Why do you need a certified aromatherapist?
“Essential oils” is the buzzword of the decade in the health and wellness arena, and even in spiritual groups. There are many free resources crawling in the Internet and in social media groups on how to use essential oils. However, how would you know if these are credible and safe practices? Certified Aromatherapist Balot Del […]
7 things I wish I knew when I started with essential oils
My journey with essential oil education started when I burned my son Santi, who was then 18 months, with Young Living Thieves diluted at 1% for his ringworm. This “protocol” was what I saw in my MLM groups before and not doing any diligent research on essential oils and copying recipes left and right, I […]
How to ship essential oils from the US to the Philippines
Do you want to purchase essential oils from the US but don’t know how to ship them to the Philippines? Here’s a short video on how much I pay using Kango Express plus the number of oils included in my package. The only downside I see is that they don’t have upfront indication of how […]
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!