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How to Read an Essential Oil Label (and What Red Flags to Look For)
Essential oil labeling in the United States is not regulated the way food or pharmaceutical labels are. A company can print almost anything it wants on a bottle. That means the burden of reading labels falls on you, and it means knowing what to look for before you trust what you are buying. Here is what actually matters on an essential oil label. What to look for The botanical name. Every genuine essential oil has a specific plant species behind it. The label should include the Latin botanical name alongside... Read more...
Is Lavender Essential Oil Safe for Pets?
This is one of the most searched questions in the essential oil category, and it deserves a direct answer, however, you should always consult your vet and this is not medical advice. Here is what the evidence says. Lavender and dogs Diluted lavender essential oil is generally considered low-risk for healthy adult dogs when used appropriately. The key word is diluted. Pure, undiluted lavender essential oil applied directly to a dog's skin can cause irritation. It should not be given orally. Used as a passive room scent on a stone... Read more...
How Do I Use Essential Oils Without an Electric Diffuser?
Most people assume a diffuser means a plug-in device. It does not. Electric ultrasonic diffusers are one way to use essential oils. They are not the only way, and for a lot of people, they are not the best way. Here are the most practical options for using essential oils without electricity. Stone diffusers A stone diffuser is a piece of porous volcanic rock. You add a few drops of essential oil directly to the surface, the stone absorbs it, and it releases scent slowly into the air over several... Read more...
The Difference Between Essential Oil and Fragrance Oil (and Why It Matters on a Label)
These two terms show up on labels next to each other, in the same aisle, sometimes in nearly identical packaging. They are not the same thing. Knowing the difference changes how you read a label, and it should change what you buy. What an essential oil is An essential oil is a concentrated extract taken directly from a plant. The oil is pulled from the plant material, usually through steam distillation or cold pressing, and what comes out is the plant's natural volatile compounds. Nothing is added. Nothing is synthesized.... Read more...
How Long Does Scent Last on a Stone Diffuser?
The most common question people ask before buying a stone diffuser is also the most practical one: how long will it actually smell? The honest answer is that it depends on a few things. Here is what actually controls scent duration on a stone diffuser, so you know what to expect before you buy and after. The short answer A few drops of essential oil on a porous basalt stone will typically release noticeable scent for four to eight hours. In a still, enclosed space like a small office or... Read more...
Stone Diffusers vs. Ultrasonic Diffusers: An Honest Comparison
Stone Diffusers vs. Ultrasonic Diffusers: An Honest Comparison
Most comparisons of stone and ultrasonic diffusers are written by people trying to sell you one or the other. This one is written by people who make stone diffusers, and... Read more...