The definition of an essential oil is “a concentrated hydrophobic liquid containing volatile (defined as "the tendency of a substance to vaporize") aroma compounds from plants. Essential oils are also known as volatile oils, ethereal oils, aetherolea, or simply as the oil of the plant from which it is derived.” The therapeutic value of essential oils varies greatly depending on an equally varying number of determinate factors, such as the ... Read the Post...
10 Most Popular & Widely Used Essential Oils
The power of essential oils and the benefits of aromatherapy have garnered a lot of attention from naturopaths and skeptics alike over the past decade or so, and that interest has prompted numerous studies to be done on which oils have the most beneficial properties and for what conditions do certain oils seem to have the most desired effect. Following is a list of the ten most used essential oils and of what conditions these special oils have ... Read the Post...
Put Together a Spa Gift Basket
If you are having trouble picking just one type of gift to make this holiday season, why not put together a gift basket? For someone who needs a little pampering, a spa gift basket is perfect. You can also incorporate essential oils into this type of basket. Decide on the Theme for the Basket While making a spa gift basket on its own is a theme, there are many other directions you can take here. If it is a holiday gift, you might want to ... Read the Post...
Mistakes to Avoid with Your DIY Projects
Making your own gifts for people during the holiday season is fun to do, saves money, and makes the gift more meaningful. However, there are also some common mistakes people make, especially when they are using essential oils for these gifts. Here are some mistakes you need to avoid whenever you are working with pure essential oils. Going Too Quickly with Blends If you are going to make DIY products with homemade essential oil blends, ... Read the Post...