Oils in Shampoos, Lotions Linked to Breast Growth in Boys

Young boys who use shampoos and lotions containing essential oils like lavender and tea tree oils may end up with enlarged breasts.

This shocking side effect was reported by researchers at the University of Colorado and the environmental health branch of the US National Institutes of Health in the New England Journal of Medicine.

The strange condition [...]

How to Use Aromatherapy Oils in Home Remedies?

Aromatherapy is one of the popular alternative therapies used in treating number of health problems. Aromatherapy oils are natural plant oils and because of their gentle way of healing, they can be used in many different ways. You can choose to use them in your bath, for massage or in preparing a number of home [...]

Two Essential Oils In Every Household

There are two very indispensable essential oils in aromatherapy that should ideally be present in almost every household – Lavender and Tea Tree. These oils have innumerable uses and can be used with any kind of dilution.
Lavender – This oil calms, soothes the skin, balances oil production, helps to heal blemishes, stimulates circulation to [...]

Essential Oils – 10 Powerful Uses For You and Your Home

Essential oils are the amazing natural extracts of plants, trees and grasses from all over the world. When the leaves and plant materials are steam distilled then the resulting liquids have many powerful uses. These highly aromatic oils can be used in aromatherapy, for alternative medicinal purposes and for use in many areas of your [...]

Aromatherapy Travel Insurance – Essential Oils For Your Journeys

Going on a trip is usually thought of as a wonderful experience, one that you and your family may have planned and looked forward to for some time. To have the most fun – to get the most out of the experience – it’s important that you and your loved ones have the means to [...]

Essential Oils Found in Green Materials

Grasses, trees and plants all contain powerful essential oils. Plant parts are distilled from all parts of the world. The distillation process results in a liquid which is used as an essential oil. When these oils are used for aromatherapy, alternative medicinal treatment is produced.
One of the most therapeutic essential [...]

How to Use Lavender OilHow to Use Lavender Oil

Lavender pure essential oil is native to the Mediterranean. It grows in open fields and on mountain slopes, giving off an intense aroma when it blooms. It is not primarily grown and harvested in Provence. The most potent form of Lavender is the oil. And the finest oil is distilled from Lavandula Officinalis. This variety [...]

Why Natural Cosmetics are not Better for Your Skin

The first question a consumer often asks before purchasing a skin care product is “Is it natural?”  This perception has come about because numerous natural companies have been misinterpreting safety data sheets.   Of course the reason they do this is to make their cosmetic seem safer when in reality this may not be the case.
Usually [...]

The Safe Essential Oils: Lavender and Tea Tree Oil

All essential oils should be used safely in order to treat various conditions and promote inner peace and relaxation. However, all essential oils are not safe. In fact, some of them can negatively interact with prescription and over-the-counter medications. They can either dull or increase their power. This is why it is imperative to perform [...]