Undiluted Topical Essential Oil Application
Undiluted application is the use of essential oils applied directly to the skin without a carrier oil (also known as “neat” application). The topic of applying undiluted essential oils on the skin is quite controversial among aromatherapy experts. While some believe undiluted application to be highly beneficial in some cases, others simply warn against…
Aromatic Adornment with Aromatherapy
Many of us have read the Law of Attraction books, created vision boards and embarked on journeys of healing our spirits, families and even ancestral lineages. Now that we collectively aim for “high-vibe”, it would be a natural step to explore reconnecting to self-nurturing & empowerment through aromatics. By using botanical perfumes, we can utilize…
Essential Oil Allies: Sweet Marjoram
Sweet marjoram essential oil is distilled from the flowering tops of the graceful Origanum majorana; the essence is abundant in its leaves. It is commonly grown and distilled for its fresh and comforting essence in Egypt, France, and Germany. Classified in the Lamiaceae family, it is a hardy perennial sub-shrub in hot and dry…
Backache: Essential Oils to the Rescue!
Two months ago, I was working on a project that had my full attention and motivation. I’m a writer, and obviously, that entails long hours of sitting at a desk in front of my computer. One thing I can’t stress enough: A good desk chair is vital for your back! Well, long story short,…
Essential Oil Allies: Vetiver
Vetiver essential oil is distilled from the washed, dried and chopped roots, rhizomes and rootlets of the tropical grass that goes by the Latin moniker of Vetiveria zizanioides. Although it is native to India, the grass is mainly grown and distilled for its thick and complex essential oil in Java, Sri Lanka, the Reunion…
Balms, Butters and Salves: A Student Experience
Enjoy this student paper written by Rivka Sari for her Balms, Butters and Salves course completion featuring three beautiful recipes we really wanted to share! Vegan Herbal Salve Made with soothing Chamomile herbal oil, and Lavender herbal oil. I infused these oils at my home in Israel last summer, using rich and luxurious…