Category: Blending Essential Oils

  • On-the-Go Hand Cleanser

    On-the-Go Hand Cleanser

    Although it is clear nothing beats washing our hands with basic soap* and hot water, we may often find ourselves in a pinch where a portable hand cleanser would be handy (pun intended). Notice how I’m not choosing to call this a “hand sanitizer”…you can probably guess why. Instead of some drippy-drabby post that goes…

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  • Mouth-rinse: Hydrosols and Xylitol

    In conjunction with a toothpaste I made to help treat gum inflammation, it seemed wise to concoct a soothing mouthrinse that could be used to: For this, it seemed a gentle, cooling effect would be best, which is where hydrosols come into play. Which leads to a quick explanation of what a hydrosol (i.e., hydrolate, hydrolat, floral water) is from the highly…

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  • Toothpaste: Baking Soda, Coconut Oil, Xylitol and Essential Oils

    I had a routine dental check-up in late July of 2015 and received bad news–bleeding gums on my lower-right gum-line. As you can imagine this was depressing news. Granted I don’t floss as much as I should. Though I do gargle and brush, twice daily, with national brands of mouthwash and toothpaste. Obviously something had to change, like…

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