Mentha arvensis (a species of mint) goes by many names including podina, pudina, yerba buena, corn mint, field mint, Japanese mint, and wild mint. These names differ mainly according to cultures and languages. The one thing that remains constant across cultures and...
Hand sanitizer has quickly become a staple in homes around the world, as many countries continue to protect themselves from the coronavirus that is affecting our day-to-day lives. However, with such frequent use, you want a hand sanitizer that is effective at killing...
Lemongrass essential oil (Cymbopogon citratus) is another scent that you would be familiar with if you were a fan of Southeast Asian cuisines. As its name suggests, lemongrass essential oil shares the scent of lemon essential oil: fresh and citrusy. However,...
Amid a pandemic and a time when handwashing and hand sanitizer are important to our health, the news of recalled hand sanitizers hits us. Six different types of hand sanitizers sold in Canadian stores have recently been recalled due to the addition of industrial-grade...
Nicknamed “liquid sunshine”, lemon essential oil’s (or Citrus limon) fresh and tangy aroma is one that most of us are familiar with or, at least, can easily recognize. From exfoliating skin, promoting positive mood, and disinfecting the house to repelling...
It may come as news to some, but for hand sanitizer to be effective, it needs to contain a certain level of alcohol. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are just one way you can mitigate your risk and prevent the spread of the coronavirus and other types of viruses and...
The world is facing a pandemic with the rise of COVID-19 cases, and germs and bacteria are everywhere. Because of this, we need to always have hand sanitizer with us in case we don’t have access to liquid soaps and water for proper handwashing purposes. Soap And...
Classic, familiar, and beloved — lavender essential oil is, undoubtedly, one of the most (if not the most) well-known essential oils. Used for thousands of years by even the ancient Egyptians and Romans, lavender essential oil is what crosses most people’s mind when...
If you are familiar with Southeast Asian cuisines, you are likely also already familiar with the flavor and aroma of kaffir lime essential oil. Tart yet sweet and uplifting, kaffir lime essential oil (Citrus hystrix) is not as commonly used in aromatherapy as other...
Woodsy, sweet, crisp, and with a lovely fruity note, there is no doubt that juniper berry essential oil (Juniperus communis) has a very appealing scent. However, there is so much more to this impressive essential oil with its many versatile uses than its amazing...
Sensual, dreamy, and fragrant, jasmine sambac oil (jasminum sambac) is a very sought after and popular choice in the world of essential oils. So, why is jasmine sambac so very enticing and alluring? Well, we are about to find out. What is Jasmine Sambac...
Popularly used for centuries, cedarwood essential oil has been a constant in various cultures and traditions for hundreds of years. Once utilized for embalming by ancient Egyptians, for building temples and altars by Indians, and as a part of ceremonies by Native...
