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Lemon essential oil (Citrus limon) is derived from the peel of lemons and has a fresh and uplifting scent. From skin care applications to cleaning the home, providing natural immune support, and easing respiratory symptoms, lemon oil has a wide range of uses. Skin Care1. Brighten complexion- Lemon essential oil helps remove dead skin cells for brighter skin; that's why we use it in our Lemon Coconut Creamy Facial Cleanser, Lem...

Clove essential oil has a warm, spicy-sweet aroma. It comes from the clove plant, which is indigenous to India and Indonesia. The leaves, stems, and buds of the clove plant can all be used to produce the oil. However, clove oil derived from the bud is most commonly used in aromatherapy and skin care; oil produced from the stems and leaves of the plant have stronger chemical compositions and are therefore more likely to cause irritation. Verefina...

I'm sure you've heard it before: an important key to staying healthy is keeping your hands clean. While there is no substitute for washing your hands with soap and water to help prevent illness, certain hand sanitizers can help when soap is not available. Commercial hand sanitizers can have a negative impact on your health, though. Here are five dangers related to many commercial hand sanitizers and a recipe for making your own toxin-free ve...

Lavender is one of the most popular and well-known essential oils. This oil is derived from the fresh flowers of the lavender plant, which grows throughout southern Europe, Australia, and the United States. It has a floral scent that many people find calming and soothing. Lavender oil is found in a variety of products, ranging from soaps to shampoo and lotion. It is also available in a fully concentrated form. Lavender essential oil can be u...

Disposable disinfectant wipes are so handy and convenient, aren’t they? If you’re like many Americans, you may keep them around for those occasions that require a quick cleaning. I’ll admit that I have used them. There are several reasons, though, to consider switching to a safer, more eco-friendly alternative.First, day to day cleaning done in the home does not generally require the harsh disinfecting chemicals that are contained in many of thes...