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  Rosemary essential oil is one of my most utilized essential oils, and is beneficial in so many ways. I use it daily for multiple purposes, such as a hair conditioner, a facial cleanser, a mouthwash, a way to combat ...

  Eucalyptus essential oil is a must-have for the homesteader because of its numerous health benefits and disinfecting properties. Because of this, I stock up on it and always keep it within reach. Eucalyptus uses date back to the natives ...

As you likely already know, most essential oils must be diluted in a carrier oil before they can be applied to the skin. However, carrier oils do far more than purely act as diluting agents. They are natural oils that ...

  When I first became interested in essential oils, I had plenty of questions. I wondered, “How do I know that the essential oils are 100 percent pure, as advertised?” And: “How much should I pay for 100 percent pure ...

Natural essential oils have been used throughout time for healing, as well as for treating many physical and mental ailments. Essential oils are non-toxic, natural substances which are easily eliminated from the body. Prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, on the ...

  Summer is here, and that brings one unfortunate type of creature: bugs. Mosquitoes and fleas, and other bugs and insects, can become a real annoyance and ruin anyone’s outdoor fun. But there is an all-natural way to fight back ...

If you think ticks are just another outdoor nuisance, no more dangerous than a mosquito, think again. According to the CDC, approximately 30,000 cases of Lyme disease are reported annually. It is caused by bacteria spread by the bite of ...

  One of the most prized essential oils, Indian sandalwood is known for having many health benefits, even if it isn’t as popular as other essential oils. The oil is distilled from the fragrant inner wood of the sandalwood tree ...

Lavender essential oil is one of the more commonly used essential oils and is perhaps the most versatile of all oils. It is a non-toxic, non-irritating and non-sensitizing essential oil, so it is safe for all skin types. It has ...

Every year, at the beginning of spring, I find myself searching through my essential oil stash for citronella essential oil. It has so many natural and practical uses during the warm seasons that I could not imagine going without it. ...