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What is a Hydrosol? A by-product or co-product obtained from the distillation of essential oils or other plant material.  Also called Hydrolats and Floral Water, however only water obtained via distillation should be referred to as a hydrosol or hydrolat.   If an essential oil has been distilled then a hydrosol potentially exists.  However, only a […]

Essential oils have long been used as natural pest control for flying and crawling bugs, but what about more scary bigger creepy crawly reptilians such as snakes?  Here in Canada we only have a few venomous snakes such as the Massasauga Rattlesnake (Georgian Bay region of Ontario), Prairie Rattlesnake (Saskatchewan, Alberta), Western Rattlesnake & Desert […]

As a quick reference… What you shouldn’t do: Do NOT throw them away! Do NOT use them in clinical/therapeutic uses, especially on the skin   What you can do: Add to laundry soap or cleaning supplies Works as a great degreaser for extra cleaning power Outdoor bug/pest repellency Weed control/gardening For more details and how […]

Essential oils and the plants from which they are obtained have throughout history shown to be multifaceted for use with many conditions emotional and physical. But what about their use for erogenous endeavours?  Following is my top seven essentials to create love potions plus a few honorable mentions. Bergamot – This is an obvious one […]

It’s December, and in many parts of the world, some form of holiday festivities are rolling out with anticipation of fun, food, decoration, celebration and gift giving.  There is always debate to which essential oils are most useful or capture the mood of tis season. Well, depending on your memories, traditions, faith or focus for […]

It’s the 3rd of June, which means Pride month has already kicked off! For the staff here at Nascent Naturals, LGBT rights and acceptance are a cause that personally we care about greatly. We are proud to employ members of the LGBT community. Personally (as Sebastian the Editor), I’m proud to be a transgender man. […]

Ti-Tree essential oil is often praised for its anti-microbic properties, particularly as an anti-bacterial agent. It’s recommended for everything from acne to first-aid. But what’s the science behind it? I wanted to find out, so I did some digging on the research studies that have been done. Below I have summarized a few different studies […]

Neroli is a precious essential oil that comes from the Orange Blossom. This  sweet, exotic oil is used in perfumes and skincare. For centuries royalty and people of high status have loved Neroli for its beautiful aroma and its wonderful healing properties. A few famous highlights include:   Queen Victoria Queen Victoria of England had […]

Rollerballs make a great gift for three key reasons – They’re easy to make, affordable, and extremely customizable! All you need to make your essential oil rollerball blend is:   Up to 10 drops of the essential oil(s) of your choice A 10ml Glass Roll-On Bottle A carrier oil (We recommend Fractionated Coconut. We do […]

In our latest installment of Fly, Fix or Fail, this is a timely review of a few hand sanitizer formulations or recipes floating around out there on the social media school of making lousy products.  In my opinion it is very important to expose these types of products  for being ineffective and due to their […]