Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. TL is a journalist covering style, beauty, travel and culture. Diffusers are becoming a regular household - and even office space ...

Certain essential oils offer different benefits: lavender supports sleep, tea tree is antimicrobial, eucalyptus and peppermint soothe headaches and congestion, and frankincense helps with inflammation ...

Essential oils are potent plant extracts that capture a plant’s scent and flavor, or “essence.” They are obtained through distillation or mechanical methods such as cold pressing. Once the aromatic ...

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 ...

The power of a great scent should not be underestimated. It can lift your mood, make you feel relaxed and take you back to a core memory. I’ve burned many candles in my home but remain paranoid that I ...

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 ...

Essential oils have become extremely popular over the last few years, with a lot of people getting more into natural alternatives for beauty and healthcare. But essential oils can be used for a LOT ...

An aromatherapist explains how to use those unwanted essential oils and candles to fall asleep fast.