Thanks to aromatherapy, you might not need a prescription to treat what ails you. Just inhaling a few deep breaths of essential oils could be all you need to start feeling better instantly—and their ...

Lavender essential oil is a versatile and widely used oil. It has been known to help with insomnia, anxiety and even respiratory problems. Lavender essential oil has also been suggested to help ...

My love affair with lavender started early on. My mother would create lavender sachets from the flower garden, and the aroma would seep through my clothes. Later, I discovered the usefulness of this ...

A plant’s journey from calming to common. By Steven Kurutz Not long ago Erin Wexstten, the 35-year-old founder of Oxalis Apothecary, a plant-based skin care brand, ticked off all the ways she uses ...

Long after her final customer walked off the fields every August, Ivy Cheung found herself staring at the deep purple lavender plants that lined her 1-acre farm in serene Fall City, rueing the fact ...

Even bright and early on a Wednesday, Pamela Anderson is #beautygoals personified. But the “Baywatch” knockout, "Playboy" Playmate, PETA activist and vegan doesn’t slather herself in layer upon layer ...

Few fragrances have garnered a following as long-standing as lavender. Topical uses for the earthy, herbaceous flower date as far back as the ancient Roman era, when folks dropped lavender into their ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

Body oils are a luxurious and effective way to nourish dry skin and achieve an effortless glow. Annie Sheehan for Observer You already know how important moisturizing and hydrating is within your ...