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Essential Oils That Support Thinning Hair + DIY Scalp Treatment

Noticing more hair in your brush—or that your hair doesn’t feel quite as full as it once did? Thinning hair can happen for many reasons, including hormonal changes, stress, illness, genetics, nutritional deficiencies and certain medications. While essential oils cannot address every cause of hair loss, they can be incorporated into a nourishing scalp-care routine. Rosemary and cedarwood are two of the most popular essential oils for thinning hair, while ylang ylang and coconut oil help condition dry, fragile strands. The Best Essential Oils for Thinning Hair Rosemary Essential Oil Rosemary is one of the most widely studied essential oils…Read more

DIY Beard Oil Recipe: Soften & Condition Naturally

A good beard oil does more than make your beard smell great. It can help soften coarse beard hair, moisturize the skin underneath, and leave your beard looking healthier and more manageable. The good news? You can make your own beard oil in just a few minutes using a handful of natural ingredients. This simple recipe combines lightweight jojoba oil with cedarwood, Douglas fir, and sweet orange essential oils to create a fresh, woodsy scent that's perfect for everyday use. DIY Beard Oil Recipe Ingredients 1 oz Jojoba Oil 3 drops Cedarwood Essential Oil 4 drops Douglas Fir Essential Oil…Read more

Peppermint Essential Oil Uses

Peppermint Essential Oil Benefits and How to Use Peppermint Essential Oil Peppermint essential oil is one of those classic, go-to essential oils. It's great for beginners, is pretty well-known, and has a wide variety of benefits and uses. Peppermint oil is a year-round essential oil with uses for every season and many ailments. Be cautious though, peppermint oil is one of the most popular and adulterated oils on the market these days. Be sure to check the quality and sourcing of your peppermint oil, as well as the Latin or botanical name. Oftentimes we see corn mint advertised and sold…Read more

Homemade Hand Sanitizer

This DIY homemade hand sanitizer with essential oils can help protect you and your loved ones from germs keeping hands, fresh and clean. Keeping your hands clean is one of the most effective ways to stay healthy and ensure that you don’t spread germs to others. Sometimes busy schedules and travel can lead to using harsh, drying chemicals to sanitize your hands on the run. This DIY natural homemade hand sanitizer is the perfect quick fix to soothe, sanitize, soften, and refresh your hands, wherever you are. The recipe is the perfect blend of aloe, sunflower oil and five essential…Read more

July Essential Oil Spotlight| Strong Anti-fungal Essential Oils

Lemongrass Essential Oil Lemongrass essential oil is well known for being a great anti-fungal. Lemongrass is antiseptic and great for fighting off mold. This essential oil combats foot fungus and athlete's foot. Lemongrass has a fresh grass-like citrus aroma. It is reminiscent of the lemongrass we eat especially in Asian foods like Thai curry. The essential oil is steam distilled from the grassy leaves of the lemongrass plant. Other Holistic Benefits of Lemongrass Essential Oil Soothes aches and pains Stimulates and energizes Great for concentration and focus Calms indigestion Geranium Essential Oil Geranium essential oil is another antiseptic and powerful…Read more