If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by essential oils, wondering which ones are safe for kids, how to dilute them properly, or if they’re too strong for your skin, you’re not alone. Hydrosols, sometimes called floral waters or distillates, are the gentle and water-based counterpart to essential oils. They’re produced during the steam distillation process and carry many of the same therapeutic properties as essential oils, but in a much gentler form. That’s exactly why I love hydrosols. In...
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If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by essential oils, wondering which ones are safe for kids, how to dilute them properly, or if they’re too strong for your skin, you’re not alone. Hydrosols, sometimes called floral waters or distillates, are the gentle and water-based counterpart to essential oils. They’re produced during the steam distillation process and carry many of the same therapeutic properties as essential oils, but in a much gentler form. That’s exactly why I love hydrosols. In...
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by essential oils, wondering which ones are safe for kids, how to dilute them properly, or if they’re too strong for your skin, you’re not alone. Hydrosols, sometimes called floral waters or distillates, are the gentle and water-based counterpart to essential oils. They’re produced during the steam distillation process and carry many of the same therapeutic properties as essential oils, but in a much gentler form. That’s exactly why I love hydrosols. In...
Are “Digest” essential oil blends really safe? 🤔 Many popular digestive blends contain fennel and anise essential oils, which are classified according to Essential Oil Safety Made Simple™ as carcinogenic and not safe for use. In this video, I break down the truth about “Digest” blends: 👉Why fennel and anise are risky (even though companies still sell them) 👉The hidden dangers in so-called “family-safe” digestive blends 👉What you can use instead for tummy troubles, bloating, and cramps ✨ ...
This is Part 2 in a series on Dangerous Essential Oil blends. Episode page: https://www.leajacobson.com/BreatheBlend Better Than Breathe Blend: https://www.leajacobson.com/betterthanbreathe Blend Detective: https://www.LeaJacobson.com/blends Free Blend Classes: https://www.leajacobson.com/BlendClasses Send us a text This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. A...
This is Part 1 in a series on Dangerous Essential Oil blends. Episode page: https://www.leajacobson.com/ThievesBlend Free Blend Classes: https://www.leajacobson.com/BlendClasses Send us a text This is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. Support the show
If you've been following this series you've been armed with the right questions to ask when checking out an essential oil company, as well as the warnings you should be seeing for ten popular essential oils.Some of you have been disappointed in the lack of transparency when it comes to essential oil safety precautions, and don't blame you!As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist who doesn't sell essential oils, I'm going to address why it matters that a company provides proper safety info, and ...
So far in this series on choosing an essential oil brand, I've armed you with some great questions to ask when you check out a company's website. This can help you determine whether or not they are providing the safety information you need to stay safe.In this episode, we're going to zero in on 10 essential oils that most companies keep in stock and see if they provide all the pertinent information for these potentially problematic essential oils. As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist and Es...
If you're wondering which essential oil brand to purchase from, you can check out the website of the brand that you are interested in, and go through a list of questions to see where they stand. Some of those questions I've shared on previous episodes, and today you'll hear some more.As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist who doesn't sell essential oils, I've come up with 9 questions you can use while scouting out a company's website to see if they are up to snuff when it comes to safet...
If you're wondering which essential oil brand you want to purchase from, you have two options...Send us a textThis is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. Support the show
One of the most common questions I get asked about in our facebook group is: "What brand is best?" or "Which brand do YOU use, Lea?"Sometimes it's because the person knows about the 3rd party testing I pioneered a while back which we did to discover what's really in those essential oil bottles?"What brand is best?" was one of my first questions, too, before I found out the questions we should be asking instead (more on this later).As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist who doesn't sell essent...
Curious to know if our brand series is for you? Let's find out with a pop quiz that will test your knowledge when it comes to choosing an essential oil brand to purchase from. As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist who doesn't sell essential oils, and the person who pioneered at third-party testing, I'm the perfect person to guide you through the controversial question. What brand is best?Send us a textThis is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you lea...
Are you struggling to calm your anxious pet? In this informative video I'll show you how you can help soothe your furry friend and reduce their anxiety - naturally!As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, I'm trained in both essential oils and hydrosols, and I'll show you practical ways to use both to calm your pet.Whether your pet is dealing with separation anxiety, fear of loud noises, or general nervousness, this expert advice will guide you towards a happier, more serene pet. And I'll shar...
It makes me cringe to see people using essential oils on their dogs and cats without trying hydrosols first.As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, I know when it's best to use essential oils, and when it makes more sense to use hydrosols.I'll explain what hydrosols are in a minute, but they're a remedy, unlike essential oils, that are safe for dogs, cats and other small pets.I'll also be sharing:How Hydrosols differ from essential oilsWhen to use Hydrosols instead of essential oils, and3 way...
One of my pet peeves is when companies try to sell you essential oils that aren't safe like Basil, Fennel, and Nutmeg.The steam distillation process, the most common method of turning plants into essential oils, can cause safe and even beneficial herbs to be harmful once they've gone through the distillation process and made into essential oils - and I'll let you know how to tell the difference between essential oils that have the same nameYou'll want to go through your essential oils AND ble...
So many of you are struggling with the confusing, conflicting, and often controversial information when it comes to using essential oils safely, so I'd like to set the record straight.As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, people come to me when they want to know the truth about essential oils - and when it comes to using Tea Tree with your pets, you want to make sure you're getting the right information.I can just tell you that Tea Tree is safe for dogs, but I'm actually going to show you h...
It pains me to see people choosing essential oils that are safe for them but not dogs. Their pet then starts exhibiting symptoms that can be avoided with a little knowledge.As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, I know the benefits and safety of essential oils for both humans and pets, and in this episode I'm going to share with you 5 essential oils safe for dogs, and how they can benefit your furry friend......and I'll address a controversial question "is Tea Tree essential oil safe for dog...
A lot of people struggle when it comes to using essential oils with their pets. And it's no surprise when you look at all of the unsafe information out there. I've seen recommendations for dropping essential oils into your pet's food, rubbing them into your dog's fur without diluting, and brushing your puppy's teeth with them. It makes me cringe. None of us want to see our puppy suffering from adverse reactions that could be avoided - if we weren't misinformed. As a Certifi...
It really bothers me seeing so many consumers rush into using essential oils with their dogs without doing their research, quickly leading to their four legged friends gagging, having skin reactions, liver issues and more.None of us want that for our dogs, right? Essential oils are supposed to make our lives better!As a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, I know the benefits of essential oils as well as the safety - and in this episode I'm sharing 5 common mistakes you might be making without ...
Answering your questions from Season 4, Episode 9 "How to Make Essential Oils Last Longer."Send us a textThis is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. Support the show
Answering your questions from Season 4, Episode 8 "How to Tell if Essential Oils Have Gone Bad."Send us a textThis is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. Support the show
Answering your questions from Season 4, Episode 7 "Estimated Shelf Life of Essential Oils."Send us a textThis is Lea Jacobson empowering you to use essential oils safely. I hope you learned something new today. Tell a friend about our podcasts so they can learn, too. All episodes are available at LeaJacobson.com/podcast. Support the show
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by essential oils, wondering which ones are safe for kids, how to dilute them properly, or if they’re too strong for your skin, you’re not alone. Hydrosols, sometimes called floral waters or distillates, are the gentle and water-based counterpart to essential oils. They’re produced during the steam distillation process and carry many of the same therapeutic properties as essential oils, but in a much gentler form. That’s exactly why I love hydrosols. In...
