When the four sophomore cuties in the carpool asked about today’s writing assignment, I enthusiastically piped-up, “Essential oil recipes!” The girls did not exactly share my enthusiasm for proper compounding of natural extracts. They prefer when I write about “the top ten cute cars for cute girls,” but when “Scarborough Fair” played on my favorite [...]
Essential oils have a long history in the practice of aromatherapy as well as other applications from health to cleaning around the home. Having a few essential oil recipes handy for certain applications around the home and in your life can be a smart move. Not only are natural solutions to certain problems cheaper but [...]
Olive oil (Olea Europaea) is a good carrier for essential oils due to its lubricity. It is commonly used in soaps, hair care formulas and all types of skin care products such as shampoo, face powder, hair coloring, lipsticks and anti-wrinkle creams. Traditionally it has been used for rheumatic conditions, hair care, inflamed or irritated [...]
A couple of centuries ago most people simply had to suffer with any ailment, regardless of the severity. Life expectancy was approximately half of what it is today. Due to the increased knowledge of medical professionals, cures and management medicines have helped improve the quality of life. Unfortunately, the answer usually means prescriptions of pills [...]
Almost all of us today are short of time, and relaxation is a thing of the past. Multi-tasking is an every day norm, especially if you’re a working mom! Does it not make sense then, to seek out skin care products made with beneficial essential oils? I don’t know of a better to nourish your [...]
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