Tag Archives: essential-oil

Bug Repellent With Essential Oils And Coconut

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This entry is part 3 of 3 in the series Avoiding Chemicals

This entry is part 3 of 3 in the series Avoiding ChemicalsMost of us hate bug repellent almost as much as bugs. They are harsh, smell bad, and don’t always work as advertised. People with sensitivities to chemicals have to … Read more »

Essential Oil Hand Soap

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This entry is part 7 of 10 in the series Essential Oils

This entry is part 7 of 10 in the series Essential OilsI mentioned making hand soaps in my post about Replacing Common Products With Safer Options and after a few posts about essential oils, this is a good time to … Read more »

Kefir – Learning Curves and Other Geometry

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This entry is part 4 of 4 in the series The Road to Kefir

This entry is part 4 of 4 in the series The Road to KefirFractals are repeating patterns in nature, like snowflakes, trees, seashells, and kefir. I am finding out that learning how to grow kefir can look complicated but the … Read more »

Chamomile Essential Oil

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This entry is part 6 of 10 in the series Essential Oils

This entry is part 6 of 10 in the series Essential OilsMost of us are familiar with chamomile, even if only from hearing of a tea made with this small flower that is soothing and relaxing. Chamomile is another essential … Read more »

Living Green

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This entry is part 3 of 4 in the series Changing Household Habits

This entry is part 3 of 4 in the series Changing Household HabitsIt’s not easy being green, or so we’ve been told. Of course living green is much more difficult with companies trying to monetize environmental or social issues. Products advertised … Read more »

Essential Oil Damaged Skin Lotion

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This entry is part 1 of 4 in the series Natural Cosmetics

This entry is part 1 of 4 in the series Natural CosmeticsDo you have dry damaged skin? Need a good non-irritating lotion? Try this recipe to stay moisturized. 60 total drops essential oil or oil blend 8 ounces of canola oil 8 … Read more »

Rose Essential Oil

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This entry is part 5 of 10 in the series Essential Oils

This entry is part 5 of 10 in the series Essential OilsRose essential oil is another oil used throughout history. Most people don’t realize that the flowers we recognize as roses today are highly hybridized and have lost most of … Read more »

Essential Oil Effects on Organisms

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This entry is part 4 of 10 in the series Essential Oils

This entry is part 4 of 10 in the series Essential OilsWhen buying and using essential oils, understanding the uses and claims made is most important. Many profiles list an oil used to control bacteria and viruses, along with fungus … Read more »

Buying Essential Oils

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This entry is part 1 of 10 in the series Essential Oils

This entry is part 1 of 10 in the series Essential OilsFinding a good source to buy essential oils is sometimes complicated. Some oils are inexpensive and don’t have the potency of more expensive oils. However, it does not follow … Read more »

Lavender Essential Oil

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This entry is part 2 of 10 in the series Essential Oils

This entry is part 2 of 10 in the series Essential OilsLavender essential is basic, gentle and a good first start for anyone wanting to begin using essential oils. Most of us are familiar with the scent, herbaceous, fresh, sweet, clean … Read more »