Helichrysum italicum essential oil and other extracts are well-known for their skin-healing, regenerative, and anti-inflammatory properties. The same effects are often attributed to its hydrolat (hydrosol), largely based on experienced aromatherapists’ observations rather than direct scientific evidence. Two recent in-vitro…
As the days get shorter and the autumn clouds roll in, many of us find ourselves searching for a natural way to stay alert and motivated. While coffee remains my beloved go-to for a quick fix, I always keep a…
Sleep challenges can sneak up on us at any time – whether it’s the stress of a new school year, the excitement of the festive season, an important event on the horizon, or seemingly for no reason at all. Essential…
If you spend time outdoors, hike or camp, play sports, garden, do DIY, or interact with pets – scratches, cuts, and bruises are almost inevitable. Incorporating hydrolats (hydrosols) into your wound care and scar treatment routine can make a real…
Conference Recap: The Modern Practice of Aromatherapy 2025 The annual conference of the Lithuanian Association of Aromatherapists was held at the beautiful Europe’s Park-Museum, nestled in the forests just outside Lithuania’s capital, Vilnius. The conference consisted of three parts:…
Fight Chlorine Allergy with Blue Tansy EO Inhalation Today, October 24th, is a World Swim Day. If you want to celebrate that with a swim, probably your best option is to go to a pool. For most people, it’s too…
There are numerous recipes and tips for using essential oils and herbs during the winter. However, hydrolats (or hydrosols) are often overlooked, which is unfortunate! The reality is that hydrolats can usually be used more easily and quickly. If the…
Takeaways From the Conference “Aromatherapy for Psycho-emotional Health” by Lithuanian Association of Aromatherapists Let me take you to the recent annual conference of the Lithuanian Association of Aromatherapists (further LAA). It was held in Vilnius, Lithuania, 8th of June, 2024.…
Hydrolate, Hydrosol or Aromatic Water? Aromatic waters that are obtained by the distillation of raw plant material are gaining more and more appreciation in the fields of aromatherapy and cosmetics. The most popular words to name that distillate are hydrosol…
How did I get into aromatherapy and aromatic distillation? First essential oil, first book It wasn’t the aroma that brought me to the aromatherapy. The first essential oil I encountered was a tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia). You could hardly fall…