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March 2010

Did you know that some citrus oils are not phototoxic? If you’ve been avoiding all citrus oils out of concerns over phototoxicity, you can still use a few citrus oils without worrying about potential phototoxic skin reactions. Citrus oils can generally be used without phototoxic concern if used within the proper safety guidelines. But for [...]

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Natural Essential Oil Air Fresheners

by Maria on March 15, 2010

From public restrooms to your neighbor’s living room, you’re probably exposed to chemical air fresheners every day. Popular culture and advertising have created the sense that rooms are only clean and fresh if they smell “clean.” What you’re not told is that air fresheners are full of chemicals that simple mask odors, hiding anything stinky [...]

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Get Prepared for Spring Cleaning

by Maria on March 10, 2010

Spring is starting to bloom, little by little. It’s almost time to open the windows and clear away the clutter, grime and general feeling of the long winter. If you’re like us, you’ll be incorporate handmade products and essential oils into your spring cleaning efforts. Here are some tools to stock up on before you [...]

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Business Scents: Need a New Website?

by Andrea on March 3, 2010

Over the years, many of our friends and students have asked for advice and recommendations for web design. Cindy and I are excited to be working on a project with Andi, our web designer, that will offer a great solution for creating a new website. We are now in the final stages of this new [...]

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