Destination: Essential Oils Blog — General Essential Oil Information

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!

Here is a list of definitions for the most common essential oil properties: Analgesic : remedy or agent that reduces pain Anti-bacterial : kills or inhibits bacteria Anti-biotic : destroys or inhibits growth of microorganisms and bacteriaAnti-convulsant : stops or prevents convulsions Anti-depressant : helps alleviate depressionAnti-diarrheal :  relieves diarrhea Anti-emetic : reduces the incidence and severity of nausea and vomiting Anti-fungal : destroys or inhibits the growth of fungi Anti-hemorrhagic : prevents or combats hemorrhaging or bleedingAnti-histaminic : reduces allergic conditions Anti-infectious : reduces or prevents infection Anti-inflammatory : alleviates inflammation Anti-microbial : destroys or inhibits growth of pathogenic...

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!

Looking to see how our blends compare to other companies? Look no farther! Here it is!!

Can you ingest essential oils? Are Destination Oils ingestible? These are 2 questions we get all the time!! Here are the answers: Can you ingest essential oils? Yes, but ONLY under the advisement of an aromatherapist or medical practioner. We DO NOT support adding lemon drops to your water and other methods of every day, casual ingestion of oils. We have all heard the argument that it is "just like adding lemon juice to your water". However, the lemon juice will combine with water while the lemon oil sits on top. Do not forget what you learned in school all...