Natures Best With Tess

It's March and Spring is steadily coming! Although I am excited to get back outside to rummage around in my garden, I know so many people who loathe this time of year and don't get to enjoy it because of the torment of seasonal allergies. If you want to ditch the allergies, lets talk essential oils! Many essential oils are very effective at relieving the symptoms of allergies. The oils contain compounds that act like natural antihistamines to relieve inflammation. This helps to soothe muscles and nerves in your respiratory system making it easier to breathe. The antimicrobial properties of many essential oils also help to remove the source of the allergen by killing off allergy-causing pathogens. There are A LOT of different oils and so many of them can actually help the onset of allergies. Today though I am going to stick with 4 particular oils that I have found to be fantastic for busting allergies. Lemon  This is a well renowned oil because of all the amazing things it can d...

Love Essential Oil Blend In my line of work I meet a lot of people that are 'in the know' of essential oils but I also meet a lot of people that have no idea what I am talking about. I am here to clear the air (quite literally speaking) so you know exactly what I use in my products and why. I have always felt strongly that people should know exactly what ingredients are in the products they purchase and use (especially on their bodies) so I have always held myself to that standard; transparency is key. So first and for most, at the epicenter off all my creations are essential oils. What are essential oils? Essential oils are highly volatile, complex chemical structures made up of plant molecules. They are known to be the life force of the plant: concentrated energy that allows plants to function as they should. But, fun fact: essential oils aren’t actually oils. The term “essential oil” is a misnomer that's been in the industry since the beginning. They’re actually pure pla...