3 Holiday Essential Oil Diffuser Recipes
Whether you're entertaining a house full of friends and family or relaxing quietly with a book, this holiday season your home will be heavenly scented and cozy with one of these three yummy diffuser blends. One of my favorite method of getting essential oils into the...
The Founding of Aromatherapy: Documentary about René-Maurice Gattefossé
Who was René-Maurice Gattefossé? René-Maurice Gattefossé was a chemist and perfumer who pioneered modern scientific aromatherapy using essential oils for medical applications in the early 20th. His famous story began after he burned his hand while working in his...
Fragrant Friday: Clove Bud Essential Oil Profile Spotlight
Clove Bud warms the mind and body, fostering confidence and promoting self-assurance. THE FOUNDATIONS Latin Names: Eugenia caryophyllata syn. Syzygium aromaticum, Note: Top/Middle Geographical source: Zanzibar, Madagascar Plant Part: Flowers, leaves Oil...
Fragrant Friday: Spotlight on Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) Essential Oil Profile
Eucalyptus globulus is uplifting, soothes exhaustion, clears the mind and is a great oil to reach for when you've got a sinus headache. Breath it in and say Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Essential Oil of Eucalyptus Eucalyptus globulus My Personal Relationship with Eucalyptus I...
Fragrant Friday: Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata) Essential Oil Profile Spotlight
Today's featured essential oil is sensually sweet and can calm everything from high blood pressure to an angry rage. Women, in particular, respond beautifully to Ylang Ylang. My personal relationship with Ylang Ylang: It's taken me a long time to appreciate Ylang...
The Ultimate Guide to Liquid Castile Soap: Uses, Benefits, and DIY Tips
When it comes to natural, eco-friendly, and versatile cleaning solutions, few products can match the efficiency and all-around benefits of liquid Castile soap. From household cleaning to personal hygiene, this simple yet powerful soap has become a favorite among those...
Fragrant Friday: Sweet Orange Essential Oil Spotlight (Citrus sinensis)
Today's featured oil helps us hold onto the joyful energy of summer year-round! Sweet Orange essential oil is a prime choice when we take life too seriously and forget how to laugh; maybe that's why it's often the favorite essential oil of children. Essential Oil of...
Fragrant Friday: Basil ct linalol (Ocimum basilicum ct linalol)
If you were born under the astrological sign of Gemini, today's featured aromatic is your signature essential oil since both Basil and Gemini are ruled by the planet Mercury. Ever hear of someone having a mercurial nature? It means they are lively, animated and...
Pink Himalayan Salt in the Kitchen and Bath: 7 Skin and Health Benefits
White Table Salt? No Thank You. Salt has been given a bad rap ever since we discovered that common "sodium chloride" (table salt) can raise blood pressure. But like everything else we put in – and on - our body, the benefits and detriments of salt depend on what kind...
Why Aromatherapists and Perfumers Use Coffee Beans to Clear Their Olfactory Palette
If you’ve ever heard that coffee beans are used by aromatherapists and perfumers, you might have wondered why. After all, coffee beans aren’t essential oils, so what’s the connection? In this blog post, I'll break down why both aromatherapists and perfumers use coffee...