Frankincense – So Close to my Heart Also known as Olibanum, frankincense essential oil is extracted via steam distillation of the resin, which is harvested by making cuts to the stem of the Frankincense tree and allowing the liquid that oozes out to dry (and turn into what is known as the frankincense resin). […]
Homemade Cream for Acne with Tea Tree Oil | Only 2 Ingredients!
Today I want to share with you this amazing homemade acne cream, which I made for one of my students, who has inflamed and pus-filled acne all over her face. She already uses a tea tree facial cleanser and raw shea butter that I recommended to moisturize her face, but I thought to make her […]
What are the Best Essential Oils for Mastitis?
I had a wonderful breastfeeding journey with my little son, Harry and I thought nothing could go wrong. Until he turned 1, that is. It was a Tuesday evening and I had planned to run some errands and have dinner with a friend, but I was feeling dull and completely not-in-the-mood. Harry was teething and […]
Top 15 Essential Oils to Build Immune System Function
Our immune system is nothing short of miraculous, always on standby to defend our bodies from intruding foreign particles and microbes. The immune system is our defender, protector and guardian, unleashing its troop of white blood cells within minutes of detecting a foreign body, engulfing the culprits and expelling them via mucous and other body […]
What are the Best Essential Oils for Diaper Rash? Here’s the Top 10 List
Most parents are familiar with diaper rash, unfortunately. The thing is, both parents using conventional disposal diapers and those using cloth diapers have, at some point in their baby rearing had to deal with the stress and pain of a baby suffering from diaper rash. This is because diaper rash is caused primarily by the […]