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Fun Fact Friday – Should I patch test?

Fun Fact Friday – Should I patch test?

Fun Fact Friday Did you know that a systemic reaction to poison ivy comes from the plants oil? Thank God we aren’t seeing that bottled and on shelves, right?? Obviously you wouldn’t buy it. I typically don’t get poison ivy, perhaps you know others in the same...
Fun Fact Friday – From Plants to Medicine

Fun Fact Friday – From Plants to Medicine

Fun Fact Friday! Did you know that many medications, OTC and pharmaceuticals are created from plant isolates? For instance, Vicks vapor rub contains isolated terpentine, camphor and menthol as well as eucalyptus oil.  Icy hot contains menthol, methyl salicylate and...
Essential Oil Safety:  It’s Important!

Essential Oil Safety: It’s Important!

Essential Oil Safety is at the heart of our company. While essential oils can be great tools, they are also something to use with wisdom, not haphazardly.  Funny that this WebMD article was brought to our attention this week (because Atlantic Institute of Aromatherapy...