One of the fun things I started this month was join Plant Therapy’s Oil of The Month Club! It’s a $20 monthly subscription service where you get sent a very special essential oil that they don’t currently sell, and I have to say, I’m hooked! This month they featured magnolia flower essential oil and it’s…
How Hot and Cold Temperatures Affect Essential Oils
One of the most frequently asked questions I get regarding essential oils is how hot and cold temperatures affect their usefulness and integrity. Does exposure to temperature extremes make them lose their potency? Does it change the chemical makeup of the oils? Should you throw away your oils if they have been exposed to high…
How to Make Scented Soy Candles Using Essential Oils
I love burning a good candle. They set the mood for any occasion making rooms inviting, cozy, and aromatic and dinner tables flicker with romance. There is almost nothing better than the ambiance a candle can bring to your home. The downside? Buying candles is expensive! Not only that, most candles on the market (including…
Citrus Essential Oils – Essential Oils 101
Have you ever peeled an orange and noticed the aromatic spray that exudes from the peel? This is its essential oil! Bright, cheerful, and clarifying, citrus essential oils are most often cold pressed from the peels, though you can get a few that are steam distilled for safe use in direct sunlight. Their penetrating aroma…
How to Make Four Thieves Spray
I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to make four thieves spray, but when the flu just keeps making its rounds amongst your family, enough is enough! My husband, who almost never gets sick, has had the flu at least three times in the past six months, and for him, that’s three times too…
5 DIY Face Mask Recipes Using Essential Oils
Homemade face masks are one of my favorite ways to both treat problem skin and pamper it like a day at the spa. They’re super easy to make on the fly and can be customized to fit your skin’s needs like hydration, blemish treatment, reduced fine lines, or oil control. 5 DIY Face Mask Recipes…
The Shelf Life of Carrier Oils
Trying out new carrier oils is something I really enjoy, but what I don’t enjoy is having them go rancid before I’ve had the chance to really experience all the oil has to offer. This seems to be a common issue, especially if you’re trying to find the right oil for you skin type or…
Healing Rock Rose Face Serum Recipe
Lately, I have been so completely smitten with cistus essential oil that I want to put it in all of my homemade products. Its peppery, earthy, and somewhat spicy aroma lends a lovely middle note to blends, especially when paired with other resinous essential oils like vetiver, frankincense, and myrrh. Cistus, also known as rockrose…
Copycat Ortho Ease Recipe
As I continue to explore various forms of physical activity to keep my fitness journey fresh and interesting, I often find myself sore and in need of a good massage oil. Muscle rubs, massage oils, and gels have all been extremely helpful in supporting post-workout comfort, so when I got a request to make a…
How to Choose Helichrysum Essential Oil
There are more than 500 species of helichrysum throughout the world growing at a wide range of altitudes from sea level all the way up to 5600 feet in elevation. This beloved flower, whose name is derived from the Greek word “helios,” meaning sun, and “chyros,” meaning gold, has taken the aromatherapy world by storm…
Lover of all things natural, Tash grew up in the mountains of San Diego with her bare feet on the ground and a love for nature. She enjoys reading epic fantasy, blogging, and making her own remedies. Be sure to check out her other blog 
