Fragrant oils in the form of aromatherapy for the shower are the newest way to release tension, improve your mood and balance your energy. But the fact is that fragrant oils have been valued by human beings since ancient times. Distilling fragrant oils is labor-intensive and plain expensive. Depending upon the botanical material used-- aromatic... Read More

Vetiver, a perennial grass native to India, may not be the most glamorous herb on the shelf. But its fresh, clean, green aroma, a key ingredient in the Essio UNWIND blend, may hold the key to easing your angst. It's just one simple way to enjoy aromatherapy for stress. Vetiver is collected and sold in... Read More

Each pod of Essio essential oils contains  a blend of the earth's most alluring botanical extracts. And these fragrant oils are more than simply fragrant-- they are the basis of aromatherapy, now available in your home shower. As simple as turning on the faucet. Fragrant oils have been treasured for centuries. Some, like Peppermint and Eucalyptus... Read More

Let's say you're chilling, just sitting on the ground outside your pad in Rincon, Indonesia, surrounded by blooming fragrant ylang-ylang, maybe making a broom from some coconut fronds.  Sounds pretty idyllic. And, of course, dragons are made-up, so you have nothing to worry about. Right? Actually, dragons are real: Komodo Dragons. When one of these... Read More

First, we have to honor the passing, and the soul, of great American artist Richie Havens. These days, few CDs are worth owning. But get yourself a copy of his legendary "Mixed Bag", tonight. Queen Mary, she's my friend. Until about 1960, every society and culture made a lot of politically incorrect remarks about women,... Read More

Patchouli is a sexier, funkier, deeper cousin of the common Mint plant. It lays down a sensual, trippy bass-line in the olfactory fugue we call Essio PASSION...snap this romantic-red pod into place for your Valentine shower. But in honor of the approaching Lunar New Year, we appreciate Patchouli [caption id="attachment_207" align="alignleft" width="150"] Priceless Chinese silks... Read More