Day: July 20, 2025

Are Candle Jars Really Sustainable or Just Another Environmental Problem?

Most candle lovers never consider what happens to their beautiful glass jars after the wax burns away. With billions of candles sold annually worldwide, the environmental impact of candle containers has become a hidden sustainability crisis that few people recognize. Candle jars can be highly sustainable when made from recycled glass and designed for reuse, […]

How Does Aromatherapy Actually Impact Your Mental Health and Psychology?

Mental health professionals increasingly recommend aromatherapy, but many people wonder if pleasant scents can truly influence psychological wellbeing. Recent neuroscience research reveals surprising connections between our olfactory system and emotional processing centers in the brain. Aromatherapy directly affects mental health through the limbic system, which processes both scent and emotions. Scientific studies show that specific […]

What College Major Actually Prepares You for a Perfumery Career?

Most aspiring perfumers think they need an art degree to create beautiful fragrances, but the reality is far more complex. After years of hiring perfumers and working with fragrance professionals, I’ve seen successful careers emerge from completely unexpected educational backgrounds. Chemistry provides the strongest foundation for perfumery success, though psychology, biology, business, and even liberal […]

Can Excessive Aromatherapy Exposure Actually Cause Cancer?

The wellness industry promotes aromatherapy as completely natural and safe, but recent studies have raised concerns about potential health risks. Many customers ask me whether their daily diffuser use could be harmful. Current research shows no direct link between moderate aromatherapy use and cancer. However, excessive exposure to certain synthetic fragrance compounds and poor-quality oils […]

Why Does “Lavender” Oil from Brand A Smell Nothing Like Brand B?

You order lavender essential oil from two different suppliers and they arrive smelling completely different. One customer recently told me this exact scenario made her question whether one of the oils was fake. The same fragrance oil name can smell different between manufacturers due to varying raw material sources, extraction methods, synthetic-to-natural ratios, and quality […]