Aromatherapy

From its soft scent and bright orange peel, to its sweet tangy taste, few foods are more inviting than a tangerine. This vitamin-rich fruit is healthy and delicious, but its benefits accede the culinary. Extracting their essential oils, we use tangerines in myriad ways—incorporating good health and lovely aromas into our lives.

When Pantone announced their 2019 Color of the Year, we were thrilled! The choice of the shade Living Coral is more than just a pretty color for the upcoming year, it’s a beautiful example of taking inspiration for life from the beauty of nature.

The folks at Pantone describe Living Coral “as a shade that affirms life through a dual role of energizing and nourishing.” Their official press release, cites nature, ocean life, and a need for hope and optimism during rough times as the driving force behind the color choice.

Diffuser blends for staying motivated and positive are always at the front of our minds, but especially so at the start of a fresh new year. It just so happens that one of the most energetic and nourishing essential oils out there is grapefruit oil. We’re not wizards or time travelers, but is it really a coincidence our grapefruit oil bottle color happens to be coral? Maybe we are wizards...

But seriously, if you haven’t added grapefruit oil to your self-care routine yet, you’re really missing out on something special. In honor of the 2019 Color of the Year, and a shared hope for the coming year, we’ve compiled our favorite grapefruit oil diffuser blends just for you.

Think peppermint is only good for toothpaste and chocolate-coated candies? Think again.

Peppermint oil, which is extracted from the leaves of the peppermint plant, is a substance that boasts a bevy of incredible therapeutic uses, from mood enhancement to headache reduction to improved physical performance. And it smells great, to boot!

In this post, we’ll explore the many science-backed therapeutic uses of peppermint oil so you can see for yourself why it deserves a coveted spot in your wellness routine.

As their name might suggest, essential oils can be an important addition to your life. People across the globe swear by their favorite essential oils. They talk about how rejuvenated they feel. You can find posts from people on every social media platform that rave about how essential oils helped reduce their pain, inflammation, and even improved their mood. At this point, if you’re not incorporating essential oils in your life, you might feel completely left out.

Everyone deserves to experience the benefits of essential oils, so we’re here to make sure you’re included and aware of all the things they have to offer. Whether you’re a veteran aromatherapy practitioner, or this is the very first article you’re reading about it, here are six easy ways to use essential oils to enhance your well-being.

We could all use a little more love. Whether it’s loving yourself, your community, family, chosen family, or a romantic partner.

It’s easy to get swept up in the commercial excitement of Valentine’s Day (who doesn’t like sparkly things and chocolate?). But real romance is all about love and connection.

Celebrating Valentine’s Day with a romantic partner can be as simple as setting the mood for intimacy and making time for each other. Creating sensual, loving vibes that encourage connecting with your partner and becoming closer.

Diffusing essential oils and just a few simple steps can help you create a romantic, intimate spa atmosphere to relax and enjoy each other. And if you’re not celebrating with a partner this year? Self-love is just as (and maybe even more) important!

Everyone knows that a new baby means a lot less sleep! Maybe you’ve been there yourself: completely exhausted, but your little one is wide awake and fussy. Even when your baby finally falls asleep, you may be too agitated or uncomfortable to fall asleep yourself! Essential oils and soothing sounds can help you create a relaxing, calm environment more comfortable for baby— and you.

Can essential oils help your baby sleep?

Setting the stage for sleep is vital when it comes to increasing your amount of quality shut eye. Finding quality essential oils for babies can help you safely create the perfect mood for you and baby to unwind and enjoy a good night’s sleep.