by Tisserand Institute | Dec 6, 2016
Q&A Tuesday! Question: Are there some essential oils that could unintentionally attract unwanted pests? For example, would orange or grapefruit oil attract fruit flies (that are already in the home) to where it’s being diffused? Or a more in general...
by Tisserand Institute | Oct 4, 2016
Question (by Megan Downs): I feel like it’s hard to find accurate and easy to understand information on what to use and how to use essential oils. I don’t know what to trust. What’s the best way for the basic consumer to become more knowledgeable?...
by Tisserand Institute | Sep 27, 2016
Tuesday Q&A! Question (by Ann Jennerjahn): How do I tell if an EO bottle is oxidized, or no longer good to use? Answer: Eventually, all essential oils degrade and the main direct cause of this is a process called oxidation; essential oil constituents combine with...
by Tisserand Institute | Sep 20, 2016
New and updated August, 2023 In our recent trawl for questions we had several about insect repellents, especially in relation to Zika. Zika virus is transmitted to people primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito (A. aegypti and A. albopictus)....
