The Ultimate Guide to Essential Oils: What They Are & How to Use Them

If you’ve ever walked into a spa and felt instantly calmer just from the smell, chances are essential oils played a part. But what exactly are they? And why has everyone been talking about them lately? Let’s break it down in a simple, straightforward way so you can understand what essential oils are, and how they can benefit in your daily life. What Are Essential Oils? Essential oils are highly concentrated plant extracts, made by cold pressing or distilling different parts of plants—like leaves, flowers, roots or fruits. For example, lavender essential oil comes from lavender flowers, while lemon essential oil...