As anyone who has ever dabbled in essential oils knows, the Australian Tea Tree Melaleuca alternifolia is proclaimed as a medicine cabinet in a bottle. And if you have ever spent any time in a natural food store skin care aisle, you know that it is in almost every product – from face wash and wound… Continue reading »
Jun
30
The Versatility of Essential Oils
As I was making a custom blend for a client yesterday, it dawned on me what a different direction I took with it then what the client actually asked for. I had written an email to all my clients about a week ago explaining which oils I had on sale. Two of which happened to… Continue reading »
Mar
26
Poor Patchouli
Poor Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin). Whenever I ask a client during their consultation what aromas they tend to prefer, 9 times out of 10 they will reply with something to the effect of “anything but Patchouli”. Where did Patchouli get this terrible rep? Is the earthy, musky, pungent aroma not pleasing to them? Perhaps. My guess… Continue reading »