When it comes to improving health, natural products have become all the rage. And really, why shouldn’t they be? They don’t use any harmful toxins or chemicals, they are often quite easy on the skin, they are affordable, and their production processes tend to have minimal environmental impact – all of which is very positive … Read more
Essential oils are irritants on the skin. Carrier oils are used in conjunction with essential oils in aromatherapy to dilute essential oils to a safe topical level to protect the skin. Carrier oils are also ingestible and often used in cooking and food preparation. Carrier oils are non-volatile, the opposite of essential oils. They do … Read more
The health industry is one that has seen incredible amounts of growth over the last couple of decades, ultimately coming with the realisation that there several certain compounds that have the genuine ability to boost health and function in a big way. With this increase in popularity has come the resurgence of natural remedies from … Read more
An allergy is the body’s immune system’s rejection of a substance or foreign invader. In reaction to the foreign invasion of allergens, the body sends out a group of white blood cells called T-cells to fight off the invaders. In skin allergic reactions, this causes redness and irritation. Your risk of developing an allergy isn’t … Read more
Vetiver essential oil has some very surprising uses. This oil has been scientifically proven to treat some conditions which have had to be treated with medications in the past. I was so pleased to find out about this essential oil. Natural remedies are preferable to unnatural, chemical medications, as far as I’m concerned. Vetiver essential … Read more
Ylang ylang essential oil is actually an ingredient in the perfume Chanel No. 5! It is derived from the ylang ylang flower and has an almost intoxicating floral fragrance. This essential oil has been commonly used for hair thickening over the centuries, but there are so many more little-known uses of ylang ylang. It gets … Read more
Clove Bud Eugenia caryophyllata essential oil is a beautiful aromatic oil. It’s aroma, like most spicy aromas, is beautiful in holiday blends, perfumes and blends that you have created specifically for the aroma. Clove bud is also a powerful therapeutic oil. All essential oils are made of chemical ‘families’. Some are more gentle than others, … Read more
Blue tansy (Tanacetum annuum) is steam-distilled from the tops of the blue tansy flowers that grow wild in the Moroccan countryside. The flowers are a beautiful golden color, at times referred to as golden buttons. The oil is a deep, dark blue from the components within it, chamazulene and dihydrochamazulene. In a survey of five … Read more
There are several species of Thyme essential oil, however most lack formal testing. The two chemo types of Thyme most often used for essential oils are Thyme vulgaris ct linalool and Thyme vulgaris ct. thymus. CT is chemo or chemical type. I often hear people mistakenly say that “essential oils are natural, there is no … Read more
Review of: ESSIO Aromatherapy Shower Kit Used for: Getting a spa-like experience from your standard shower. We Like We Don’t Like EffectiveEasy Way to Pamper YourselfSuper safe Recurring cost of oilsMade of plasticWould like more info on the origin of the oils Summary:The ESSIO Aromatherapy Shower Kit combines the scent of essential oils with your … Read more