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Feeling unstable, energy all over the place? This blend can help bring that scattered energy down to earth with an intentional application, a simple visualization technique, and a few deep breaths.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
3:43 Review and Grounding
9:00 The blend
10:53 What's the tea?
12:18 The recipe
19:10 The masterclass
22:35 Preview
25:44 Substitutions
28:37 Outro

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Frankincense (Boswellia carterii)
Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)
3 drops Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanoides)
Jojoba wax
Amber bottle with cone cap

Learn how to make citrus cypress foaming hand soap. Washing your hands is more than a quick task—it’s a ritual you complete to protect your wellness. The three oils in this foaming hand soap turn every hand wash into a cleansing moment that nourishes your spirit as well as your body.

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- Cypress Oil
- Jasmine Absolute (Sambac) Oil
- Mandarin (Red) Oil
- Castile Soap
- PET Bottles w/Foamer Caps

Learn how to make an all-natural apple rose face scrub. Great for sensitive facial skin!  Apples tone skin and have astringent properties, while brown sugar exfoliates away dull layers of skin. The result is a bright, healthy complexion!

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- Coconut Oil
- Rose Absolute Oil

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- Jasmine Absolute
- Mandarin (Red) Oil
- Mandarin (Green) Oil
- Sweet Orange Oil
- Patchouli Oil
- Vetiver Oil

Revitalize tired skin with this silky nectar made up of red raspberry seed oil, red mandarin essential oil, and jasmine absolute essential oil—rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants to restore damaged cells. The essential oils calm inflammation and infuse skin with fresh, bright energy.

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- Red Raspberry Seed Oil
- Mandarin Oil
- Jasmine Absolute (sambac)

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Carriers:

- Argan Oil
- Avocado Oil
- Cranberry Seed Oil
- Jojoba Oil
- Moringa Oil
- Pomegranate Seed Oil
- Rosehip Seed Oil

Essential Oils:

- Lavender Oil
- Patchouli Oil
- Rose Otto Oil

How to make a bath salt

🌿 Cypress, Jasmine, and Mandarin essential oils + pink salt =  soothing bath for sore muscles. Watch us to the end so that you learn all of the steps necessary to create an effective, safe, and beautifully scented bath salt.

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Pink Himalayan Salt (small grain)🧂
Coconut oil 🥥
Mandarin Oil 🍊
Cypress Oil 🌳
Jasmine Absolute Oil 🌸 

Learn how to create a warm, soothing mood with all-natural, toxin-free beeswax candles with a natural beeswax aroma in less than 10 minutes! Pure relaxation!

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Beeswax Pellets 
Wick
Your Choice of Essential Oils

How to make a green clay face mask - in less than 7 min!

How to blend essential oils into a French clay mask for healthy and glowing skin. Learn how to correctly combine aromatherapy and clay in order to get the best of both methods.

Draw toxins from your skin while restoring moisture with this decadent green clay mask, made with antioxidant-rich warm honey and rose.

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Rose Absolute (Rosa × damascena)
Green Clay 

This combination of essential oils can help one to stay on task by enhancing cognition, whether that is studying for a test, completing a work project, or recalling items on your grocery list that you mistakenly left at home on the kitchen counter.

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Rosemary oil (Rosmarinus officinalis ct. camphor)
Peppermint oil (Mentha ×  piperita) 
Cardamom oil (Elettaria cardamomum) 
2 drops Bergamot oil (Citrus bergamia) 
Blank Inhaler 

This blend is designed to help one prepare for active listening.  This combination of essential oils will deepen our breath and bring awareness to our ears and the area around them while also opening our hearts so that we can be fully present with the person speaking.

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
6:12 What's the tea?
8:31 The better listener blend
14:15 The recipe
23:48 How to use
28:10 Outro

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Palmarosa oil (Cymbopogon martinii var. motia)
Peppermint oil (Mentha ×  piperita)
Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanoides)
Amber Glass Bottles w/Coned Caps 

This blend is designed to get those “creative juices flowing” by stimulating our brains with clear, creative thoughts to help us complete projects, whether that is coming up with a fun and scrumptious dinner everyone will enjoy or wrapping up a work assignment that is due by the end of the day.

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• Cypress Oil (Cupressus sempervirens)
• Cardamom Oil (Elettaria cardamomum)
• Sweet Orange Oil (Citrus sinensis)
• Peppermint oil (Mentha × piperita)
• Blank Inhalers 

Essential oils for meditation can help one to wind down and prepare for a quiet time of stillness so that our inner voice (intuition) can be heard clearly to help guide us.

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Bergamot oil (Citrus bergamia)
Frankincense oil (Boswellia carterii)
Lavender oil (Lavandula angustifolia) 
Vetiver oil (Vetiveria zizanoides) 
5 ml amber dropper bottle

Learn how to make an aloe-based belly blend to help ease painful gas cramps. This blend helps to reduce smooth muscle spasms in the digestive tract. Aloe vera gel as our carrier absorbs quickly and brings fast relief. The solubol in this recipe helps disperse the essential oils into the aloe vera gel, for a uniform blend.

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- Aloe Vera Gel
- Solubol/Dispersant
- Sweet Fennel Oil
- Peppermint Oil
- Roman Chamomile Oil
- 1 oz Amber Glass Bottles w/Coned Caps

Learn how to make your own anti-nausea inhaler. The combination of essential oils in this recipe is perfect to calm an upset stomach, whether from motion sickness, overindulging during family dinners, or stress-related.

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• Ginger Oil
• Peppermint Oil
• Cardamom Oil
• Blank Inhaler

Learn how to make this soothing belly blend. When added to a clean piece of flannel cloth and placed on the belly, this recipe is very soothing and gentle to get things moving again. Add a warming pad over the pack to increase absorption time.

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- Castor Oil
- Sweet Marjoram Oil
- Black Pepper Oil
- Sweet Orange Oil

Learn how to make this simple belly blend. It's a powerhouse for helping to calm digestive discomfort. This is a perfect addition to your medicine cabinet for those times when you may have over-indulged and need something to give you relief quickly.

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- Jojoba Oil
- Roman Chamomile Oil
- Sweet Fennel Oil
- 1 oz Amber Bottle w/Coned Cap

*Recorded live with our community as the Lesson 0 kickoff to our six-week Essential Oil Chemistry 101 series.*

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This is Lesson 0 — the orientation session that kicks off our six-week Essential Oil Chemistry 101: Blending with Confidence series inside The Natural Living Lab. Before we start blending molecule by molecule over the coming weeks, Jenny sets the stage with the aromatherapy foundations that make everything else click: what's actually inside a bottle of essential oil, how to read (and trust) your oils, and how to dilute safely so you get results without overdoing it.

If you've ever wondered why lavender calms you down — or wanted to move past "I love the smell of orange, let's try that" and blend with real intention — this is where the whole journey begins.

In this episode:

• An essential oil is never just one ingredient. Every bottle holds dozens — sometimes hundreds — of chemical components. Lavender's calming softness, for example, comes largely from two of them: linalool and linalyl acetate (our Week 1 and Week 3 components).
• Chemotypes & why growing conditions matter. Same plant, different elevation or environment = a different chemical fingerprint (look for the "CT" in the Latin name — basil, rosemary, and thyme are classic examples).
• GC/MS reports, demystified. What Gas Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry testing tells you, why batch-specific reports matter (especially in clinical settings), and why you don't have to understand every line to use one.
• Dilution made simple. The 1% / 2% / 3% guideline (≈6 / 12 / 18 drops per ounce), where beginner-to-intermediate blending should live, and the rule of thumb: almost always dilute (inhalers and diffusers are the exception).
• Carriers as more than a base. How aloe + argan + a single drop of lavender rescued a sunburn — and why single-origin, small-batch oils and carriers let you dial in quality.
• Shelf life starts at distillation, not when the bottle lands on your doorstep — and why monoterpene-rich oils don't last as long as sesquiterpene-rich ones.
• A quick true/false quiz to test what you know going in (and again coming out).

The series roadmap (live workshops, Wednesdays):

• Week 1 — Linalool (July 15)
• Week 2 — d-Limonene (July 22)
• Week 3 — Linalyl Acetate (July 29)
• Week 4 — 1,8-Cineole (Aug 5)
• Week 5 — α-Pinene (Aug 12)
• Week 6 — β-Caryophyllene (Aug 19)
  • a "next steps" session the following week

Course modules open each Tuesday morning; live blending workshops are Wednesdays; Monday Q&As (with Jenny & Karen) follow each lesson.

Resources & Links

• Essential Oil Chemistry 101 Bundle (save up to 30%): https://www.aromatics.com/products/essential-oil-chemistry-101-bundle
• Join The Natural Living Lab (free): https://www.skool.com/natural-living-makeover-now
• The Natural Living Club: https://www.skool.com/natural-living
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From our live class archives. A cozy, blend-along year-in-review recorded live with our community.

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We wrapped up 2025 with a cozy look back at a year of wellness inside the Natural Living Club — revisiting the most-loved aromatherapy topics, sharing favorite moments and practical takeaways, and blending a few of the year's most-requested recipes live. Whether you caught every event or you're brand new, it's an easy, feel-good way to reconnect with the blends (and the people) that made 2025 special.

What you'll get:

• A tour of the year's most-loved aromatherapy topics and takeaways
• A few of the most-requested recipes, blended along live
• Simple, practical ways to keep using your oils all year

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From our live class archives. Recorded live with our community — questions, real-time blending, and a few live-day giveaways you'll hear along the way.

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Bugs hunt by scent — so the simplest way to avoid bites is to change what you smell like. In this class we blend a Skeeter Beater Bug Spray from scratch: a lively outdoor spray for porches, picnics, and summer evenings, made with the essential oils insects genuinely want to avoid.

What you'll learn:

• Which essential oils insects steer clear of, and why
• Why a water-based spray needs a dispersant — and how Solubol blends the oils through the water instead of letting them float on top
• How to build a bug spray step by step
• Why there's no preservative in a spray like this, and how to keep it fresh
• Who this blend isn't for, and how to keep it away from faces

The Recipe: Skeeter Beater Bug Spray
Makes ~4 fl oz (120 ml) · Beginner · 10 minutes · Recipe by Karen Williams

• 20 drops Citronella Java (Cymbopogon winterianus)
• 20 drops Lemongrass ct Rhodinol (Cymbopogon flexuosus)
• 10 drops Peppermint (Mentha × piperita)
• 5 drops Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanioides)
• 220 drops (9 ml) Solubol dispersant
• 100 ml Yarrow Hydrosol (Achillea millefolium)

Add the Solubol and essential oils to a 4 oz spray bottle and swirl gently. Pour in the yarrow hydrosol, cap tightly, and shake well. Label with the name and date. Notes: no preservative, so make small batches and mix a fresh bottle every 2–3 weeks. Because of the peppermint, keep this one off little ones and away from faces.

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From our live class archives. Recorded as a live workshop with our community, so you'll hear questions, a few quiz rounds, and live giveaways that were specific to that day. Everything you need to follow along by ear is below.

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If you've ever copied an essential oil recipe and just hoped you were doing it right, this episode is your foundation. We walk through the core building blocks of safe, effective aromatherapy so you can stop guessing and start blending with confidence.

What you'll learn:

• How much essential oil is actually safe — why dilution matters and how to think in percentages, not just drops
• How to choose the right carrier oil for different applications
• Why a plant's part, cultivation, harvest, and distillation all shape its chemistry and therapeutic value
• Phototoxicity made simple — what it is (those furanocoumarins in many citrus oils), and why it's mostly citrus but not always: sweet orange and steam-distilled lime are safe, while cold-pressed lime, grapefruit, and even angelica root are phototoxic
• How to read a product page for safety — safety & shelf life, GC/MS batch reports, and why ethical, high-quality sourcing changes everything

We finish by formulating a simple everyday blend together, working through dilution and carrier choice live

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From our live class archives. This episode was originally recorded as a live blending session with the Natural Living Club community — so you'll hear questions, recipes made in real time, and a few "watch my screen" moments. We've pulled together everything you need below so you can follow along by ear.

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Ever stood in front of jojoba, rosehip, and sweet almond and wondered which one your blend actually needs? This session walks you through how to choose the carrier that best supports your skin, your climate, and the essential oils you're working with — and we make two carrier-only recipes along the way.

What you'll learn:

• Why carrier oils are far more than "just dilution" — they shape skin feel, absorption, shelf life, aroma, and purpose
• The 4 decision points for choosing a carrier: texture, shelf life, purpose, and formula type (oil, water-based, soap, butter, or balm)
• The golden shelf-life rule: a blend only lasts as long as its shortest-lived ingredient — so a stable base like jojoba can't rescue a blend once the rosehip has turned
• Why delicate, antioxidant-rich oils (rosehip, pomegranate, cranberry) are best bought small and used fresh
• Why water-based bases (aloe vera gel, hydrosols) change everything about preservation

Carrier cheat-sheet from this episode:

• Jojoba — technically a liquid wax, not an oil; closely resembles skin, absorbs easily, very long shelf life. The everyday anchor that stabilizes more delicate oils. If you keep one carrier on your shelf, make it this.
• Argan — lightly nutty, golden, absorbs with no residue. (Megan's 10-year facial cleanser: half argan, half aloe vera.)
• Rosehip seed — light, regenerative, great for facial blends; use at 10% or less.
• Pomegranate & cranberry seed — highly antioxidant and skin-regenerative; a little goes a long way.
• Trauma Oil — three herbal-infused carriers in one (Arnica, St. John's Wort, and Calendula infused into olive oil); a shelf staple for sore muscles, pain, and inflammation, even with no essential oils added.

Recipes made in this episode:

Whipped Shea & Kombo Butter (yields ~9 oz)

• 4 oz shea butter
• 2 oz cocoa butter
• 2 oz kombo butter
• 1 fl oz jojoba
• Melt the shea and cocoa butters in a double boiler. Off heat, stir in the kombo butter and jojoba. Chill/freeze until the top firms, then whip until light and fluffy (about 20–30 min total).

Mature Skin Glow Facial Oil (10 ml bottle)

• 7 ml jojoba
• 1.5 ml argan
• 1 ml rosehip seed
• 0.5 ml pomegranate (or cranberry) seed
• Combine and stir. Soaks in beautifully with no oily residue — lovely as an evening facial oil.

Resources mentioned:

• 📘 Free Carriers Field Guide (16 pages, 6 recipes, shelf-life chart):
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Recorded live with our community.

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Dive into the chemistry of 1,8-cineole, a component that feels opening and refreshing. This episode unpacks its presence in oils like Cardamom, Ravintsara, and Rosemary. Discover how to identify oxides on reports and blend for a clear, focused experience.

In this episode:

• 1,8-Cineole is known for its energizing and refreshing aroma.
• Ravintsara is rich in 1,8-cineole, providing a unique blending experience.
• Learn to spot oxides like 1,8-cineole in essential oil reports.
• Spike Lavender is high in 1,8-cineole, unlike other lavenders.
• Melt and mix oils directly in the container for easy cleanup.

Chapters: 
0:00 Introduction and Excitement for 1,8-Cineole 
0:02:10 Essential Oils with 1,8-Cineole 
0:04:18 Community and Offers 
0:12:09 Understanding 1,8-Cineole Chemistry 
0:16:03 Spike Lavender and Blending 
0:20:00 Preparing for Cold Season 
0:22:47 Creating a Beeswax Salve 
0:28:55 Using Ravintsara in Blends 
0:33:23 Aromahead Amazon Store 
0:37:22 On-Demand Workshop Details 
0:43:30 Weekly Q&A Sessions 
0:51:20 Extended Course Access 
0:53:30 Live Q&A Session 
0:55:08 Shelf Life of Chest Rub 
0:59:41 Blending for Children 
1:02:21 Course Links and Discounts 
1:03:58 Unique Stories from Farms

Links: Recipes from this episode + 2,000 more in the Aromatherapy Recipes app: https://www.aromatherapy-recipes.com
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Watch the class replay: https://youtu.be/pyuuBVgnONE
Shop GC-MS tested essential oils: https://www.aromatics.com

Recorded live with our community.

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Linalyl acetate, a key component in many essential oils, is the focus of this episode. We explore its chemistry, particularly how it's structurally similar to linalool with the addition of an acetate group. This session also highlights how linalyl acetate differs across oils like Lavender and Petitgrain, enhancing our understanding of essential oil reports. Join us for insights on crafting aromatic blends.

In this episode:

• Linalyl acetate combines linalool with acetic acid, forming an ester.
• Lavender GC/MS reports may show linalyl acetate leading over linalool.
• Different oils have varying linalyl acetate content, such as Clary Sage.
• Understanding batch variability in chemotypes enriches blending skills.
• Using any blender type works for whipping body butter effectively.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction and Welcome
1:10 Community Diffusion Discussion
3:29 7-Day Leaderboards and Member Highlights
5:18 Real-Time Learning and Engagement
8:06 Essential Oil Expertise and Tips
10:19 Measuring Ingredients for Blends
13:11 Blending Techniques and Tips
17:11 This Week's Gift and Offers
21:29 Fun Activities with Aromatherapy
28:34 Lesson 3: Linalyl Acetate and Lavender
35:30 Properties of Linalyl Acetate
41:09 Recipe for Relaxation Blends
46:40 Whipping Up Body Butter
53:17 Using and Storing Body Butter
59:20 Shelf Life and Storage Tips
1:03:23 Closing Remarks and Contact Info

Links:
Recipes from this episode + 2,000 more in the Aromatherapy Recipes app: https://www.aromatherapy-recipes.com
Join the free Natural Living Lab: https://www.skool.com/natural-living-makeover-now
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This episode dives into the chemistry of d-limonene, a key component in citrus oils like Grapefruit and Sweet Orange, and even in Palo Santo. We explore how these oils can uplift your mood and brighten a room, while also discussing important safety tips for sun exposure. Learn how to create vibrant and balanced blends with these insights.

In this episode:

• Understand phototoxicity and safe use of citrus oils in sunlight.
• Explore d-limonene's role in uplifting and brightening blends.
• Learn practical chemistry with real-world applications.
• Discover the Thymely tool for personalized aromatherapy guidance.
• Embrace the 'less is more' principle for effective blending.

Chapters:
0:00 Welcome and Introductions
3:24 Giveaways and Leaderboard Prizes
10:12 Free Gifts for Live Attendees
13:39 Deep Dive into d-Limonene
21:27 Course Content and Blending Techniques
28:56 Making Aromatherapy Blends
46:01 Citrus Oils and Phototoxicity
57:16 Closing Remarks and Next Episode Preview

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Links:
Recipes from this episode + 2,000 more in the Aromatherapy Recipes app: https://www.aromatherapy-recipes.com
Join the free Natural Living Lab: https://www.skool.com/natural-living-makeover-now
Watch the class replay: https://youtu.be/KHYw9-nBiM4

Recorded live with our community: aromatherapy educators Jenny and Karen kick off the Blend by Chemistry series with linalool — the gentle, well-researched molecule behind lavender's calm.

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Explore the calming power of linalool in essential oils like Ho Wood and Lavender. This episode unravels why linalool feels so calming and guides you in creating blends for stress relief and emotional balance. Discover simple blending techniques and substitution strategies to enhance your practice.

In this episode:

• Lavender is lower in linalool than Ho Wood and basil ct. linalool.
• Ho Wood offers high linalool content, affordability, and sustainability.
• Preview blend aromas with the 'smell the caps together' technique.
• Chemistry knowledge helps tailor solutions for clients' unique needs.
• Recognizing linalool in oils transforms your sensory experience.

Chapters:

0:00 Welcome to the Episode

5:49 Introduction to Linalool

17:49 Chemical Families of Essential Oils

24:07 Linalool in Different Oils

36:53 Blending with Linalool

49:44 Deep Calm Bath Soak Recipe

54:42 Properties and Uses of Linalool

57:24 Upcoming Q&A and Workshop

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Recorded live with our community.

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Alpha-pinene is a monoterpene found in many conifer oils like Scotch Pine and Juniper Berry. This episode explores its unique structure, which folds into two rings, distinguishing it from other components like limonene. We also discuss how GC/MS data can reveal surprising information about oil composition, such as high alpha-pinene levels in Frankincense.

In this episode:
- Alpha-pinene is a monoterpene with a two-ring structure, unlike limonene.
- GC/MS reports can reveal unexpected alpha-pinene levels in oils like Frankincense.
- Recognizing chemical components helps in selecting oils for specific goals.
- Simple tools like orifice reducers enhance blending ease.
- Understanding chemical structures enriches the aromatherapy experience.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction to α-Pinene
1:42 Exploring Essential Oils
5:04 Community and Offers
10:20 Grounding Practices
18:12 Trauma Oil Discussion
28:04 Understanding Oil Chemistry
35:15 Creating a Comfort Blend
44:13 Blending Tips for Children
48:22 Blending with α-Pinene
56:28 Navigating Member Benefits
1:03:13 Container Tips and Tricks
1:10:18 Q&A and Closing Remarks

Links:
Recipes from this episode + 2,000 more in the Aromatherapy Recipes app: https://www.aromatherapy-recipes.com
Join the free Natural Living Lab: https://www.skool.com/natural-living-makeover-now
Watch the class replay: https://youtu.be/yRC5SbcPpkw
Shop GC-MS tested essential oils: https://www.aromatics.com