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Frequently Asked Questions
Are essential oils safe to use on skin?Generally yes, when properly diluted in a carrier oil and patch-tested first. A common guideline for healthy adults is about 1...
How We Write: Our Safety and Editorial Standards
People trust information about their health and their homes, so we try to earn that trust in a few specific ways.What we doWe use botanical (Latin) names so...
Our Story and Mission
AromaworX started as a simple idea: that someone curious about essential oils and healing herbs should be able to find clear, careful information in one place, written in...
Cold and Flu Season: A Gentle Herbal and Essential Oil Toolkit
Every autumn the same thing happens in our house: somebody sneezes in the grocery store, and the next week half the family is sniffling. We have never found...
Sleep Better Tonight: A Simple Evening Routine with Lavender and Cedarwood
Most of us don't have a sleep problem so much as a wind-down problem. The phone is still glowing at 11:40, the dishes are in your head, and...
How to Make an Herbal Salve
A salve is a soft, solid balm made from herb-infused oil and beeswax. It is one of the simplest and most useful home remedies for dry skin, small...
Cuts, Scrapes, Bruises and Sprains
Everyday bumps and scrapes usually heal well at home. Good basic first aid comes first, and gentle natural remedies can then play a supporting role. Cuts and scrapesWash...
Natural Care for Minor Burns and Sunburn
A kitchen splash, a hot pan or a day too long in the sun: minor burns are among the most common household injuries. The first steps matter far...
Essential Oils, Pregnancy, Children and Pets
Some people in our homes are more sensitive to essential oils than healthy adults: pregnant and nursing women, babies and children, and our pets. A gentler approach is...
Essential Oil Dilution Guide
Essential oils are highly concentrated plant extracts. Applied undiluted, many can irritate the skin or trigger sensitivity that develops over time. Dilution in a carrier oil, lotion or...