Let’s Make Candles

  For centuries since the beginning of time, candles have been used for gatherings, religious ceremonies, holiday preparations and aesthetic decorations. Candles come in different colors, shapes and scents. Candle making is part of aromatherapy. There are so many variety of candle waxes : Paraffin Wax. Paraffin wax, also known as straight wax, Soy Wax  Palm Wax. READ MORE

DAILY ESSENTIALS: Lemon

Latin name: Citrus limonumCountry of origin: ItalyPart of the plant: RindsObtained by: Cold pressedMain biochemical components*: Limonene, beta-pinene, gamma-terpineneProperties: Antibacterial, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antidepressant, antifungal, diuretic, insecticide, tonic. Why Use Physical uses: Infections (bacterial, fungal, viral), sinusitis, colds, flu, sore throat, poor circulation, immune support. Skin care uses: Congested skin, oily skin, blemishes, minor skin infections (bacterial, fungal, viral), imbalanced oil production, warts, skin READ MORE

FLAVORFUL LIFE- Squash Gazpacho

Today’s lunch will be flavorful and full of aromathic spices and herbs. Aromatherapy is not just about essential oils. Aromatheraphy is also about using the herbs and plants for cooking. Through cooking, we drive the aroma from the herbs infused in cooking. While traveling to Spain during the hot summer months last year, we were READ MORE

Daily Essentials: Essential Oils for Dengue

Background: Dengue (pronounced DENgee) fever is a painful, debilitating mosquito-borne disease caused by any one of four closely related dengue viruses. These viruses are related to the viruses that cause West Nile infection and yellow fever. According to Center for Disease Control, an estimated 400 million dengue infections occur worldwide each year, with about 96 READ MORE

DAILY ESSENTIALS: BENEFITS OF SUNFLOWER OIL

Sunflower Seed Oil is one of most frequently used carrier oil. There are so many benefits that Sunflower Oil can offer most especially for skin conditions. It as anti inflammatory, anti bacterial, antifungal, anticancer, cardio protective and dermoprotective. Healing Benefits (Source: Therapeutic Anti-inflammatory – – Sunflower has anti inflammatory benefits due to its chemical position READ MORE