Peppermint essential oil is extracted by steam distillation using almost all above-ground parts of the plant, just like all aromatic oils are usually obtained from fresh leaves or flower petals. Peppermint oil is slightly yellow or light green in color…
Lavender essential oil is the most popular in the world. Lavender is grown to produce a valuable essential oil used in skin care cosmetics and aromatherapy. Ancient manuscripts testify that it was already used for medicinal and other purposes more…
Taking a bath might be as therapeutic as seeing a psychologist for an hour! And a lot cheaper, too. Add a half-cup of these DIY bath salts to your tub and you’ll also reap the tension-taming benefits of magnesium. Bath salts are the kind…
The last few years have seen a bigger-than-ever push for natural and organic beauty products. Many consumers are under the impression that components found in “organic” or “natural” hair products make them inherently safer. Unfortunately it’s not that simple. Even…
