Essential Oil Blog

In celebration of Canada Day, Plant’s Power is highlighting our top nine products sourced and produced in “the great white north.” Each of these products are sourced from dedicated growers and distillers committed to the highest standards of sustainability, environmental responsibility, and quality assurance. From forest to field and everything in-between, we are proud to showcase Plant Power’s leading Canadian botanical products.

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.

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.  

In spring 2019, Canadian cosmetic chemist and owner of The Eco Well, Jen Novakovich, shared her first podcast interview featuring Plant's Power founder, Vera Borsos-Matovina.

This past September, I had the pleasure of attending the 2018 International Federation of Essential Oils and Aroma Trades (IFEAT) Conference in vibrant Cartagena, Colombia. The IFEAT Conference was a wonderful gathering where folks came together to celebrate the unique essential oils that Latin America has to offer.

We're super excited to be part of the IFEAT Flavour and Fragrance symposium this September in Cartagena, Colombia. If you're planning to be there, definitely reach out—we’d love to connect in person and say hi!