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The sage is a herb flowering, spread throughout the Mediterranean basin, from which you can get an interesting essential oil, which is extracted from the leaves and buds of this plant, and has a clean, refreshing scent, so can be used as a skin conditioner or as an element for an aromatherapy treatment, by inhaling it gently. Clary … Read more

The vegetable wax is a compound particularly sought after and appreciated more and more, thanks to a long series of benefits it can bring compared to the use of waxes that are not natural. But what is meant by vegetable wax? What are its features and its main advantages? In our in-depth study we will try to know … Read more

Lavender essential oil : properties, benefits, where to buy it and how to use it for skin, hair care or for internal use. Lavandula angustifolia or latifolia It is generally extracted from true lavender, botanically known as Lavandula angustifolia or Lavandula officinalis (officinal lavender), although that extracted from the Lavandula latifolia species is widespread. The differences? The essential oil produced by Lavandula … Read more

Steam distillation and production of essential oils. Tips, explanations. The steam distillation is a technique that allows extraction of essential oils and aromatic waters (also called “hydrolates”) from aromatic herbs and from medicinal plants; in other words, with the distillation in a current of steam aromatic waters are obtained from which the essential oil is separated (in most cases by floating … Read more

There are different types of essential oil diffusers : the classic candle, radiator diffusers, burners, vaporizers and specially developed essence diffusers. On this page we will talk about essential oil diffusers and we will give you some tips on how to use essential oils and diffuse them with do-it-yourself methods. Essential oil diffusers: warnings and precautions for use Many portals recommend mixing essential … Read more

Carrot essential oil : properties, advice on use and natural remedies. Carrot seed essential oil in aromatherapy and skin care. The essential oil of carrot is talked about for its property invigorating and purifying. It is extracted by steam distillation from the dried seeds of the wild carrot, botanically known as Daucus Carota Sativa. The essential oil of carrot seed should not be confused with … Read more

Borage oil : properties, uses and tips on how to make ointments, soaps and homemade preparations based on this vegetable oil. Benefits on skin, hair and contraindications. The borage oil has always been appreciated for its emollient, anti-inflammatory and moisturizing. Its fatty acid profile sees an abundant presence of antioxidant substances useful for skin care. The borage is not only famous for … Read more

Lemon essence : properties, natural remedies and benefits. Differences between lemon essence and essential oil. Where to buy it and how to use it. The essential oils as well as essences, can be used orally, by means of fumigations, for environmental diffusion or for dermal application. The lemon essence, for internal use, is recommended for its diuretic properties however, we do not recommend … Read more

Sweet orange essential oil : properties, where to buy it, uses and tips to make the most of the benefits of sweet orange essence. Orange  are obtained two essential oils: essential oil of sweet orange is produced from the peel of the fruit, while the Neroli essential oil is extracted from the leaves of orange tree. The essence of orange is sweet, … Read more

Wintergreen essential oil : properties, uses and natural remedies with the essential oil of Gaultheria procumbens, better known as American Wintergreen. The essential oil Wintergreen is extracted from the botanical species wintergreen, native to North America and South Alabama. It is a species belonging to the Ericaceae family. Properties and uses of Gaultheria procumbens The wintergreen is a ground cover shrub … Read more