Essential oils can be added to vegetable (carrier) oils, creams, or bath gels, used in a diffuser, or inhaled directly. Here’s the safety information you need.

Editor's note: The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) notes some possible risks when using essential oils in proximity to pets. Before buying an oil diffuser, be sure it ...

What’s the best way to use an essential oil diffuser? Essential oil diffusers are a popular aromatherapy tool that works by agitating the molecules in essential oils to create breathable particles ...

Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOMMedically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM Essential oils can be used in various ways, ...

While your essential oil diffuser makes for a chic interior design piece that also provides therapeutic peace, it could actually be doing more harm than good. Although this holistic approach to ...

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While research suggests there are health benefits, the Food and Drug Administration doesn’t monitor or regulate the purity or quality of essential oils. It’s important to talk with your healthcare ...