Staying Safe While Enjoying Your Oils “Applied knowledge is power.” – E. Thomas What is photosensitivity? Photosensitivity, also known as phototoxicity, simply means that your skin becomes more sensitive to the sun (UV exposure). Using photosensitive essential oils on your skin and heading out in the sun could cause unnecessary sun damage to your skin (sunburn) and has the...
How to Stay Safe When Using Essential Oils If you are an essential oil user, then read on. Essential oils can be fun and exciting. They can also be extremely powerful. Understanding the correct ways to use them can be amazing. However, using them the wrong way could lead to unwanted effects. As a certified, clinical aromatherapist, I am...
The Guide to Aromatherapy Diffusers “Nothing is more memorable than a smell. One scent can be unexpected, momentary, and fleeting, yet conjure up a childhood summer beside a lake in the mountains. “ -Diane Ackerman Aroma is such an important part of our lives. Whether we recognize it or not, a scent can profoundly affect our mood....
Essential Oil Facts, Tips & Education “The Moment in between what you once were, and who you are now becoming, is where the dance of life really takes place.” – Barbara De Angelis Aromatherapy Basics. What you should know about the essential oils you are using. At B. Divine Aromatherapy, I offer high-quality-small batch aromatherapy products created by an...
Essential Oil Extraction Methods “Fragrance makes us dream.” – Francois Nars How essential oils are made. When I first started learning about aromatherapy and essential oils I had so many questions. Where do they come from, how are they made, who makes the best oils, why do they work? These are all important questions to ask on your essential...
Sleeping Well and Why It Is Important “Life must be aromatic. There must be scent, somehow there must be some.” – Gwendolyn Brooks Did you know that your quality of life is linked to your sleep? Good sleep is important for healthy brain function. The average person needs 7-8 hrs. of sleep. Do you ever wonder what happens when...
The Power of Breathing “Smell is a potent wizard that transports you across thousands of miles and all the years you have lived.” ...
Sandalwood essential oil “Odors have a power of persuasion stronger than that of words, appearances, emotions, or will. The persuasive power of an odor cannot be fended off, it enters into us like breath into our lungs, it fills us up, and imbues us totally. There is no remedy for it .” ...
What You Should Know When Using Essential Oils “Smell is the primordial sense, more powerful, more primitive, more intimately tied to our memories and emotions than any other. A scent can trigger spiritual, emotional, or physical peace and stimulate healing and wellness.” ...
Using Aromatherapy to Cope in a World of COVID-19 “Scent is our most primitive sense; it’s the closest thing to the emotional brain. It penetrates you. You love it and want to be part of it. ...
