essential oils

Essential oils: Anise or aniseed – part 2, the science

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I’ve seen these properties quoted time and time again in my research about anise essential oil – antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative (it decreases gas or encourages the expelling of it), expectorant, and a stimulant. I’ve seen information about it being estrogenic (mimicking the hormone estrogen), and I’ve seen that it can be used as the starting...

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Essential oils: Anise (or aniseed)

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I love my aniseed! From the aniseed balls and Imperials I would get when I’d visit my grandma in England to the anise-vanilla combination a friend used in her CP soap, I love this herb! (Don’t confuse it with star anise, though! That’s a different herb altogether!) The main compound in anise (Pimpinella anisum) is...

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Essential oils: Eucalyptus in lotions and body wash

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For some reason, menthol and eucalytpus go fantastically together, so I suggest trying a lovely foot lotion with 3% menthol, 1% eucalyptus, and 1% camphor, just remove 2% from the cocoa butter or soy bean oil to compensate for the essential oils that will go into the cool down phase. FOOT CREAM WITH MENTHOL AND EUCALYPTUSHEATED...

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Essential oils: Eucalytpus in anhydrous products

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I love to use eucalyptus in a number of different products – let take a look at some anhydrous products that might be awesome with the inclusion of this essential oil. Remember that we don’t want to go over 1.12% – so stick with 1% – and we’ll add the eucalyptus in the cool down...

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Essential oils: Eucalyptus

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Eucalyptus essential oil is a staple in my fragrance and essential oils cupboard because of all the awesome things it is alleged to do – plus it smells great in combination with camphor and menthol! Eucalyptus is listed as being antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, insect repellant, and helpful for respiration and our sinuses. How does it do all...

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