Aromatherapy Education and Resources
New 2-day class for aromatherapists! Medicinal Blending Citrus Oils: Top Notes Bursting with Potential Dates: August 18–19, 2012 Time: 9:30–5:30 Saturday and Sunday Cost: $300 Location: Ithaca, NY Register Here: Aromahead Institute More than just cheerful aromas in your collection, citrus oils have powerful healing actions. Explore the potential of these humble, affordable, fabulous top [...]
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It’s true, I’m having a love affair with my citrus essential oils. And why not? They’re uplifting and supportive . . . of our immune systems! We can use them for cleaning and diffusing into the air. Their aromas are familiar and bright. Citrus essential oils are inexpensive, and great for cleaning bathrooms and kitchens. And how [...]
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Let’s talk about why citrus oils are so powerful for supporting immunity. It’s one thing to know they’re amazing, but another to really understand why! d-Limonene and Citrus Most citrus oils contain at least 60% d-limonene. The largest amounts of d-limonene (also known as (+)-limonene) are found in the citrus oils–such as Grapefruit, Orange, Clementine [...]
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As the weather turns toward fall, I’m drawn to using my citrus essential oils. I diffuse them, make cleaning products with them, and add them into my body care products. When I leave the house, I turn on my Spa Mist Diffuser and let it run (it has an auto shut off function). When I [...]
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Did you know that some citrus essential 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 you stay within the proper safety guidelines. [...]
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