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Mother’s Day Relaxation Gift Ideas
Mother’s Day is just around the corner! Since a mother’s work is often so constantly demanding, what better way is there to show gratitude for all that mother does for you than to give her the gift …
Class Idea: Spa Night
Have you been looking for a creative idea for your next essential oils class? How about a fun and relaxing spa night! Pull out the nail polish, chick flicks, and popcorn, and invite all your girlfriends over for a night …
Sleep Easy with Essential Oils
We’ve all experienced sleepless nights for various reasons. Fortunately, many essential oils contain properties that can relax both mind and body, enabling you to fall sleep quickly and sleep more soundly. Sleep is thought to play a major role in restoring and healing the body and in mentally and emotionally processing events of the day.
The Art of Roller Bottle Blending
Blending essential oils is definitely an art that takes practice to master, but even beginners can create some great blends. In this article, we will discuss the basics of blending so you have a better idea about where to begin.
Essential Oil Spotlight: Spikenard
Spikenard essential oil (Nardostachys jatamansi) gets its name from the spike-shaped rhizomes (or “spikes”) of the plant that the oil is distilled from. Highly prized in the Middle East during the time of Christ, spikenard is referred to several times …
See Modern Essentials: Essential Oils for Sleep
Lack of sleep can lead to a lowered immune system and depression. In times of stress or illness, it can be difficult to get adequate sleep. Sleeping releases the chemical serotonin, which is necessary to keep the body and mind functioning in …
Essential Oil Spotlight: Neroli
Essential Oil Salt Scrub
Essential Oils for Dad
Dads often have a lot of work to do to keep the house and everything in it functioning properly. Sometimes the essential oils that can help the best are ones that are practical and help him get the job done.
Sleeping Cream for Kids
If you have kids, you’ve probably struggled to get them to fall asleep at night. And we need sleep just as much as they do, so it’s time to help them fall asleep faster and sleep through the night.
Luxurious Bath Bombs
Lavender Bubble Bath Salts
If you’re looking for a fun new twist on your traditional bath salt recipe, this is the one for you! By combining epsom salt with castile soap and jojoba oil, your bath is taken to a new level.
Avoiding Opioids: Alternative Treatments for Chronic Pain
Despite their highly addictive nature and a plethora of side effects, opioids remain the most common treatment for pain. For many people, chronic pain may be a sentence to a life of addiction and rehab.
12 Epsom Salt Bath Blends
Essential Oil Spotlight: Cypress
Learn more about cypress essential oil! Discover where it comes from and how it's commonly used. We discuss oil application and safety data. We've also included a few fun ways to add cypress in your diffuser, your massage practice and DIY products for varicose veins, nosebleeds, joint pain, menstrual cramps.
Essential Oil Spotlight: Siberian Fir
Essential Oil Spotlight: Blue Tansy
Learn more about blue tansy essential oil! Discover where it comes from and how it's commonly used. We discuss oil application and safety data. We've also included a few fun ways to add blue tansy in your diffuser and DIY recipes for natural coloring/dye, skin, acne, inflammation, massage, bath salts, sore muscles.
Make & Take Class Idea: Essential Oil Milk Bath Fizzers
Have you tried hosting an essential oil spa night? A spa night is a fun and relaxing way to introduce your friends to essential oils. This spa night includes a make-and-take recipe that allows your friends to experience the essential oils again at home.
"Feel the Romance" Diffuser Blend
With Valentine’s Day approaching, who couldn’t use a little more romance to spice up their life? Try this simple diffuser blend to help your body relax while invigorating the senses.
“Lake House Retreat” Diffuser Blend for the Office
While you are stuck inside working this summer, try diffusing this blend and make your office feel like a lake house retreat!
“Heavenly Air” Diffuser Blend
This fresh new diffuser blend is amazing! The floral-herbaceous aroma with a light minty overtone is absolutely amazing. This blend is relaxing, calming, and refreshing—really a perfect blend for any day. Diffuse this blend to give the air an uplifting aroma.
“Spiritually Refreshed” Diffuser Blend
As we pull through the remainder of the cold winter months and head into spring, we can all use a little refreshment and rejuvenation. This diffuser blend will refresh your spirit and leave you feeling relaxed and energized for whatever lies in store for you.
Essential Oils for a Better Night’s Sleep
Insomnia is defined as a persistent inability to fall or stay asleep when the opportunity for sleep is presented. Insomnia can cause irritability, depression, anxiety, difficulty focusing, increased errors and accidents, tension headaches, gastrointestinal disorders, and a myriad of other …
Luxurious Lavender Bubble Bath
At the end of a long day at work or with the kids, there is nothing quite like a warm, relaxing bubble bath to help you unwind. This luxurious bubble bath is easy to make and incorporates the benefits of pure, therapeutic-grade essential oils.
Essential Oil Spotlight: White Fir
White fir essential oil is extracted from the soft needles of the fir tree Abies alba. White fir has been prized throughout the ages for its abilities to help with respiratory complaints, fever, and muscular and rheumatic pain. Fir has …
Essential Oil Spotlight: Douglas Fir
Douglas fir essential oil is steam distilled from the needles and twigs of the conifer tree Pseudotsuga menziesii. Douglas fir is prized for its effect on the respiratory system, muscles, and bones. The fragrant aroma of Douglas fir creates a …
Managing Anxiety, Depression, and Emotions with Essential Oils
Anxiety, depression, and emotional imbalance are common and serious conditions that most people experience at some point in their lives. Rather than deny the reality that it could happen to you (or that it is already happening), we want to …
Essential Oil Spotlight: Orange
Orange essential oil (Citrus sinensis) is cold expressed from the rinds of the fruit. It is very easy to extract—if you have ever peeled an orange, you have likely ended up with essential oil on your hands. Learn all about orange essential oil and many ways to use it in diffusers, roll-ons, cooking and more!
Essential Oil Spotlight: Geranium
Geranium essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves of Pelargonium graveolens. It has a calming, uplifting, and flowery scent. Geranium is know to be antibacterial, anticonvulsant, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent, diuretic, insect repellent, refreshing, relaxing, sedative, and tonic. Historically …
Diffuser Blends on a Budget
We know essential oils are often expensive, and diffusing them may use up more oil than you would like. So we have come up with a list of diffuser blends using 5 of the least expensive essential oils, as well as 4 of the most common oils that people usually have on hand.
Essential Oil Spotlight: Black Pepper
Black pepper essential oil is steam-distilled from the berries of a tree in the Piperaceae family. Its odor is spicy and musky with herbaceous undertones. Some properties of this oil include analgesic, anticatarrhal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, aphrodisiac, expectorant, laxative, …
Essential Oil Spotlight: Ylang Ylang
The name “ylang ylang” is derived from the Tagalog words “ilang,” meaning “wilderness,” and “ilang-ilan,” meaning “rare.” The Cananga odorata (ylang ylang) tree is a fast-growing tree that mainly thrives in a rainforest-type environment. The ylang ylang tree is said …
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Essential Oil Application: Topical
Topical application is the process of placing an essential oil on the skin, hair, mouth, teeth, nails, or mucous membranes of the body. Since essential oils are so potent, and because some essential oils may irritate the skin or other areas of the body, they are often diluted with a pure vegetable oil.
Reducing Stress with Essential Oils
“Stress is the body’s response to difficult, pressured, or worrisome circumstances. Stress can cause both physical and emotional tension. Symptoms of stress include headaches, muscle soreness, fatigue, insomnia, nervousness, anxiety, and irritability.” (Modern Essentials, p. 341)
Keys to Successful Essential Oil Classes (Including 50+ Class Ideas)
Teaching classes about essential oils can be a great way to share your love for essential oils with others—and it can be a great way to introduce others to essential oils and possibly increase sales if you’re a distributor.
“Introduction to Modern Essentials™”: A Mini Textbook for Essential Oil Classes
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.
Essential Oil Spotlight: Coriander
10 Diffuser Blends for the Road
Whether you are off on a road trip or just wanting something to diffuse as you commute to work, these diffusing tips and diffuser blends are great for wherever you are headed!
Coconut Oil Face Masks
Essential Oil Spotlight: Copaiba
Learn about copaiba essential oil! Discover where it comes from and how it's commonly used. We discuss oil application and safety data. We've also included a few fun ways to add copaiba in your diffuser and DIY recipes for calming, sore muscles, skin and facial care, headaches.
Essential Oil Spotlight: Spanish Sage
Learn more about Spanish sage–also known as sage lavender (Salvia lavandulifolia)–essential oil! Discover where it comes from and how it's commonly used. Review how to use it safely and its recommended applications. Find out how to add Spanish sage to your massage, DIY self-care products, and your diffuser.
Essential Oils for Children
While essential oils can benefit people of all ages, it is important to be cautious when using them on children. Because essential oils are very concentrated and children have such small bodies, it is important to know how to use …
Essential Oil Spotlight: Bergamot
Discover more about bergamot essential oil! We discuss where it comes from and how it's commonly used. Review oil application and how to make sure you're using bergamot safety. We've also included a couple of ways to diffuse bergamot oil and DIY recipes for comas, perfume, bath bombs, and digestive support.
Essential Oil Spotlight: Marjoram
Marjoram (Origanum majorana) essential oil is steam-distilled from the leaves of the plant. This oil has antibacterial, anti-infectious, antiseptic, antisexual, antispasmodic, arterial vasodilating, digestive stimulating, diuretic, expectorant, sedative, and tonic health properties. Marjoram is known for its herbaceous and spicy aroma.
Muscle Testing and Essential Oils for Emotional Healing
One of the beauties of essential oils is that each one has multiple properties and uses—both physical and emotional. Another marvel is that different oils may suit the same purpose. So how do you know which oils can help your particular emotional needs?
Essential Oil Spotlight: Clary Sage
Clary sage (Salvia sclarea) essential oil is steam-distilled from the flowering plant. Clary sage can be identified by its herbaceous, spicy, and hay-like aroma. This essential oil possesses anticonvulsant, antifungal, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, nerve tonic, sedative, soothing, tonic, and warming ...
Essential Tips for Taking Care of YOURSELF While You’re Taking Care of Others
We all have times when we feel overwhelmed. Are you feeling the effects of spreading yourself too thin? Maybe you’re having trouble getting enough sleep or you’re not eating well. Maybe you’re struggling to manage stress. Maybe you’re taking care of a sick or elderly family member, and you feel you just don’t have enough time to take care of yourself. I can help you fix that by showing you how to get back on track with taking care of YOU.