Our Eco-Blog — Air fresheners
Benefits of the Aromatic Use of Essential Oils
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You probably know that essential oils smell amazing, but you may not be aware that the aromatic use of essential oils has a number of health and wellness benefits as well.
What is an essential oil?
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Essential oils are a natural compound that is extracted from a single plant species and have the fragrance of the plant from which they have been extracted.
Not all plants produce essential oils, in those that do, the oil can be extracted from different parts of the plant including the stem, roots, leaves, flowers and fruits.
Not all plants produce essential oils, in those that do, the oil can be extracted from different parts of the plant including the stem, roots, leaves, flowers and fruits.
Are home air fresheners creating a toxic indoor environment?
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Air fresheners specifically, even ones called green and organic, are known to emit over 100 different chemicals, including volatile organic compounds VOC’s, yet fewer than 10% of air freshener ingredients are typically disclosed to the public. So what's going on?