ESSENTIAL OILS: WHAT ARE THEY?
Essential oils are the extracted products of aromatic plants, by distillation or mechanical processes (like cold pressing). More than thirty plant families produce essential oils, which include about ninety species. Essential oils, in general, are composed of more or less …
ESSENTIAL OILS: AROMATHERAPY IN THE WORKING ENVIRONMENT
There are many interesting data provided by recent research on essential oils, mainly performed by Japanese institutes, which are experimenting with the use of Aromatherapy to improve working environments, and especially to increase productivity. Being molecules with low molecular …
ESSENTIAL OILS AND ECOLOGICAL DETERGENTS FOR HOUSE CLEANING
For decades, the use of chemically aggressive products has accustomed us to a very strong and clean concept from the point of view of effectiveness, but it’s not very attentive to the quality and content of the products used. Ecological …
OIL FOR STRENGTHENING HAIR
Even the simplest ingredients in common use and easy to find, can become powerful and effective cosmetic products. The most striking example is extra virgin olive oil which, in addition to being celebrated for its nutritional properties, is recognized …
SCENTED BAGS WITH DRIED HERBS AND ESSENTIAL OILS
All we need are dried flowers and herbs, pounded spices, some essential oils and a small bag of light fabric. A valid and natural aid to perfume wardrobes and drawers but also to keep moths and insects away thanks to …