• Lesser Known Australian Essential Oils (Part 2): Fragonia (Taxandria fragrans)

    Lesser Known Australian Essential Oils (Part 2): Fragonia (Taxandria fragrans)
    The essential oil derived from Fragonia has a cineolic aroma complemented by citrus notes. It belongs to the same botanical family as other well-known essential oils, such as tea tree, ravensara, niaouli, and eucalyptus species (Eucalyptus radiata).
  • Lesser Known Australian Essential Oils (Part 1): Kunzea ambigua

    Lesser Known Australian Essential Oils (Part 1): Kunzea ambigua
    In early March 2026, I participated in a Study Tour organized by International Federation of Essential Oils and Aroma Trades (IFEAT) in Australia. During this trip, we visited farms, growers of aromatic plants, and distilleries producing essential oils across New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania. While some Australian aromatic plants and their essential oils, such as Tea Tree oil and various Eucalyptus oils, are...
  • Canadian Natural Plant Extracts

    Canadian Natural Plant Extracts
    Canadian Oils and hydrosols covered in this blog: Abyssinian (Crambe abyssinica) Seed Carrier OilMeadowfoam (Limnanthes Alba) Seed Carrier OilHemp seed (Cannabis sativa) Carrier OilCranberry Seed (Vaccinium macrocarpon) Carrier OilSweet Grass (Hierochloe odorata) HydrosolLabrador Tea (Rhododendron groenlandicum) Essential OilFir-balsam (Abies balsamea) Essential OilCatnip (Nepeta cataria) Essential oilCedar leaf (Thuja occidentalis) Essential OilBlack spruce (Picea mariana) Essential Oil Organic
  • Jojoba Oil, Skin Rescue

    Jojoba Oil, Skin Rescue
    That plant is Simmondsia chinensis, commonly known as Jojoba. Its unique structure, which is based on straight chain Omega 9 esters, mimics 25% of the human sebum. Once applied on irritated skin, Jojoba oil has soothing, repairing, and deeply moisturizing effects. This makes it ideal for use in skin-care (face, hands, body), massage, baby products, soaps, and hair care products. If you would prefer...
  • Viruses and Essential Oils

    Viruses and Essential Oils
    Viruses only become active when they invade living cells. We can increase our chances of deactivating them in the free zone before they reach the living cells Certain essential oils have been shown to interfere with viral lipid envelope, the outer layer found on viruses when they are between host cells.  
  • The Echo Well Interview with Vera Matovina from Plant's Power on Essential Oils

    The Echo Well Interview with Vera Matovina from Plant's Power on Essential Oils
    In spring 2019, owner of The Eco Well, Jen Novakovich, shared her first podcast interview featuring Plant's Power founder, Vera Matovina. In this 55 minute podcast, you will learn more about the science of Essential oils, their safety, and practical uses in cosmetics. The podcast also mentions Vera's business journey and breaks down some common misinformation in the beauty industry. We suggest listening in...
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