Essential Ideas by AromaTools

Set the mood for Valentine’s Day with this romantic diffuser blend. If you don’t have a diffuser, you can get one here or turn this blend into perfume or a linen spray.

So many of us use lotion every day, but many of the commercially available lotions contain ingredients that could actually be harmful to our bodies when used daily. Skin is very porous and absorbs just about everything put on it, …

“I lava you, and you lava me too!” Nothing says, “I lava you!” more than these mint chocolate lava cakes! Give them a try—you won’t regret it. 

Learn all about cinnamon essential oil (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) including common uses, essential oil properties, safety data, how to apply, and 5 practical and specific ideas for using cinnamon essential oil in everyday living.

If you are a fan of Almond Joys, Mounds, or Bounty bars, you are sure to love these sweet treats! We added peppermint essential oil to this well-loved and healthy recipe, and these taste just like peppermint patties! 

Making your own breath mints is pretty easy; plus, you get to add the wonderful benefits of essential oils to them! Also, if you are looking for something to give away for Valentine’s Day, these make cute (and practical!) gifts for anyone.

As mentioned in the the first part of this article, “Just Add Oils to a New You!—Part 1,” we took a poll to see what your biggest health challenges are. We discussed ways to use essential oils for helping you …

We all struggle with something—and more often than not, it involves our health. We recently took a poll to see what area you, our readers, struggle with the most. So let’s discuss these areas and find out how we can …

Do you love the smell of fresh baked bread? We do too! This recipe is incredibly simple and easy to make, especially if you prepare it the day before baking it! You could speed up this recipe by increasing the amount of yeast, but we recommend letting it sit overnight and taking advantage of the benefits of sourdough fermentation.

We've updated the "Introduction to Modern Essentials" booklet to include a lot of fantastic information and recipes to make this booklet the best mini textbook for your essential oil classes! This article provides 10 essential oil classes that you can base around this little booklet.

Give your sore muscles some relief with this salve. The essential oils in this recipe may not only help soothe muscle pains, but they also create a warming/cooling effect that makes this salve extra special!

If you need to focus better at work or school, try diffusing this focus diffuser blend that includes petitgrain essential oil.

There are lots of benefits you can take advantage of by using essential oils in your home. Essential oils are known for being used for a wide variety of purposes ranging from pleasant aromas to medicinal benefits. Even if you …

We all struggle with something—and more often than not, it involves our health. What do you struggle with the most? Maybe we can help each other out in overcoming our health challenges. Have you had success in overcoming a health …

If you are one of the many people who make a resolution to eat healthier this new year, then you should give this recipe a try! Even though these cookie bites are so delicious, they are also packed with protein …

Now is the time when everyone is making New Year’s resolutions. This year, diffuse this blend while you are making your resolutions, and then diffuse it again throughout the year when you need a little motivation to stick to your resolutions.

The skin on your face is delicate and should be pampered with healthy ingredients. The harsh chemicals in many skin products destroy the natural balance of the oils in your skin and can cause peeling or acne. Try this simple homemade mask at home to clean your skin and restore a healthy glow to your face!

If you are looking for a new dip to try with vegetable, crackers, or pita chips, give this one a try! This Carrot-Cardamom Dip has a mediterranean flare that is hard to beat!