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Reviewed Ray SpottsFennel oil has one of the strongest aromas out of all of the essential oils and is a bit heady and thick, but some can ignore the scent due to the amazing results it provides. It's recommended to mix a bit of fennel oil to a lighter carrier oil like castor, basil, lavender, lemon or sandalwood.

Many people don't realize that certain autoimmune condition can cause the drying of the skin and the lips. Certain thyroid conditions, and a skin condition called psoriasis, often lead to dry lips.

Reviewed By Ray Spotts A study conducted at the University of California, Davis found that cooking with almond oil lowers LDL cholesterol and reduces overall cholesterol in healthy individuals. Due to the specific results and the way the study was done, it showed that the oil proponent of the almond may be even more beneficial to the heart.

Reviewed By Ray Spotts Lemon is known for many different properties. It's a great detoxifier. Many people swear by drinking their water with lemon. It's also known to be a great natural cleaning agent, not to mention a pesky bug repellent. The list goes on and on, but let's delve deeper into what makes this essential oil one of the most popular.

One of the first studies that found there were problems with coal tar, and its possible side effects, was done on animals. It was found that increased exposure to coal tar heightened the likelihood of skin cancer occurrences. There is something within coal tar that affects the skin negatively as well.

Rubbing a couple of drops of cumin oil on problem areas will have them lightening in no time. Cumin oil has also been known to have positive effects on specific skin conditions such as eczema.

Reviewed by Ray Spotts Ensuring the health of your mouth is incredibly vital for a number of reasons. While the standard advice regarding brushing and flossing is absolutely crucial, there are other lesser known ways to help protect the teeth from decay. Common practices like rinsing your mouth and brushing your teeth are essential and will definitely go far in protecting the mouth from cavities. Below are some lesser known recommendations that will also protect your teeth and ward of the likelihood of cavities. 

Green tea is a natural anti-oxidant, which means that it can break up the troublesome oil that often causes acne and blackheads to propagate.

Reviewed By Ray Spotts Many folks are privy to the advantages of ascorbic acid - or vitamin C - when fighting colds, flues or viruses. We know that it bolsters our internal system and wards of dangerous germs. However vitamin C, and namely orange peel oil, has numerous uses, positive effects and is incredibly useful to the skin. This makes orange peel oil extremely well-regarded within the natural and holistic community. 

Mineral oil is also known to be dangerous because it can so easily be contaminated. Because it is used in so many different industries and forms, it is available in different grades.

Reviewed By Ray Spotts Roots, tree bark, flowers, and leaves - living things give life. Extracting this life force is what botanical skin care is all about. Bottom line: botanical products are teeming with life--and so are you! So why on earth would you use dead products on your gloriously alive skin?

Reviewed By Ray Spotts Specific fruits can be transposed into essential oils, and some have more health properties and uses than others. Depending on the fruit, sometimes the seeds or pits are the most nutritious part.