Applying essential oils “neat” means putting essential oils directly onto your skin without dilution with a carrier oil. Neat = Undiluted = Full Strength. Many people use lavender oil and tea tree in this way. While the practice of applying essential oils neat may be recommended by wellness advocates, aromatherapists or authors, the question remains:…
Essential Oils For Beginners
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Which Essential Oils are Toxic to Cats? Which Ones Are Safe? (A Complete Guide)
Your cat’s sense of smell is indeed exceptional. Cats have stronger senses than humans and their nose is way more sensitive than ours, so it’s definitely possible that scents you might find calming and wonderful, can be extremely strong and overwhelming for your cat. If you have a domestic pet cat and you want to…
What is Helichrysum Essential Oil Good for? A Comprehensive Guide
In the world of essential oils, few are as revered as Helichrysum oil. It’s expensive, it’s mysterious, it’s a powerhouse essential oil… If you’re wondering what Helichrysum essential oil is good for, this article is for you. Known as the “Everlasting Flower,” this oil has a lot to offer. Whether you’re looking to calm your…
Are Essential Oils Toxic to Dogs?
Essential oils are becoming increasingly popular and most households I know have oils around and use them in one way or another. Whether it’s for making your living room smell nice, or helping your kids focus on school work, or even cleaning your house in a more non-toxic way, essential oils and related products are…
5 Alternative Blends to Young Living Thieves
When I first got introduced to essential oils, all the rave was about the Young Living Thieves® blend. “It’s the best household cleaner I’ve ever had!”, or “my kids never get sick at school” were some of the many claims to fame of this popular oil. It intrigued me so much, that I had to…
Which essential oils are safe to ingest?
It’s been long on my mind to write an article about ingesting essential oils safely. There is a lot of marketing and information going around the internet about essential oils’ internal use – including recipes, DIY recipes and recipes outlining dietary benefits of essential oils. But, I’ve found that people are still left wondering whether…
How to Use Essential Oils for a Restful Night’s Sleep
Have you ever found yourself staring at the ceiling at 2 am, mentally running through tomorrow’s to-do list, only to wake up feeling like you never actually went to sleep? If you’re nodding along, trust me – you’re in good company. For moms especially, the “luxury” of a full night’s rest can sometimes feel as…
How to Use An Essential Oil Diffuser Necklace
Wearing essential oil scents as part of your jewelry accessories is a trendy way to get the best of both worlds: well-being and fashion. The use of the essential oil diffuser jewelry is becoming more popular among women today. Typically, essential oil jewelry is worn as a necklace, but you can also get bracelets and…
The 5 Best Cordless Essential Oil Diffusers, Portable & Battery Operated
Battery-powered portable essential oil diffusers may very well revolutionize the industry of essential oil diffusers. These sleek, new units offer increased flexibility in how, where and when you use your essential oils. Portable diffusers offer a variety of power sources to run your unit. This flexibility means you can disperse essential oils wherever you are,…
Top 10 Lavender Essential Oil Benefits
Lavender essential oil is one of the most popular and favorite essential oils to use. It’s definitely one of my most loved oils, and I have it on hand always. Lavender is incredibly versatile! Benefits span from pain relief, supporting relaxation and sleep, to hair care and treating minor cuts and scrapes. With so many…
How to Clean Your Essential Oil Diffuser
Essential oil diffusers break down the essential oils so that the aroma can be dispersed throughout the whole room. It’s a great way to use essential oils since this brings a soothing and relaxing atmosphere that you can enjoy. However, it’s troublesome when the diffuser starts functioning improperly or even breaks. At times, all it…
Top 12 Best Carrier Oils for Essential Oils
What do you think is the best carrier oil for essential oils? There are definitely plenty of options to choose from. Carrier oils act as the base for “carrying” the essential oil that is being mixed into it. This dilutes the essential oil before applying it to your skin. They are sometimes also called base…
Are Organic Essential Oils Better?
When it comes to essential oils, are organic ones better? Some people believe that organic essential oils must be healthier. But is that really the case? Let’s take a closer look at the differences between organic and non organic oils to find out. Essential oils are used for their therapeutic properties towards better health and…
3 Quick Tips for Essential Oil Storage (Plus the Best Storage Boxes & Cases)
If you own essential oils, you likely wonder about how and where to store your essential oils. Keeping your essential oils in an ideal environment will help you get the most out of your oils. This article is to help you understand what factors play a role in essential oils storage. I’ve summarized it in…