by Susan McDonald | Oct 22, 2021 | Essentials Oils
Amyris balsamifera is an essential oil that I first started using as a fixative in many of my products. A fixative helps keep other essential oils from evaporating. It helps to maintain the fragrance of the essential oils over time. Amyris was originally grown in...
by Susan McDonald | Aug 27, 2021 | Essentials Oils
Patchouli, Pogostemon cablin, was introduced to Europeans when cashmere and silk shipped from India was packaged with patchouli laden wrappings to prevent insect damage. It has since been recognized as an essential oil that helps stimulate regeneration of new skin...
by Susan McDonald | Jul 16, 2021 | Essentials Oils
Aromatic oils in glass bottles, aromatic salts, marble mortar and dry lavender. Concept natural ogranic skincare cosmetic. We hear a lot about essential oils. What are they? And how do we use essential oils? How Are Essential Oils Created? Essential oils are usually...
by Susan McDonald | Jun 11, 2021 | Essentials Oils
Recently there’s been a lot of talk about essential oils. Have you been wondering whether it is just hype or whether you are missing out on something important? Both are true. “Essential Oil” is a term used to describe the oil created by a particular plant. Each one...
by Susan McDonald | May 21, 2021 | Essentials Oils
As it warmed up here in northern Wisconsin the mosquito population exploded! I was happy to see the dragonflies had also hatched out and were feasting. But there are a lot more mosquitoes than there are dragonflies and birds. What about us? One of the major reasons...
by Susan McDonald | Feb 19, 2021 | Essentials Oils
Why would jasmine be wonderful during this pandemic? Because it increases alertness and brightens spirits. Who doesn’t need a little uplifting these days, as we wait for vaccinations? And the house is full of working moms and dads and children and their new pets… It’s...
