The Essentials

Everything you need to know in one place: Welcome to the world of aromatherapy

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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.

Aromatherapy essential oils learn

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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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7 min read / 9 December 2021 / Laura Garvin Gomez

Are essential oils bad for pets? Here's how to use them safely

It's important to know how to keep your animal friends safe.

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2 min read / 8 December 2021 / Caitlin Devlin

The role of terpenes in plants and essential oils

You may not know it, but terpenes are essential part of your favourite fragrances.

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4 min read / 30 November 2021 / Caitlin Devlin

The legend behind Four Bandits Oil and its ingredients

This ancient remedy is backed by a fascinating mythology.

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7 min read / 30 November 2021 / Laura Garvin Gomez

Essential Oils vs Fragrance Oils: What's the difference?

Here's how to tell the difference between these two popular oil types.

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4 min read / 18 October 2021 / Caitlin Devlin

Understanding phototoxicity in essential oils

Get to grips with photoxicity and how to use furocoumarin-containing oils safely.

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3 min read / 18 October 2021 / Caitlin Devlin

Antioxidant essential oils - why are they good for you?

Learn about how antioxidant essential oils can help you to protect your health.

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