity and Clarity of Mind
Boost Your Immune System from Autumn to Winter
As the months become colder, there are some things you can do to help boost your immunity and stay healthy. Read more; Boost Your Immune System from Autumn to Winder
Make Your Own DIY Congestion Blend
We wanted to share a recipe with you so that you can make your own congestion oil blend at home to help keep you breathing easy.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mix all of the oils into an amber bottle or jar.
Store in a cool, dry, dark place.
When wanting to use, use not more than 10% of the oil blend in a medium such as coconut oil or a diffuser/humidifier.
If you would like to use the congestion oil blend as a rub, you can use a solid organic coconut oil with no more than 2% of the oil. If using for children, do not use for children under 2 years of age.
There are a number of people who should avoid essential oils or at least obtain the correct advice. They include: People who are pregnant, babies, people with Hypertension, people with Epilepsy or a Neural Disease & pets. You must always seek out & research the correct information regarding oils.
If you are implementing routines into your daily life and are still finding that you are struggling with your health, please consider consulting your doctor if you have any concerns.
Please remember to use all oils as directed & always follow safety instructions.
Essential oils are listed as a chemical by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). The reason they are called chemicals is that they contain volatile chemical compounds from plants. (Remember that not all chemicals are demons!)
Disclaimer
These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or illness. Individuals receiving this information must exercise their independent judgement in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose or use.
Synthetic Vs Natural Myths
This may be controversial but … not all synthetics are bad.
There! We’ve said it!
We have decided to put this issue to rest by sharing some information about essential oils, absolutes and synthetics.
People have decided that all synthetic fragrances are bad because some are made cheaply using toxic chemicals. We are here to say that not all synthetics are bad and they can be useful in making a more consistent and stable product. It all comes down to how the molecules are produced.
It can be a little disturbing when people spruik on social media that all synthetics are bad, it comes down to the process used to create them and the type of chemicals used. We use natural molecules which are extracted by a chemist in New South Wales and the UK. We have them made and then carefully blend them with essential oils and absolutes.
You may be thinking why use the molecules in the first place? There are several reasons, one being animal cruelty.
An example: pure musk, which is extracted from the male deer, has been a major component in perfume for a long time, but the problem with this, illegal poaching and trading has occurred since the 19th century and continues today.
Musk is also extracted from a cat with musk civet. It is obtained from the musk pod, which is a gland under the abdomen from the gland in the pouch.
The use of pure musk cannot be considered vegan, which is why we use a synthetic musk and for the most part, the majority of modern perfumers do not support animal cruelty or killing for an essence.
As years passed, it became necessary to synthesise musk, therefore, reducing the killing and extinction of the musk deer.
As perfumers we need to learn to create perfumes through the alchemical process, using what we can from nature and some molecules to provide depth and captivating scent.
We use premium quality with all of our ingredients, creating complex scent with the wonders of nature from the plant kingdom (organic) wherever we can and where we do want to use musk and ambergris, we use synthetic molecules.
A lot of the cheaper synthetics made do contain a vast array of chemicals, however, there are more expensive molecules which used in smaller percentages, don’t tend to cause any problems.
Always bear in mind, essential oils and absolutes are classified as chemicals and contain medicinal compounds and constituents, so overuse can lead to acute toxicity if used in large volumes over a long period.
The term “essential oil” means that it contains “raw essence”, not because it is essential to good health and wellbeing, this is key to understanding why essential oils have been marketed as such, so the public will believe that they are better than anything else.
The use of essential oils and absolutes does not make your perfume more natural than the use of synthetic molecules.Our favourite saying at Malano, “It’s all about the dose.”
Everything you use, needs to be in moderation, so perfume is not designed to be bathed in or to drown yourself in.
If you want more in depth information on this, please click the link to read our blog post Natural Vs Synthetic.
We hope that this has cleared up any misconception's synthetic molecules and if you ever want to find out more, reach out to us via email - admin@malano.com.au
Meet the Innovators
Maryka Malano - a glimpse behind the scenes
Maryka is the Chief Perfumer and Chief Product Developer. She has had multi-faceted careers over her lifetime. As mentioned below (in our special recipe section), she is a qualified chef, having worked within the hospitality industry throughout Australia for many, many years.
Maryka also has an Associate-Degree in Life Science and developed her love and interest of perfume further through studying with an International Perfume company. She has also completed a Reiki Masters course, Life Coaching, Energy Medicine and Hypnotherapy.
Currently Maryka is studying for an Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy with a focus on Homoeopathy and Western Herbal Medicine.
Due to personal injury in 2016, Maryka, after months of rehab and feeling toxic from the medication, began reflecting with Masey on how there are so many products laden with chemicals and toxins which affect the body.
This is how Malano came to develop their own non-toxic body, bath and beauty products.
For more information about Malano, our creators and team, you can continue reading here About Us.
Masey Malano - a glimpse behind the scenes
Masey has been a hairdresser for twenty eight years, running an extremely successful hair salon for over twenty one years and operating since 2012 from her and Maryka’s property.When Malano was at is beginning stages, Masey was experimenting with candle waxes, wicks and scent, along with different types of vessels. This came about after years of buying candles and being unsatisfied with how they burned, their lack of scent throw and the black soot from the wick.
Eventually the candles were perfected and it was decided that Masey’s beautiful boutique salon was the perfect location to begin selling Malano’s candles. Today they are one of our top selling products.
Masey has a deep creative instinct with an interest in design. She co-designs the look and feel of each product, vessels, packaging, labels and branding that give each product line it’s own identity. Masey was instrumental in the design and development of the branding for Malano.
For more information about Malano, our creators and team, you can continue reading here About Us.
The Cigar Eau de Parfum Collection is Here!!
We are excited to announce that our new Cigar Eau de Parfum Collection in 50mL bottles, are here!
Currently available in the first 6 scents, the Cigar Eau de Parfum Collection.
Don’t just Create Moments, Create Lasting Moments with Perfume from Malano.
Recipe - Hemp Hearts, Cacao and Spirulina Logs
As some of you may already know, Maryka is a qualified chef and over the years with her cooking career, has taught people with heart disease healthy cooking through the Heart Foundation in Launceston, Tasmania.
She was also involved with the Spina Bifida Association, teaching people with physical challenges to cook healthy food. Maryka was also a head chef in an up market Italian restaurant in South Australia and ended her cooking career in 1998.
Maryka says that being a chef taught her many valuable skills, not just commercially but personally.
A recipe she thinks you might enjoy is Hemp Hearts, Cacao and Spirulina Logs. These are a healthier sweet treat that you can have in between meals and offer as a boost to your nutrient intake.
Additionally, this recipe is super easy and anyone can make these. If there are ingredients that you do not like, you can easily swap the, out for ones you do. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Method:
- Use a high-powered blender to blend the cashews and pepitas
- Add dates, cranberries, coconut and walnut butter. Blend.
- Add cacao and spirulina. Blend.
- Ensure that the dough is sticky enough to roll. Add more walnut butter if required.
- Roll a piece into hands and form into a log shape around 3cm. You can play with this and make them smaller or larger.
- Have your hemp seed hearts ready on a plate. Coat the logs in hemp seed hearts.
- Place the logs into an air tight container and refrigerate. Lasts up to 5 days.
The most important part, enjoy them as a nutritional treat on the run.
|
Have something you’d like us to include? We’d love to hear from you! If you have a question, concern or something that you would like to read or know more about, please do not hesitate to drop us an email admin@malano.com.au or you can also reach out through our website or on social media. Someone in our team will be in touch with you as soon as we are able. |
We hope that you have enjoyed our first edition of The Supplement newsletter!
To receive The Supplement newsletter every quarter when it is released, please consider joining our community by becoming a subscriber. We’d love to have you join us.