Spark Naturals Blog: 2015

Cassia Essential Oil: Info & Uses

OIL SPOTLIGHT: Cassia essential oil! If you like the scent of Cinnamon, you'll LOVE Cassia essential oil! Cassia has historically...

Brain Drain and Essential Oils

QUICK TIP: Has your brain given up the fight? Whether you've been studying for an important exam or just been taxed in the day-to...

DIY Winter Skin Serum

Winter can wreak HAVOC on skin. If your skin is extra-sensitive and inflamed from all the winter weather, try this facial oil from The ...

Migraines and Essential Oils

QUICK TIP: Monday Migraines If you're out of Relief blend, try the following essential oils on a compress or rubbed...

Diffusing with Juniper Berry

I LOVE diffusing Juniper Berry essential oil! It has a very pleasant, fresh evergreen smell that is almost smoky in small amounts of a ...

Bergamot Essential Oil: Info & Uses

Have you ever tried Bergamot essential oil? Bergamot essential oil is one of our ALL-TIME favorites here at Spark Naturals. It is an ...

DIY Lavender Massage Oil

Looking for a quick and easy massage oil solution? We recommend our Pure Touch, a proprietary blend of the best essential oils fo...

Afternoon Oasis Diffuser Blend

If it's been a long day already, take some time out to relax with this diffuser blend: Afternoon Oasis Diffuser Blend -1 drop Ylan...

Research: Fennel essential oil

RESEARCH: Fennel essential oil This study examined the composition and antimicrobial activity of Fennel essential oil. The study foun...

Hormone Support

Hormones have a huge effect on our body and emotions, and if they're out of whack, the "ripples" can be felt in all aspec...

Citrus Oils and Price Tag Removal

QUICK TIP: Citrus oils and EASY, COMPLETE price tag removal! Have you ever seen the lists that sometimes go around of people who were...

Essential oils and Listeriosis

RESEARCH: Essential oils vs. Listeria monocytogenes This study screened essential oils against 20 different strains of Listeria, a pa...

Vinyl Floor Cleaner

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

Emotional Burnout Blends

Are you suffering from emotional burnout? Whether the result of caretaking of a loved one, unexpected difficulties in life, or some oth...

Green Oven Cleaner

Do you wish your oven looked like this? Do you want to know how to clean your oven without using toxic chemicals? To make it you will ...

Top 10 Diffuser Blends

It's the weekend! Why not get the day started off right. The following blends are meant to be used in a cold-air diffuser. The typ...

Anticellulite Detox Bath

If you're suffering from cellulite or water retention, try this bath from Organic Body Care Recipes: Herbal Anticellulite Detox Ba...

Oil-balancing Skin Serum

This sebum-balancing skin serum (p. 82 of Naturally Healthy Skin, available on sparknaturals.com ) is perfect for winter when so many of ...

DIY Oily Skin Serum Recipe

Do you have oily skin? Try this serum! Using an oil-based serum to help with oily skin may seem counter-intuitive, but it can really he...

Stress-Relieving Diffuser Blends

Stressful morning already? We could all use a little less stress in our lives! Try these stress-relieving diffuser blends: •2 drops Cla...

DIY Natural Deodorant

Our 4 oz Glass Spray Bottle is perfect for DIY projects like this DIY all-natural deodorant! You will need: -2 T grain alcohol or high...

Hand & Nail Butter

Winter is high season for dry, chapped hands, rough cuticles, and accidental baking burns (just me?). Try this Hand & Nail Butter r...

Lime EO and Foodborne Pathogens

RESEARCH: Do you LOVE cream-filled pastries? Cream-filled pastries can be DELICIOUS... and more susceptible to spoilage. However, thi...

DIY Refreshing Grapefruit Glass Cleaner

Tired of conventional glass cleaners? Try this quick-and-easy green cleaning recipe! DIY Refreshing Grapefruit Glass Cleaner -1.5 cups...

Energizing Morning Diffuser Blend

I spent all last night driving through a snowstorm and I am a little tired this morning to say the least. If you need a bit of extra pe...

Insomnia Blends

Do you suffer from insomnia? Try these great DIY blends from The Fragrant Mind: Insomnia - noise wakes you -10 drops Lavender -15 d...

Headache Protocols

I don't know what it is about Thursdays, but I often end up with a BEAR of a headache by the end of the day! If you find yourself i...

Bergamot EO & Surgery Anxiety

RESEARCH: Bergamot essential oil and surgery anxiety This 2013 study aimed to determine if aromatherapy could reduce preoperative anx...

Thursday Diffuser Blend

It's Thursday already? This week is just flying by! Get your morning started with this classic diffuser blend: -2 drops Grapefruit e...

Caretaker's Gentle Comfort Blend

Are you a caretaker for a relative or loved on with dementia? It can be an extremely difficult labor of love. Valerie Ann Worwood recom...

Confidence Booster Diffuser Blend

Looking for a quick confidence booster? Try this diffuser blend: -2 drops Cedarwood essential oil -4 drops Grapefruit essential oil -...

EASY 2-Oil Diffuser Blends!

Looking for some quick and easy diffuser blends? Check out our newest collection of TWO-OIL BLENDS: 1. Seriously Refreshing Diffuser Bl...

Antimicrobial Oil Recipe

BACK TO BASICS: Melaleuca essential oil The real question is, what ISN'T Melaleuca EO good for? Just kidding. But really, Melaleu...

Lavender EO and Trust

RESEARCH: Lavender essential oil and trust. This study is the first to demonstrate that scent can have an impact on interpersonal tru...

DIY Facial Cleansing Cream

Looking for a good DIY facial cleanser for normal skin? Give this awesome VEGAN recipe a shot! Naturally Vegan DIY Facial Cleansing Cre...

Rose & Orange EO for Relaxation

RESEARCH: Rose and Orange essential oil for relaxation This study aimed to clarify the effects of olfactory stimulation with rose or ...

All-Purpose Spray Cleaner

SPRING CLEANING: You can never go wrong having some GREAT all-purpose natural cleaner mixed up - perfect for spot cleaning or more seri...

Minty Citrus Diffuser Blend

Good morning! Whether you're enjoying the holiday at home or headed back to work this morning, give yourself a little boost w...

Patchouli Essential oil

DID YOU KNOW? Patchouli essential oil Patchouli comes from the same plant family as Basil, Lavender, Marjoram, Melissa, Peppermint, R...

Aggressive or Angry Child Diffuser Blend

Is your child aggressive? Of course, it's very important to find the underlying cause of the issue, but some people have found ar...

Lavender & Burns

QUICK TIP: Minor Burns & Lavender If you experience a minor burn in your day-to-day life, try applying Lavender essential oil dir...

Herby Brain Power Diffuser Blend

Buckling down to do some studying this evening? Don't forget to diffuse! Herby Brain Power Diffuser Blend •2 drops Spark Naturals...

Burnout Diffuser Blend

Are you suffering from some burnout? We've all been there, and this time of year can be especially rough for it. Try this Burnout D...

Tension Headache Foot Soak Recipe

If you feel a tension headache coming on, pop off your shoes and try this herbal foot soak! The cold water draws blood from your ...

Blackberry Coconut Water Smoothie

Are you looking for a great way to rehydrate and cool down after a hard workout? Try this delicious Blackberry-Coconut Water smoothie!...

DIY Hand Sanitizer Recipe

Do you LOVE hand sanitizer but HATE the dry skin it gives you? Hand sanitizer is a way of life for many of us when we're on the go,...

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