Lime essential oil: 12 tricks for a tropical staycation!

It’s time to open your Lime essential oil—a mini tropical vacation in a bottle! We extract bright, zesty Lime oil by cold-pressing the rinds of fresh limes (Citrus aurantifolia). We think this oil is the best way to add zip to your day, and there are so many Lime oil …

5 stages of running out of your favorite essential oil

Running out of your favorite essential oil is legit the worst. What will you use to banish bad odors? What will inspire you to stay hydrated or boost your mood or fix your hair? Whether your favorite oil is Rose or Rosemary, Lemon or Lemongrass, hitting rock bottom—or bottle—is no …

Beat head tension with this DIY roll-on recipe

Staring at your computer for hours or listening to kids whine after a long day can bring on nasty symptoms like light and sound sensitivity, a tight neck, and a stiff jaw. With enough triggers, these minor irritations can send most people’s tolerance over the edge. For times like these, …

Hello, handsome! 15 essential oils for beards (plus 3 tips)

You’re proud of your facial hair—and why shouldn’t you be? You grew it yourself! Whether you’re going for something neat and sleek or you’re rocking a look that really puts the “bear” in beard, taking care of your facial hair is key. And if your new grooming regimen also leaves …

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 …

Quiz: Which carrier oil is right for you?

With DIY beauty recipes trending like crazy, the dozens of carrier oil options can get overwhelming. When it comes to hair masks, is it better to use shea butter or olive oil? If you want to use an oil that’s odorless, which one will get the job done? How about …

10 ways to use Northern Lights Black Spruce

Northern Lights Black Spruce essential oil offers a surprisingly sweet and reliably refreshing aroma. It’s like the friendly, northern cousin of other popular natural essential oils: Sandalwood, Frankincense, and Copaiba. Born and raised on the Northern Lights Farm in British Columbia, this Canadian essential oil is robust and complex, from …

Beard-Taming Tips for the Shaggiest Month of the Year

During November thousands of men put away their razors and let their facial hair grow uninhibited in support of men’s health awareness. Two of the most prominent advocates for this movement are No-Shave November and Movember, charitable organizations dedicated to raising awareness for men’s health. Are you joining in? No …