It seems that lavender, or the scent of it, is everywhere – candles, hand lotions, shampoo, bath gel, air freshener, even laundry detergent. It’s the most widely used and best-selling essential oil. Why is lavender so popular? According to Tim Blakley, aromatherapy author and educator, pure lavender essential oils offer benefits for the body, mind and [...]

The best part of spring cleaning is opening the doors and windows to welcome fresh air and sunshine. Why not add to that spring freshness with natural cleaners? Taken from the flowers, bark, leaves, and other parts of plants, essential oils are as natural as fresh air and sunshine. Many have their own properties as disinfectants, [...]

Besides just smelling good, vanilla essential oil is a very interesting product. Vanilla oil is used to flavor different kinds products. It is also used to make perfumes and skin scrubs. Vanilla essential oil’s scent is a known sensual aphrodisiac, which may be why it is an ingredient in Oriental type perfumes. Many people find the [...]

Aromatherapy quality essential oils can be a bit pricey, but a little goes a long way.  If they are 100% essential oil, then you only need a few drops per use.  You can sometimes get a price discount if the essential oil has already been blended with a carrier oil like apricot kernel, jojoba or [...]

If you are unfortunate enough to be suffering from vertigo, you can be forgiven for being most irritated with this very annoying condition though your annoyance should not make you forget to get it treated because it can cause further and serious complications. Anyone that suffers from vertigo will know that it makes them dizzy [...]