Cananga essential oil shares many similarities with ylang-ylang essential since they both originate from the same species of tree. In fact, cananga essential oil is often used as a more affordable substitute for ylang-ylang oil. However, while they are similar in many...
Since we are spending more time indoors, it is only natural to want to turn our home into a sanctuary during the quarantine. You can accomplish this quickly and easily with the right essential oils. You can use the following blends in a diffuser to permeate the home...
If you have never heard of cajeput, you are not alone. In fact, many — if not most — people have no idea what it is. “Cajeput” is derived from its Indonesian name, “kayu putih” which means white wood as cajeput trees have grey-white bark with paper-like texture....
While we may usually place more of an emphasis on our overall health, including our skin health, we also have to focus some time and attention on our hair to keep it as healthy and strong as possible. Here are a few hair care rituals to try during the quarantine...
You know that it tastes good in pasta and adds a bit of kick to all dishes but did you know that black pepper is also used to make essential oil? In fact, black pepper essential oil — potent, crisp, warm and just a tad peppery — has found avid fans in those looking...
Bergamot essential oil may be less popular than the other more common essential oils (such as lavender, patchouli, and peppermint), however, it is still very much sought-after and a favorite of many. Complex yet soothing, it has a citrusy but sweet scent that almost...
Have you been feeling tired lately and not as fresh and bright as usual? Maybe the winter season has dried out your skin and has left you feeling dull. Maybe you have started struggling with breakouts again and are wondering why this is happening. It may be time to...
If you regularly participate in fasting or have done it before, you are probably already aware of the changes that can happen to your skin during that period. When fasting, the skin tends to dry out much faster than usual. Fasting causes dryness and a general lack of...
Pore cleansers are effective at removing excess dirt and oil from the skin, especially around your nose and mouth. Some over-the-counter facial washes consider themselves to be pore cleansers as well, but a pore cleaner tool has proven to be a more effective option...
If you are looking for a safer and more natural way to cleanse and detox your skin, then you should consider the absorbent benefits of clay. Over time, toxins begin to deposit and collect in our body and can cause our skin to begin looking unhealthy and rather dull....
Many of us around the world are on quarantine due to the spread of COVID-19. During this time at home, we are all scrambling, trying to find different ways to occupy our time. Why not use some of that time to try out a few quarantine skin rituals? Face Masks Since our...
The pandemic is causing us to learn more about proper hand hygiene, including handwashing and sanitizing. However, with all the handwashing and sanitizing, some of us may be experiencing dry hands as a result. So what can we do to keep our hands from drying up during...
