Learning How to Dilute Essential Oils Properly diluting essential oils is one of the most important things to learn about before diving into blending, internal use, or DIY recipes. The concentration and potency of EOs can be too powerful if used directly on the skin, so it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with a […]
Essential Oil Basics
Conifer Essential Oils- Essential Oils 101
Conifer Essential Oils Winter instills a sense of pulling in, digging deep, and reflecting on this past year. It’s a time for slowing down, piling on layers, and sleeping under heavy covers. It’s also a time for experiencing the myriad scents of winter and reveling in their healing and uplifting properties. One of my favorite […]
How to Choose The Best Essential Oil Diffuser
I have a confession to make…I’m addicted to my essential oil diffuser. I’ve tried out tons of different models and it’s been fun matching them to different rooms based on their look, output, and noise level. There are many different ways to use essential oils, but diffusing them remains a popular way to scent your […]
Can You Ingest Essential Oils?
Can You Ingest Essential Oils? One of the biggest questions everyone asks about using essential oils is “Is it safe to ingest essential oils?” and “Is it effective?” To answer both of these important questions we have to turn to the field of toxicology. What is Toxicology? The field of toxicology is often misunderstood. When […]
The Benefits of Diffusing Essential Oils
The Benefits of Diffusing Essential Oils If you didn’t know already I’m a self-proclaimed essential oil addict. My collection is staggering. I mean, who really NEEDS over 80 different essential oils in their life? Well, I guess I do! And perhaps you do too 😉 Essential oils can be used for SO MANY different things […]
Essential Oils for Stress
These days stress is a constant companion. Our relationship with stress is so intertwined it’s immediately noticeable how much relief we get while sinking into a hot bath, take time to meditate, go for a walk, and of course when we go on a relaxing vacation. It has become the shadow that follows us around […]