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Shelf Life of 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...

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Best Essential Oils for Diffuser Jewelry

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....

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New Styles Going Up!

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!

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Aromatherapy- The Science of Smell- How Essential Oils Work

When I was first starting aromatherapy, I could not believe that an essential oil I smelled would have a physical response. But it is true and here is the scientific data supporting it. Another fun fact- when inhaling an oil it only needs to cross 2 cells (alveoli and capillary) to reach the bloodstream. That is amazing!

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Essential Oil Age Guidelines Chart

What can I use on my infant? Can my teenager use this? How many times have you had that question? Help is here! Now on our website is a complete guide to what age is safe for babies,kids, and teenagers to use essential oils. The recommendations are from the book "Essential Oil Safety- Second Edition" by Robert Tisserand. You can view it here. Print it off and keep it nearby- share with your friends too!

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