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The Power of Aromatherapy With Essential Oils

Aromatherapy is the art and science of inhaling the scent from essential oils. In this article, we will explore the science behind aromatherapy, its potential benefits, and how it can be incorporat...

How To Restore The Loss Of Smell With Essential Oils

The loss of smell, also known as anosmia, can be devastating and is caused by a variety of factors, ranging from acute medical conditions to more long-term health issues related to a cold or flu. T...

The Pros Vs. Cons Of Essential Oils

For thousands of years, essential oils have been used for their therapeutic and medicinal properties. Evidence of their use dates back to Ancient Egyptians in 4500BC, making them mankind’s first me...

Can Fragrance Be Considered "Clean"?

Fragrance is increasingly being avoided as one of the top ten ingredients in clean cosmetics due to its negative health implications. Commonly referred to as the 'next secondhand smoke', there is g...

The Sexy Science Of Scent: Love Vs. Logic

Scent has a science to it, and yet it is almost like reading a romantic sci-fi novel, making us question why certain scents seduce our emotions. Is it love? Or is just a chemical reaction to vapori...

Top 5 Myths About GC/MS Lab Testing Essential Oils

Essential oils are becoming a popular way to naturally enhance beauty and wellness. As the demand for transparency within the essential oil industry grows, so too does the need for professional GC/...

How To Prevent Adulteration In Essential Oils: GC/MS Technology

Selling a rock and passing it off as a diamond may be ethically wrong, but unfortunately, this practice is commonplace with essential oils. In the absence of a standardized system for essential oil...