Now you can bring the soothing aromas of essential oils with you on the go. This DIY bracelet can be designed with beads in your favorite colors and scented with any aromatherapy blend to suit your mood. Once you gather the materials and ingredients and put the bracelet together, it’ll give off its healing aroma ...
Dr. Eric Zielinski is a pioneer in natural living. After being sick as a young child and recovering from several chronic diseases in his early 20s, Dr. Zielinski is on a mission to share the evidence-based approach to natural living that empowered him to regain control of his health. Formally trained as an aromatherapist, public ...
Stressed? Under the weather? Sluggish? Just roll with it. Whip up a batch of DIY roller balls filled with soothing essential oils, and you’ll be ready to boost your wellbeing every day. Using everything from invigorating peppermint to calming lavender, these blends may help you support digestion, ease anxiety, and boost brain health and immunity.
There are so many ways to enjoy essential oils, but diffusers tend to reign supreme. These clever gadgets can quickly conjure a spa-like experience in any room, filling it with the intoxicating fragrance of your favorite oils. However, this calming self-care ritual does require a bit of upkeep. If your diffuser is not misting it ...
We didn’t know there was anything better than lounging in a hot, steamy tub … until bath bombs came along.
Our fun diffuser pods are the perfect way to enjoy the benefits of aromatherapy in your morning shower, and you can make them in advance so they’re ready when you are. Just place one on top of your shower drain, and enjoy the refreshing aroma while you scrub up.
You don’t have to be on a beach to enjoy perfectly tousled hair. Give yourself beachy waves wherever you are by mixing up a bottle of this DIY sea salt spray using just four simple ingredients. Sea salt adds volume, while coconut oil and conditioner lock in moisture so your locks don’t become brittle. Including ...
Nothing beats soaking in a relaxing bath after a long day, but not all bath suds are created equal. To avoid potentially harmful ingredients, we’ve got a DIY recipe using simple home staples like the dish soap from Planet Inc. It’s made from natural, plant-based ingredients and doesn’t contain any ammonia or synthetic preservatives, either. ...
Although washing your hands might seem like a mundane task, it’s an opportunity to take a few minutes to breathe deeply and be mindful. These DIY jelly soaps might shake like Jell-O, just don’t take a bite! Instead, keep them artfully arranged on your bathroom counter, and enjoy the benefits of essential oils every time ...
Essential oils aren’t new, but they’ve definitely gained some steam in recent years. Plants are throwing these substances at us (I’m not exaggerating—pay attention the next time you walk past a lavender shrub!) and then chemists are able to isolate them, analyze their molecular structure, and determine the potential benefits of each substance. Using this ...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—holiday season. Partaking in festive activities isn’t even a question, it’s something you’ve long been waiting for the past 12 months: the ice skating, Christmas tree decorating, peppermint latte drinking, fire toasting, and Christmas movie watching.
Decorations are going up at home, Christmas music is playing in stores, and the temperatures are starting to fall outside. It’s that time of year again, when the holidays are officially in full swing and everything is merry and bright. And that means it’s time to start making a gift list and checking it twice ...
Few personal care products play as important a role as deodorant. It’s what saves us during sweaty situations like first dates, job interviews, and hardcore gym sessions. Plus, it’s one of the few products we use without fail every single day.
Fifty-three percent of people ages 16 to 22 would rather entirely lose their sense of smell than give up their cell phone. We get it (kind of)—technology has become an integral part of life. But these kids are grossly underestimating the importance of the olfactory sense.
It’s no secret that we’re obsessed with essential oils. They star in just about every DIY we’ve ever dreamt up. But they’re good for way more than just enlivening hair conditioning rinse or whipped coconut body butter. These oils are so powerful that they can even clean house.
The New York Times completely poo-poos it, but the New York Post features it daily. Just like these two rival papers, most readers fall on one side of the other—either you think that horoscopes are total B.S., or your actions and decisions are heavily influenced by the stars and planets.
TGIF! With these five oils waiting for us at home, our weekend forecast is looking—and smelling—beautiful.
Sure, a simple drop of lavender essential oil warmed between the palms can invoke an instant sense of calm. But harnessing the true power of essential oils is both an art and a science.
Sure, some creams and lotions developed by dermatologists and hair professionals work, but take a quick look at the contents on your favorite jar of $100 miracle potion—chances are, at least of the few “magical” ingredients included are essential oils.
Time for some trivia: What natural item can replace many of the commercial cleaning and other household products in your home? Lemon essential oil, of course!
Whether you’re a seasoned herbalist or are just learning the basics of plant powers, you’ve come to the right place.
Picture this: It’s a Wednesday night, and you’ve just stumbled through the door after a long day at the office and a seemingly endless commute. Some spa time is needed, stat.