If you haven’t yet discovered bath bombs, you’re in for a real treat. Bath bombs are little round or square “bombs” that fizz when you drop them into water. The fizz is brought on by a combination of Epsom salts, citric acid, and baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) — the basic...

Though the lemongrass plant may not look like much, lemongrass essential oil is often used in aromatherapy and is known to offer a range of excellent health benefits. The oil is extracted from the fresh or partly dried leaves of the plan through a process called steam distillation. Lemongrass essential...

Ylang ylang essential oil is extracted from the tropical flowers of the Cananga odorata, also known as the “flower of flowers.” The flowers used to make this oil are hand-picked from the best sources and provide a beautiful fruity, sweet, and pungent aroma. This essential oil has an interesting history...

Picture the gorgeous Jennifers in Hollywood. There's Lopez, Aniston and Garner, to name a few. They are women known for their flawless, glowing complexions, and who are, believe it not, are well into their 40s. By all accounts, they haven't discovered the literal Fountain of Youth, but if they had,...

The scent of lavender always is unforgettable. It's distinctive and mesmerizing aroma makes it perfect for perfumes, while genuine lavender essential oil is a massage therapist's favorite oil. Lavender essential oil offers multiple benefits, from easing nerves and tension to repelling mosquitoes. Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) derives its name from the Latin...

Everyone wants flawless, healthy-looking skin. However, few people know how to achieve it. All too often, people rely on washing their face with soap and water every day — sometimes even twice a day. Granted, this is one way to cleanse the skin, but there is so much more involved...