How to Avoid the Dangers of Expired Oils
Shelf Life: How to Avoid the Dangers of Expired Oils Image Copyright: ninadolgopolova & Balint Roxana / 123RF Stock Photo Education is the best way to protect yourself from the potential dangers of expired natural beauty products. Aromatherapy science tells us that essential oils and base oils used for blending have a shelf life. There […]
Essential Oil Safety: What is Photosensitivity?
Essential Oil Safety: What is Photosensitivity? Are you itching to escape the winter doldrums to a sunny, warm climate? Us, too! Sunshine, swimming, and botanical walks—vacations to sunny places are full of opportunity for outdoor adventures. But if you love essential oils and natural products, it’s crucial to have a basic understanding of a key […]
7 Must-Read Articles to Celebrate “Best Holistic Health Blog” Award
7 Must-Read Articles to Celebrate “Best Holistic Health Blog” Award Healthline recently named the ACHS Health & Wellness Blog a “Best Holistic Health Blog” for 2017. It’s an honor to be recognized along with several other excellent and educational wellness blogs. See the full list here. We embrace a strong social mission to share reliable, […]
3 Common and Dangerous Essential Oil Mistakes
3 Common and Dangerous Essential Oil Mistakes The recent surge in essential oil popularity is undeniable. A new report published in Green Mountain Outlook projects that the organic essential oil market will continue to see strong growth through 2021.[1] As any aromatherapist will tell you, the safe and appropriate use of essential oils can bring […]
Aromatherapy Safety: Using Essential Oils in the Bath [VIDEO]
Aromatherapy Safety: Using Essential Oils in the Bath [VIDEO] I love a languorous soak in an aromatic bath. It can energize, relax, or refresh, depending on your choice of oils. Recently, I’ve received a few questions on how to use essential oils safely in the bath. While EOs should always be used with caution (hence […]
How the Quality of Essential Oils Impacts Therapeutic Value and Safety
How the Quality of Essential Oils Impacts Therapeutic Value and Safety Not all essential oils are created equal. While we might like to assume that all oils— beautifully and professionally packaged and sold in seemingly reputable stores—are of the same quality, we’d be doing ourselves (and potential clients!) a disservice. In reality, many factors affect […]
Essential Oil Safety: Practicing Aromatherapy with Caution
Essential Oil Safety: Practicing Aromatherapy with Caution If there’s one topic that has caused a lot of chatter in the aromatherapy community, it’s essential oil safety. And for good reason! There’s an exceptional amount of misinformation out there around these highly concentrated plant substances. So, before we enjoy the wide range of uses for essential […]
5 Must-Know Tips about Essential Oil and Pregnancy
Essential oil safety is something everyone should be very clear on, from the aromatherapy novice to the expert. You don’t need to be an aromatherapist to practice basic safe use, but you definitely need to know where to look to find reliable, credible information. There are people in very specific age groups and conditions that […]
Debunking Dangerous Myths About Essential Oils
I’ve recently encountered a number of blog posts, often written by individual distributors working for larger essential oil companies, which spread two myths about essential oils I find particularly dangerous. The first myth is that pure and unadulterated essential oils don’t expire and can last for centuries. The second myth is that unadulterated essential oils […]