Oct 08 2008
When I started working with Andrea Butje two years ago, I knew absolutely nothing about essential oils. My concept of Aromatherapy was limited to a general sense that Lavender was calming and Bath and Body Works carried a minty stress-relief lotion. As I began working on the Aromatics International website, I was shocked to [...]
Aug 18 2008
This morning I had the good fortune to pour out White Pine and Hemlock oils. I had one of those famous aromatherapy experiences where the scent brings you back in time, to people, places and events left in a safe spot somewhere in the web our minds and memories…
When I was kid, my father and [...]
Aug 06 2008
My son suffered from eczema as a baby and has sensitive skin. He also has a severe peanut allergy. As a result, I’m always very cautious about what I put on his body! This month, I had the fortunate experience of personally testing Andrea’s bug spray blend recipe.
The first thing I noticed [...]
Jul 07 2008
I’ve never enjoyed the waxy feel of over-the-counter lip balm. When people talk about their lip balm addictions or my girl friends reach into their purses several times a day for gloss, I’m the one scratching my head and simply not getting it. To me, chapstick feels like rubbing a warm candle on my mouth [...]
