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Resins
The essential oils that are distilled from resins are extraordinary. Have you ever held a chunk of resin in your hands? It is hard to imagine that an oil can come from a hard, rock-like chunk that weighs almost nothing! Resins are drawn out by cutting into the outer bark of the tree. The resin [...]
Read more...Labeling Products
What should you include on your label when you create products for resale? The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) adopted a trade requirement to support the correct identification of undiluted essential oils used topically and for retail sales. Their guidelines are very good ones for the Aromatherapist to follow on all labels for oils and [...]
Read more...Medicinal Blending: New Class at Aromahead Institute
New 2-day class for Aromatherapists! Medicinal Blending Citrus Oils: Top Notes Bursting with Potential Dates: August 18-19, 2012 Time: 9:30-5:30 Saturday and Sunday Cost: $300 Location: Ithaca, NY Register Here: Aromahead Institute More than just cheerful aromas in your collection, citrus oils have powerful healing actions. Explore the potential of these humble, affordable, fabulous top [...]
Read more...Puzhen Essential Oil Diffusers
Puzhen Aroma Diffusers recently sent me their Yun diffuser to try out. This diffuser has truly changed the way I relate to diffusing essential oils. I have always used electric diffusers and have had a few that worked well, but never one this beautiful! I didn’t know what to expect when I tried the Yun [...]
Read more...Bead For Life’s Shea Butter Project
About a month ago I got an email from Erin and Heather, two of the women who work for the non-profit organization, Bead For Life. Bead for Life’s goal is to eradicate extreme poverty by creating bridges of understanding between impoverished Africans and the world’s concerned citizens. Erin and Heather were hoping I could connect them with [...]
Read more...Marula OIl For Massage Therapists
Marula oil is a light and lovely South African carrier oil. It has a gentle aroma that easily bends with most essential oils. Here is a post I wrote about Marula oil. If your interested in different carrier oils and butters, here is a post that covers Avocado oil, Baobab Oil, Cocoa Butter, Coconut Oil, [...]
Read more...Conifer Blog Posts
Over the last few years I have written a few blog posts on different Conifer oils. The one on Balsam Fir describes the essential oils chemistry and medicinal uses. If you’re interested in immune stimulating effects and a recipe for an inhaler that relieves a cold, sinus infection or headache from congested sinuses, the post [...]
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