During the month of February I wanted to focus on essential oils related to the heart and neroli ( Citrus aurantium ) fills that bill in several ways. As an aromatherapist I know that a very special aspect of the evergreen tree that sports sharp spines and fragrant white flowers that are steam distilled to produce neroli essential oil is that it also supplies us with bitter orange and petitgrain essential oils. But I hadn't thought about it in a way a fellow aromatherapist po

An unbiased review from a cosmetic formulator’s lens Fragrance is everywhere: in perfumes and personal care products, home care, even detergents and air fresheners. Millions of consumers have been exposed to claims that synthetic fragrances disrupt hormones  or pose systemic health risks — especially around endocrine function. And in 2019 there were even concerns that essential oils such as lavender and tea tree could disrupt hormones (to read more about it check the post Doe

Rich, floral, and unmistakably exotic, ylang-ylang (Cananga odorata)  is a classic heart-centered oil—one that supports the heart both physically and emotionally . Steam-distilled from the intensely fragrant, star-shaped flowers of the ylang-ylang tree, this oil has a long history of use for calming the nervous system and softening emotional tension. Its aroma is lush and intoxicating, yet deeply grounding, inviting the body to slow down and the heart to gently open. Ylang-yl