Scent Journey

How are essential oils used in hair care products?

Oils have had a place in hair care for centuries, especially for people living in areas where water was scarce. The enriching properties of oils restored body and shine to...

How are essential oils used in skin care products?

Most commercially made skin care creams, lotions, ointments, and toners do not contain essential oils. Selected products from a few brands—Kiehl’s, Annmarie, and Honest Beauty among them—do contain essential oils...

How are essential oils used in scented products...

There is a short answer to this: most air fresheners and other room-scenting products do not contain essential oils. Commercially manufactured, scented products including aerosol sprays, plug-ins, and solid air...

How are essential oils used in cosmetics?

Beauty products and perfumes often contain essential oils, usually for their fragrances, as they have the ability to mask the unpleasant odors of fatty acids, oils, and surfactants required in...

How are essential oils used in food?

With the recent trend toward “clean” eating—choosing food products that contain no chemical additives like artificial colors, flavors, thickeners, or preservatives—essential oils have found significantly increased popularity among food manufacturers...

How long does it take for an essential oil to w...

The effectiveness of any essential oil depends on which oil is in use, the way it is being used, the purpose the user expects it to serve, and the method...