Essential Oils for Skin Care

Coffee scrub Ingredients spoons for mixing mixing bowl measuring spoons or cups a carrier or base oil, such as coconut oil, jojoba oil, grapeseed oil, almond oil, or olive oil sealed container to store the scrub in a few drops of your favorite essential oils, if desired Add the coffee grounds and hot water to READ MORE

Chemical Composition: Aromatherapy Effects on Blood Pressure

  A study was conducted in October 2010 published in the National Center of Biotechnology Information, National Library of Medicine titled “Effects of Aromatherapy on Changes in the Autonomic Nervous System, Aortic Pulse Wave Velocity and Aortic Augmentation Index in Patients with Essential Hypertension.” The study created two groups to undergo a clinical trial using READ MORE

What makes St. Michael Unique Than Any Other Other Essential Oil Companies? It is SIMPLE.

The essential oil business is saturated in the U.S. and the Philippine markets. Entry points are accessible and relatively affordable to get into the market. So many people are selling essential oils, and the competition is tight for another entry. So what makes St. Michael & Company Essential Oils different? It is SIMPLE – our READ MORE

DAILY ESSENTIALS: How to Use Essential Oils

Safe Use of Essential Oils Use only pure essential oils derived from plants preferably endorsed by FDA and organizations such NAHA (National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy ). Essential oils are for external use and not for ingestion. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult your physician before essential oils. READ MORE

DAILY ESSENTIALS: Sweet Orange Oil

Latin name: Citrus sinensisCountry of origin: PortugalPart of the plant: RindsExtraction method: Cold pressedMain biochemical components*: Limonene, delta-3-care, linaloolProperties: Antiseptic digestive, sedative, stimulant (digestive and lymphatic) tonic, antidepressant. Why Use Physical uses: Poor circulation, digestion, water retention, constipation, infections (bacterial, fungal), lymphatic support. Skin care uses Dull skin, oily skin, puffy skin, dry skin, wrinkles, rough skin, poor circulation, minor READ MORE

How to Use Essential Oils

Essential oils are powerful and potent. Follow safety guideline in using essential oils. Essential oils must be for external use only. Always dilute before use. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid eyes and other sensitive areas. Keep away from direct flame – essential oils are flammable. If pregnant or nursing, consult a physician before 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