All Natural Skin Care Products are a passion for individuals who place top priority on skin health, as well as for the enlightened companies which design those products. But there is confusion about what the term means. "All natural" may be a confusing term, and sometimes is applied incorrectly by manufacturers. The key aspect of... Read More

Holistic skin care is more than skin-deep. Approaching skin care from an integrated and holistic view is good for your entire body and every aspect of your health and well-being. And, as you explore the concept of holistic skin care, you will begin to realize that it benefits your household, your community, and our global... Read More

Don't cry: ESSIO is here for you. The holidays make a lot of people bust out bawlin. First, there's bad Santa.  Then there's the fact that there are no parking spots at the mall. Then there are the long lines. Then there is the booming medley of carols on the shopping center sound system which... Read More

For stress-reduction this holiday season, turn your shower into the world's best aromatherapy diffuser. Why are we so stressed out this time of year? Many energy and wellness experts say it's because we're living our modern lives backwards. Winter, even in warmish climates, signals a contraction or reduction of energy. The days get shorter, and cooler. Whether... Read More

Organic Body Care, like the word "natural", is a term which may cause confusion. A better understanding of the phraseology can help you make more informed and more healthy choices. "Organic" and "natural" are both terms which are used casually in marketing and advertising to appeal to a health-minded consumer who may be interested in... Read More

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Peppermint essential oil for aromatherapy takes this familiar favorite far beyond just a refreshing flavoring for holiday candies. Emerging studies show that inhaling Peppermint oil can diminish our perception of pain. This has to do with how the Menthol in Peppermint interacts with nerve-endings called nociceptors. Peppermint also may modify a brain-chemical called Substance P... Read More

From everyone at ESSIO, we are grateful to you and everyone who has made our year so incredibly exciting and rewarding! Neurologists have discovered that feelings of gratitude, thankfulness, appreciation and well-being are triggered in the brain by the release and uptake of chemicals like endorphins, serotonin, dopamine and oxytocin-- all natural "feel-good" brain chemicals... Read More

Using essential oils for sinus infection may be the most organic and natural way to calm this common condition. The sinuses are a delicate network of eight air-spaces in the facial bones, composed in four pairs. They serve as heating and hydration-chambers, lined with soft mucosa, or mucus. Sounds gross, but the purpose of the... Read More

Everyone in the world has had a headache. Amazingly, medical science has yet to identify precise causes-- and of course, headaches have more than one source. But regardless of the cause, aromatherapy for headache is emerging as a universally effective and non-invasive treatment. Headaches are frequently caused by vascular dilation, or swelling in the sensitive... Read More