Volatile compounds, or volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are ubiquitous. They are in plants, the air we breathe, everything we eat and drink, and every fluid and tissue in our body. Volatile compounds are used for either same-species or cross-species communication by...
The sunbathing season, or more precisely the time of increased sun radiation intensity, always brings the issue of protection. If you are inclined to use natural products, you may look for a solution that is not dependent on chemical filters, which are sometimes...
The sunbathing season, or more precisely the time of increased sun radiation intensity, always brings the issue of protection. If you are inclined to use natural products, you may look for a solution that is not dependent on chemical filters, which are sometimes...
You probably know the difference between in vitro and in vivo research. The in vitro model is laboratory-based; experiments occur in test tubes or Petri dishes. The in vivo model, in contrast, uses living organisms (animals or humans) to test the actions of molecules...
Episode 1 of Unwell, a new documentary series on Netflix, is called Essential Oils, and sets out to look at the good and the bad in the wellness industry. It’s not so often that essential oils get such thorough media coverage, but when they do, it’s not without a...
With thanks to Tamara Agnew PhD, Petra Ratajc PhD and Marco Valussi BSc for their input While answering an exam question about deodorant formulation, a student in my Essential Oils for Healthy Skin class listed four books as references. The exam question was about...