by Michael Lausterer | Oct 4, 2016 | KNOWLEDGE BASE, RECIPES
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] With cooler weather approaching, fall aromatics begin to make their way into our home. The use of dried botanicals to make an aromatic, or potpourri, has been around for a fairly long time. Potpourri comes from the French word for...
by Michael Lausterer | Sep 1, 2016 | KNOWLEDGE BASE
Seeds have been a staple of the human diet for thousands of years. They are considered energy powerhouses and contain a variety of great nutritional benefits which include dietary fiber, protein, healthy fats and many antioxidants. When it comes to watermelon, we like...
by Michael Lausterer | Jun 8, 2016 | BLOG, KNOWLEDGE BASE
Hemp oil has been met with apprehension in the natural skin care market in the past. No scientific data was available, nor was anyone willing to understand the plant’s potential as a profound skin care oil. Today, there have been many studies and clinical trials...
by Michael Lausterer | May 10, 2016 | BLOG, KNOWLEDGE BASE
One essential oil that is highly regarded for its skin care properties is bergamot. The green, crisp, tangy fruit offers an aromatically pleasing citrus note with a faintly bitter overtone. The botanical originates in Italy and other small areas. It is the primary...
by Michael Lausterer | Apr 7, 2016 | BLOG, KNOWLEDGE BASE
Carrier oils are most often overlooked when it comes to an Essential Oil Therapy regiment. Many people don’t consciously realize that the carrier oil is as important as the essential oils they hold. Just like essential oils, the right carrier oil should be chosen for...
by Michael Lausterer | Mar 8, 2016 | BLOG, KNOWLEDGE BASE
With spring approaching, now is the time to think about how you can benefit from essential oil therapy to alleviate seasonal allergy symptoms. As the weather begins to get warmer, plants and trees will start to bloom and produce the pollen that so many individuals...