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Science-based aromatherapy you can actually use, from Certified Aromatherapists. Each episode is a recording of one of our live classes — hands-on sessions where we blend in real time, share recipes to nourish your skin, home, and spirit, and answer your questions along the way. Whether you're brand new to essential oils or deepening a practice you love, you'll come away with practical recipes and the confidence to make them your own.

  1. 6d ago

    α-Pinene: Ground, Support, Restore (Blend by Chemistry, Week 5)

    Recorded live with our community. 📝 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-Pinene1:42 Exploring Essential Oils5:04 Community and Offers10:20 Grounding Practices18:12 Trauma Oil Discussion28:04 Understanding Oil Chemistry35:15 Creating a Comfort Blend44:13 Blending Tips for Children48:22 Blending with α-Pinene56:28 Navigating Member Benefits1:03:13 Container Tips and Tricks1:10:18 Q&A and Closing Remarks Links:Recipes from this episode + 2,000 more in the Aromatherapy Recipes app: https://www.aromatherapy-recipes.comJoin the free Natural Living Lab: https://www.skool.com/natural-living-makeover-nowWatch the class replay: https://youtu.be/yRC5SbcPpkwShop GC-MS tested essential oils: https://www.aromatics.com

    α-Pinene: Ground, Support, Restore (Blend by Chemistry, Week 5)

  2. Aug 6

    1,8-Cineole: Breathe, Clear, Focus (Blend by Chemistry, Week 4)

    Recorded live with our community. 📝 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

    1,8-Cineole: Breathe, Clear, Focus (Blend by Chemistry, Week 4)

  3. Jul 30

    Linalyl Acetate: Let the Body Unwind (Blend by Chemistry, Week 3)

    Recorded live with our community. 📝 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 Welcome1:10 Community Diffusion Discussion3:29 7-Day Leaderboards and Member Highlights5:18 Real-Time Learning and Engagement8:06 Essential Oil Expertise and Tips10:19 Measuring Ingredients for Blends13:11 Blending Techniques and Tips17:11 This Week's Gift and Offers21:29 Fun Activities with Aromatherapy28:34 Lesson 3: Linalyl Acetate and Lavender35:30 Properties of Linalyl Acetate41:09 Recipe for Relaxation Blends46:40 Whipping Up Body Butter53:17 Using and Storing Body Butter59:20 Shelf Life and Storage Tips1:03:23 Closing Remarks and Contact Info Links:Recipes from this episode + 2,000 more in the Aromatherapy Recipes app: https://www.aromatherapy-recipes.comJoin the free Natural Living Lab: https://www.skool.com/natural-living-makeover-nowWatch the class replay: https://youtu.be/eKtl1zGCGIEShop GC-MS tested essential oils: https://www.aromatics.com

    Linalyl Acetate: Let the Body Unwind (Blend by Chemistry, Week 3)

  4. Jul 22

    d-Limonene: Uplift, Brighten, and Support (Blend by Chemistry, Week 2)

    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 Introductions3:24 Giveaways and Leaderboard Prizes10:12 Free Gifts for Live Attendees13:39 Deep Dive into d-Limonene21:27 Course Content and Blending Techniques28:56 Making Aromatherapy Blends46:01 Citrus Oils and Phototoxicity57:16 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.comJoin the free Natural Living Lab: https://www.skool.com/natural-living-makeover-nowWatch the class replay: https://youtu.be/KHYw9-nBiM4

    d-Limonene: Uplift, Brighten, and Support (Blend by Chemistry, Week 2)

  5. Jul 15

    Linalool: The Foundation of Calm (Blend by Chemistry, Week 1)

    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. 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

    Linalool: The Foundation of Calm (Blend by Chemistry, Week 1)

  6. Jul 8

    Essential Oil Chemistry 101: Blends, Basics & Beyond (Series Introduction)

    *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* 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 weekCourse 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-bundleJoin The Natural Living Lab (free): https://www.skool.com/natural-living-makeover-nowThe Natural Living Club: https://www.skool.com/natural-livingShop Aromatics International: https://www.aromatics.comLearn 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*

    Essential Oil Chemistry 101: Blends, Basics & Beyond (Series Introduction)

  7. Jul 7

    Our Most Popular Essential Oil Recipes of 2025

    From our live class archives. A cozy, blend-along year-in-review recorded live with our community. 📝 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 takeawaysA few of the most-requested recipes, blended along liveSimple, 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

    Our Most Popular Essential Oil Recipes of 2025

  8. Jul 7

    How to Make Natural Bug Spray with Essential Oils (Skeeter Beater Recipe)

    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. 📝 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 whyWhy a water-based spray needs a dispersant — and how Solubol blends the oils through the water instead of letting them float on topHow to build a bug spray step by stepWhy there's no preservative in a spray like this, and how to keep it freshWho this blend isn't for, and how to keep it away from facesThe Recipe: Skeeter Beater Bug SprayMakes ~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 dispersant100 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

    How to Make Natural Bug Spray with Essential Oils (Skeeter Beater Recipe)
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Science-based aromatherapy you can actually use, from Certified Aromatherapists. Each episode is a recording of one of our live classes — hands-on sessions where we blend in real time, share recipes to nourish your skin, home, and spirit, and answer your questions along the way. Whether you're brand new to essential oils or deepening a practice you love, you'll come away with practical recipes and the confidence to make them your own.

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