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How to Use Essential Oils to Get the Most Out of Your Days Off

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We all work hard to earn some relaxation on our days off. And what better way to help yourself decompress and relax than by breaking out your essential oils collection? Here is a guide to help you rest, recharge, and get the most out of your days off using your essential oils. With these five tips, you can start each week feeling refreshed and ready to tackle all your tasks. Lavender Essential Oil Transform Your Home Atmosphere You just got home on your Friday, and it’s time to kick off your shoes and relax. You can help kickstart your relaxation by diffusing some soothing aromas in your house before you even walk in the door. Whether it’s the purifying scent of tea tree oil or a light relaxing scent like Roman chamomile, your essential oils can help you create the home atmosphere that is the perfect addition to your relaxing and recharging weekend. Set Yourself Up for Maximum Rest We could sleep forever if we were allowed to, right? Relaxing essential oil aromas lik

How to Use Your Essential Oils for an Elevated Massage Experience

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We use our essential oils every day to create uplifting, energizing, and calming aromatic environments in our homes. So, why not create those same moods with your next at-home massage experience? Between single oils and essential oil blends , you can make any atmosphere that suits your needs best with the use of your premium oils. Just dilute your oils with a carrier oil such as fractionated coconut oil and start creating the perfect massage experience right from home. Essential Oil Blends For a Calming Aromatic Massage There are different options you can choose from to create a calming aromatic massage. One of these is lavender essential oil, which humans have used for hundreds of years for its calming aroma. Lavender is also excellent to use for a nighttime massage right before bed. Another soft and calming floral to use for a calming and soothing massage experience is ylang ylang essential oil. The delicate florals can help transport your psyche to a calm spring day when the flowe

3 Personal Care Products You Should Add to Your Holiday Shopping List

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The holidays are almost upon us, meaning millions of people, yourself included, are finalizing shopping lists and stocking stuffers to ring in the season. From friends and family to coworkers and acquaintances, finding the perfect holiday gifts can be an exercise in patience. Mineral Sunscreen Spray Nonetheless, some gifts will always be crowd-pleasers, especially once you start dipping into aroma and personal care. From the refreshing scent of peppermint oil to the inviting aroma of frankincense, here are three personal care products you should add to your holiday shopping list. Peppermint Oil Used in everything from toothpaste to chewing gum, peppermint has been a holiday staple for centuries, ingested or applied in several delicious and beneficial ways. When taken internally, peppermint oil can help promote healthy digestion, making it the perfect companion to any holiday feast. Mixed in water with lemon oil, peppermint can also provide a healthy, refreshing mouthwash. Paired w

4 Essential Oils That Are Perfect for Fall and Winter

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Transitioning from warmer spring and summer weather to the sudden chills of fall and winter can be difficult, especially if you live in an area where extreme temperatures are the norm. Colder weather means more time indoors, likely in close quarters with friends, family, and a healthy mix of your coworkers. It also means more time trying to make your space as comfortable as possible, doing what you can to avoid the overall stuffiness that comes with the chilly seasons. From the invigorating aroma of lemon oil to the luxurious scent of lavender, here are four essential oils that are perfect for autumn and winter. Eucalyptus Oil Native to Australia, Tasmania, and other islands, the eucalyptus plant has a number of uses beyond lumber or as a food source for koalas. When blended into an essential oil, the primary chemical component of these species, eucalyptol (1,8-Cineole), can provide a calming, fragrant aroma. As a popular oil for a soothing massage, eucalyptus oil can also help to

4 Ways to Warm Up Your Home Environment with Essential Oils

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You know that winter has arrived when you start to see the sparkles of frost enveloping the trees and sidewalks and every chimney on the street is billowing warm clouds of smoke. It’s the time of year when many of us head indoors to wait out the cold months. Warming up your home environment with cozy essential oils is an excellent way to hunker down and warm up your senses. Here are four easy ways to use essential oils in your home this winter season. Lavender Essential Oil Make Your Own Holiday Blends to Diffuse Warm and woody essential oils are perfect for cozying up your home this winter. And making your own blends to diffuse is surprisingly easy. Clove and ginger essential oils embody all the warm, woody, and spicy aromatics that seem to warm you up from the inside out. You can always pair them with a refreshing citrus oil like wild orange or tangerine for an invigorating aromatic blend that gives you the warm sensations you need this winter. Take a Hot Bath Infused with Essenti

5 Essential Oils to Enhance Your Fall Recipes

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If you’re like many others, you always enjoy the taste, texture, and aroma of a meal cooked with love. To be sure, there’s delicious cuisine to be had year-round, but there’s just something about fall cooking that genuinely sets the season apart.  Turmeric Supplements The warm wafting of spices like nutmeg and cinnamon combined with apples, pumpkin, and all sorts of herbs creates an atmosphere unlike any other. Did you know that one of the best ways to kick your fall recipes up a notch is by infusing them with essential oils? It’s true—many of the same essential oils you use every day are just waiting to augment your favorite fall recipes. Here’s a list of excellent essential oils you can add to your autumn fare. Turmeric A member of the ginger family, the Curcuma longa plant yields turmeric, an extremely popular spice. Turmeric comes from Southeast Asia, where it remains a staple of Ayurvedic traditional health practices in India. In the kitchen, turmeric adds a deep g

The 5 Best Essential Oils for Elevating Your Yoga Practice

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You understand the value of actively managing your well-being, and your yoga practice is a significant part of your approach. With regular yoga practice, you can reliably boost your physical and mental health. But could you be getting more out of your yoga routine? The answer is yes! By incorporating essential oils, you can enhance your yoga practice to elevate your experience more fully. You might use essential oils aromatically, topically, or internally. You could even be brand new to the world of essential oils. When you’re ready to take your yoga practice to the next level, start with this list of five pure, clean essential oils.  Peppermint Your breath is the key element of your successful yoga practice. Focusing on your breathing is how you find your center, which is the source of your mindfulness, balance, and more. Peppermint oil contributes to your practice by promoting feelings of clear breathing. The cooling vapors can be both soothing and refreshing. For you