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essential oils that are toxic for dogs

Which Essential Oils Are Toxic To Dogs

Certain essential oils like peppermint, cloves and anise will harm your dogs nasal passages as well as being potentially toxic. Other essential oils like tea tree or ylang ylang could produce other effects of poisoning. It is important to keep your dogs away from these oils, even in small amounts.

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oil diffusers - types and uses

How To Choose The Right Essential Oil Diffuser

An oil diffuser is designed to get the best out of your essential oils in terms of health benefits as well as aroma. Certain rooms have different requirements and I know that I need a more intense scent in the kitchen then overnight in my bedroom. So we use different diffusers in different ways.

fragrance oils vs essential oils

Essential Oils Vs Fragrance Oils – Pro’s & Con’s

Really there is variation between essential oils vs fragrance oils which may not actually make that much difference on a day to day level. But for those who want more than just a nice smell it is important to know the differences.

wax warmer vs oil diffuser

Wax Warmer Vs Oil Diffuser

Wax warmers work by heating a max melt that will then deliver it’s aroma to the room. Some wax melts contain essential oils. An oil diffuser uses the process of fractioning to dissipate the essential oil around the room. Meaning no heat is applied and the essential oils benefits are not diminished.

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essential oils vs carrier oils

Carrier Oils & Essential Oils – Complete Guide

Carrier oils are pressed from the seeds, nuts and kernels of a plant. Essential oils come from bark, roots, leaves, flowers and other botanicals of a plant. Essential oils are potent and undiluted can cause skin irritation, whereas carrier oils are known for their soothing, moisturizing effect.

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sage vs lavender

Sage Vs Lavender – In The Garden & Kitchen

are a lot of differences and similarities between sage and lavender. Not just in the garden but also in our kitchens and how we use these two herbs. When looking at sage vs lavender it is key to look a little more closely at different cultivars and species in a bit more detail. There is also a lot of difference when it comes to nutritional content and health benefits from each of them.

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