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Let’s talk about how to get thick essential oils out of the bottle. It can be tough to get some essential oils out of the euro dropper bottle, am I right? There are many components that play a part in the viscosity (thickness) of an essential oil. Thicker oils typically come from the resin or root of the tree, and can be difficult to get out of their euro droppers. Additionally, some oils grow even thicker and more potent as they age. Because essential oils are extracted from living plants that …

There is a safe middle ground between those companies who tell you to use everything and anything with no concern for safety, and those senseless articles that try to scare you away from oils altogether. In truth, the use of good quality, 100% pure essential oils is safe for use with children. We just suggest taking some precautions to avoid even the most minimal of reactions. If you follow proper dilution guidelines, and choose oils from the list below, you can confidently enjoy the benefits of …

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 i …

As we spend more time in the sun, it is good to know what phytotoxicity is and how to avoid the side effects. Most essential oil users incorporate essential oils into their daily lives, but did you know that there are essential oils that should not be used before going out in the sun? Photosensitivity occurs when furocoumarins react when exposed to ultraviolet light, causing blistering and reddening and/or burning of the skin.Photosensitivity is commonly caused by citrus oils, but is not li …

When you are investing in something as important as essential oils, a product that you are going to use on and around your family, you must know what you are buying. Unfortunately, there is no way to know what you are getting when you buy from sites like Amazon, Ebay, etc.A Sea of Sellers and Fake Essential OilsI love Amazon, but it isn't the right place to buy everything. There are a lot of sellers on multi-marketing sites, and some of them are just plain old unethical. Others are clueless o …

As many of you know, teas are one of my favorite ways to nourish myself with herbs on a daily basis, and they are any excellent choice for children, even babies under one year old. They are also a good choice for those who are newcomers to using herbs and would like to avoid making a tincture or glycerite. Teas, infusions, and decoctions are three methods of preparing tea and herbal blends.WHY TEA IS A GOOD CHOICE Herbal teas are very diluted which means there’s less risk of giving your littl …

When used properly, essential oils are safe for use during pregnancy and can help the expectant mother through nausea/vomiting, swelling of ankles, muscle spasms, insomnia, stress, and much more. In addition, essential oils used properly can be an excellent tool for accelerating milk production during breastfeeding.Cautions: Always use oils that are for certain pure. Many company mislead buyers with false labeling. Using chemical laden fragrance oils that are disguised as essential oils is never …

This question comes to us from Katie via Facebook.Purity is Paramount!While it's true that cats metabolize essential oils differently than us, which requires some cautions, I suspect what happened here is not the result of using essential oils. Unfortunately Sue allowed her want to save money to outweigh her common sense. She found a bargain at Amazon and bought what is highly likely to be synthetic garbage containing little or no essential oil. These oils are adulterated with so many chemica …

Scroll Down for Printable Recipe Card Size ChartThe Herbal Toad makes finding child safe essential oils with our Child Safe Category easy.  Along with that category, we provide you with both safety and dilution guidelines to help you shop and use essential oils with confidence.The right essential oils can be very beneficial for a variety of things that ail your baby or child, but cautions do apply. Read the 'extra information' section on each essential oil listing to help you determine …

Scroll to the bottom for the printable list of uses for Blockade Multi Purpose EOBlockade Multi Purpose Essential Oil is a blend of 100% pure, unadulterated essential oils. It has dozens of uses, and replaces many home products. Blockade is more economical than MLM brands like Young Living's Thieves and DoTerra's OnGuard, yet the combined ingredients have been proven to work even better. Just look at the list below to see just how far 200 drops will go!  Mix with a carrier oil and rub B …