

Love Citrus? Give Mandarin Essential Oil a Try
Maybe it's because mandarins and holidays seem to go hand in hand but one of my favorite essential oils lately is mandarin. Both green...


Spice is Nice -- Cinnamon, Clove Bud, and Ginger Essential Oils Fight Germs and Tame Tummies
I was with a client recently and when she smelled clove bud essential oil she said it reminded her of ham! I laughed but I knew where she...


Another Reason to Love Citrus Essential Oils.
I see a lot of variance with many oils. Some people love, love lemongrass and others despise it. Vetiver is such a wonder oil. So...


Ask an Aromatherapist: Are Cinnamon Leaf and Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil Interchangeable?
As the weather cools the warming spices of fall fill the air and wrap us in their rich scents. One of my favorites is cinnamon. When you...


Ask an Aromatherapist: What is a CO2 Extract and How Do I Use Them?
Originally developed for the food and flavor industry (for things such as spices, hops, teas, and vegetable oils) CO2 extracts are now...


Calming Respiratory Support with Inula (Inula graveolens) Essential Oil
Inula (Inula graveolens) is an essential oil new to me and it made a lovely first impression. The genus Inula contains about 90 species...


Back from Stillpoint Aromatics Clinical Intensive with lots to Share
I got back from Sedona on Monday in time to celebrate my daughter's birthday after spending nine amazing days at Stillpoint Aromatics...


Love Your Skin Naturally. Treat Blemishes with Honey Face Wash and Aloe Tea Tree Spot Treatment.
Many teens suffer with problem skin. Changes in hormones, poor diet, and stress etc. can result in blemishes and less than healthy skin....


Why I Love Jojoba Oil (Umm Wax...)
I use organic, cold pressed jojoba oil (Simmondsia chinensis), which is actually a liquid wax, for nearly all of my dilutions, and I...


The Benefits of Shea Butter
Shea butter or Butyrospermum parkii is obtained by cold pressing the fruits from the nut of the Karite tree. They are picked, cracked,...








































