I love Lemongrass essential oil. I use it almost daily. Lemongrass is part of the citrus oils family. It is an aromatherapy top note and with that, uplifting in nature and bright in blends. In this article, I’ll briefly explain the plant it comes from, and then I’m going to show you 13 simple ways…
Aromatherapy
Are you looking to learn more about one particular essential oil? How about that ever popular Lavender, or Frankincense essential oil?
Learn about classic aromatherapy concepts. What does each oil do? Which plants do oils come from, and what kinds of carrier oils are most commonly used?
This collection of articles is dedicated to individual essential oils and their main therapeutic uses and properties. You'll need different essential oils for different purposes, but at times those purposes overlap. As an example, you could use both Lavender and/or Helichrysum to treat a minor wound. Which one you'll choose can depend on which one you have handy in your home, which one you're more familiar with, or which one you'd also like to use for other purposes in your life, so that purchasing one makes sense.
I hope that on your journey with essential oils, you'll get to know certain oils in great detail, and how they work for you and your family. Each essential oil is an individual match to the person, so I hope to help you get to know each oil individually, so you can pair and match them to your favorite people.
Your journey with aromatherapy knowledge starts here!
5 Photosensitive Essential Oils to Avoid in the Sun
Essential oils are amazing! Their aromas are fresh and uplifting, and create a good mood and bright aroma. However, some essential oils are also photosensitive. What does this mean? Using photosensitive oils on your skin prior to sun exposure means you could be in danger of unwanted skin irritations. The skin could become red and itchy,…
Dill Essential Oil: Top 10 Uses and Benefits
Dill essential oil has a plethora of medicinal uses, from calming the mind and body to repelling insects, aiding with sleep and treating acne. With that many good qualities, here are the Top 10 uses and benefits to incorporate Dill oil into your home aromatherapy practice and enhance your life and well-being. Quick Facts about…
Hazelnut Carrier Oil Benefits & How To Use It
In connection with essential oils, carrier oils are almost always mentioned as they are an important part of skin application uses of essential oils. Being neutral oils, carrier oils serve to dilute the essential oils’ highly concentrated nature. The dilution process helps to avoid any possible essential oils side effects or reactions such as irritation,…
Best Essential Oil Supplies for the Hobby Aromatherapist at Home
There are many unique approaches to using essential oils. As I’ve started my journey to become a Certified Aromatherapist, my needs for aromatherapy supplies have changed. Instead of only buying essential oils kits and blending them on-the-fly into my diffuser, I’m now creating custom tinctures and recipes for friends and family, and I need essential…
What Is Fractionated Coconut Oil?
Fractionated Coconut Oil is one of many carrier oil choices used to dilute essential oils for safe application on the skin. In its abbreviated form “FCO”, these 3 letters simply stand for Fractionated Coconut Oil. If you’ve been learning about aromatherapy and essential oils use, you’re certain to have heard about it! This article explains…
Top 10 Benefits of Ginger Essential Oil
Ginger essential oil is used to treat more than a dozen different mental and physical conditions. It was proven to be very powerful in reducing nausea and several find it to be quite helpful during a migraine attack. Ginger oil can work wonders for your stomach when you aren’t feeling well, and is known for the…
13 Benefits and Uses For Geranium Essential Oil
Geranium essential oil (Pelargonium graveolens) is a wonderful oil to have. It has many popular uses and benefits. If I had to summarize it in one word, it would be “balancing”. Geranium is used for balancing the mind and sorting out emotions. It can help you relax and have that stress-free feeling after a long…
Myrrh Essential Oil Benefits
Myrrh essential oil is maybe not the most widely used essential oil, but it is definitely one with a vast history! It has been known to be an essential ingredient in religious rituals, and it is also being used in medication, aromatherapy and skin care cosmetics. As a short summary, Myrrh is used to aid…
What is Helichrysum Essential Oil Good for? A Comprehensive Guide
In the world of essential oils, few are as revered as Helichrysum oil. It’s expensive, it’s mysterious, it’s a powerhouse essential oil… If you’re wondering what Helichrysum essential oil is good for, this article is for you. Known as the “Everlasting Flower,” this oil has a lot to offer. Whether you’re looking to calm your…
Top 6 Lemon Essential Oil Uses and Benefits
Lemon is a very popular essential oil, and part of almost any aromatherapy starter kit. Is is well-loved, and common among the Western culture. The most common uses for Lemon essential oil are to rejuvenate, clean, and disinfect. Use lemon oil for natural home cleaning, for diffusing, to make body scrubs, and more! The oil…
Top 10 Lavender Essential Oil Benefits
Lavender essential oil is one of the most popular and favorite essential oils to use. It’s definitely one of my most loved oils, and I have it on hand always. Lavender is incredibly versatile! Benefits span from pain relief, supporting relaxation and sleep, to hair care and treating minor cuts and scrapes. With so many…
Top 12 Best Carrier Oils for Essential Oils
What do you think is the best carrier oil for essential oils? There are definitely plenty of options to choose from. Carrier oils act as the base for “carrying” the essential oil that is being mixed into it. This dilutes the essential oil before applying it to your skin. They are sometimes also called base…