Sensible Sharing from Sensibly Spoiled

Hey everyone! I've been getting a lot of questions recently regarding essential oils. The most prominent question has been, WHAT ARE ESSENTIAL OILS? 

Let's start here: As you might know, essential oils have gained popularity not just for their captivating fragrances but also for their documented therapeutic benefits. Let’s explore the science behind why essential oils are effective for our bodies, minds, and emotions.

Essential oils are concentrated plant extracts that retain the natural smell and flavor, or "essence," of their source. They are obtained through methods such as distillation (via steam and/or water) or mechanical methods, such as cold pressing.

The effectiveness of essential oils is primarily due to their chemical composition and how these compounds interact with the human body. Here are some key mechanisms:

While essential oils offer many benefits, they must be used safely:

Essential oils harness the power of natural plant compounds to promote physical and emotional well-being. Through scientific research, we understand how these oils interact with our bodies to provide therapeutic benefits. Whether used for stress relief, pain management, or cognitive enhancement, essential oils offer a natural and effective approach to holistic health. So, next time you inhale the soothing scent of lavender or feel the invigorating coolness of peppermint, you can appreciate the science that makes these experiences possible.

To be continued...

Waiting... by its mere definition, is the action of staying where one is; delaying action until a particular time or until something else happens.

Waiting is hard!! It is especially hard in a world where it seems immediate gratification is expected, has become the norm. Perhaps part of this is due to having the ability to "track" everything. Seriously... if you order food to be delivered, you can now track when your delivery person leaves the place of business all the way to your front door; if you order something online, you can track where your package is at from the time it leaves the warehouse; we can even track our family members movements...
 
Waiting is stressful... we expect things to happen in a certain manner, at a certain time. We most definitely do not like it when someone asks us to wait. I mean, have you ever ordered something only to have it take forever & a day to get processed/leave the warehouse, or have the shipping company experience a delay? Or how about when you have an appointment set for a certain time, you "race" to get there on time, fighting heavy traffic that is slowing you down,  then sit and wait, wait, wait... sometimes you wait for a period of time after your designated appointment time. Speaking of traffic... well, maybe it's better if I leave that for another day. 

Can you relate to any of this?

What if I told you, in the grand scheme of things, time doesn't really matter and that we are meant to wait?

Waiting is powerful... and things are going to happen when they are supposed to happen, whether we like it or not. Time is not something we can control, not matter how much we try. 

Waiting is important... sometimes, things happen to protect us. from something that isn't meant for us, from something (or someone) that might hurt us (or not be right for us), or from something that might be meant for someone else. Sometimes, things happen that we just do not understand, but there is a reason. 

We should never underestimate the power, or the importance, of waiting.

I've never really been one to use make-up because my skin is very sensitive and it would make me break out. And, quite frankly, who likes a face that resembles a pizza? Now don't get me wrong, I love pizza!! What I don't love is having my face look like it. So, as time went by, I did keep trying new options and finally gave into some peer pressure of trying mineral make-up. It didn't make any difference... I remained barefaced.

That is until I found Savvy Minerals. I fell in love... seriously!! I could finally stop running around barefaced!!! If you've ever used Savvy Minerals, you totally understand what I am talking about.

And then, a little over a year ago, Savvy Minerals went away... I may have cried a little. Well, okay, I cried a lot. I mean, I had seriously finally found a make-up I could use, and I couldn't get it anymore, and now I was going to have to go back to being barefaced.

Luckily, I had a "little stash" that I have been able to use, stretching as I've gone along, using it more sparingly as time has gone by. But, that stash is reaching the end of its viability. I mean, just last weekend, I was spraying my mascara wand with Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood Hydrosol trying to be able to get the very last little bit out of that last tube. I'm hoping I'll be able to get one more application tomorrow by employing the same strategy.

Now, imagine my excitement when I found out the original creator of Savvy Minerals was creating a new line!!!! Imagine again, my excitement that this new cosmetics line launched this week. That's right, my orders have been placed and I am now stalking my email for notification they have shipped, so I can then start stalking those delivery notifications. LOL

And with that, I will be able to retire my depleted stash while I treat myself to a whole new facial experience!!!

The new line is called, Beauty by VRAI and you can check it out here for yourself. This first launch is your "beauty basics" with additional new products in the production. When you get to the website, please make sure to check out all the different tabs that are loaded with educational information.

I'll be back next week to share my experience with this new line. Until then, have a blessed day...

🍂 Fall has arrived here in northern Illinois… 🍂