When distilling essential oil, a bi-product of the process is a hydrosol, also known as “flower water,” and is distilled water with many of the fragrance and beneficial attributes of the more concentrated oil. The reason that the hydrosol is perfect for spa treatments is that it can be used directly on the skin, whereas …
Our customers frequently ask about using lavender essential oils for perfumes and colognes. It’s a very simple process and it’s easy to create your own distinctive fragrance that won’t be overpowering. So one of the first questions is what is the difference between perfume and cologne? The simplest answer is that a perfume can contain …
How lavender essential oil is distilled is an art. It requires the exact amount and type of plant material, pure water, and heat that reaches a precise sustained level. It also requires a precise timing of the steaming process: too long and the product is weak with off fragrance characteristics; too short and your product …
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Scent is one of nature’s most powerful senses. Many of the planet’s species use scent in equal balance with sight and hearing. Unfortunately humans have largely lost the ability to use the portion of their brains that utilizes “smell” to guide the way through their environments. Scents, however, even in the legacy abilities of our …
Essential oils are easy to diffuse by putting several drops in a small cup of boiling water—this will infuse an entire room with calmative effects within minutes. Because lavender has a “Low Threshold of Sensory Extinction,” the scent will quickly “disappear” from your consciousness while continuing to provide therapeutic benefits. This is important if you …
