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The Cult of MLM Essential Oil Companies

The Cult of MLM Essential Oil Companies

I starting writing this blog post back in May when I saw articles and blog posts referencing a new class action lawsuit against Young Living accusing them of operating an...

The Cult of MLM Essential Oil Companies

I starting writing this blog post back in May when I saw articles and blog posts referencing a new class action lawsuit against Young Living accusing them of operating an...

Back to School: Aromatic Support Systems

Back to School: Aromatic Support Systems

It's that time of year when faculty, administrative staff, and students of all ages from grade school to PhD candidates come back from summer break. I work at an Ivy...

Back to School: Aromatic Support Systems

It's that time of year when faculty, administrative staff, and students of all ages from grade school to PhD candidates come back from summer break. I work at an Ivy...

All About Shampoo Bars

All About Shampoo Bars

I started making shampoo bars a year ago and quickly fell in love. I have temperamental hair and have a hard time finding liquid shampoo that is suitable for oily...

All About Shampoo Bars

I started making shampoo bars a year ago and quickly fell in love. I have temperamental hair and have a hard time finding liquid shampoo that is suitable for oily...

Complementary Alternative Medicine is not a Replacement for Traditional Medicine

Complementary Alternative Medicine is not a Rep...

Aromatherapy, among other complementary alternative medicine practices are just that - complementary. These practices are not meant to replace traditional medical practices and treatments entirely. Body autonomy is crucial and...

Complementary Alternative Medicine is not a Rep...

Aromatherapy, among other complementary alternative medicine practices are just that - complementary. These practices are not meant to replace traditional medical practices and treatments entirely. Body autonomy is crucial and...

What You Need to Know About Sunscreen

What You Need to Know About Sunscreen

As the recent news regarding the safety of commercial sunscreen hit the global news outlets yesterday, I did some research into it and as a skin care formulator and product...

What You Need to Know About Sunscreen

As the recent news regarding the safety of commercial sunscreen hit the global news outlets yesterday, I did some research into it and as a skin care formulator and product...

Essential Oil "Grades" and How to Buy Essential Oils

Essential Oil "Grades" and How to Buy Essential...

The topic of essential oil grades comes up a lot since the quality of essential oils used in aromatherapy practices are extremely important. Such terms as "clinical grade", "certified pure...

Essential Oil "Grades" and How to Buy Essential...

The topic of essential oil grades comes up a lot since the quality of essential oils used in aromatherapy practices are extremely important. Such terms as "clinical grade", "certified pure...