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The term DERMATITIS and ECZEMA are often used synonymously. Dermatitis can be divided into exogenous causes (allergic contact and primary irritant) and endogenous, which implies all forms of dermatitis not directly related to external causes. Eczema is a non-infectious inflammation… read more →

Every effective anti-aging skin care plan starts with healthy habits. You devote your time and money to get regular skin care treatments to keep looking radiant, youthful and help reverse the inevitable signs of aging. For treatments to show desirable, long… read more →

In our introductory video (see below), we discussed what essential oils are and how they are extracted. We pointed out the high concentration of these plant extracts. This should give us some understanding on the potency and also the high cost of some of these… read more →

The essential oil in your bottle is 50-100 times more concentrated than the plant, they come from. They are powerful substances and can be harmful if not used with due care and diligence. When properly diluted and used with common… read more →

This is probably the most known, loved and recognized essential oil. Here are some facts and notable benefits. THE ORIGIN: The origin of Lavender is believed to be from the Mediterranean, Middle East and India. Its history goes back some… read more →

ESSENTIAL OIL MYTHS DEBUNKED While working our month-long San Diego County Fair, I received an interesting question from one of our customers regarding the effects of Lavender and Tea Tree Oil on the hormonal system. Lavender and Tea Tree Oils… read more →

CALENDULA OIL / Calendula is another herb infused* oil and comes from the Marigold family. Calendula officianalis excels in healing and moisturizing and has traditionally been used for first aid ointments. Calendula has excellent healing and anti-inflammatory properties, and is appropriate for damaged, inflamed or irritated skin,… read more →

Arnica is anti-inflammatory, pain relieving, helps reduce bruising, relieves muscle soreness, reduces swelling, helps to speed up recovery, after injuries or surgeries and much more. When it comes to natural pain management, we always use ARNICA MACERATED OIL in our products to enhance… read more →

(Boswellia carteri) desktop view of this post; https://conta.cc/41laHRt THE ORIGIN Frankincense trees grow wild in Somalia, North Africa. Other varieties are cultivated in Oman, Yemen, South Saudi Arabia, Western Ethiopia and Western India. WHAT EXACTLY IS FRANKINCENSE? Frankincense is an aromatic resin,… read more →

desktop view of this post https://conta.cc/3KWW4hP When I started working with Essential Oils more than 20 years ago, my main focus was to find and create alternatives to chemical- and preservative-laden products. Now my medicine cabinet consists of pure essential… read more →