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 […]
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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 […]