Essential Oil and Chemotypes
Did you know that some plants with the same species and genus(es) can yield two different essential oils that have very different chemical makeup, therapeutic actions, and most importantly, safety considerations? This is very common for thyme, rosemary, and basil. Thyme ct thymol and thyme ct linalool have very different safety considerations so check out […]
Essential Oil Highlight: Patchouli
Patchouli is my favorite oil, although I know a lot who may not be in love with the scent. To describe its aroma, it smells like petrichor, or the smell of the earth when rain falls on dry soil. This scent reminds me so much of my happy childhood and makes me nostalgic. Patchouli has […]
How to make an essential oil room spray
Carry your favorite aroma wherever you go and make an essential oil spray!
APAS Diaries: Waiting for the King
Rest and take a break if you must but you should still continue trying and fighting A couple who surpasses great challenges towards having their little bundle of joy – who go through unexplained infertility or recurrent miscarriages – is admirable. Not everyone is lucky and sometimes, not all of us get the support that […]
Productivity Practices I Do Daily
When I started to work on my own business and do some freelance consulting last year, I had to unlearn so many things. One of the first adjustments was to fix my own day because I was not working on a rigid structure of corporate work anymore. With that said, it is really easy to […]
Lessons from being a Micro-Influencer
I have been blogging since 2005 but it was not until 2020 that I have put in some serious effort to grow and make use of my social media channels and digital assets to communicate my products and services to the market. As a certified aromatherapist, a mom, and a life coach, I started […]