Destination: Essential Oils Blog

I can't believe it has been over 2 months since I last blogged- time has been flying! And before you know it, the kids will be back to school. Help them focus with our Essential Oil Slap bracelets. Each package has 3 bracelets and a total of 9 pads- these work really well for concentration, insect repellents, and emotions. I usually tell people to use 1 pad just for the insect repellent though, a lot of the blends you can let dissipate but that one is strong one! Using the slap bracelets have so many great benefits. The essential oils...

Wondering how long your essential oils will be good for? Most oils just get better with time, but some do not! Check out our list for more details! This is a general guide to how long your essential oils should last when stored in a cool, dark place tightly capped. Keeping the original orifice reducers and lids on the oils ensure the best seal to avoid oxidation. Essential oils will not go rancid like other oils, instead they will oxidize and lose their therapeutic benefits. This chart is a great way to make sure your oils work when you need...

A question we get a lot is what are the best essential oils to use in diffuser jewelry. You can use any essential oil, but obviously some smell much better than others! I love pizza but I don't want to smell like oregano all day! A few things to think about are what your goals are for wearing the oil, any safety concerns, and the overall scent of the oil. As far as safety concerns, just make sure that the oil is safe for the user's age and does not have warnings for any health concern the user may have....

Want an easy way to use your essential oils? This is a revised post from last year, the aromatherapy community has been concerned about water in essential oil recipes for a few reasons. #1 Oil and water don't mix #2 When water is used, a preservative is needed as well so mold and bacteria do not grow An easy way around finding a preservative is to use vodka. Now- don't use your good stuff, go get the cheapest vodka you can buy and use that! In each ounce of vodka, use 15-20 drops of essential oil. If it is a...

It has been a crazy month getting all the Christmas orders out, but now with January comes NEW DIFFUSER JEWELRY STYLES!! This week I am getting everything added, 2 old styles have been revised and will be back into the lineup along with a ton of brand new styles. We are adding gold, bronze and 2 tone styles too. So excited to get all this up for our customers- if you are ever looking for a diffuser piece and can't find it, let us know at support@destinationoils.com. We can see if we can find it or make it for you!...