Britt's Peaceful Botanicals

Story time!
My essential oil journey started when I began looking for more natural ways to clean. Essential oils kept coming up in searches, so I thought I'd give it a try. I knew whatever I decided on needed to be safe for my daughter (she was 10 months old when I started this journey).
I spent a month or two researching prior to ordering. I started by talking to a couple friends who belonged to MLMs, though something just felt "off." I finally had a look at Plant Therapy's website and was almost instantly sold. Fair prices, published GC/MS reports (though I didn't understand then how important these are), Certified Aromatherapists on staff, dedication to education and safety, and willingness to answer any and all questions.
4 years ago today, I received my first package of essential oils in the mail from PT. While my journey started for natural ways to clean, it has evolved into so much more. I quickly fell in love with the therapeutic benefits of the oils. My down time was spent researching and learning all I could, though it never felt like it was enough.
3 years ago, I took the plunge and enrolled in a level 1 certification course through The School for Aromatic Studies and completed in February 2021. In March, I enrolled in the level 2 course. Due mental health, 2 miscarriages in 2021, pregnancy from February to November 2022 and now a 2 month old, life has haulted completing the course. I'm slowly nearing the end (research paper & final). While I enjoy using my knowledge to make effective products and blends for others, I've mostly done the courses to increase my knowledge to safely and effectively use oils with/around my children. 🤗💕

I know I've been quiet for awhile. Home/work life balance has been difficult on top of pregnancy, though we are nearing the end!
I'm always available for consultations and questions. 🥰

I'm running a sale through 11/30/22, or while supplies last.
30% off with code THANKFUL at checkout!

https://peacefulbotanicals.myecomshop.com/

This is the last of the inventory I'm stocking. I will return to made-to-order products.
I will also be updating the names and descriptions of some products, specifically for my two best sellers: Healing salve and deep relief. No fret! The formulas of these salves aren't changing!

Questions on any product? Just ask!
As always, Thank you for supporting my small business! 🤗🤗

Britt's Peaceful Botanicals Certified Aromatherapist providing high quality, natural, vegan body care products that work!

I'm proud to be apart of International Clinical Aromatherapy Network ICAN!

ICAN is not a governing body (like NAHA, AIA or IFPA). Rather, ICAN is a network connecting professional aromatherapists from around the world. One of the main discussions on the platform is having a universal standard for aromatherapy training.
Did you know certifications in the USA differ from those in the UK, Australia, etc?
I have learned so much from this platform. It helped "open my eyes" to the full potential of what aromatherapy is.

This platform is not for general aromatherapy users. Aromatherapy students absolutely can sign up!

Such a great course!

Happy Tuesday!

I've noticed a few companies (small and large) using skin irritating essential oils in bath formulations or failing to use proper dilutants—mostly the first.

When using essential oils in formulations, regardless of any certifications, it is your responsibility to understand safe and responsible essential oil use when sharing products with others.

The oils listed on the last slide are known skin irritants and/or skin sensitizers. Some may even irritate delicate mucous membranes at very low dilutions.

I put together a quick guide on the yes and no of bath safety.

What is your favorite way to use oils in the bath or shower?
My favorite ways are by using shower steamers or unscented bubble bath.

As always, feel free to comment or message me with any questions!

Excellent read!

Of course, there are proper ways to use essential oils internally. For specific reasons, and for short amounts of time. There are very few aromatherapists trained to do so.

Reason 1000 to Not Drink Essential Oils: They Dissolve Plastic Our Chief Formulator reiterates why people should not drink essential oils - because one melted the plastic insider her refrigerator!

Hi, all! Happy Tuesday!
I'm on a temporary Hiatus until mid-June. I'm currently not able to make custom formulations until this time. More about the reasoning after Hiatus. 🙃
However, I do have products ready to ship. I'm also always around to answer any questions and (if needed) assist with recipes!

Li is such an excellent source of knowledge! I whole-heartedly agree with her article. Happy blending!

Did you know that you can use more than 3 to 5 essential oils (and other aromatics) in an aromatherapy blend?

Some people claim that all aromatherapists only use a few aromatics in blends, but that is a total myth!

You can make effective blends that contain several aromatics. You can also make 'everything but the kitchen sink' blends that are poorly formulated and that do not work that well!

In some instances, a single aromatic is all you need. For other cases, a blend of a few aromatics is perfect. And in some case studies: some of my most effective blends that I have ever formulated have contained several aromatics. Because that was what was needed.

When blending you need to take into consideration many different factors. Aromatherapy is not a one size fits all field.

Want to learn more about blending? Check out my article on how many aromatics you can use in an aromatherapy blend.
http://www.plantalkemie.com/aromatherapy/how-many-aromatics-in-a-blend/

Changes coming soon!

Hey all! I've been thinking on a rebrand for a couple months and I've finally settled on a name.

While my primary focus is Aromatherapy, I also use some fresh/dried plants as well. In the future, I do plan to take an herbalism course. With this, it would integrate into the business and expand beyond just Aromatherapy (Hence "Botanicals").

I've always loved peace signs. This integrates the peace sign and "Peaceful." Amethyst is my birthstone, and also close in color to Lavender or Lilac!

The changes will be taking place within the next few months (Possibly by the beginning of October)- once I have a set date for the change, I will make a post! 🥰
The page and the group will change.
*Instagram is changed, solely to secure the username.

❌ Can you tell me what is wrong with this product? ❌

I was browsing skincare products and came across Bambu Earth. I received a few recommendations for my skincare regimen and decided to look at the ingredients list of each.. everything seemed great until I read the ingredients of the Rosemary Toner.

Honestly, I contemplated whether I should post this. I decided too because essential oil safety is a passion!

This product contains nothing to dilute Rosemary Essential Oil. Many believe that witch hazel dilutes. Hint: it does not! Witch hazel is actually a hydrosol- a water based product. (Basic chemistry: water and oil don't mix.) Even when witch hazel contains alcohol, it is not enough to dilute or solubilize essential oils. Even when shaking the product before use, contact with undiluted essential oil is inevitable.

This is why knowledge is key when it comes to using essential oils.

I was horrified reading some of the reviews. Some experienced reddening of the face- which could be considered an adverse reaction because of the undiluted Rosemary Essential Oil.

Excellent article on internal usage. 💚

Let’s talk INTERNAL use, shall we? I firmly believe there is a time and a place for internal use when you are trained in aromatic medicine. In my training, I have learned that dosage, posology and phasing is of the utmost importance. Without this knowledge, along with knowledge of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, real damage to the body can occur. Aromatic medicine is precise. It is complex. It should be left to the professionals to formulate, not the mommy bloggers or the sales reps.

I am firmly against the use of lemon essential oil dropped in your water every day to “keep you healthy”. The whole point of holistic health is that you nurture your body's terrain. It's not a "drink this every day and you'll be healthy" sort of mentality. You can't expect to eat poorly and take a "fat or carb blocker" and be fine. If you want to get healthy, you need to make a commitment to change your lifestyle and habits. If you rely on quick fixes, you will never address the root of the issue and solve the problem.

I get more into depth on WHY this practice is unsafe in my most popular blog post to date—-> https://www.thearomateacher.com/blog/2017/3/14/stop-with-the-lemon-drops

I'm closing down my online shop to focus on class. I also have a few personal things coming up this week that have also influenced this decision.

As always, feel free to send me a PM if you need something! I'll still accept orders this way. The best way to reach me would be my personal account, rather than my business page, since facebook doesn't always give notifications for messages to my business page.

Thank you all for your support! 🥰💕

I've been asked several times if I will ever formulate my own body cream or lotion.

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As of right now, that answer is no.

Why?

Because formulating aqueous (water based) products, such as lotions and creams, takes a lot of care into preserving the formula, making sure it doesn't separate (most combine water and oil), and making sure the addition of essential oils doesn't break the formula. At this time, I do not have the necessary equipment. If you want to request me to use a lotion or cream for a product, it will be from a premade base.

I've personally used the unscented body butter as a hand cream since Plant Therapy launched it. It's smooth, light weight for day time use, and non-greasy.
I just made a Rose and Vanilla lotion with the unscented body lotion. Also light feeling and non-greasy

Guys, it's really simple. We know what does and does not effectively kill in hand sanitizers. And while essential oils do contain various antimicrobial properties, all EOs are not broad spectrum, and the concentrations needed to effectively kill what they can are not always safe for the skin.

Side note: you can't take in vitro evidence and cite it as justification for a why using certain EOs in crappy "hand sanitizer" recipes is okay. This is never okay and doesn't prove squat. Science 101.

Protect yourself. Protect your loved ones. Don't waste EOs in crap that isn't going to do what you are being falsely led to believe, and don't risk your skin just to try and make it work.

Side note? As aromatherapists its our job to understand how EOs can be used therapeutically but also how they cannot. And understanding the limits is just as important as knowing the benefits.

It's not your fault.

Misinformation is SO prevalent in the essential oil community, it can be really difficult to know what to trust. Most of the time, you hear about unsafe practices not from people maliciously trying to hurt you, but from fellow EO users who are just doing their best and trusted the wrong source.

It's not your fault if you've been duped in the past BUT you do have a responsibility to yourself and anyone you use essential oils on to do your due diligence and get reliable information from the best sources.

Robert Tisserand has been in aromatherapy for over 50 years. In that time he's taken a particular interest in educating about essential oil safety and wrote the book that ultimately became the industry standard of safety throughout the world.

In addition to his book, Robert teaches the Essential Oil Safety Masterclass, where you can get personal questions answered and hear Robert explain some of the more complicated aspects of safety in great detail.

Currently, this masterclass is being offered as part of our in-depth program Aromatic Skincare. You can learn more and enroll at the link below.

http://ow.ly/PmhZ50DLFTG

📢 New product Alert 📢

This one is for our furry family members!

This paw balm works as a preventative when going outside, or to help soften dry pads. Also safe to use on dry noses.
Apply before going outside to use as a preventative, or apply after coming inside and wiping paws dry.

Made with Sweet Almond Oil (Prunus Amygdalis var. Dulcis), Crude Shea Butter (Vitellaria paradoxa) and Beeswax (Cera alba).

I have 2, 2 ounce tins ready to ship. $3 each plus shipping (around $7 shipped) or free local pick up.

Britt's Peaceful Botanicals Certified Aromatherapist providing a holistic approach to healing through the therapeutic use of essential oils, herbs, and other raw materials. Products made are always natural and vegan, never tested on animals, and made with love.

This natural salve can help stimulate the healing of inflamed, dry, chapped skin. It would also be beneficial in the healing of burns and wounds to minimize scarring. However, the salve should not be applied on fresh burns because it will trap in heat, making the burn worse. I recommend waiting until the area has scabbed over, especially when essential oils are included.
It features:
• Sweet Almond Oil (Prunus amygdalis var. dulcis): Emollient properties; protects and nourishes the skin; helps soothe itching, soreness, dryness, and inflammation of the skin.
• Tamanu Oil (Calophyllum inophyllum): accelerates healing; promotes healthy tissue growth. Also displays anti-inflammatory properties.
• Rosehip Oil (Rosa rubiginosa): Powerhouse carrier oil that boasts a high essential fatty acid profile. Promotes cell regeneration (scars/burns).
• Beeswax (Cera alba): creates a barrier to seal in moisture.
• Essential oils of: Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), Frankincense (Boswellia carteri), and Helichrysum (Helichrysum italicum). All three of these essential oils have a strong affinity with the skin and promote healing. Also available without essential oils, however I do not recommend reheating this salve to add your own.

My healing salve was formulated for a case study, which was highly successful. Since then, several others have requested to purchase. I've also used it on myself for the natural healing of dry, cracked knuckles on my hands from constant hand washing. I personally use an unscented lotion or cream first, and then apply the salve.

While I can't say what others have used this salve for, they are more than welcome to comment here for some ideas on usage. Remember, what works for one person *may not* work for another, and it is your own decision.

This healing salve can be yours for $8! Currently only offered in a 2 ounce size. Yes, I can ship within the United States, buyer pays shipping.

Hi! My name is Brittany. I'm a Certified Aromatherapist with a passion for safety and correct usage.
I'm a wife and mother. I discovered essential oils at the end of 2018 on a quest for "cleaner" living and eliminating toxic cleaners from our household. I've been actively using essential oils since the beginning of 2019. My daughter was less than a year old. I had concerns for her safety and overall safety when using essential oils. I've benefited in many ways from the use of essential oils and it has truly become a passion. I completed my Level 1 Certification, Foundations of Aromatherapy, through The School of Aromatic Studies taught by Jade Shutes. I'm constantly learning and, in the future, plan to take the Aromatic Scholars (Level 2 Clinical Certification) course Jade offers. In the meantime, I'll soon be enrolling in courses taught by Robert Tisserand and Joy Bowles to "fill the bridge."

Aromatherapy is one holistic approach to a healthy lifestyle by using essential oils. Aromatherapy is not a replacement for Western Medicine; it is a complement to Western Medicine. Aromatherapy is not a one size-fits-all approach, as some companies lead consumers/customers to believe. Rather, it is very unique and depends on the need of the individual--what works for one person may not work for another. It takes a lot of trial and error to find what works, and this has been true for myself and my family.

A quick glimpse of some safety concerns that appear frequently. There are a few companies who promote the use of undiluted application and casual ingestion of essential oils. While there is a time and place for both, neither should be done casually. I recommend seeking the advice of a Certified Aromatherapist before using any essential oil undiluted (also referred to as "neat") on the skin. Most of the time, there is a safer approach. I do not and will not recommend the use of ingestion of essential oils. This should not be practiced unless under the care of a Doctor who is also trained in Aromatic Medicine.

I provide consultations to create personalized blends or products. For consultations, there is an intake form that must be filled out first. Consultations can be held in person, via video chat, or via phone. During our current global situation, having options to meet the needs of clients is the best. I would eventually like to only hold consultations in person.
I can also provide small workshops to educate on safe usage. During these workshops, there is a possibility in the future to do a "make and take" where attendees can learn to make their own natural, chemical-free body products. Please feel free to reach out to me via messenger to discuss consultations and workshops, or with any other questions.
I also have a small selection of products that are available to order at any time, without a consultation. These are products I have tried on myself and adore. These products will be posted soon!

I am not a doctor. I cannot diagnose, treat or cure any disease or illness. I provide a holistic approach to promote and restore health and stimulate healing.