No matter where you look, you’re probably being bombarded with advertisements of all kinds, promising that this or that brand-new product finally has the answers and can change your life. While there have certainly been some incredible advances in wellness products, the whiplash and pressure of trying every new tip, …
9 next-level benefits of Black Pepper essential oil
Most people know black pepper as an essential culinary spice—it brings a burst of flavor to simple and complex recipes. But did you know black pepper can enhance other areas of your life as well? Shake things up with Black Pepper essential oil. Where does Black Pepper essential oil come …
It’s go Thyme: 8 ways to use Thyme today
Is your concept of thyme limited to the kitchen? Now’s the thyme to expand your usage to every room in the house. Including the naturally occurring constituents thymol, para-cymene, and gamma-terpinene, Thyme essential oil should earn a top spot in your EO rotation. What is Thyme essential oil used for? …
How to use Eucalyptus essential oil from head to toe
It’s no secret—we seriously love Eucalyptus oil. In fact, we have three different Eucalyptus oils: Eucalyptus Radiata, Eucalyptus Globulus, and Eucalyptus Blue. Whether we’re steam distilling leaves from evergreen trees found in sunny Australia or on our farm in Guayaquil, Ecuador, we can’t get enough of this light, bright, refreshing …
Chill out: 6 ways to stay cool with Wintergreen essential oil
Sweating in the summer? Try Wintergreen. Your feet need a break after the back-to-school hustle? Use Wintergreen. Needing a winter-will-never-end pick-me-up? May we suggest Wintergreen? Don’t be misled by the name of this oil—Wintergreen essential oil has year-round benefits. And just like that cool guy or gal you’re always looking …
18 best essential oils for massage—plus tips and tricks for at-home spa vibes
Did you know a simple massage can help beat stress, soothe tired muscles, and boost your mood at the same time? It’s true! And we’ve got studies to back it up. According to the Mayo Clinic, stress can harm your health over time, and Harvard researchers found that regular massages …
Zero regrets: 12 essential oils that have more staying power than your skinny jeans
An awkward date, ’80s shoulder pads, polishing off that last slice of pizza when you were already full—we’ve all experienced moments of regret. We’re lookin’ at you, legwarmers. Fortunately, there’s one decision that continually delights us: choosing essential oils that tackle all sorts of challenges. We never regret adding EOs …
7 ways Blue Cypress essential oil will change your EO collection
If essential oils were personality types, Lemon would be the sassy best friend, Stress Away the unruffled therapist, and Thieves® the herbalist down the street armed with cough drops and cleaning aids. Once you take a breath of Blue Cypress, it won’t take long to figure out its role in …
Incorporating Essential Oils into Your Massage
Massage has been used for millennia as part of Chinese, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Japanese, and Indian traditions. Not only can massage help support circulation, increase energy flow in the body, and promote well-being, but it’s also one of life’s simple luxuries. No matter if you’re getting a massage to help …