Essential Oil Blog

This guide explains how much fragrance oil per pound of soap to use, typically 3-10% of total oil weight. It highlights using a soap making fragrance calculator for accuracy and contrasts fragrance oils (stable scent) with essential oils (natural, but less stable). Key tips include checking manufacturer guidelines, testing new fragrances, and adding oil at "trace" for cold process soap.

This blog post explores the safety and benefits of using cedarwood oil safe for dogs. It clarifies that while cedar oil can be toxic to dogs if used improperly (undiluted or ingested), high-quality, properly diluted cedarwood essential oil is generally safe and offers advantages like flea and tick repulsion, skin soothing, coat enhancement, calming effects, and odor control. The post emphasizes safe application methods, warns against its use with cats due to their different metabolism, and stresses the importance of consulting a veterinarian.

This article details how to make safe, effective, and eco-friendly homemade carpet cleaners using common household ingredients like baking soda, white vinegar, dish soap, and hydrogen peroxide. It provides 5 specific recipes for different cleaning challenges, including an all-purpose deep clean solution, a tough stain remover paste, a pet stain and odor eliminator, a coffee stain eraser, and a carpet freshener spray. These simple recipes will not only help you tackle various carpet cleaning challenges but also save you money and reduce the use of harsh chemicals.

This article is a comprehensive guide for beginners on how to make candles at home, step-by-step. The blog highlights the benefits of making your own candles, such as controlling ingredients, customizing designs, and enjoying the creative process. The guide lists 10 essential supplies, including soy wax, wicks, containers, fragrance oils, and a double boiler. It then breaks down the 10 key steps, from preparing the workspace and securing the wick to measuring, melting, and pouring the wax, and finally, the crucial steps of curing and trimming the wick. Additionally, the article provides troubleshooting tips for common issues like uneven tops and weak scent throw, aiming to help beginners successfully create beautiful and aromatic candles.

Discover the best essential oils for headache relief—from peppermint to lavender—and learn safe, effective ways to use them at home. Includes when to seek medical advice and precautions for kids and babies.

This guide shows you how to make a natural homemade floor cleaner solution using essential oils. It's perfect for cleaning all types of floors, including wood, tile, laminate, and marble, leaving your home fresh and clean without harmful chemicals.

Learn how to choose the right candle colors to boost creativity and focus. This guide explores the meaning of each color, how to use them in daily rituals, and which combinations can help spark inspiration and mental clarity.