Essential oils are so concentrated that applying them directly to the skin might cause an irritation. Carrier oils are used to help carry or move the essential oils into your skin. This article explores some carrier oils and how they're used.

The use of perfume is a significant part of your everyday life, from soaps to shampoos to colognes. Whether it's an expensive scent or your corner store 4 for $1, you're making a statement consciously or subconsciously. Learn a bit more ...

You’ve decided to try your hand at creating your own unique perfume blend. What happens when you create a perfume blend? Does it smell like heaven? Did certain oils “speak” to you? Learn more ...

There’s nothing like a soothing oil that can be used for bath as well as body. Stepping out of the shower or tub and being met by a blend made just for you, is a special treat. Learn how to make a special blend for yourself.

Yes it’s time to put mental energy into Christmas, Chanukah and Kwanzaa. Guess what? They all fall between December 24 and January 1 this year (2016). Go figure! Fragrant gifts are always a great idea, especially if they’re natural fragrances. Learn more ...

While exercise, nutrition and a lifestyle change are extremely important to your health and well-being, massage can have a profound effect on you as well. Get recipe ideas for making your own massage oils.

As we transition from overwhelmingly hot temperatures to some what cooler ones, s will the scents you wear. Here are a few recipes for you to try. Enjoy!

At one time essential oils were only associated with aromatherapy. Now they are an internal part of the beauty world. You’ll find them in everything from spa products, to household products to skin and body treatment products. Test a few recipes ...

Bathing can be looked at as therapeutical in and of itself. Not only does a warm bath offer you a sense of renewal, your body and its muscles relax, your mind wanders and you give way to utter and complete tranquility. Learn more ... get recipes ...

When you think of essential oils, typically, it’s more about aromatherapy or perfume than kitchen cleansers or food additives. They cross all sorts of boundaries and today we’ll see some of their many uses.