Essential Oils

Both oregano essential oil and the herb can be used for many infectious, fungal and antiseptic purposes. The oil is stronger and therefore can act more quickly and surely than using the whole herb; however, the herb is useful for milder conditions and general cleansing and toning uses. Below are the skin care uses for both whole herb and the essential oil. Oregano Origanum vulgare Habitat: Native to the Mediterranean, oregano likes a hot, sunny and dry location. It grows as a perennial and makesContinue Reading…

Sore nipples often occur when breastfeeding begins. Particularly when baby has trouble latching on properly, the delicate nipple and areola tissue can get irritated, inflamed and if left untreated, it can crack, leading to bleeding and potentially infection. Fortunately, you don’t have to let it get that far as there are many herbs and natural remedies that are easily available and effective. When I began breastfeeding my son, I experienced pain in the first few weeks. It was particularly painful when he latched on toContinue Reading…

Chamomile essential oil and the whole herb are both very useful for skin conditions. Being a gentle herb with a long track record, chamomile is a go-to when dealing with sensitive skin, babies and kids. Go here for the highest quality chamomile flowers. Chamomile Matricaria recutita Habitat: Native to open meadows of Europe and west Asia. Prefers full sun; dry, light, sandy, and well-drained soils. Annual. Parts used: Primarily flowers, but leaves can be used also. Essential oil. Important Information about Chamomile for Skin Care Azulene isContinue Reading…

There are many differences between essential oils and herbal oils. Matter of fact, the only real similarity is the plant from which they come… oftentimes, I see the two totally different products being confounded into one. It is important to distinguish between the two. Many times I encounter people saying that they tried to make an herbal oil and it didn’t turn out how they expected. I suspect this is because they are imagining an essential oil as the final product. The two are completelyContinue Reading…

Sandalwood essential oil is a rare and precious oil with many applications. Its aroma is deep, woody, spicy and earthy with a touch of sweet. It is used as a base note in perfumery. I like to blend sandalwood with floral notes, like lavender, rose and ylang-ylang, in natural perfumes. Click here to purchase the best sandalwood oils. This is my current perfume recipe I’ve been using: Ingredients: Sandalwood essential oil 35 drops Rose essential oil 21 drops Vanilla tincture ½ oz Castor oil 1/3Continue Reading…

The experience of true rose essential oil is one that cannot be imitated. Rose has a myriad of uses. “Full of love she is Aphrodite’s servant” goes the quote by Achilles Tatios (139 BC) from Alexandria. The Fragrance of Venus is captured in the essential oil. The aroma is described as being deep, soft, hypnotic, honey-spice and having a middle note. Rose essential oil is noted to be yin in character, making it effective for delicate souls in need of healing. The best rose essentialContinue Reading…