Essential Oils 101
ABOUT ESSENTIAL OILS
Learn about the history of essential oils, what essential oils are composed of, how they are extracted, the different types of essential oils, and how they are valued.
ESSENTIAL OILS GUIDE
Essential oils can be used individually or in blends combined with other essential oils. They can be applied through diluted topical application or they can be experienced via inhalation through…
Carrier Oils 101
CARRIER OILS 101
Discover the vital role and many benefits of the carrier oils that act as a base for essential oils and facilitate an aromatherapy massage. Get to know some of the…
CARRIER OILS: A DETAILED GUIDE TO TYPES, BENEFITS, USES AND MORE!
What are Carrier Oils? Get to know more about how these Base Oils are a vital aspect of an aromatherapy massage and natural skin care and hair care cosmetics.
Soap 101
MELT AND POUR SOAP BASES: A COMPLETE GUIDE
Melt and Pour soap bases allow for a more user-friendly soap-making process. Learn about a variety of biodegradable bases and how each one can be used to achieve professional-quality soap…
A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO SOAP-MAKING FOR BEGINNERS
Melt and Pour soap allows for countless variations of artistic effects that can be achieved with additives!
Candles 101
ALL ABOUT CANDLE WAXES
The soft, ambient glow of a quality candle can set a tranquil mood in any room. Discover NDA’s line of natural, eco-friendly Candle Wax and Wax Blends for all of…
HOW TO MAKE CANDLES: THE ULTIMATE BEGINNER’S GUIDE
Candles that are less harmful to health than those in stores can now be created for a fraction of retail prices!
Fragrances 101
SUCCESSFUL FRAGRANCE SELECTION FOR COSMETIC AND PERSONAL CARE BRANDS
Discover the most important factors in fragrance selection (including marketing and technical factors) that every cosmetics, skincare, haircare, or personal care brand should consider for successful sales and an outstanding…
TOP FRAGRANCE OILS THAT ARE ‘ON THE NOSE’
“Fragrance Oil” is sometimes understood to be a synonym for “Essential Oil,” but there are several differences between these two distinct types of oils. Discover more about the production of…
Technical Information
ALL ABOUT FAIR TRADE
The Fair Trade movement facilitates better trading conditions, sustainable farming, and various other improvements in the underprivileged communities of developing countries. Learn more about the protective implications of the Fair…
ALL ABOUT ORGANICS
What makes a product “organic?” Learn about the farming ethics and processes involved in organic farming and about the rules that companies must follow before they are permitted to label…