Using Essential oils is very beneficial during winter. The time of year when moods may dip due to Seasonal Affective Disorder. S.A.D is most disruptive during winter. This is due to the reduced sunlight during the cooler months. Essential oils can help you to manage the symptoms of S.A.D by boosting your mood and increasing your energy levels. […]
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Immune Boosting Essential Oils for a cozy winter & beyond
Y’all know I don’t blog too often but when I do there is gonna be some super useful health supportive information inside. For the second winter in a row I’m highlighting essential oils that are best used during this season. Read on to learn…
Do Black People Need Sunscreen?
This is a question that has been debated for ages and I’m a strong advocate of all natural everything when possible and all things are possible with focused intention. If and only IF the sunscreen is all natural and contains no toxic or health harmful ingredients – go for it. If it isn’t and contains […]
Synthetic Fragrance Harms Our Health
Synthetic Fragrance is everywhere and it often smells soo good but did you know it is responsible for many serious health issues? Basique Opulence was created using essential oils instead of synthetic fragrance as a way of having products that are good for our health in every way instead of harmful to our health. In […]
Clove & Ginger Oil for a warm & well winter
In the northern hemisphere winter is the time of colder temperatures, rain in the sky and colds in the body. It’s a time to bundle up in cozy clothing, slow down, enjoy holidays with family and friends and just take care of oneself inside while Mother Nature is taking care of herself outside in this […]
Rosewood Oil – for better mood & immune system support
It’s fall in the northern hemisphere and Rosewood Oil is one that we work with a lot during this season to help us feel more grounded & warmth in the colder months and boost our immune systems as we head into cold & flu season. Rosewood Oil’s warming and comforting aroma is distinct, complex and […]
Aromatherapy + Essential Oil Safety
But first – safety! While essential oils & aromatherapy have been used since ancient times and are relatively safe we want to share some best practices to ensure you are experiencing the most beneficial aspects of these multi-benefit aromatic health improving compounds. Essential oils are all natural, but they are also potent + powerful compounds. […]
Lavender Oil – for better health & healing
Why rewrite the knowledge when the awesome humans over at Dr. Axe have done such a stellar job at deep diving into the benefits and uses of Lavender Essential Oil? Enjoy our abridged version of this article below & visit Dr. Axe for more credible essential oil information. Did you know that lavender essential oil […]
Cool Yourself – Aromatherapy for Summer
We love the summer season and all the sunshine, play, rejuvenation and heat it brings. Yet cooling options are needed when the heat gets too much making us uncomfortable and prone to sunburn so we’re sharing our favorite essential oils that bring on the cooling sensations. Opting for natural relief from the heat can help […]
Ancient Medicine for Stress Relief
Essential Oils & Herbs have been used in ritual to promote health & remedy ills since antiquity. Chronic Stress accounts for 80% of all healthcare problems in the United States. We are seeing a similar trend in other countries like the UK, Germany & Finland to name a few… Stress can be divided into that […]