

Beyond the kitchen -- unleashing the hidden benefits of sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum)
I love the smell and taste of fresh basil whether paired with tomatoes, made into a pesto, or added to a sauce. But basil isn't only...


What Are Essential Oils Used For and Do They Really Work?
Personally I first learned about essential oils while I was running on a treadmill and flipping through TV channels and landed on a show...


Essential Oil Verses Fragrance Oil What's the Difference?
Chemistry was one of my favorite classes in high school. Why? In addition to the beauty and logic of the periodic table , I loved being...


Embrace Spring: Expert Tips to Rejuvenate Your Apartment with Invigorating Scents
What happens when you ask the likes of candle makers, aromatherapists, perfumers, and artisan home good designers about their favorite...


Bergamot Essential Oil -- We Love You! (Even if we don't know exactly what you are)
I was at the monthly member luncheon at Hera Hub Temecula (a spa inspired, female focused co-working space: to learn more click here) and...


A Fragrant Journey: Exploring Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) Â
This article originally appeared in the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA) Journal (Summer 2023.2) and it is...


The Benefits of B3 aka Niacinamide in Skincare
You may take vitamins each morning but did you know vitamins also show up in many hair and skin care products. B3 (niacinamide) has...


Surprising Benefits of Getting Outdoors on Your Physical and Mental Health and Well-Being
Currently I’m spending time with family and enjoy being surrounded by gorgeous deciduous forest. When my kids were little they loved...


Ingredient Deep Dive: Polysorbate 80
Polysorbate 80 is a commonly used ingredient in both the cosmetics and food industry. In a nutshell it helps oil and water mix. It can be...


Ingredient Deep Dive: What are Fruit Acids and Why are They in My Skincare?
Have you ever noticed things such as bilberry, lemon, orange, pineapple, grape, passionfruit, sugar cane, or sugar maple extracts in your...