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How To Use Essential Oils

So you've received your starter kit and are looking to start using your essential oils. Look no further! These articles are a collection of handy ways to use essential oils for day to day things like cleaning, dry skin, or emotional balancing. You'll also find recipes for better sleep, to help with nausea, or snoring.

These are just example topics. I think you'll also enjoy my seasonal how-to guides, for example on cold and flu season, or how to repel pesky mosquitos.

Whatever your reason for starting with essential oils; have a browse around, and I hope you enjoy!

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3 Simple Product Swaps for a Low-Tox Home Cleaning Routine (Using Essential Oils & Plant Therapy Favorites)

If your home feels a little overwhelmed with too many cleaning products, artificial fragrances, and laundry detergents filled with ingredients you don’t love, you’re not alone. The good news? You don’t need a full lifestyle overhaul to create a healthier, lower-tox home. Instead, I recommend focusing on simple, intentional product swaps that reduce waste, simplify…

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Glow Naturally: DIY Face Oil Recipe for Radiant Skin

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It seems that in November, more than the skies are grey… My skin tends to loose that natural glow, too! Since an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, I want to share my simple DIY face oil recipe packed with age-fighting oils like frankincense, lavender, and pomegranate carrier oil. I use this homemade…

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10 Best Essential Oils for the Bathroom: The Ultimate Guide to Eliminating Bathroom Odor

Are you tired of dealing with unpleasant bathroom odors and harsh chemical cleaners? Why not transform your bathroom experience with the help of essential oils? Essential oils offer a natural, eco-friendly, and non-toxic solution for eliminating bathroom odors and creating a fresh, inviting atmosphere. In this blog post, I will explain the top 10 essential…

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How to Use Essential Oils in Your Car: 6 Easy and Safe Methods for Aromatherapy On-the-Go

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Whether you’re carpooling the kids, commuting to work, or heading out on a summer road trip, your car is like a second home… and it should feel just as fresh and inviting! One simple way to make that happen? Essential oils! Using essential oils in your car is a natural, effective way to create a…

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10 Patchouli Diffuser Blends Everyone Can Love

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Let’s face it, Patchouli diffuser blends are a source of many heated discussions. Most people have a love-hate relationship with the oil. The scent is undeniably strong. Opinionated. Personally, I loathe Patchouli essential oil. However! As an aromatherapist in training, I can appreciate its beautiful therapeutic qualities. I wanted to be able to use Patchouli…

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Top 5 Love Essential Oil Blends Compared

popular love essential oil blends compared & tested

Are you ready to spice up your love life with a little bit of aromatic magic? Well, you’re in for a treat! In this fun article, I’m comparing five different essential oil blends that promise to kindle the flames of love. I love comparing blends! It’s so fun to see what all the EO companies…

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Winter Skin Survival Guide: Natural Tips for Soft, Radiant Skin

winter skin care with essential oils

Winter’s harsh weather can be tough on our skin, often leading to dryness, itching and red spots. I’ve been there. Hand lotion is my favorite accessory these days; and you won’t catch me leaving the house without a chap stick in my purse. I personally use natural products for winter skin care. For me, it’s…

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Discover the Power of Emotional Healing with Essential Oils

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Essential oils can relax, energize, or calm our emotions. They can help us concentrate on our goals, or bring us more focus and balance. If you’re like many of us and struggle with “off days”, it may be time to start looking to essential oils for emotional well-being. Perhaps a bit of simple, natural, non-toxic…

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5 Best Essential Oils for Hair Growth: Nature’s Secret to Luscious Locks

healthy hair with essential oils

In the pursuit of luscious, vibrant hair, many of us turn to an array of hair care products promising miraculous results. Yet, hidden within the beauty aisles, nature offers a simpler and more holistic solution: essential oils. These concentrated extracts from plants not only provide a delightful aroma, they also have remarkable properties that can…

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