For me, the worst type of colds are those that affect the respiratory system, especially bronchitis. In case you didn’t know already, I’ve had atopic and nonatopic asthma since I was 10 years old and with it comes bronchitis after every cold. Actually, I could accidentally inhale something and the incessant coughing would cause some […]
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 formulating new and exciting recipes using essential oils only to discover that I have no idea how many drops are in drams, ounces, or […]
Essential Oils for Dry Hair
Colder weather is on its way and with it comes dry hair and skin. I can always tell when the weather changes because my hair gets frizzier and frizzier, brittle, and unwieldy as SoCal temperatures drop and the air gets turns bone-dry. Aside from planning formulas for winter resistant skin, I begin to use coconut […]
How to Make Valor
Valor is one of those essential oil blends that’s hard to live without, and when it’s out of stock, you begin to wonder how you’re going to face life’s challenges without it. You see, Valor is just one of those special blends that become a soothing balm for everyday situations whether it’s the need for […]
Essential Oils for Pain Relief
If there’s one thing no one likes to experience, it’s pain in any form. Whether it’s sharp and intense or dull and achy, pain can cause us to go to great lengths to relieve it including taking unhealthy over the counter medications. I’ve been doing some intense workouts lately and while it’s tempting to reach […]
Essential Oils for Hormonal Acne
They say beauty is only skin deep, but it’s hard to believe in that when you’ve got acne. The hard thing to remember is that you’re not alone in this! In fact, it’s estimated that up to 90 percent of people will suffer from acne in their teens due to turbulent hormonal changes. However, many […]