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Neat Application of Essential Oils: Is it Safe?

Neat Application of Essential Oils: Is it Safe?

"Neat"application of essential oils simply means applying an oil or blend without using a carrier oil. Typically, this should only be used in acute situations or for short periods of...

Neat Application of Essential Oils: Is it Safe?

"Neat"application of essential oils simply means applying an oil or blend without using a carrier oil. Typically, this should only be used in acute situations or for short periods of...

Detoxing and Essential Oils: Discerning Facts from Misinformation

Detoxing and Essential Oils: Discerning Facts f...

I was in the beginning process of writing this blog post when a compelling article came across my Twitter feed on this very subject. We all love essential oils, right?...

Detoxing and Essential Oils: Discerning Facts f...

I was in the beginning process of writing this blog post when a compelling article came across my Twitter feed on this very subject. We all love essential oils, right?...

How to Make Essential Oil Rollers

How to Make Essential Oil Rollers

For my aromatherapy certifications, I had to do many consultations and preparation of different sample products to be used by the client and reviewed by the course instructors. Much to...

How to Make Essential Oil Rollers

For my aromatherapy certifications, I had to do many consultations and preparation of different sample products to be used by the client and reviewed by the course instructors. Much to...

The Low Down on Essential Oil Brands

The Low Down on Essential Oil Brands

It can be a challenge finding brands of essential oils when it comes to purchasing high quality, pure, unadulterated essential oils. As an aromatherapist, I often need to find different...

The Low Down on Essential Oil Brands

It can be a challenge finding brands of essential oils when it comes to purchasing high quality, pure, unadulterated essential oils. As an aromatherapist, I often need to find different...

Can Essential Oils Go Bad or Expire?

Can Essential Oils Go Bad or Expire?

The simple answer is YES... even if a company claims they won't due to their purity, BUT, here is what you need to know... Essential oils shouldn't go rancid, unless...

Can Essential Oils Go Bad or Expire?

The simple answer is YES... even if a company claims they won't due to their purity, BUT, here is what you need to know... Essential oils shouldn't go rancid, unless...

What are Essential Oil Chemotypes?

What are Essential Oil Chemotypes?

Chemotypes are variances of the chemical composition of certain essential oils extracted from one botanical species yet they vary in chemical compositions. They are not different species of the oil....

What are Essential Oil Chemotypes?

Chemotypes are variances of the chemical composition of certain essential oils extracted from one botanical species yet they vary in chemical compositions. They are not different species of the oil....