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DIY Valentine's Day Lotion Bars

If you’re looking for a last-minute Valentine’s Day gift, we have you covered with these heart shaped lotion bars. Nothing says I love you like hand-made! Made with shea butter, these bars are moisturizing, and oh so luxurious with a sweet and minty scent. Perfect for those cold winter days when are skin becomes dry and craves some moisture. These bars are simple to make with just a handful of ingredients. They make a great gift, but make sure to make extra because I know you will want some for yourself. Enjoy!Ingredients:2/3 C. Beeswax Pastilles¼ C. Fermented Coconut Oil (or regular coconut oil)½ C. Shea Butter15 Drops of Pranarom Bergamot Essential Oil15 Drops of Pranarom Spearmint Essential OilHeart shaped Silicone MoldsDirections:In a double boiler (or a large glass bowl sitting on top of a small pot of water), melt shea butter and beeswax over medium low heat. When shea butter and beeswax are nearly melted, add coconut oil (which will melt very quickly). Stir until completely melted then remove from heat. Wait 10 minutes for mixture to cool a bit before adding essential oils. Pour melted lotion base into molds and let cool until completely solid (this will take several hours). Remove lotion bars from molds and store in a cool, dry place. To use: simply rub lotion bars in between your hands to activate. Your body heat will melt/soften the bars. Makes around 5-7 bars. Article by: Carla Cohen

The Difference of Pranarom

Everywhere you look these days, you can find essential oils. From health food stores, traditional grocery stores to even Walgreens, essential oils have become incredibly popular. Did you know that not all essential oils are created equal? Some of them can even be problematic to your health if not used properly. Why Certified Organic?So, for those of you who may not be familiar with essential oils, let’s do a little 101. Essential oils are naturally occurring compounds found in flowers, barks, seeds, and other parts of a plant. The oils are extracted from the plant matter through a process called distillation in which they separate the oils from the plant using steam or water. After distillation, a highly concentrated oil remains, which is the “essential oil”. While aromatic, they also have some highly complex properties. With almost all oils the aroma is what attracts you first – think of the smell of fresh zested lemon wafting through the air – but it’s the healing properties of the plant itself that you should mostly be considering. You see, the oils are part of the plant’s immune system. They help to ward off predators and disease for the plant and play a role in the pollination process. Nature is pretty amazing!Now, think about this: we are extracting the most concentrated essence of the plant. Here is where we get serious, and where not all essential oils are the same. If you buy an essential oil that was extracted from plants that have been sprayed with toxic pesticides, what do you think you’ll get? A highly toxic concentrated essential oil. So, if we inhale these inferior oils from our cute little diffusers or put them on our skin, we can actually be causing more harm to our bodies than good. Core ValuesSo, what makes us at Pranarom different? First, we start with sustainably harvest organic plants that have been distilled or pressed into pure oils. As experts in Scientific Aromatherapy, we safely harness the active properties of plants for vibrant health and wellness. Next, 100% of our products are certified organic through ECOCERT ICO. ECOCERT certification has rigorous standards that go beyond traditional USDA organic. We are very proud of this commitment to third-party verification and the positive impact it provides. Our support of organic and sustainable growing practices benefits the farmers and the environment while improving the overall potency and purity of essential oils. Our commitment to quality means absolutely NO synthetics, NO pesticides, NO herbicides, NO adulterants, NO extenders, NO additives, NO GMOs, and NO animal testing.Of all essential oils sold throughout the world, only a fraction are actually certified organic. At Pranarom, 100% of our products are certified organic and exceed all certification to ensure our brand promise. Each lot of organic oil is third party certified organic, GS/MS (Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry) and CTEO (Chemotyped Essential Oils). 360 Degree WellnessPranarom has a long history with Essential oils and has been around since 1975 and continues to add to its already extensive product line. Our line-up has products that support your body, mind, and your environment. We like to look at this as 360 degrees of wellness. Here is how we break our line down: Build These are products for building immunity. This includes many of our single note essential oils, Aromaforce Immune Defense, and some of our wellness blends. Defend & Protect These are products for defending and protecting you against viruses, bacteria, germs and even seasonal pests. This category includes our single note essential oils, our Aromaforce line, Aromashiled, Good Samaritan collection and some of our kits. Repair & Restore These products are great for repairing and restoring the body during and after illness as well as injury. Included in this category are single note essential oils, Aromaforce, Aromalgesic, Mini-Caps, wellness formulas and our Extra Virgin Plant oils. Beautify These products are all about beautifying the skin by harvesting the power of plant botanicals. We have a beautiful yet simple line of skin care that’s easy as 1-2-3, that makes your daily skin care routine a breeze. Aromatize This category of products is all about aromatizing your environment in a non-toxic way. We have many diffuser blends as well as some beautiful diffusers that are a great way to enjoy aromatherapy in your home or office. Our extensive line of offerings are here to support you year round in your life of abundance and wellness. We hope you continue to enjoy our products as much as we do! Article by: Carla Cohen