

Essential Oil Spotlight - ELEMI (Canarium luzonicum)
Elemi (Canarium luzonicum), is by far one of my most favorite essential oils! It ranks up there with lavender and clary sage. Elemi is a b


What Does Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade & Seed to Seal Mean Anyway?
The essential oil world can be a very tricky place to navigate, especially if you do not know what you are looking for. In my quest to becom


Are you Using Essential Oils TOO Much?
It is possible to use them too much and too often. Essential oils are nature's medication and can be as powerful as medication. You do


Essential Oils and Head Lice
Essential oils that contain γ-Terpinene (Gamma Terpinene), terpinen-4-ol, terpineol (α) (Alpha terpineol), benzyl benzoate have been found t


Can Essential Oils Cause Sunburns?
Phototoxicity is a light-induced reaction to a "photoactive" substance in some essential oils. It requires both contact with the


Essential Oils are NOT Water Flavoring Agents
What people do not realize is those who are suggesting this unsafe practice are making money off of you. The more oils you use, the more yo


The Power of Essential Oils
Essential oils are wonderful, highly concentrated drops extracted from A LOT of plant material. There are about 20 drops per ml in liquids


Crystal Elixirs, Have You Tried Any?
Crystal waters, elixirs and essences go by many, many names. Gem waters, gem elixirs, gemstone tonics, gem tonics, gem essences, crystal wa


Tick Removal Using Essential Oils
Nothing makes my skin crawl or feel like something is crawling on me, (when nothing actually is), like seeing a tick. ACK! Heebeejeebee ti


Essential Oils as Sunscreen
Sunscreen….. yay or nay? Some feel that it causes cancer while others feel it is a necessity when going outside. These days, DIY sunscree


Named One of the Top 100 Essential Oil Blogs
Today we received an email telling us we have been named one of the top 100 essential oil blogs!! What an honor!!! Now, we must increase our


Essential Oil Spotlight - Basil (Ocimum basilicum ct. methyl cavicol)
The feeling this essential oil gives me is, "Help you take back control, ward off negativity, help one to feel safe". Basil is a


Essential Oils, Crystals or CBD for Your Aching Head
In the past I have been prone to migraines, life was stressful, I ate poorly and after many car accidents, whiplash had taken it's toll.


Allergy Season - Can Essential Oils Help?
The last 3-4 years it seems my allergies have gotten worse each year. Now, my children have been affected by them. When I became an aromath


Proper Product Labeling is Imperative
No label, or a label stating “essential oils” are in the product, simply is not enough to be safe. As a consumer, you need to know exactly