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Pets and Essential Oils - Dos and Don'ts

Usage of essential oils can vary within different species. Animals can get a lot of interaction with essential oils based on the home they live in, however, it's important to keep them safe.

How to choose essential oils for summer

When it comes to summer, essential oils can make a wonderful addition to any activity. Gardening, picnicking, swimming and vacationing are just a few of the items on blissfully busy summer to-do schedules.

What is a Hydrosol? Benefits & Uses

What is a hydrosol? A hydrosol is an aromatic water created as a natural by-product when the leaves, fruits, barks, roots, and flowers of plants are distilled to produce essential oils. Aura Cacia Hydrosols share many of the same properties as essential oils and the plants they were created from, but they are much less concentrated and tend to have a gentler, more subtle aroma.

Understanding the Basics of Dilution

What exactly is dilution and how do you know when you’re doing it correctly? When I began my journey with essential oils, I loved them for their aromas and I wanted to interact with them as much as possible. However, I didn’t know much about them so I often overused them in ways that could have been harmful.

An infusion (or diffusion) of calm into daily life

“I can’t do more than this” and “I don’t know how long I can keep this up” are phrases we hear far too often these days. We’re caught up in our busy lives.

How To Use Pet Friendly Essential Oils While Cleaning

Learning how to use pet friendly essential oils for home cleaning is an easy and rewarding experience. This collection of synthetic free, essential oil based recipes will get the job done safely and effectively.

Back to School Diffusions for Kids and Emotional Parents

“This morning, I am diffusing rose, sweet orange and bergamot – a happy and heart-supporting combo that gives a nod to my tender heart and another nod to her eager, excited one.” This morning is bittersweet for me.