Aromatherapy

DEET (or diethyltoluamide) is one of the most common active ingredients in bug sprays and insect repellents. However, DEET can be a major skin irritant and shouldn't be used anywhere near cuts or abrasions; it can also lead to more severe symptoms like shortness of breath, headaches, and irritated eyes in some users. As the weather begins to warm up, opt for DEET-free products...

Peppermint is an invigorating scent that almost everyone is familiar with. But what many don't know is that this cool scent has additional uses as an essential oil that can be used topically, through diffusion, orally, or mixed with other essential oils for a variety of benefits.One of peppermint oil’s most notable properties is a cooling sensation that is felt when...

Carrier oils are an important (though often overlooked) factor when using essential oils. Carrier oils are natural by definition: they come from a diversity of vegetarian sources and usually they only have light odors, making them the ideal substance to dilute your essential oils. Although most carrier oils can be mixed with most essential oils, some mixes work better than others.Grapeseed Oil and Basil OilGrapeseed...

The use of essential oils to balance the chakra system has been in practice for thousands of years. It is believed that there are seven primary chakras and 21 lesser chakras: each of the seven main chakras is tied to a particular region and influences different emotions. Although these energy centers aren’t visible to the eye, they are thought to help connect the...