Spark Naturals Blog: October 2014

Easy Gum Removal with Essential Oil

Having kids is always an adventure! Have you ever had to deal with chewing gum stuck in hair? I'm sure that has never happened to yo...

Holiday Wind-Down Evening Suggestions

Something tells me a LOT of us might need this tonight to help EVERYONE unwind from an eventful afternoon and evening! Diffusing: Drea...

Spicy Guacamole with Essential Oils

Are you looking for last-minute ideas for festive Halloween food ideas? We've got you covered with this TASTY eo-boosted guacamole! ...

Halloween Diffuser Blends

Happy Halloween! Prep for tonight by loading your diffuser now for trick-or-treaters so you don't have to worry about it later. 1. S...

Makeup Brush Cleaner Spray

FALL CLEANING: Makeup brushes. If you use them, you probably don't clean them as much as you should. Try this handy brush cleaner sp...

Relaxing Baths for Peaceful Sleep

Do you have trouble falling asleep due to feeling stressed, tense, and overwhelmed? Try one of these EASY relaxing baths with essential ...

DIY Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer

Do you LOVE hand sanitizer but HATE the dry skin it gives you? Have you ever wanted to make your own hand sanitizer gel? Try this AMAZIN...

Refreshing Room Spray

Stale indoor air? Essential oils can help! Try this AMAZING refreshing room spray featuring Melaleuca, Tangerine, and Peppermint essenti...

Face Blend for Normal Skin

Face Blend for Normal skin 1 drop Spark Naturals Geranium Essential Oil 2 drops Spark Naturals Lavender Essential Oil 1 tablespoon S...

Wednesday Office Diffuser Blends

It is Wednesday and it is the start of a GREAT day here at Spark Naturals! The sun is out and the store smells great! I have to admit I...

Sinus Infection Inhalation

Sinus Infection? Uh oh, they are the worst! Try this Essential Oil Sinus Infection Inhalation: -3 drops Peppermint essential oil -3 ...

Hormone Balance Blends

DIY BLENDS: Hormonal balance blends for men AND women! In The Aromatherapy Companion, Edwards shares these two hormonal blends to both...

Simple Herbal Bath Salts

Looking for an affordable, natural way to end the day off calm and relaxed or wind down in the evening? Try these EASY herbal bath salts...

DIY Vegan Lanolin

Do you suffer from dry and cracked skin, especially during winter months? We have the PERFECT DIY project for you: Vegan Lanolin. You...

Easy Dairy-Free Homemade Truffles

RECIPE: Quick and simple homemade truffles! Try this foolproof recipe for making your own DAIRY-FREE homemade truffles flavored with ess...

LXR Diffuser Blends

MIX IT UP: Diffuser Blends with LXR! We think that our Item of the Week, LXR, is AMAZING diffused alone - it is one of our absolute fa...

Study: Lemon EO & Stress

RESEARCH: Are you stressed? You're not alone! The good news is that this preliminary study in mice suggests that Lemon essential oil...

5 POSITIVE DIFFUSER BLENDS

One of my FAVORITE uses for diffuser blends is to enhance and promote positive emotions! Try one of these to get your week off on a POSI...

Chocolate Tangerine Cake

Tomorrow is my son's birthday and when my wife asked what kind of cake he wanted, this is what he asked for. If you like chocolate c...

Hard Water Removal with Lemon EO

Do you have hard water spotting/stains/build-up on your showers, windows and faucets? Here is a natural way to help clean it off! Inst...

5 MUST-TRY Eucalyptus Diffuser Blends

Happy Friday! Today, we have 5 MUST-TRY diffuser blends with Eucalyptus, ON SALE this week as our Item of the Week! Headstrong (a brain-...

Spring in October Diffuser Blend

Need a quick pick-me-up this morning? Try this springy, fresh diffuser blend! Spring in October Diffuser Blend -2 drops Cypress -2 dro...

DIY Diffuser Blend Process & Cheat Sheet

Are you in a diffuser blend RUT? Try this EASY blending process with base, middle, and top notes to remix some old favorites! Pick one e...

Lemon White Chocolate Popcorn

Do you LOVE movies? Why not whip up some of this AMAZING popcorn to go with the next one you watch? Lemon White Chocolate Popcorn Ingr...

Study: Melissa essential oil & Diabetes

RESEARCH: While we most often hear about Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm) for its antiviral or calming properties, this FASCINATING stud...

All-Purpose Spray Cleaner

FALL CLEANING: You can never go wrong having some GREAT all-purpose natural cleaner mixed up - perfect for those short-notice family vis...

Cosy Diffuser Blends

DIFFUSER BLENDS: Because sometimes you just need a little more cosy in your life! Spicy Citrus Blossom: -5 drops Spark Naturals Frankin...

Study: Aromatherapy and Arthritis Patients

RESEARCH: We found this FASCINATING article today on the effects of aromatherapy on pain, depression, and life satisfaction of arthritis...

Study: Orange EO & Anxiety

RESEARCH: Do you HATE going to the dentist? We have yet another AMAZING study about essential oils just for you! This one focused on the...

Banish the Winter Blues

Are you DREADING winter? If you're like me, it might have something to do with short days, cold weather, and less sunlight that some...

3 AMAZING Cold & Flu Diffuser Blends

Happy Monday! Today, we have 3 AMAZING DIY Diffuser Blends for cold & flu season. You'll want to bookmark this one! 1. Congestio...

Sore Muscle Massage Oil

Did you have a little bit too much fun this weekend? Make up a batch of this GREAT sore muscle oil! Sore Muscle Massage Oil -2 T carri...

Post-Workout Bath Salts

If you or someone you love overdid it at the gym this morning (or evening!), try this AWESOME post-workout recipe for aromatherapy bath ...

Cold Sores: Eucalyptus, Bergamot, Peppermint

Cold sores are the WORST, and we are always looking for more ways to quickly banish them back whence they came. We're always a fan ...

DIY Lavender Moon Sand

Are you looking for things to keep your kids entertained this Fall/Winter? Try this DIY Lavender Moon Sand! it is very simple to make an...

Dandruff Oil Treatment

Dandruff can be an embarrassing nuisance, and sometimes it can worsen due to increasing irritation during the summer. Try using this wee...

Long Week Foot Bath

If it's been a long week and your feet are killing you, try this foot bath protocol with essential oils: Long Week Foot Bath You w...

Fall cleaning: Grill Cleaner

Lay your grill to rest nice and clean after its last hurrah using this easy and effective DIY grill cleaner! Shop online for quality ess...

DIY SHOWER DIFFUSER

Want a morning "wake up call" or even an afternoon boost, but don't have a diffuser yet? Place 3-4 drops of Spark Natur...

Refreshing Citrus Diffuser Blend

Citrus in general is regarded as being uplifting and this diffuser blend sure puts a smile on my face - it smells amazing! Get the Spar...

DIY Mind Sharpener Room Spray

It's Wednesday, and that can be rough! Make it through today with some of this mind-sharpening room spray. Shop online for quality ...

Vinyl Floor Cleaner

Do you have vinyl floors? Try this easy, NATURAL floor cleaner recipe starring Lemon essential oil, featured in our NEW Citrus kit which...

Candida Blend with Essential Oils

Candida: not a fun topic, but definitely a real issue! In The Aromatherapy Companion (available on sparknaturals.com ), Victoria Edwards...

DIY Toilet Bowl Cleaner

Ahhh. Don’t you just love cleaning the bathroom? Especially if it's a boy’s bathroom. This last weekend I was helping on a cat...

CITRUS PERSONALITY PROFILES

Often, customers ask us how we formulate diffuser blends. Part of that can be a desire to try to support certain positive emotions or l...

Mental Clarity Diffuser Blend

Are you studying hard tonight? Try this diffuser blend - we could all use a little more mental clarity in our lives! Shop online for qua...

Caretaker's Blend

Are you the primary caretaker for someone in your life? This labor of love is admirable, rewarding, necessary, and often quite taxing fo...

Cleaning with Lemon EO

A lot has already been said about Spark Naturals Lemon Essential Oil (featured in our NEW Citrus kit on sale as the IOTW), but I really ...

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