Essential Oils Articles

Essential Oil Starter Kits & Gift Sets

Aromatherapy/Essential Oil starter kits make fabulous gifts and are also great for someone who is just becoming familiar with and wishes to test different scents and effects. These essential oil starter kits typically include an assortment of oils. For instance, you may receive a combination of sweet almond essential oils, as well as cedar wood, rosemary, bergamot, lavender, eucalyptus, basil, etc,. You may also find starter kits with grape seed oils, soaps, bath bombs, refills, and so on. Instructions are available with the starter kits to help you get the most out of your aromatherapy/essential oil experience.

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Lavender Essential Oil

Lavender is the safest, oldest and most well known healing plant; it has been used as medicine, cosmetic, herb, and aromatherapy oil throughout history. Being that it is safe it is the most commonly applied oil in the field of aromatherapy. Studies have revealed that lavender oils affected the diminishment of mental faculties, such as memory, and in fact improved both memory and attention span. The plants produce pale yellow, or tinted green oils that have strong scents, and it blends well with the majority of aromatherapy oils.

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The Power of Tea Tree Essential Oil

Tea tree oil, also known as melaleuca oil is a very pale (almost clear) golden color essential oil. It is taken from the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia which is native to the northeast coast of New South Wales, Australia. The oil is believed to have beneficial cosmetic and medical properties (including antiseptic and antifungal action).

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