Essential oils are aromatic compounds found in many plants. In chemistry jargon, they’re considered “volatile organic compounds.” Volatility, in this case, meaning that they readily convert from a ...

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

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 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 ...

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 ...