Osmosis Day Spa and Sanctuary is the latest location to introduce ESSIO to spa-goers, and we could not be more delighted! This unique spot is located in Western Sonoma County in the Bodega Bay area 60 miles north of San Francisco, and is one of the few locations outside of Japan to offer a Cedar... Read More

Vetiver essential oil captures the raw, primal power of Spring. Dams bursting, icicles snapping, streams overflowing their banks, buds swelling, eggs popping. Think of the ancient god Pan, goat-horned, cloven-hoofed, pipes-tootling chaser of giggly forest nymphs-- from whose name the English word "panic" is formed-- and you're getting a whiff of the real essence of Vetiver essential oil.  Think... Read More

Regardless of whether your gloss is classic red, baby-pink or punk purple, paraben free makeup is the phrase that's on everyone's lips these days. Paraben free makeup is a hot topic because of controversy and strong emotions regarding some of the potential hazards of using parabens in the formulation of cosmetics and toiletries, including soap,... Read More