Skincare can be so daunting! There are literally thousands of different protocols for maintaining (or reclaiming) our youthful glow, fixing skin issues like acne, sun damage, and aging, and just a dizzying amount of lotions and potions for every skincare “need” imaginable. Sifting through it all can be intimidating and fruitless if you don’t know […]
Essential Oil Basics
Antibacterial, Antifungal, and Antiviral Essential Oils and How to Use Them
Did you know that all essential oils are to some degree antibacterial? Some even have a combination of antibacterial, anti fungal, and antiviral properties that can help us stay healthy and fight off infection. Since we live in an environment that is essentially covered in microbes, I thought it prudent to include a post about […]
The Maximum Dilution for 400 Essential Oils
In the world of aromatherapy, you will often come across the recommended maximum dilution for essential oils, but what does this mean exactly? In essence, it is the maximum amount of a particular essential oil that can be applied diluted to the skin without causing sensitization; the exposure to an allergen that results in the […]
Basil Essential Oil Benefits & Properties
Basil has always been a favorite aroma of mine since I was a child whether it was sprinkled over fresh spaghetti sauce, tossed in bruschetta, or simply skewered with ripe cherry tomatoes and chunks of mozzarella. Over the ages (since 1098 to be exact), basil has been used for a variety of ills and ailments […]
Essential Oil Conversions and Dilutions
I often get asked about essential oil conversions and how to dilute essential oils, so I thought this would be a fitting blog post! I know how it feels to be in the midst of formulating new and exciting recipes using essential oils only to discover that I have no idea how many drops are […]
Aniseed and Star Anise Essential Oil
Aniseed has had some amazing attention over the centuries. It was used to scent the clothing of kings, flavor dishes spanning from ancient China to Europe in the Middle Ages, and its sale as a spice funded repairs on the London Bridge. It was even believed to prevent bad dreams if put under your pillow […]