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11/07/2025

Heard of HYDROSOLS? They're aromatherapy's best kept secret!

11/02/2025

Sensitization means that you have developed a permanent allergic reaction to one or more of the chemical components in the essential oil and that means that you CANNOT use many essential oils with those components in them. Don’t do that to yourself.

11/01/2025

Just a partial ingredient teaser for one of my holiday gifts!

11/01/2025

Fractionated coconut oil is clear, light, and scentless, but it’s only part of the whole oil.In this short video, we look at how it compares to camellia seed...

10/27/2025

The Term Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils is confusing. Learn why you need to be precautious and read tips for finding exceptional quality essential oils.

10/26/2025

Heard of HYDROSOLS? They're aromatherapy's best kept secret!

10/24/2025

Q&A Tuesday!

Question: Is it true that there are “driver” oils that drive others into the skin?

Answer: It is true that some essential oils and EO constituents enhance the transdermal absorption of various other substances such as vitamins or analgesics when mixed. There’s masses of research, here is a small sample:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22515469
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26319631
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25557808
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25853969
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23311649

“Transdermal absorption” means that the substance passes through the skin and into the bloodstream, or at least some of it does. Most substances, especially those that are water-soluble, are not able to pe*****te the skin.

However, the word “driver” is misleading, as it implies some kind of pushing action. This is quite wrong, because it suggests that if you layer a so-called “driver” oil on top of another essential oil, it will “drive” that oil into the skin.

If you want one EO to aid the absorption of another EO, they simply need to be mixed together. Whether the mixing happens before or after application to the skin doesn’t make a whole lot of difference – both need to contact the skin equally, at the same time.

Instead of “driver” oils perhaps we should call them “skin penetrating oils”. Suggestions?

There is little research on essential oils aiding transdermal absorption of other essential oils. But in general, essential oils high in light, more volatile constituents are most likely to have this effect. These include Eucalyptus, Citrus, Frankincense, Rosemary, Peppermint, Pine and Spruce oils. These are likely to aid transdermal absorption of “heavy” oils like Copaiba, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vetiver etc. This is an over-simplification of the reality, but it’s basically true. (And no, Copaiba oil is not a skin pe*******on enhancer.)

Incidentally, “carrier” oils do not aid transdermal absorption of essential oils. They mostly consist of triglycerides, which are very large molecules. However, essential oils may well aid the absorption of single fatty acids in vegetable oils.

10/20/2025

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Heard of HYDROSOLS? They're aromatherapy's best kept secret!

10/18/2025

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A supernatural twist to a personal journal. 6x9. 107 pages. Pics/video below.

10/17/2025

8 crucial areas to evaluate when you're looking for a reliable and good quality essential oils supplier for your aromatherapy oils.

10/17/2025