Essential oils (EOs) are aromatic chemical compounds of plants, trees and fruits. Some botanists believe they are the “hormones” of a plant, regulating metabolism, photosynthesis and... Read more >>

Science has come up with plenty of perfectly effective and safe emollients and moisturizers for human skin. But although alpha glucan oligosaccharide, cetyl acetate, and stearic acid may be wonderful... Read more >>

There was a time when I really did think all kids were happy little chappies, with sunny dispositions. I believed they didn’t have a care in the world … if only that were the case. Kids... Read more >>

To make an aromatherapy bath, you can drop the essential oils right into the tub and use your hand or foot to swish them around just before entering the bathtub, this method however at times can... Read more >>

The name chamomile is derived from the Greek words for “ground” and “apple” because the plant grows close to the ground and because it smells somewhat like apples. Throughout... Read more >>

For those of us who spent half of our lives trying not to get pregnant, actually getting pregnant later in life isn’t always as easy. Thus, the birth of sex on a schedule. Whether... Read more >>

Exotic, earthy, and musky best describe patchouli. The essential oil is distilled from fermented leaves, and the best quality essential oil comes from Indonesia, India, and now China. The smell... Read more >>