Testing the Purity of Your Essential Oils I have been wondering if there are ways to check the purity of my essential oils. After all, just like everyone else, I want my aromatherapy to be very potent. Essential oils, along with aromatherapy, are also manufactured for fragrances, cosmeceutical, beverages and food, and at least a dozen more industries. This means, there are different oil qualities available in the market. Nonetheless, the standard quality for aromatherapy use is the most popular. Higher quality essential oils means it is more expensive. This is the basic reason why some manufacturers are tempted to […]
Read more →Safety Of Using Citrus Essential Oils On the Smiley Daisy Diffuser The other day, I received a question about the safety of using citrus-based essential oils in a diffuser. There are warnings about possible diffuser material corrosion when strong essential oils are diffused. This causes fears for many aromatherapy lovers since citrus-based essential oils are recognized to deliver valuable health benefits. Getting To Know More About Citrus Based Essential Oils Citrus based oils are noted for their light and summery aromas. Some of the most famous citrus essential oils are sweet orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit, bergamot, mandarin, and neroli. The […]
Read more →Smiley Daisy Diffuser is BPA Free What is BPA? BPA is also known as Bisphenol A, it is an industrial chemical that is used as a material for manufacturing certain plastics and resins. BPA is a major ingredient in creating plastics since the 1960s. BPA is used in many consumer goods like baby bottles, sealants, dental/medical devices, household items, and many others. The presence of BPA in consumer products has been drawing concern from the health sector because of its possible harmful effects. Take note that not every plastic is guilty of BPA leaks. It is important to know what […]
Read more →Essential Oils To Cure Seasonal Allergies Are you ready for spring? It is that time of the year again when flowers bloom and allergies start to attack. Seasonal allergies affect more than 60 million people every year. Most of these patients visit their doctors to get prescriptions for antihistamines to prevent allergies. Thankfully, there are natural ways to combat symptoms of allergies – meaning besides the usual (sleepy and drowsy) side effects. Defining Seasonal Allergies Seasonal allergies are respiratory symptoms that the body experiences during a certain part of the year. It is usually experienced by people who are allergic […]
Read more →Top 5 Healing Essential Oils One of the must haves for every medicine cabinet out there is essential oils. These goodies are known to have great antibacterial and antiviral properties. For thousands of years, the use of essential oils has been greatly beneficial to health. It works by supporting various body functions so that the body heals better and faster. Essential oils are different from fragrance oils. Unlike the latter, essential oils are naturally produced using plants. Fragrance oils are usually a concoction of different oils or other solvents. Essential oils come from different parts of a plant – roots, […]
Read more →Top 3 Healing Benefits of Tea Tree Oil Tea tree oil is one of the most preferred natural healing products in the market today. This tree is a native plant in Australia, where it is widely used for medicinal and herbal purposes. Experts in medicine across the globe agree that tea tree oil is useful for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antimicrobial properties. This is the reason why many aromatherapy and herbal experts prescribe using this type of oil for various skin conditions. Sinus Infection Relief Tea tree oil is known to have great antiviral and antibacterial properties. This is why […]
Read more →Do you get winter dry skin? Winters in the north of the regions are quite brutal. We got at least three winter storms, and a couple inches of snow came down already. Dry winter air leeches moisture, leaving your skin as dry and cracked as flaky salt and your sinuses are as parched as the summer of the Sahara desert. Here are a few tips for putting the moisture back into your home, and your body: Moisturize Immediately After Washing American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) recommends applying moisturizer within few minutes after you finish drying off after a shower or […]
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