Essential oils can be added to vegetable (carrier) oils, creams, or bath gels, used in a diffuser, or inhaled directly. Here’s the safety information you need.

You've likely seen — or smelled — essential oils before: Small bottles with potent scents, usually sold in stores surrounded by other "natural," "holistic" products. If you're considering getting into ...

Essential oils are currently enjoying a renaissance in the world of holistic health and wellness—with fans touting their effectiveness in treating everything from stress and anxiety to nausea and pain ...

Editor's note: The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) notes some possible risks when using essential oils in proximity to pets. Before buying an oil diffuser, be sure it ...