Essential oils should be used with care, as they are potent and unregulated. You should see your doctor for a serious cough or if you have another health condition. The use of essential oils may ...

Mosquito bites can cause itchiness, irritation, or swelling. Some mosquitoes are nuisance insects that bite but don’t spread germs. Others are called vector mosquitoes and carry germs that cause ...

Essential oils are everywhere. These potent, fragrant plant extracts have made their way into lotions, household cleaners, massage treatments, and even integrative complementary therapy to help manage ...

Essential oils are popular and can be used as a treatment for many types of illnesses. They recently have become even more popular to use during pregnancy. There are useful essential oils for labor ...

Although chemicals, foods and other odorous substances are often sold in recyclable plastic containers, sometimes the smells absorbed by the plastic make it unsuitable for recycling. A new process, ...

Some essential oils, like eucalyptus and spike lavender, may help relieve congestion symptoms like stuffy nasal passages and sinus pressure. Sinus congestion may make it difficult or uncomfortable for ...

Carrier oils are a key part of aromatherapy, which is a complementary therapy that involves using essential oils to aid physical and emotional health. Types of carrier oils include coconut oil, black ...

When it comes to clean beauty, “natural” isn’t always best. Here’s what’s safe and beneficial, and what’s best to avoid. By Jessica Schiffer When Kristen Fanarakis emerged from a facial at an ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. People have been using essential oils for centuries—for a good reason.

THIS collaborative work has behind it the resources and experience of Fritzsche Brothers New York, well known as producers of essential oils. Dr. E. Guenther, a vice-president of the firm, discusses ...