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Under New Management

June 8, 2010

In the spring of 2010, Karen Williams worked closely with founders Andrea Butje and Cindy Black to transition into ownership of Aromatics International. After studying and working with Essential Oils for many years, Karen has developed a natural love for the oils. Karen has dedicated her life to helping others through diet and health [...]

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Essential Oil Safety: A Brief Refresher

June 7, 2010

As suppliers of essential oils we are dedicated to knowing exactly what we are buying and selling. Testing every batch of oil we purchase with GC/MS technology assures purity and the gives us the exact chemistry of each oil. We believe this process is vital for medicinal blending and for quality assurance.
In order to ensure [...]

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Blending Basics

June 3, 2010

Using Essential Oils in a Bath
Salts: Add the essential oils into a bath salt. (Sea Salt and Epsom Salts are nice.) Add 8-10 drops total of essential oil to each ounce of salt. Use 1 tablespoon of that blended salt in a full bath.
Milk: Add 3-4 total drops of essential oil to a cup of [...]

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Essential Oil Aromas: Learn the Lingo

June 1, 2010

Top Note
The first smell to arise from a blend and evaporate quickly. The top note fragrance is usually light, fresh, sharp, penetrating, and airy. They add brightness to a blend. The aroma of top note oils reminds me of wind chimes or a flute. Top notes stimulate and clear your mind, uplifting your energy.
Examples: Bergamot, [...]

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