The Essentials

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3 min read / 6 June 2022 / Caitlin Devlin

How oil pulling with essential oils can improve your oral health

Learn about this ancient trick for keeping teeth and gums healthy and bacteria-free.

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3 min read / 30 May 2022 / Caitlin Devlin

Astringent essential oils and their benefits for skin

Astringent oils can help us to achieve younger-looking, nourished skin.

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2 min read / 23 May 2022 / Caitlin Devlin

How to safely use essential oils for toothache

Learn how to naturally treat tooth pain at home with essential oils.

Antibacterial Health oil pulling Pain relief Safety teeth Toothache

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3 min read / 25 April 2022 / Caitlin Devlin

Why you shouldn’t use cinnamon essential oil to plump lips

Here’s how this popular lip-plumping trick can actually be harmful.

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Aromatherapy products on a blanket including essential oil, leaves, lavender, and stones

3 min read / 11 April 2022 / Caitlin Devlin

How essential oil use began: the history of aromatherapy

Wondering how it all started? Let’s look back through the centuries.

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3 min read / 4 April 2022 / Caitlin Devlin

Antispasmodic essential oils: what are they and how can they relieve pain?

Antispasmodics can be useful for those who suffer from menstrual cramps or IBS.

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4 min read / 28 March 2022 / Laura Garvin Gomez

Can you ingest essential oils?

There’s a lot of debate about this method of applying essential oils.

Essential Oils Food grade Health IBS Ingestion Safety

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2 min read / 18 March 2022 / Laura Garvin Gomez

How to safely use essential oils in your haircare routine

Learn how to take your haircare routine to the next level.

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7 min read / 7 March 2022 / Laura Garvin Gomez

A guide to the best carrier oils for skincare and massage

Carrier oils play an essential part in natural skincare and help us to get the best results.

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5 min read / 22 February 2022 / Laura Garvin Gomez

Commonly Confused Essential Oils - Which is Which?

Ever wondered what separates two similarly named oils? You're not alone.

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2 min read / 25 January 2022 / Caitlin Devlin

Diuretic essential oils: Are they good for you and how can they help?

Essential oils with diuretic abilities can help to reduce bloating and improve health.

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3 min read / 13 January 2022 / yasmin sharp

Essential and Fragrance Oil Terminology: A Helpful Glossary

Here's your guide to some of the confusing terms you might find on your oils.

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