Destination: Essential Oils Blog — essential oils

Essential Oils and Pregnancy A customer reached out to me recently for some information on how to safely use essential oils during labor and delivery. I was so excited by the study I found that I had to share. This study found that peppermint oil was helpful in alleviating nausea and vomiting. Clary sage was used to speed up the labor and "it is interesting to note that of the multi-gravidae in spontaneous labour who received clary sage, 70% did not subsequently require intravenous oxytocin." As a mom who needed oxytocin both times, this would have been great to know!...

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....