The fragrance oil industry sits at an unusual intersection of art, chemistry, and consumer psychology. From luxury perfumes and candles to soaps, ...

What does the smell of cinnamon make you think of? How about the aroma of ginger? You are probably thinking of the holidays! Have you ever wondered about the science behind these amazing smells?

Essential oils smell great, reduce stress, treat fungal infections, and help you sleep. They are concentrated extractions from plants. A process called distillation turns the “essence” of a plant into ...

IN the nineteenth Streatfeild Memorial Lecture, delivered at the Institute of Chemistry on November 20, Prof. John Read, of the University of St. Andrews, described a chapter in organic chemistry of ...

Essential oils can elevate your cleaning, self-care, and wellness routines—if you know how to use them safely and effectively. From lavender’s calming scent to tea tree’s cleansing power, these ...

Essential oils are everywhere. Peppermint, lavender, lemon, rosemary, tea tree … people have embraced a whole range of essential oils to help relieve stress, anxiety and even chronic pain. Proponents ...

Essential oils are the essence of scent or flavor extracted from a particular plant. Inhaling or mixing essential oils with a carrier oil and applying the mixture topically may provide certain health ...