Essential oils are a major part of aromatherapy. How these strong, pungent and lasting aromas are created is often a mystery to the consumer. What follows are details on three commonly usedessential oils, where they are found, how they are extracted and what combinations of oils they can be used with.

Cypress Needles

Cupressus sempervirens, common in France the needles can be cut off and steamed to receive the oils contained within. This evergreen oil is a well known astringent, especially beneficial on skin that is very oily. Read the rest of this entry »

Of course you want to make sure that you are cutting out the sugars, caffeine and alcohol in your diet and you also want to make sure that you are exercising on that daily basis. But sometimes you do need extra help but at the same time you do not want to take pills. There are essential oils that can help promote weight loss.

Pink Grapefruit has a fresh and fruity aroma. It is great for helping to boost your self-esteem as well. In fact, this is usually an ingredient in anti-cellulite products. This is great to help control your sweet tooth. Read the rest of this entry »