

Eight Powerful Essential Oils for Relaxation and Stress Relief and How to Use Them
What is Aromatherapy? Aromatherapy involves the use of aromatic or essential oils from plants for therapeutic benefits. Essential oils...


Help or Hype? Cannabidiol or CBD in Personal Care Products
Most likely you've seen cannabidiol or CBD showing up on the shelves of many of your favorite retailers. Not only is it found in balms or...


My Favorite Herbs for Fall
There are so many wonderful herbs and plants available to us for food, as herbal medicine, carrier oils, and essential oils. I ...


Amino Acids, Peptides & Proteins Oh My! What is their Role in Hair & Skin Care Products?
While you've certainly heard of protein and perhaps even have faint memories of learning about amino acids and peptides in science class...


"Scent-Sational" Fragrances for Your Home
As an aromatherapist I create custom therapeutic blends for clients and often people simply want a blend that smells amazing and creates...


What is Circular Beauty and Why is it Important?
Circular beauty like the term circular economy refers to a looped cycle that aims to change the linear take, make, use, dispose, pollute...


What is Hydroxy Acid and Why is it Included in Skin Care Products?
Hydroxy acids refer to naturally occuring organic acids either natural or synthetic that promote exfoliation and skin cell turnover....


What are Antioxidants? Do they Help the Skin When Used Topically?
You've probably heard the term "antioxidant" before in regard to food and perhaps skin care. But what exactly are antioxidants and how do...


"Clean Beauty" vs "Transparent Beauty" Products. What's in a Name?
As a cosmetic formulator and aromatherapist people often ask me if I create products using all sorts of buzz words. Some people ask for...


Unlock Your Essential Oil Confidence -- Free Masterclass
When I first learned about essential oils and aromatherapy on the TV show "The Nose Knows", I was intrigued and excited but definitely...











































