Posts tagged 'Aromatherapy'

OK, let’s start this article by imagining that a prehistoric human, sitting cross-legged in a dimly lit cave, enveloped in a cloud of pungent plant smoke. And then fast forward to modern times, where this ancient practice has not only survived but thrived in cultures across the globe. Yes, I'm talking about smudging - the art of burning sacred herbs and resins to cleanse the spirit and restore balance.

Synthetic fragrances dominate the mainstream market with their overpowering scents but the trend of using essential oils as a perfume replacement has been gaining momentum. The ingredients in perfumes are painfully vast and normally consist of things such as benzyl alcohol, ethyl acetate, benzaldehyde, formaldehyde, methylene chloride – to name a few! Phthalates are potentially hazardous to humans and we are all happily putting these on our skin.