Meraki Essentials - Best Pure Essential Oils and Carrier Oils

  When people hear the term ‘ essential oils ’ they think of the most popular ones-   eucalyptus essential oil ,   lavender essential oil ,   peppermint essential oil , etc. But another lesser-known oil with countless benefits is Geranium essential oil. These beautiful flowers are grown in various parts of Europe and Asia and are gaining popularity due to their amazing benefits and soothing aroma. Geranium essential oil  is steam distilled from the leaves, flowers and stems of the geranium plant, scientifically known as Pelargonium Graveolens. There are many varieties of Geranium and the chemistry between oils varies, while the uses remain the same. Rose geranium essential oil is most commonly used in the making of cosmetics and perfumes. Many of the key components in Geranium are also found in Rose essential oil. Another well-known use of this oil is in diffusion or  aromatherapy   and its effectiveness to improve mental health. Holistic practitioners...

  Winter is here! And with its onset, it brings forth multiple challenges for keeping skin healthy & hydrated, taking care of extreme dryness and related issues like itchiness, flakiness, redness and damage from UV rays. If you are aware of this struggle all too well, maybe you should consider investing in some good & pure essential oils. When used correctly, pure essential oils have the potential to rejuvenate our cells, nourish and hydrate our skin, Additionally, essential oils have a beautiful inherent aroma and properties that may help uplifting our mood and focus on problems that go beyond our physical appearance. Using them regularly may also soothe stress, anxiety and also help us  sleep   well.  In this article, we have put together some of the   best   essential oils   that can be used for winter skincare. If you want to ensure a relaxing, feel good and efficient self-care routine, consider using one of these to treat yourself with a m...

  ​Our day to day lives in cities can get extremely overwhelming, based on external factors such as traffic, pollution, noise, timelines etc. From time to time all of us experience bouts of stress & anxiety. Research shows that an average human in a city has close to 50 stress responses in a day! Kindly note this study is based on a set of people in the United States, which means based on the chaos in our country our stress responses per day must through the roof! Every time your body moves into stress response or also largely known as fight or flight mode certain hormones like cortisol & epinephrine are released in the body, which refocuses all of your body’s restorative powers to pump up your blood pressure and heart rate, activate your large muscle groups to save your life!  The Stress response is extremely critical if you are about to be in a car accident or are being chased by a tiger. But in our day to day lives our nervous system is unable to differentiate betwe...

  Immunity is something that cannot be achieved overnight. Our body is exposed to several toxins, viruses, and bacteria every single day given we live in a very polluted world.   Some we can avoid and some damage our  immunity . Set yourself a routine with the right kind of diet and exercises to stay fit, avoid stress, and promote a  healthy mind and body . The 5 things that affect the immunity are- Exposure to pollution and toxins An unhealthy diet Stress Lack of sleep Lack of exercise Boost your immunity with these essential oils- 1. Lavender Essential Oil- This oil is versatile in nature and has a long list of benefits. Lavender Essential Oil promotes better sleep, relieves stress, calms, soothes, nurtures and encourages balance in the body. Stress contributes to a big factor for lowered immunity and lavender oil thus proves beneficial for an immunity boost. This oil is also a natural anti-inflammatory, anti-allergenic, antibacterial, anti-fungal and has...