📝 Heads-up: the perks in this class (a free Chai Spice hydrolat for watching live, a free 5 ml of Copaiba, half-price tuition on Karen's pain workshop, gift cards) expired with the broadcast. Every Tea Time has its own deal on that week's oil, so join us live in the Natural Living Club: https://www.skool.com/natural-living

Copaiba comes from tapping a living tree. Jenny introduces the copaiba tree, which grows wild in Brazil and belongs to the pea family: harvesters make a small opening in the trunk, collect the oleoresin and seal the opening so the tree keeps growing, a lot like tapping a tree for maple syrup. She explains why the bottle can read copaiba balsam or balsam copaiba, why the Latin name is the one to check, and how the oleoresin differs from an essential oil steam distilled from it. Batch COP-111 was wildcrafted in Brazil and tapped in October 2025. It is 41.7% β-caryophyllene, a sesquiterpene that puts it up there with Black Pepper, and it carries an 8-year shelf life. Then she makes After the Day Lotion: 2 ounces of unscented lotion with 6 drops of Copaiba Oleoresin, 4 drops of Xanthoxylum and 2 drops of Green Vetiver, about a 1% blend, and the chat plays a round of aroma confessions.

In this episode:

• Copaiba is an oleoresin, tapped from the living trunk of a tree that grows wild in Brazil. Harvesters make a small opening, collect the flow and seal it so the tree keeps growing. It is filtered and minimally processed rather than steam distilled, which is part of why it pours more slowly than most essential oils.
• Common names vary: copaiba, balsam, copaiba balsam, balsam copaiba. The Latin name on the label identifies the product, and the label should also say whether it is the oleoresin or an essential oil distilled from it. Distillation separates the volatile oil from the heavier resin; the oleoresin keeps both and is one step less processed.
• On batch COP-111, β-caryophyllene is 41.7%, and sesquiterpenes make up most of the report. They evaporate more slowly, which helps explain why the aroma of Copaiba is soft at first and then arrives and stays.
• After the Day Lotion: 2 ounces of unscented lotion, 6 drops Copaiba Oleoresin, 4 drops Xanthoxylum and 2 drops Green Vetiver, about a 1% blend. Drop sizes vary with thicker oils and from bottle to bottle, so measure larger batches in milliliters, and make small batches because unscented lotion has a shorter shelf life than jojoba.
• Blend for the person. If someone you blend for does not enjoy the aroma of Copaiba, Jenny suggests reaching for another oil rich in β-caryophyllene, and names Black Pepper, Hops, Juniper Berry and Lavender as substitutions to consider.

Chapters:
0:00 Welcome to Tea Time: open your Copaiba Balsam and start smelling it
0:56 Hello from everyone tuning in
1:20 Over 400 Cardamom homework comments, and why Copaiba is not an essential oil
1:52 Your Tea Time course in the Natural Living Club: data sheet, recipe PDF and workbook
4:13 The gifts for this week's live class
6:53 John Muir, and a 1, 2 or 3: how well do you know Copaiba?
7:24 What everyone is sipping
9:34 The plan: from the tree to the blending table
10:40 Diffuser blend: 4 drops Copaiba with Grapefruit and Xanthoxylum
11:17 An oleoresin, so it pours slowly: a word on viscosity
12:56 Gentle aromas in a bold blend: Copaiba as the background player
14:04 A different make every week: butters, lotions, perfumes and salt scrubs
14:44 Cardamom homework winners, and how to join this week's post
15:53 Part 1, the heart: who would you make a lotion blend for?
16:27 Meet the copaiba tree: wild in Brazil, the pea family, tapped like maple syrup
18:11 Copaiba, balsam, balsam copaiba: why the Latin name on your label matters
18:44 Oleoresin or distilled essential oil: two products from one tree
19:21 Why we carry the oleoresin
21:00 Part 2, the science: why every batch report is different
21:31 What distillation takes out, and what the oleoresin keeps
22:06 Batch COP-111: 41.7% β-caryophyllene, up there with Black Pepper
22:46 An 8-year shelf life
23:17 Sesquiterpenes, and why the aroma lasts
23:50 Where essential oil research is headed
24:25 Part 3, the art: Copaiba with Xanthoxylum and Green Vetiver
24:57 After the Day Lotion: 2 oz unscented lotion, 6 Copaiba, 4 Xanthoxylum, 2 Green Vetiver
25:58 Drops or milliliters: how to measure a bigger batch
26:30 Making it: lotion into a 2 oz glass jar
27:02 Unscented lotion has a shorter shelf life than jojoba, so make small batches
27:36 Six slow drops of Copaiba, on plant time
29:14 Xanthoxylum, then Green Vetiver
30:18 Stirring it in: just a hint of green
31:24 On the skin: subtle and thoughtful
31:58 Label the jar, and who to give it to
33:01 Is there an oil you don't love? Jenny on Helichrysum
34:05 Devin, Nutmeg, and four hours of pouring
34:37 Confession time: the oils the chat tucks into a blend
36:42 Blending for the person: another β-caryophyllene oil when the aroma doesn't suit
38:52 Kim says Palo Santo smells like new Barbie dolls
39:24 Copaiba on its own: 2 drops in a 10 ml jojoba roll-on
40:35 A walk through the Copaiba data sheet
42:15 A middle to base note: soft, sweet, resinous warmth that arrives and stays
42:51 More in the Club classroom, from Aromatherapy 101 to the chemistry series
43:24 Substitutions by chemistry: Black Pepper, Hops, Juniper Berry, Lavender
44:37 This week's offers
46:26 Gift cards for the Club's 7-day leaderboard
46:57 Next week: Green Vetiver and salt scrubs
47:27 Claiming the gifts at checkout, and what changes next week
49:11 Questions? team@aromatics.com and team@aromahead.com
50:55 Thank you, and see you next week

Links:
Recipes from this episode + 2,000 more in the Aromatherapy Recipes app: https://www.aromatherapy-recipes.com
Join the Natural Living Club — members get our Aromatherapy 101 course free: https://www.skool.com/natural-living
Watch the class replay: https://youtu.be/Nj1SPfu4yDc
Shop Copaiba Balsam Oleoresin: https://www.aromatics.com/products/balsam-copaiba-oleoresin

📝 Heads-up: the perks in this class (free jars for watching live, half-price Cardamom, a Chai Spice hydrolat deal, gift cards) expired with the broadcast. Every Tea Time has its own deal on that week's oil, so join us live in the Natural Living Club: https://www.skool.com/natural-living

Cardamom is the queen of spices, and Jenny makes the case for it on your workbench. The oil comes from the seeds of a ginger-family plant whose flowers and green pods grow along the ground in the shade, each pod picked by hand a few days before it ripens. Batch CAM-116, steam distilled in India from unsprayed seed, carries two chemical families in close proportion: α-terpinyl acetate, an ester, at 38.56%, and 1,8-cineole, an oxide, at 29.79%, which helps explain why cardamom can feel both soothing and clearing. Jenny makes a Cardamom, Grapefruit and Copaiba Balsam diffuser blend, then tries a no-melt Chai Cafe Whipped Body Butter live for the first time. She closes with Thymely Lite and Thymely Premium side by side, and news about the hydrosols at Aromatics International: clear bottles, and a new word, hydrolat.

In this episode:

• Cardamom belongs to the ginger family and grows 6 to 15 feet tall from a rhizome in the warm, wet, shaded forests of southern India. Its flowers and green pods grow along the ground from the base of the plant, and each pod is picked by hand a few days before it ripens, because a ripe pod splits open and releases its 15 to 20 seeds. The oil is steam distilled from those seeds.
• Most oils lead with one chemical family. Cardamom carries two in close proportion: in batch CAM-116, α-terpinyl acetate, an ester in the same family as linalyl acetate, is 38.56%, and 1,8-cineole, an oxide, is 29.79%. That pairing helps explain why cardamom can feel softening and quieting while it also feels fresh, bright and opening.
• Keep track of your batch number. CAM-116 was steam distilled in India in October 2025 from unsprayed seed, with 29 components and a 5-year shelf life, and a 2021 batch from Guatemala reads differently. The farm and the growing season move the numbers.
• Cardamom safety: fresh oil matters, because an oxidized oil that contains cineole can irritate. If you are blending for someone whose breathing is sensitive, have them smell the cap first and check for any tightness in the chest. Keep it away from the face of children under 10, leave it out of their steam blends, and use caution from ages 5 to 10 because of the 1,8-cineole.
• Diffuser blend: 3 drops of Cardamom, 2 of Grapefruit and 1 of Copaiba Balsam. Copaiba is thick, so stir the drops together on top of the water before you turn the diffuser on, or mix all three in a small bowl first.
• Chai Cafe Whipped Body Butter, one 4-ounce batch, no melting: let 3 ounces of shea butter soften at room temperature (or warm the bowl in your hands), mash it with a fork, add 2 tablespoons of jojoba and whip with a hand mixer for 2 to 3 minutes. Add 20 drops of Cardamom first and mix, then 16 of Sweet Orange, 8 of Ginger and 4 of Black Pepper. Jenny used vanilla-infused jojoba, and a little more jojoba softens a butter that is whipped too stiff. Whipping nearly doubles the volume, so use an 8-ounce jar or two 4-ounce jars.
• The hydrosols at Aromatics International are moving from amber to clear bottles, which makes a bloom easier to spot, and you will hear hydrosol and hydrolat used interchangeably; hydrolat is the more precise word for the water from a distillation. For a while an order may arrive in either bottle.

Chapters:
0:00 Welcome to Tea Time: uncap your Cardamom and name its aroma in one word
1:48 Today: a diffuser blend, a whipped body butter and news about hydrosols
3:25 What everyone is sipping
5:33 Relaxes us, yet firms our resolve: Gabriel Mojay on cardamom
7:08 The plan: where the pods grow, two names on a batch report, and three questions
8:23 Diffuser blend: 3 drops Cardamom, 2 Grapefruit, 1 Copaiba Balsam
8:55 Two ways to get a thick oil like Copaiba into a diffuser
12:19 Carrot Seed homework winners
14:31 Where the homework and the Cardamom page live in the Club
16:32 The heart of cardamom: start every blend with your intention
18:41 Cardamom personified: a neighborhood cafe in the desert
19:12 Karen's cardamom waffles, and a month of cardamom in The Thriving Aromatherapist
19:47 The plant: ginger family, 6 to 15 feet tall, pods along the ground
20:30 Hand-picked pods, and seed from India and Guatemala
21:01 The queen of spices: a Sumerian tablet, kyphi at Edfu and Arabian coffee
22:38 The earth element, sattva and prana, and is it warming or cooling?
24:24 The science: α-terpinyl acetate at 38.56%, an ester
26:20 1,8-cineole at 29.79%, an oxide: two families in one oil
27:58 Batch CAM-116: India, unsprayed seed, 29 components
28:33 Why batch numbers matter: India 2025 next to Guatemala 2021
29:07 Tracking your batches in the Thymely Premium pantry
31:25 Cardamom safety: fresh oil, a smell test first, and care with children
33:42 Meet Thymely: what kinds of cardamom oil are there?
35:23 True green cardamom, and why black and false cardamom are not aromatherapy oils
35:55 The pantry: your whole shelf in one place, and blends from what you have
37:33 That rumble is the parking lot being repaved
38:11 Thymely Lite or Thymely Premium: the same question, side by side
40:18 Chai Cafe Whipped Body Butter: shea, jojoba and four spice oils
41:24 A confession: the no-melt method, tried live for the first time
42:25 Soften, mash, whip: the method
43:31 The gift for watching live, and half-price Cardamom in any size
45:06 Chai Spice Hydrosol, and claiming both at checkout
49:59 Plot twist: vanilla-infused jojoba
52:45 Whipping: shea that starts solid needs less time
53:31 Whipped too stiff? A little more jojoba softens it
54:40 The drops go in: 20 Cardamom, 16 Sweet Orange, 8 Ginger, 4 Black Pepper
57:33 It nearly doubles: why a 4-ounce batch wants an 8-ounce jar
58:40 A holiday gift idea, and the texture on a spoon
1:01:25 Melting or no melting: about two thirds of the time saved
1:02:28 The 7-day leaderboard and its $25 gift cards
1:03:29 Next week: Copaiba, tapped from the trunk of the tree
1:04:08 News: the hydrosols at Aromatics International move to clear bottles
1:05:51 Hydrosol or hydrolat: why the word is changing
1:07:05 This week's homework: make a blend with Cardamom, and signing off

Links:
Recipes from this episode + 2,000 more in the Aromatherapy Recipes app: https://www.aromatherapy-recipes.com
Join the Natural Living Club — members get our Aromatherapy 101 course free: https://www.skool.com/natural-living
Watch the class replay: https://youtu.be/iYEYejXpp48
Shop Cardamom essential oil: https://www.aromatics.com/products/cardamom-essential-oil
Meet Thymely, our aromatherapy research assistant: https://askthymely.com

📝 Heads-up: the perks in this class (free dropper caps, a free Carrot Seed or Rosehip gift, gift cards) expired with the broadcast. Every Tea Time has its own deal on that week's oil, so join us live in the Natural Living Club: https://www.skool.com/natural-living

Carrot seed on a label can mean two different oils. Karen hosts this week and puts them side by side: the garden carrot, Daucus carota subspecies sativus, whose seed is harvested in the plant's second year, and the wild carrot, Queen Anne's lace, subspecies carota. It is one Latin name with two very different reports: carotol leads the garden carrot at 71%, while geranyl acetate, an ester, leads the wild carrot at 33%. Karen smells the two side by side, sorts carrot seed oil from carrot seed carrier oil and macerated carrot root oil, and makes a Roadside Calm diffuser blend, a one-drop Carrot Face Moisturizer and an Ember Glow Grounding Balm. She closes with a tour of Thymely Lite and Thymely Premium.

In this episode:

• Carrot seed on the bottle is only the beginning of the story. The garden carrot is Daucus carota subspecies sativus; the wild carrot, Queen Anne's lace, is Daucus carota subspecies carota. Many sellers print only Daucus carota, so read the GC/MS report, or smell them.
• The garden carrot smells strongly of carrot: warm, earthy, softly sweet and lingering, and carotol is over 70% of it. The wild carrot is lighter, fruitier, gently floral and green, and geranyl acetate, an ester, leads it at 33%.
• Three different things come from the carrot: the steam-distilled essential oil from the seed, pale yellow and very aromatic; a cold-pressed carrier oil from the seed; and a macerated oil from the root, which is the orange one. For the root oil at home, dry shredded carrots, grind them to a powder and let them infuse in olive oil for a couple of days.
• Carrot seed is not a sunscreen: the 38 SPF you may read online has not been proven. It is usually avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and when in doubt, choose an alternative.
• Carrot Face Moisturizer: fill a 1 fluid ounce bottle with argan and rosehip seed oil, about half and half, then add 1 drop of the garden carrot seed. Jojoba works in place of either carrier. Label it with what is in it and when you made it.
• Ember Glow Grounding Balm, 1 ounce: melt 3 grams of beeswax, add apricot kernel oil, then 5 drops each of Wild Carrot, Cedarwood Atlas and Red Mandarin. Cedarwood Deodar can stand in for Atlas, and a vanilla jojoba changes the aroma of the whole balm.
• Both oils are strong, so 1 drop goes a long way (maybe 2 of the wild carrot). The chemistry sets the shelf life too: about 8 years for the garden carrot, about 4 for the wild carrot.

Chapters:
0:00 Welcome to Tea Time: Karen hosts while Jenny travels
0:33 What everyone is sipping
2:15 Inside the Club classroom: the Carrot Seed page, the recipes and Jenny's workbook
3:21 Roadside Calm diffuser blend: 3 drops Wild Carrot, 2 Xanthoxylum, 1 Vetiver Green
8:47 The plan: two carrot seeds, two GC/MS reports, two makes
9:52 The garden carrot and Queen Anne's lace: one Latin name, two subspecies
11:34 From seed to oil: two years in the ground, and the flower head that curls into a nest
12:38 Carrot seed oil, carrot seed carrier oil and macerated carrot root oil
13:47 Make your own macerated carrot oil at home
18:08 Smelling them side by side: warm and earthy, or light, fruity and green
19:12 The garden carrot's GC/MS report: carotol at over 70%
21:31 The wild carrot's report: geranyl acetate at 33%, an ester
22:32 Side by side: grounding and lingering, or lifting and bright
25:16 One drop is enough, and a shelf life of about 8 years or about 4
26:32 Is carrot seed a sunscreen? And pregnancy and breastfeeding
28:05 Carrot Face Moisturizer: argan, rosehip seed and 1 drop of Carrot Seed
30:45 Ember Glow Grounding Balm: 3 grams of beeswax on the tea warmer
33:01 Apricot kernel oil, Wild Carrot, Cedarwood Atlas and Red Mandarin, and the swaps
36:46 From the chat: Carrot Seed hydrosol, and where the recipes live in the Club
38:24 Spritz a hydrosol first, and carrier oil, essential oil and hydrosol explained
38:56 The drops go in: 5 Wild Carrot, 5 Cedarwood Atlas, 5 Red Mandarin
40:45 What to take home: two very different oils, so read the whole Latin name
42:21 Karen's deep dive, and a Thrive Live that goes further with Carrot Seed
43:24 Meet Thymely, the aromatherapy research assistant: Thymely Lite and Thymely Premium
46:17 This week's gift with a $40 order, and the gift for watching live
50:14 The Skool leaderboard and its $25 gift cards
51:19 Xanthoxylum homework winners, and a diffuser blend with a hint of warm peach
55:17 Inside Thymely Premium: the pantry, and asking about the Roadside Calm blend
59:42 askthymely.com, the two plans, and the tool Jaren built
1:01:34 From the chat: what Thymely Lite can answer
1:02:04 Signing off, and the finished Ember Glow balm

Links:
Recipes from this episode + 2,000 more in the Aromatherapy Recipes app: https://www.aromatherapy-recipes.com
Join the Natural Living Club — members get our Aromatherapy 101 course free: https://www.skool.com/natural-living
Watch the class replay: https://youtu.be/f0w2XOwUyFU
Shop Carrot Seed (garden carrot): https://www.aromatics.com/products/carrot-seed-essential-oil
Shop Wild Carrot Seed (Queen Anne's lace): https://www.aromatics.com/products/wild-carrot-oil
Meet Thymely, our aromatherapy research assistant: https://askthymely.com

📝 Heads-up: this is a replay of a members' class. Upcoming classes, workshops and member perks mentioned on air are from the original broadcast. It's for education only, not medical advice, so please talk with your doctor before using essential oils alongside any medical condition or medication.

Karen and Jenny make a warming diffuser blend with Nutmeg, Cardamom and Peppermint, open the fruit to show where nutmeg and mace each come from, remember a nutmeg distillery tour in Grenada, and read the GC/MS report for the one line, myristicin, that decides how much nutmeg a blend can carry. Then comes known safety, the drop math for a 0.5% dilution, and a topical blend in jojoba with Nutmeg, Ghandi Root and Jasmine, made at the table.

In this episode:

• Nutmeg and mace come from the same fruit: nutmeg oil is distilled from the seed, and mace from the red-orange covering wrapped around it.
• The ethers, myristicin above all, set how much nutmeg a blend can carry, and the amount varies a lot by country; Grenada is known for a low myristicin content. Read your batch's GC/MS report before you blend.
• A 0.5% dilution works out to 3 to 4 drops of nutmeg in an ounce of carrier. Nutmeg is strong, and even 1 drop tucked into a blend is noticeable.
• With pets, watch for sneezing: if a cat starts to sneeze, turn the diffuser off.
• Nutmeg keeps about 4 to 5 years, the shortest shelf life in the topical blend, and a blend keeps changing over its first 24 hours.

Chapters:
[0:00] Welcome, and what this class covers
[1:18] The diffuser blend: Nutmeg, Cardamom and Peppermint
[4:34] Bergamot Mint as a swap in the blend
[5:50] Meet the plant: the fruit, the seed and the mace
[6:59] Where nutmeg grows, and a distillery tour in Grenada
[8:38] The chemical families: monoterpenes and ethers
[9:19] Mace oil and nutmeg oil
[10:26] Reading the GC/MS report
[12:12] Myristicin, and why it sets how much nutmeg a blend can carry
[13:24] Nutmeg in the kitchen
[15:46] What the research looks at in nutmeg's components
[19:17] Safrole, sassafras and the original root beer
[22:50] The emotional side: inner strength, support and self-worth
[29:45] Nutmeg in Chinese medicine
[31:30] Known safety, and nutmeg around pets
[32:37] Methyl eugenol, and working out a safe dilution
[34:21] The drop math: 0.5% is 3 to 4 drops per ounce
[36:29] Making the topical blend in jojoba
[38:23] Shelf life, and finishing the blend with Ghandi Root and Jasmine
[40:35] How a blend changes over its first 24 hours
[41:09] Questions from the class

Links:
Recipes from this episode + 2,000 more in the Aromatherapy Recipes app: https://www.aromatherapy-recipes.com
Join the Natural Living Club — members get our Aromatherapy 101 course free: https://www.skool.com/natural-living
Watch the class replay: https://youtu.be/wfsErNKe7yQ
The Thriving Aromatherapist is now Thymely Premium, with monthly live classes like this one: https://askthymely.com/

📝 Heads-up: the perks in this class, a free 5 ml of Xanthoxylum, free amber bottles, a half-price anxiety workshop, gift cards, expired with the broadcast. Every Tea Time has its own deal on that week's oil, so join us live in the Natural Living Club: https://www.skool.com/natural-living

Xanthoxylum is distilled from the sun-dried red fruit of a thorny tree in the citrus family, wildcrafted in the Himalayan foothills of Nepal. This batch reads 47% linalool, more than lavender, with almost 26% d-limonene beside it. Jenny's shorthand is lavender meeting a citrus in one bottle. She opens her new Blend Planner, reads the GC/MS report line by line, runs a Mountain Calm diffuser blend, and pours a Quiet Evening Massage Oil on air, then closes with a tour of the new Thymely Lite and Thymely Premium.

In this episode:

• This batch of Xanthoxylum, batch 109, distilled in 2024, carries 47% linalool, more than lavender, almost 26% d-limonene, and about 12% methyl cinnamate, the warm component that gives it a faint cinnamon edge. Jenny's shorthand is that it is what you would get if lavender met a citrus.
• Xanthoxylum keeps for 5 years, and an oil gets richer and more nuanced across its shelf life, robust until the moment it is not. A 2024 batch still has years in it.
• The Blend Planner: name the intention and who you are blending for, choose 2 to 4 oils, confirm them with the chemistry, then let one anchor oil carry the main purpose while the supporting oils reinforce it. Science, then art, then heart.
• When Jenny reaches for it: rest during cold and flu season, anxious days (Karen keeps it in a panic inhaler and an evening lotion), and a muscle and belly comfort blend, because it is antispasmodic. Grounding and uplifting in the same bottle.
• Mountain Calm for the diffuser: 3 drops of Xanthoxylum, 2 of Sugandha Kokila, 1 of Blue Tansy. To Jenny the oil smells sweet and uplifting with a slight peppery note; chat heard licorice, geranium, and a sour grassy edge.'
• Quiet Evening Massage Oil, about 2%: 2 ounces of apricot kernel oil and 2 of jojoba, then 18 drops of Xanthoxylum, 12 of lavender, 6 of Frankincense Sacra and 4 of Blue Tansy. Oil into oil stays blended; only a water base like aloe or a hydrosol needs something to bind them. Divide everything by 4 for a 1-ounce bottle.
• In the bottle the blend reads a little like dill; on the skin it turns sweet, because skin changes an aroma and it lands a little differently on everyone.

Chapters:
[0:00] Welcome to Tea Time, and a new way to say Xanthoxylum
[2:43] Inside the Club classroom: the Xanthoxylum page, the data sheet, recipes and workbook
[4:16] The Blend Planner: the intention, who you are blending for, and the anchor oil
[7:30] Pairing the planner with Thymely Premium, and the Blenders Guild
[9:51] Back to the slides: a berry oil from Nepal, and what everyone is sipping
[12:05] The Blue Tansy homework thread, and a 5 ml Xanthoxylum with any $40 order
[15:03] Members' Blue Tansy blends, and the body butter that melted in the car
[17:28] Why meet Xanthoxylum: the Himalayan foothills, the floods, and the distillers
[19:11] A 5-year shelf life, more linalool than lavender, and three recipes to start with
[22:55] Mountain Calm diffuser blend: 3 drops Xanthoxylum, 2 Sugandha Kokila, 1 Blue Tansy
[25:48] Chat describes the aroma: sweet, peppery, licorice, geranium, a sour grassy note
[28:00] The plant: red sun-dried fruit, timur in the kitchen, and sustainable wildcrafting
[30:06] Reading the GC/MS report: batch 109, 47% linalool, almost 26% d-limonene
[34:01] Science, then art, then heart: what each component brings, and letting the person smell along
[38:14] Karen's Xanthoxylum inhaler and evening lotion, and her 90-minute workshop
[39:35] Time to blend: the live gift, a 4-pack of 4-ounce amber bottles
[41:16] Apricot kernel oil: the monks' orchards, and the distiller who chooses Aromatics every year
[43:57] Half jojoba, half apricot kernel, and a sourcing trip to Thailand in November
[45:37] The oils go in: 18 Xanthoxylum, 12 lavender, 6 Frankincense Sacra, 4 Blue Tansy
[47:54] A blue drop suspended in the carrier, and why oil in oil stays blended
[48:58] Dill in the bottle, sweet on the skin, and scaling the recipe to 1 ounce
[51:21] The gift for watching live, the $40 Xanthoxylum, and the Tea Time Kit
[54:13] The workshop closes; a tour of the new Thymely Lite and Thymely Premium
[1:00:01] Out of beta: Thymely Lite, and the perks for app and Club members
[1:03:01] Chat says the bottles will not add, so Jenny walks the checkout live
[1:04:46] Next week: the Nutmeg replay while the team is at the AIA conference
[1:05:53] Leaderboard prizes, two things called Thymely Lite, and a grace period
[1:09:32] The Blenders Guild kicks off October 1, and goodbye

Links:
Recipes from this episode + 2,000 more in the Aromatherapy Recipes app: https://www.aromatherapy-recipes.com
Join the Natural Living Club — members get our Aromatherapy 101 course free: https://www.skool.com/natural-living
Watch the class replay: https://youtu.be/3SJvQxr285Q
Shop GC-MS tested essential oils: https://www.aromatics.com
Meet Thymely, the aromatherapy research assistant Jenny tours in this episode: https://askthymely.com

📝 Heads-up: the perks in this class — free jars, half-price Blue Tansy, gift cards — expired with the broadcast. Every Tea Time has its own deal on that week's oil, so join us live in the Natural Living Club: https://www.skool.com/natural-living

Blue Tansy is distilled from a bright yellow flower and comes out of the still deep blue. Jenny opens the series with the chemistry behind that, reads this batch's GC/MS report line by line, and whips a Blue Tansy body butter on air, frozen bowl and all.

In this episode:

• The flower is yellow. The oil is blue because matricine turns into chamazulene in the heat of steam distillation, and German chamomile and yarrow get their blue the same way.
• On this batch's GC/MS report camphor and sabinene each sit just under 16%, beta-pinene at 7%, and chamazulene at only 5.74%. A small percentage can still define an oil.
• Blue Tansy has a strong middle note, a little apple and a little dill. Lavender softens it, Frankincense Sacra gives it a resinous base, sweet orange or yuzu brightens it. It tints a butter or lotion a soft blue but does not tint your skin
• Reach for it on hot, itchy, irritated skin, in massage oil for muscles and joints, and where things are congested. Pairing it with German chamomile puts two blue oils to work on the same deep ache.
• The whipped body butter: 56 grams of shea butter, 28 grams of mango butter, 1 fluid ounce of jojoba, then 6 drops of Blue Tansy, 18 of lavender, 10 of Frankincense Sacra and 6 of sweet orange. Ten minutes in a frozen bowl was enough to whip it.
• Sweet orange is never phototoxic, and neither is yuzu. Grapefruit takes 25 drops in 1 ounce to become phototoxic, bergamot only 3, so check the guideline before you swap a citrus.

  Chapters:
  [0:00] Welcome to Tea Time, and the year ahead
  [2:18] The gift for watching live, and the jar the recipe goes in
  [4:15] Inside the Club classroom: building out the Tea Time course
  [6:57] The recipe PDF, the data sheet and the workbook
  [10:18] The workshop opens: a yellow flower from Morocco
  [12:04] "The road not taken", and the working lineup for the year
  [14:00] Bright Confidence diffuser blend: yuzu, lavender-infused frankincense, Blue Tansy
  [17:10] Blue on the orifice reducer: matricine becomes chamazulene
  [19:53] How the weekly gift and the half-price oil work
  [21:02] Melting the butters: 56 grams of shea, 28 of mango
  [25:34] The heart, the art and the science of an oil
  [28:15] Reading the GC/MS report: camphor, sabinene, beta-pinene and 5.74% chamazulene
  [30:06] Yellow flower, blue oil: the distillation chemistry, and the other two blue oils
  [31:21] Blending with Blue Tansy: apple, dill, and what to tuck it in with
  [32:56] When Jenny reaches for Blue Tansy, and does the blue stain?
  [35:42] Enrollment week: the Blenders Guild and the 12-month study group
  [38:58] Jojoba goes in, Larry drops by, and the frozen-bowl trick
  [41:16] Claiming the gift and the half-price Blue Tansy, step by step
  [46:00] Dropping in the oils, and the phototoxic line for citrus
  [48:11] Into the frozen bowl, then questions from the chat
  [50:17] More body butter recipes, the app, and asking Thymely
  [53:09] The Club classroom, a drop on white, and leaderboard thank-yous
  [56:36] Whipping the butter: purple foam to peaks
  [1:00:50] Over-whipped? Add jojoba back
  [1:02:03] On the skin, and counter or fridge?
  [1:04:12] Ten minutes in the freezer, the homework thread, and goodbye

  Links:
  Recipes from this episode + 2,000 more in the Aromatherapy Recipes app: https://www.aromatherapy-recipes.com
  Join the Natural Living Club — members get our Aromatherapy 101 course free: https://www.skool.com/natural-living
  Watch the class replay: https://youtu.be/tg_DhT8Vr0s
  Shop GC-MS tested essential oils: https://www.aromatics.com

Heads-up: this class was packed with live-only perks. All of them have expired with the original broadcast. For current deals, browse our Sale Bin: https://www.aromatics.com/collections/on-sale

In this episode, Jenny picks up where our Essential Oil Foundations class left off and puts it to work on skin. Natural skincare is where most people start — but it only works once you understand formulation and dilution. We get into what actually makes a formula function, then blend two recipes start to finish on camera.

In this episode:

• Every carrier oil behaves differently — texture, absorption rate and fatty acid profile all change how a blend lands on skin.
• Hydrosols carry the plant's water-soluble chemistry, not concentrated essential oil — which is why they're gentle enough for a baby's diaper rash or an open scrape when an essential oil isn't.
• The shelf-life rule: the shortest-lived ingredient sets the shelf life for the whole blend. One citrus oil drops a 20-year jojoba blend to 1–2 years.
• Preservatives matter for water-based products, not oil-based ones — and small fresh batches usually mean you don't need one at all.
• Extraction method decides it: steam-distilled Lime is not phototoxic, cold-pressed Lime is.
• Estimating is fine for a clay mask or a salt scrub — not for a therapeutic blend.
• Two recipes blended live: a French green clay Glow & Ground Mask, and a Citrus Forest Polish shower scrub.

Chapters:
[0:00] Welcome — Week 2 of the Natural Living Makeover
[1:03] Leaderboard Thank-You Gifts and a Community Tour
[6:56] The Natural Living Club Support Circle
[12:15] Quiz Round — Five True or False Questions
[12:49] Every Carrier Oil Behaves Differently
[15:00] Fatty Acid Profiles: Jojoba, Argan and Apricot Seed
[17:42] Do Hydrosols Hydrate Because They're Full of Essential Oil?
[19:18] A Word on Essential Oils in Food
[22:00] What a Hydrosol Actually Is
[23:02] Why Hydrosols Are Gentle Where Essential Oils Aren't
[25:44] When Preservatives Genuinely Matter
[27:54] The Shelf-Life Rule for Oil-Based Blends
[28:57] Water-Based Products, Mold and Natural Preservatives
[33:16] Linalool and Skin-Soothing Properties
[37:04] Substituting an Oil by Chemical Family
[41:21] Cooling, Warming and Hot Oils
[45:42] The Five Week 2 Skincare Recipes
[49:59] Blending Live: Glow & Ground Clay Mask
[56:25] Why a Clay Mask Tightens as It Dries
[57:29] Blending Live: Citrus Forest Polish Shower Scrub
[1:04:58] Wipe Down the Shower — a Real Safety Note
[1:09:48] Closing, Winners and Next Steps

Links:
Recipes from this episode + 2,000 more in the Aromatherapy Recipes app: https://www.aromatherapy-recipes.com
Join the Natural Living Club — members get our Aromatherapy 101 course free: https://www.skool.com/natural-living
Watch the class replay: https://youtu.be/Dm9InQL4O90
Shop the oils, hydrosols, carriers and clays from this episode: https://www.aromatics.com

📝 Heads-up: this class was packed with live-only perks — free spray bottles for anyone ordering during the broadcast, free hydrosols on $75+ orders, member gift picks, homework giveaway winners, the 7-Day Leaderboard and a Fourth of July sale. All of it expired with the original broadcast. For current deals, browse our Sale Bin: https://www.aromatics.com/collections/on-sale

In this episode, we explore how furanocoumarins in cold-pressed citrus oils like Bergamot and Lemon can increase skin sensitivity to UV light, leading to phototoxic reactions. We discuss safe alternatives, such as using Lemon Verbena hydrosol, which offers a citrusy aroma without the phototoxic risk. Listen in for insights on safe summer blending and how to enjoy your favorite citrus scents under the sun.

In this episode:

• Furanocoumarins in cold-pressed citrus oils can be phototoxic — and they don't show up on a GC-MS report, so you work from known safe dilutions.
• Phototoxic oils are not off-limits, they have a ceiling: roughly 2 drops of Bergamot, 12 drops of Lemon or 24 drops of Grapefruit per ounce of carrier.
• The extraction method decides it: cold-pressed Lime is strongly phototoxic, steam-distilled Lime is not — and the Lime we carry is distilled.
• Sweet Orange, Blood Orange, Mandarin, Petitgrain and Bergamot Mint are not phototoxic. Bergamot Mint is a mint, not a citrus.
• Beyond citrus, watch Angelica Root (max 0.8%) and Cumin (max 0.4%).
• Lemon Verbena hydrosol gives a bright citrus lift with none of the sun risk — the base of the Sun Smart Cooling Body Mist blended live in this class.

Chapters:
0:00 Welcome to the Summer Skin Series
1:03 Special Offers and Gifts
5:07 Natural Living Club Updates
13:21 Respecting the Sun
16:39 Understanding Phototoxic Reactions
23:00 Phototoxic Essential Oils
28:08 Angelica Root and Safety Tips
35:08 Safe Sun-Friendly Oils
40:33 Peppermint Hydrosol Gift
48:12 Sun Smart Cooling Body Mist Recipe
57:19 Multifaceted Products and Usage
1:05:06 Fourth of July Sale and Closing Remarks

Want the chemistry behind all of this? The Blend by Chemistry series is here in the feed — linalool, d-limonene, linalyl acetate, 1,8-cineole, α-pinene and β-caryophyllene, one component per episode.

Links:
Recipes from this episode + 2,000 more in the Aromatherapy Recipes app: https://www.aromatherapy-recipes.com
Join the Natural Living Club — weekly live classes and member gift picks: https://www.skool.com/natural-living
Watch the class replay: https://youtu.be/imHS368F6xA
Shop GC-MS tested essential oils: https://www.aromatics.com

📝 Heads-up: mentions of free gifts, gift cards, giveaways, or workshop offers were specific to the original broadcast. For current deals, browse our Sale Bin: https://www.aromatics.com/collections/on-sale

This episode dives into beta-caryophyllene, a sesquiterpene with a 15-carbon structure, making it a heavier, slower-evaporating component. Found in oils like Copaiba and Black Pepper, it adds depth and longevity to blends. We explore its chemistry and how it supports more balanced, grounding aromatherapy experiences.

In this episode:

• Beta-caryophyllene is a sesquiterpene with 15 carbons, making it heavier and a base note.
• Copaiba Balsam is the richest beta-caryophyllene oil on the shelf, and Black Pepper leads with it too.
• Understanding chemical components allows for confident oil substitution in blends.
• A salt inhaler is a simple DIY project that's practical and accessible.
• Beta-caryophyllene's slow evaporation rate enhances the longevity of essential oil blends.

Chapters:
0:00 Welcome
2:43 Thanking the community
6:04 What the six weeks were building toward
8:16 Week 6 opens, and the warm-up diffuser blend
11:39 Why Jenny built this series
21:24 The arnica infusion, and a harvest they had written off
28:49 Giveaway winners and the Pinyon Pine workshop
33:03 Beta-caryophyllene: fifteen carbons, not ten
34:38 Copaiba Balsam, and why it is not for sale yet
35:52 How much of a component is actually enough
36:18 Hops, and what it really smells like
42:08 This week's gifts
44:44 Thrive, and the monthly oil workshops
46:59 Next Wednesday: the pathways open house
50:20 Jenny's Thank-You Blend, made start to finish
55:37 Where the lessons live after September 10
1:05:20 After hours: testing the salt inhaler

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/fCZPErcLVf0
Shop GC-MS tested essential oils: https://www.aromatics.com

📝 Heads-up: mentions of free gifts, gift cards, giveaways, or workshop discounts were specific to the original broadcast. For current deals, browse our Sale Bin: https://www.aromatics.com/collections/on-sale

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

📝 Heads-up: mentions of free gifts, gift cards, shipping offers, or workshop discounts were specific to the original broadcast. For current deals, browse our Sale Bin: https://www.aromatics.com/collections/on-sale

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
Join the free Natural Living Lab: https://www.skool.com/natural-living-makeover-now
Watch the class replay: https://youtu.be/pyuuBVgnONE
Shop GC-MS tested essential oils: https://www.aromatics.com

📝 Heads-up: mentions of giveaways, free gifts, gift cards, or limited-time perks were specific to the original broadcast. For current deals, browse our Sale Bin: https://www.aromatics.com/collections/on-sale

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
Watch the class replay: https://youtu.be/eKtl1zGCGIE
Shop GC-MS tested essential oils: https://www.aromatics.com

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

Heads-up: This class was recorded live on July 22, 2026, so the giveaways, live-attendee gifts, and order offers mentioned have ended. You can always find current deals in the Sale Bin at aromatics.com.

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

Heads-up: mentions of giveaways, free gifts, or limited-time perks were specific to the original broadcast. For current deals, browse our Sale Bin: https://www.aromatics.com/collections/on-sale

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

🎥 Watch the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zsoKK9iVTI
🌿 Shop GC-MS tested essential oils (batch reports on every product page): https://www.aromatics.com
📚 Want to go deeper? This lesson is a snapshot from Aromahead's Aromatherapy Certification Program: https://www.aromahead.com

📝 *Heads-up: mentions of giveaways, free gifts, or limited-time perks were specific to the original live broadcast. For current deals, browse our Sale Bin: https://www.aromatics.com/collections/on-sale*

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
• Shop Aromatics International: https://www.aromatics.com
• Learn Aromatherapy — Aromahead Institute: https://www.aromahead.com

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

📝 *Heads-up: mentions of giveaways, free gifts, or limited-time perks were specific to the original live broadcast. For current deals, browse our Sale Bin: https://www.aromatics.com/collections/on-sale*

📝 Heads-up: mentions of giveaways or limited-time perks were specific to the original broadcast. For current deals, browse our Sale Bin: https://www.aromatics.com/collections/on-sale

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

🏡 Join the Natural Living Club: https://www.skool.com/natural-living
🏷️ Shop the Sale Bin: https://www.aromatics.com/collections/on-sale
🎥 Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaxks3EeNsQ

📝 Heads-up: any giveaways or limited-time perks mentioned were specific to the original broadcast. For current deals, browse our Sale Bin: https://www.aromatics.com/collections/on-sale

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.

🏡 Join the Natural Living Club: https://www.skool.com/natural-living
🏷️ Shop the Sale Bin: https://www.aromatics.com/collections/on-sale
🎥 Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIUAPwHbQz0

📝 Heads-up: you'll hear mentions of live giveaways, leaderboard prizes, and class kits from the original broadcast — those were one-time to the live event. For current deals, browse our Sale Bin: https://www.aromatics.com/collections/on-sale

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

🏡 Join the Natural Living Club: https://www.skool.com/natural-living
🎓 Learn aromatherapy with Aromahead Institute: https://www.aromahead.com
🏷️ Shop the Sale Bin: https://www.aromatics.com/collections/on-sale
🎥 Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gSBWRR6Vf0

📝 A quick heads-up: this class was recorded live during one of our holiday sales, so you'll hear mentions of limited-time deals — our Memorial Day sale, free gifts with purchase, and weekly giveaways. Those promotions have since ended, but we always have fresh deals waiting for you in our Sale Bin: https://www.aromatics.com/collections/on-sale

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):
• 🌿 Shop carrier oils: https://www.aromatics.com/collections/carrier-oils
• 🏷️ Shop the Sale Bin for current deals: https://www.aromatics.com/collections/on-sale
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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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-----All ingredients used-----
Frankincense (Boswellia carterii)
Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)
3 drops Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanoides)
Jojoba wax
Amber bottle with cone cap

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

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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 

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

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

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-----All ingredients used-----

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

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-----All ingredients used-----

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

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-----All ingredients used-----

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

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-----All ingredients used-----

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

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🍊 Citrus Cypress Recipe PDF
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-----All ingredients used-----

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

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-----All ingredients used-----

- Coconut Oil
- Rose Absolute Oil

-----Substitutions mentioned-----

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

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-----All ingredients used-----

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

-----Substitutions mentioned-----

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

🌿 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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-----All ingredients used-----

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

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Beeswax Pellets 
Wick
Your Choice of Essential Oils

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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-----All ingredients used-----

Rose Absolute (Rosa × damascena)
Green Clay