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My husband and I passed through the "essential oil" section at a local big box store and the shelves were nearly bought out! I was chilled to think about all of the unsuspecting families that are using them in their homes. It is frightening to think about people using them topically (even though the label in this case said not to), but to think of people diffusing them is even worse considering the carcinogens. I hate to imagine anyone taking a single drop of this synthetically made garbage inte …

Whether it’s a morning face wash with the our Peppermint Tea Tree Charcoal Soap Bar, a hand scrub after a gardening session with THT's Gardeners Best, or a routine morning shower with THT's Morning Brew, it’s important to make the cleansing goodness last. With everyday use, THT's soap will last about 1-3 months depending on whether it is for shower or sink, and here are tips to help make that happen. LET IT CURE We hear all the time that customers don't mind buying soa …

Alpha Lipoic Acid is also called thioctic acid or just lipoic acid and abbreviated ALA — but don't confuse it with the other ALA, alpha linoleic acid – which is an omega fatty acid. Alpha lipoic acid is a compound found naturally inside every cell in the body. It's needed by the body to produce the energy for our body's normal functions. Alpha lipoic acid is also an antioxidant, a substance that neutralizes potentially harmful chemicals called free radicals. What makes alpha lipoic a …

Tinctures are liquid extracts that are made with alcohol as all or part of the combined extraction solvent. Following the extractive process, the tincture is then separated from the spent herb and is filtered. From there it is bottled as a single herb extract or blended with other tinctures to form a compound product. Tinctures are convenient and easily dosed. A good strong herbal tincture is some of the best medicine available. The strong taste is largely due to the amount of herb that has been …

We love diffuser recipes because the essential oil combinations make your home or office smell great, while still delivering the amazing benefits of the individual essential oils. In a season that can be especially taxing on our emotions, adding to a heightened stress level, how can we not love the idea of diffusing? So we have compiles some of our favorite Christmas / holiday essential oil diffuser recipes.  Enjoy! Sleigh Ride Diffuser Recipe Pine- a detoxifying ingredient, natural d …