A plant has a beauty to it that draws you to it. Whether a great old oak or even a weed, when you sit with a plant, it has a quality to it, an awareness that can’t be ignored. That same awareness can be felt with the oils they produce. This awareness, this beauty, […]
Aromatherapy
Natural Preservatives: Do they exist?
Natural Preservatives for Essential Oils: What are they really? As essential oils become more and more popular, many people start making their own products. This is exciting, but unfortunately, misinformation can lead to some unsafe practices. One unsafe practice I see frequently is people using essential oils in water-based products, then they use the product […]
Bath Salts
With DIY projects all the rage nowadays, many people have started making their own beauty products. They either want to save money, enjoy the process of making beauty products, or have concerns about chemicals in their products. But do you know how to make these products safely? As a certified Aromatherapist, I would love to […]
Steaming and Aromatherapy
Background Essential oils became increasingly popular in the last few years. Now when I walk into a grocery store I see essential oils and diffusers all over the place. I love using diffusers. I do feel though that some of the other respiratory methods get passed over in all the publicity. One of those methods, […]
Essential Oil Shelf Life: When should you throw away your oils?
The Background One important yet over looked aspect of essential oils is the shelf life of the oil. Essential oils oxidize over time making them harmful instead of beneficial. Few users of essential oils are aware of this and may keep their oils for years without knowing about oxidation. Aromatherapy suppliers rarely provide expiration dates […]
Cindy
I’ve been so happy with the oils that Matrix Therapy custom created just for me. Two of my biggest issues are with relaxation and focus, and Carrie worked with me to find the right mix of essential oils to help me with both. She created two inhalers for me for energy and focus, which have […]
Holly
I have benefited from Carrie’s expertise with aromatherapy on several issues and have been very happy with the outcome! Carrie was able to make me a cream to apply to my joints that has greatly improved the discomfort I felt in my feet and ankles when getting out of bed in the morning. Even better […]
The Missing Link of Aromatherapy: Carrier Oils and Butters
The popularity of essential oils and aromatherapy has sky rocketed in recent years due to the success of a few companies. This increase has caused massive popularity of essential oils. Unfortunately, many people use essential oil unsafely. For children, the elderly, pregnant women, or fragile populations, sometimes you should not use essential oils at all. […]