The quick and dirty on why essential oils are healing while fragrances are detrimental to health: https://botanicalalchemyandapothecary.com/fragrance-vs-essential-oils
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Category: natural beauty products
Stocking Stuffers for Health and Beauty
Giving gifts to support natural health and beauty sets up New Year’s resolutions for success! Here are some gift ideas to consider for anxiety relief, glowing skin, energy, and more: https://botanicalalchemyandapothecary.com/health-and-beauty-stocking-stuffers
Mission Possible
I participated in a blog challenge discussing divine missions and where I am on my path. Please join in the discussion because I’d love to hear about your divine mission: https://botanicalalchemyandapothecary.com/mission-challenge
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Herbal Hair Dye
Thinking of switching to natural hair coloring? Here are some pros and cons and how-to: https://botanicalalchemyandapothecary.com/coloring-hair-with-herbs
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Natural Help for Common Skin Issues
Acne, eczema, and psoriasis can be stubborn and embarrassing problems. Here are a few natural products and supplements to try:
https://botanicalalchemyandapothecary.com/natural-help-for-common-skin-issues
Gum Recession
Natural remedies to fight gum recession: https://botanicalalchemyandapothecary.com/gum-recession
Natural Sunscreens
Chemical sunscreens can be hazardous to your health, according to the EWG. Mineral sunscreens offer safer protection. Learn what to look for here: https://botanicalalchemyandapothecary.com/natural-sunscreens
How to Make Natural Perfume
I’m so excited to have my first course go ‘live’. If you have ever wanted to know how to make your own custom perfume with natural ingredients such as essential oils, I’ve got it all covered in this course. From alcohol based to oil based to solid perfumes, you can learn how to create your own signature scents in whatever medium works best for you. And I’m not kidding when I say, that it’s so easy that once you know the proportions and the ingredients you can use, you will be able to do this the rest of your life without even needing a recipe. The link is below the promo:
https://botanical-alchemy-and-apothecary.teachable.com/
DIY Mother’s Day Gift
Here are a couple of easy ideas for giving your mom (or partner) a special homemade gift she will actually use. 
How to Make Rose Oil (Quick Method)
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Here’s the quick method to making an herbal oil. I used rose buds but you can use any dried herb in the same way. If you want to try the Folk Method instead, it’ll take longer but no artificial heat is needed so it’s a tad easier, especially if you are crafting with kids. Either way, herbal oils are fun to make and so useful~ you can use them just as you would any oil on your body, face, hair, or in a bath. You can use them to make salves, body butter, serums, body scrubs, perfumes, and more. Rose oil would make a lovely Mother’s Day gift and you have time to do the Folk Method if you prefer as long as you start soon. Happy Creating!
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