Valentine's Day is that special time when you try and lure your true love. Or perhaps you show appreciation for the true love you have already found. Either way sweet smelling aromas have been used to lure and entice throughout history. Not only are they appealing they can also create euphoric feelings when inhaled or applied topically to the skin. Scents can be powerful. The most commonly known and used aphrodisiac essential oils are: jasmine, neroli, rose, ylang ylang, and sandalwood. Oils … [Read more...]
5 Reasons to Love Fennel Essential Oil
I adore the smell of fennel. The taste is pretty good too but the aroma cannot be beat, especially for aromatic and aromatherapeutic reasons. I love fennel because it goes with a healthy digestive system like peas go with carrots. It is a key ingredient in one of my favorite essential oil blends...Digize, also known as my go-to for Wheat Belly. Fennel oil is all around helpful. Here are five reasons why I have come to love this oil. Pleasant Periods - Okay I almost labeled this "perfect … [Read more...]
A Guide to Carrier Oils and Butters
Carrier oils and butters become something of interest when you want to start making your own beauty products, herb infused oils, and when you want to use essential oils for beauty and for wellness. A carrier oil "carries" the beauty product or essential oil to broad area of the body. Imagine if you will, putting a drop or two of lavender oil on your fingers. How far will those drops of lavender go? How much skin can be covered? The answer is not much. This is why a carrier oil or butter comes in … [Read more...]
Best Essential Oils for a Foot Massage
A foot massage has to be one of the most enjoyable and popular massages. It might even be the reason why so many ladies love to have pedicures. Pretty toes are nice but the massage that comes with the pedicure can't be beat! They are simple and easy to perform as well so trading massages with your spouse can be an excellent lazy evening at home idea. It can be reviving and therapeutic! Our feet are super sensitive and super responsive. Many complimentary therapies (think reflexology or … [Read more...]
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