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A Drop of This: Phototoxicity - What does that mean?

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Monday, June 9, 2014. Phototoxicity - What does that mean? Is here and the days are longer and the sun is shining more, I wanted to talk a little bit about the safety of using essential oils in the sun. More specifically, which oils create phototoxicity because I want us all to be safe in the sun while using EOs. It is the reaction that occurs when some essential oils on the skin are exposed to UV light - like the sunshine. Which common citrus essential oils to avoid? The Aromahead Blog -. I also encoura...

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A Drop of This: July 2015

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Monday, July 6, 2015. Guest Post} When Life Hands You Dirty Dishes, Add a Drop of Lemon Oil. Guest post by Kathryn Osborne. I adopt vintage Pyrex. You know, the cool colorful ones with patterns that used to line the cabinets of generations ago? So why do I say adopter instead of collector? Soak in hot water and give the piece a good old fashion scrub. The hotter the water, the better. If that doesn’t do the trick, soak the piece overnight in vinegar and scrub again. If the Pyrex still needs work, conside...

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A Drop of This: March 2015

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Monday, March 30, 2015. My {Essential Oil} Travel Essentials. A few weeks ago, I posted about an essential oil travel kit. What I Take When I Travel:. I have a specific diffuser ( this one. That I have in a bag ready to go, it's a good size and fits easily into my luggage. Essential oil travel bag. This includes 5ml bottles of essential oils, small bottles of carrier oil to properly dilute whichever essential oil I need; it's already put together and in the bag with my diffuser. You can find recipes HERE.

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A Drop of This: May 2015

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Monday, May 25, 2015. Grapefruit and Peppermint Lip Balm. Lately, I have really loved the combination of grapefruit and peppermint. It all started with some conditioner that I picked up at the store. Since then, I've been using it in my foaming hand soap. Next up, lip balm. For this recipe, I used Aromahead's base recipe, which you can find HERE. She uses ounces but since I don't have a scale to weigh liquid, I converted the measurements to tablespoons. Grapefruit and Peppermint Lip Balm. 3 T coconut oil.

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A Drop of This: An Interview with Aromatherapist Sharon Falsetto

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Monday, June 22, 2015. An Interview with Aromatherapist Sharon Falsetto. In my last post, I reviewed Sharon Falsett's book,. She was gracious enough to let me interview her. Check out the book review HERE. ADOT: How did you get started? Do you remember your first time using essential oils? Your first DIY project with them? ADOT: What's your favorite go-to resource that you use and recommend to others - book, website? ADOT: What's your favorite can't live without essential oil? You can use a simple white ...

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A Drop of This: Lip Balm Bliss

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Monday, January 14, 2013. Addict. It’s true. I. Have it with me and am known to freak out a little if I don't. I have it next to the couch where I sit in our living room, on the kitchen counter, several in my purse, the bathroom, next to my bed, next to my computer, next to where I sit to craft, in the car, in my husband’s truck…you get the idea. Why didn't I think of making my own before? In my head, and now to y’all, I call this lip balm “. 8221; Kweli is our dog. And a really big, slobbery tongue.

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A Drop of This: The Creative Art of Listing & Instagram

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Monday, May 11, 2015. The Creative Art of Listing and Instagram. Two of my favorite things are making lists and Instagram. So imagine my delight when I discovered there is a HUGE community on Instagram of people who enjoy making lists.Just like me! I discovered this through one of my favorite Etsy shops - I Love It All. And the owner, Monika. I started following her on Instagram last year (you can find her HERE. And discovered so many other "listers". I didn't even know this was a thing! I have found gre...

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A Drop of This: February 2015

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Monday, February 16, 2015. So after a few months of going back and forth, talking about it over and over, feeling guilty, worrying about my faithful followers, I have decided to go ahead and try something new. Monday, February 9, 2015. Recipe Round Up Vol 4 {Valentine's Edition}. Valentines Day is fast approaching. I gathered together some easy to make ideas for you.in case youre running a little behind (says the girl typing this up at 1:30 am Monday morning, hows that for procrastination?

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A Drop of This: What is a Nasal Inhaler?

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Monday, October 21, 2013. What is a Nasal Inhaler? A nasal inhaler - hmm. I have heard of these over the last year that I have been exploring the world of essential oils. I never looked into exactly what they were because it sounded odd, like something complex I wouldn't be interested in. Then I took this *free*. Intro class (click here). From Aromahead Institute. Now I can't wait to make a few. So what is a nasal inhaler. At Aromatics International in all sorts of colors. Here's what you do:. Your nasal...

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A Drop of This: Grapefruit & Peppermint Lip Balm

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Monday, May 25, 2015. Grapefruit and Peppermint Lip Balm. Lately, I have really loved the combination of grapefruit and peppermint. It all started with some conditioner that I picked up at the store. Since then, I've been using it in my foaming hand soap. Next up, lip balm. For this recipe, I used Aromahead's base recipe, which you can find HERE. She uses ounces but since I don't have a scale to weigh liquid, I converted the measurements to tablespoons. Grapefruit and Peppermint Lip Balm. 3 T coconut oil.