Author: Ruth McGowen

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Hair Perfume 👗👜💄💛

Hair perfume is a great way to leave those you pass by with the sweet and enticing aroma of essential oils. Lightly spray it on your hair to keep it smelling sweet and fresh. Feel free to switch up the essential oils used in this recipe to create your perfect aroma. Ingredients ⅓ cup rose … Continue reading Hair Perfume 👗👜💄💛 →

ClaryCalm® Uses and Benefits

ClaryCalm Product DescriptionDesigned to provide a calming, soothing effect during the course of a woman’s menstrual cycle, ClaryCalm is known as a cooling essential oil blend when used topically, with a floral, yet herbaceous scent. Whether you need cooling effects for the skin, or help balancing your emotions, ClaryCalm is the perfect companion in times … Continue reading ClaryCalm® Uses and Benefits →

It’s DIY Wednesday 🎅🌲💚

It’s DIY Wednesday! Here are a couple of ideas for gift giving  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeAiZbP_npE LIP SCRUB This delicious, natural, exfoliating lip scrub will leave your lips feeling smooth and rejuvenated. Customize it by using any of your favorite essential oils. For extra soft lips, apply lip balm after the scrub. Ingredients4 teaspoons brown sugar3 teaspoons virgin … Continue reading It’s DIY Wednesday 🎅🌲💚 →

Essential Oils to Brighten Your Holidays 🌲🎅💚

Traditions shape December into a sparkling snow globe that decorates the rest of the year. We can’t help but adore the special times; luminous lights; gift exchanges; shimmering, peaceful ambiance of falling snow; gingerbread cookies with the kids; and, of course, sensational holiday smells! Let Cinnamon Bark and Madagascar Vanilla take your senses for a … Continue reading Essential Oils to Brighten Your Holidays 🌲🎅💚 →

Where is Frankincense Sourced?

Frankincense essential oil comes from the Sanaag region of Somaliland, which makes up over a third of the country’s total land. Harvesting frankincense resin is the main source of income. Normally, frankincense resin is sold to shopkeepers (who then sell it to intermediaries and consolidators for export). This system often takes advantage of the harvesters, … Continue reading Where is Frankincense Sourced? →

Balsam Fir

Enjoy the smells of the holiday season! 🎄Native to North America, balsam fir trees tower at over 80 feet tall and produce needle-like leaves. Primarily used for pulp and construction, the balsam fir tree doesn’t respond well to urban pollution and isn’t plentiful in cities, preferring to grow in the woods where the air is … Continue reading Balsam Fir →

Chemistry of Frankincense Oil

Frankincense essential oil is derived from the resinous tears of trees that have been carefully scored, or “bled.” If cared for properly, frankincense trees can produce tears for hundreds of years! After a careful distillation process, the essential oil has a complex mixture of monoterpenes: alpha-Pinene Limonene alpha-Thujene beta-Pinene This complex chemistry contributes to its renewing … Continue reading Chemistry of Frankincense Oil →

Essential Oils for Muscle Pain

Whether you only experience muscle pain occasionally or have chronic muscle pain, these essential oils for muscle pain can help relieve your discomfort. Top 5 Essential Oils for Muscle PainMarjoram — Soothes and calms discomfort*AromaTouch® — Cools sore muscles and improves circulationCopaiba — Anti-inflammatory and analgesic propertiesFrankincense — Anti-inflammatory propertiesSiberian Fir — Anti-inflammatory and analgesic … Continue reading Essential Oils for Muscle Pain →