Essential oils can be categorized into eight broad groups. It can be really helpful to know these groups and what oils go in each because it can help you choose alternative oils to fit your needs when you don't have the exact one you want. For example...if you want a strong floral oil for a DIY essential oil perfume and you don't have the jasmine essential oil you want you can easily choose another from the floral category such as Neroli. Or if you need an earthy essential oil to make a beard … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2016
Cleaning Products You Can Make Yourself
Our rivers and oceans are under constant threat from fertilizer and weed-kill chemicals that run off from treated soils, and from chemical cleaners and prescription medicines that are being disposed of in our household water supplies. As a result, the concept of green living has naturally progressed to green cleaning. Many of the ingredients needed for homemade cleaning products are probably in your kitchen cabinets right now. These recipes use vinegar, olive oil, coconut oil, fresh citrus … [Read more...]
Benefits and Uses of Palmarosa Oil
Palmarosa essential oil is refreshing and rejuvenating. It has a sweet floral fragrance and its performance in cellular support and skin health make it highly valuable in skin care products, soaps, and beauty products. Palmarosa is closely related to lemongrass and citronella but the smell is actually closer to roses. It is often used as a cheaper substitute to rose oil which is quite pricey. The esters in palmarosa, such as geranyl acetate make this oil good for skin problems and scarring. … [Read more...]
Benefits and Uses of Citronella Oil
Fresh, sweet, citrus-y citronella is one of my absolute favorite essential oils and one that I use quite often in my home. It's amazing and strong citrus scent stimulates the mind and the body. It lifts your mood, balances emotions, and helps people get rid mental fatigue. It relaxes your muscles and eases aches. It is antiseptic and antifungal so it is wonderful for cleaning and it is a great insect repellent. Ways to use citronella Add a few drops to some epsom salts and add to your bath … [Read more...]
Back to School Essential Oils
Many of us natural moms use our essential oils for a variety of things in daily life and using them during the back to school madness is just part of that. We have some amazing oily tools at our disposal so why not? They can used for so many issues that arise. The following is quickie list of the best essential oils to use for back to school issues and concerns such as good sleep, concentration, avoiding illness, nerves, confidence, and more. For usage I recommend diffusing in the home, … [Read more...]
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