“Shea butter is a seed fat that comes from the shea tree. The shea tree is found in East and West tropical Africa. The shea butter comes from two oily kernels within the shea tree seed. After the kernel is removed from the seed, it is ground into a powder and boiled in water. The…
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How Do Essential Oils Work – Through the Nose and the Skin — Especially the Feet
I am a born again essential oils user. I tried diffusing oils years before, but everything was different then. I was younger and had fewer aches and pains. I was busy–darting from one place to another–and I was rarely at home during the day. I thought that essential oils were primarily a way to make…
A List of Carrier Oils and How to Use Them to Dillute Essential Oils
What are carrier oils? Carrier oils, also called base oils or vegetable oils, are extracted from the fatty parts of plants, such as seeds, nuts, or fruit cores. They are use to dilute essential oils so that they can be safely applied to the skin and are an important part of aromatherapy and natural skincare…
What Is Eucalyptus Essential Oil – Recipes for Eucalyptus Oil Blends
In another post, I related the fact that I use Eucalyptus Essential Oil to Magage Pain: I have learned that Eucalyptus Essential Oil is also good for various hair treatments. In my opinion, that is icing on the cake. I was using Eucalptus Essential Oil daily before that. What is Eucalyptus Oil? “Eucalyptus oil is…
What Is Bergamot Essential Oil – Recipes for Bergarmot Oil Blends
What Is Bergamot Essential Oil? “Bergamot essential oil is extracted by cold pressing the peel of Citrus bergamia citrus fruit, typically grown along Italy’s coastal regions in Calabria and Sicily. To preserve all its delicate and beneficial compounds, cold pressing is used in its extraction method for optimal extraction results.: Hiqili Application “Bergamot oil has…
How to Make a Natural Peppermint Salve to Soothe Skin – Recipes Herbal Salves
Recipe from Hiqili Essential Oils Hiqili published this recipe as a foot cream, but peppermint is good for many issues with skin. Benefits What are the benefits of peppermint foot cream Cools and refreshes tired feet Moisturizes dry, cracked heels Relieves foot pain and discomfort Ingredients What do we need to prepare? 4 oz Shea…
Essential Oil Blends to Help You Sleep – Recipes for Herbal Blends
Sweet Orange Sleeping Spray From Hiqili Benefits Relaxation: relaxes the mind and body, reduces stress and anxiety Improves Mood: elevates mood, brings pleasure and well-being Sleep: Promotes deep and sustained sleep Environment: Freshens the air and creates a peaceful and comfortable sleeping environment Ingredients Sweet Orange Essential Oil: 10 drops Lavender Essential Oil: 10 drops…
HIQILI Woodsy Essential Oil Set of 6 Oils that Bring Nature and Wintergreens Inside
HIQILI 100% Pure Woodsy Essential Oil Set, Includes 6 – 10 ml bottles Cedarwood Cypress Frankincense Rosewood Vetiver Wintergreen 10 ml Cedarwood Essential Oil in Set Ingredient & Aroma:Sourced from Morocco and extracted using the traditional steam distillation method,our 100% pure Cedarwood Essential Oil gives off a distinctive,deep and fresh woody aroma with a hint…
HIQILI Spice Oil Set – Special Blends for Fall
HIQILI Spice Fragrance Oil Set Image Credit: Hiqili on Amazon Fragrances Included: Apple Cider Cinnamon Fall Leaf Harvest Spice Pumpkin Vanilla Blends Include: Apple Cider Spice Sugar Red Apple Cinnamon Cinnamon Cinnamon zeylanicum – True Cinnamon Tree “Cinnamomum zeylanicum is the same as Ceylon cinnamon. Ceylon cinnamon is also known as “true cinnamon” and is…
Hiqili Essential Oil Set of 16 – Great Way to Ease into the Essential Oil Experience
HIQILI Essential Oil Set of 16 Fragrances with 16 Droppers Image Credit HIQILI on Amazon After I opened my bottle of HIQILI Rose Essential Oil, I was amazed at how very much its contents smelled like old garden roses. From past experience, I know that all essential oils are not equal. Although I already had…