Essential oils can be added to vegetable (carrier) oils, creams, or bath gels, used in a diffuser, or inhaled directly. Here’s the safety information you need.

Editor's note: The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) notes some possible risks when using essential oils in proximity to pets. Before buying an oil diffuser, be sure it ...

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What’s the best way to use an essential oil diffuser? Essential oil diffusers are a popular aromatherapy tool that works by agitating the molecules in essential oils to create breathable particles ...

Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOMMedically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM Essential oils can be used in various ways, ...

Essential oils have become extremely popular over the last few years, with a lot of people getting more into natural alternatives for beauty and healthcare. But essential oils can be used for a LOT ...

Essential oils are potent plant extracts that capture a plant’s scent and flavor, or “essence.” They are obtained through distillation or mechanical methods such as cold pressing. Once the aromatic ...

If you like treating yourself to a home spa day as much as we do, you’re probably familiar with essential oils. These aromatic oils have been used for centuries as natural remedies for all types of ...

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"The Healing Powers of Essential Oils" author Eric Zielinski shares his expert tips on how to use essential oils for energy, and the best ones to try. Life is exhausting. Family, pets, work, anxiety, ...