NOW oils are part of a well-known health and wellness company, NOW Foods. In this NOW essential oils review, I discuss questions about their essential oil products, including quality and purity testing practices. I also examine the company history, their product assortment, and price points for the consumer. Essential oils are a wonderful way to…
How to Clean Essential Oil Bottles & Containers for Reuse
If you’ve been an oiler for any amount of time, you’re guaranteed to have a library of empty amber glass bottles. Do you keep them around? Throw them in the glass recycling? Wonder how to clean them for reuse? Empty essential oil bottles are easy to clean, reuse, and re-purpose. Once sterilized, you can use…
5 Best Essential Oils for Weight Loss
Essential oils are becoming a staple in many American households. If you’re trying to shed a few extra pounds, essential oils may be able to provide you with the support you need. The oils can’t burn calories for you. However, they can boost your metabolism, support your digestion, combat sugar cravings and more. In this…
Essential Oil Detox Bath Recipe
Soaking in a luxurious essential oil detox bath can help get rid of unwanted toxins from your body. Additionally, inhaling the aromas of essential oils during bath time can help alleviate emotional burdens, stress, and anxiety. All in all, crafting a DIY detox bath using your essential oils is a wonderful thing to do! You…
5 Tips for a Successful Switch to Natural Deodorant
I’ve switched to natural deodorant about 2 years ago now. It’s long been on my mind to blog about it and hopefully help you with some tips to make the transition, too! I’m not gonna lie, I used to suffer from pretty pungent body odor. It was one of those things I’ve always dealt with….
How to Use Palo Santo Essential Oil & its Therapeutic Benefits
Palo Santo essential oil is not as well-known as other aromatherapy oils. As you journey forwards with your essential oils knowledge, you’re bound to come across more exotic sounding essential oils. In a beginner’s kit, the oils you receive are classics such as Lavender, Lemon, or Tea Tree. But don’t fear the lesser-known oils. Specific…
30+ Essential Oil Gift Ideas
I’m always thrilled to write a new essential oils gift guide. I come across so many neat things that I would like to buy for myself, or am buying for a loved one when doing my shopping. We all celebrate differently, but I hope these ideas help you celebrate joy and happiness in your home….
Essential Oils for Nightmares
Do essential oils really help with nightmares? Many people believe that using the scent of flowers or spices can make them more tranquil, relaxed and less tense. I have a toddler and I am noticing some different types of night time wake-ups and cries. Nightmares are common among children; although they can occur to people…
Dry Skin Oil Recipe
If you wish to treat dry skin with an easy to create essential oils lotion, you’ll want to try out this basic DIY recipe. It is a family hit and many friends have asked me to make them a bottle. I’ve used it as birthday gifts or simple thank-you gifts. My mother in law always…
How to Make Your Own Pumpkin Spice Essential Oil Blend
Classic Pumpkin Spice is one of the most common scents of the fall season. Loved by many, it reminds us of a freshly baked pumpkin pie cooling on the window sill. It can be hard to find a ready-made scent that smells like the real deal. You don’t have to reach for synthetic fragrances or…
Use These 5 Essential Oils to Balance your Heart Chakra
The fourth chakra is the Heart Chakra, and there are some popular essential oils for your heart chakra that I want to introduce you to. The Sanskrit word for this chakra is Anahata, meaning unhurt, unstuck, unbeaten. The heart chakra is where our internal flame flickers with the day to day events of our lives…
The 7 Best Essential Oils for the Office (Plus Diffuser Blends!)
For many of us, a large part of our lives is spent at work. In fact, the average American spends around 1,800 hours per year at work. Many of us are lucky enough to work for an employer that believes in a holistic approach to wellness. There are many ways to creating a positive workplace,…
Hyssop Essential Oil Uses
Hyssop essential oil is a mild and gentle smelling, flowery yet herbacious aromatherapy oil. Among others, it is used in skin care, respiratory care, and to help regulate blood pressure. If you’ve never heard of Hyssop, or are curious about the oil and its best uses, this article is for you! I’ll quickly explain the…
How To Get Rid Of Ants with Essential Oils
The fight against ants in your home can be quite annoying! There are just so many of them, and you may have to treat the issue often. Most commercial ant killer sprays contain many harsh chemicals that you may not wish to use for an extended period of time. Mother nature offers a natural ant…
13 Ways to Use Lemongrass Essential Oil
I love Lemongrass essential oil. I use it almost daily. Lemongrass is part of the citrus oils family. It is an aromatherapy top note and with that, uplifting in nature and bright in blends. In this article, I’ll briefly explain the plant it comes from, and then I’m going to show you 13 simple ways…
Photosensitive Essential Oils
Essential oils are amazing! Their aromas are fresh and uplifting, and create a good mood and bright aroma. However, some essential oils are also photosensitive. What does this mean? Using photosensitive oils on your skin prior to sun exposure means you could be in danger of unwanted skin irritations. The skin could become red and itchy,…