I'm (obviously) a huge beauty enthusiast, but I've never known what to think about essential oils in skincare. While many skincare experts say to avoid them at all costs, others swear by them.

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. People have been using essential oils for centuries—for a good reason.

Essential oils are popular natural remedies that are easy to use at home. They may also be helpful treatments for bruises. Herbalists and other practitioners present evidence-based arguments for using ...

Essential oils have been used for decades in aromatherapy and for medicinal purposes. And while they've also been used in skin care for years, there's been a noticeable movement towards natural skin ...

Sometimes, it’s less about what you’re using and more about how you’re using it. Such is the case with facial oils. They hardly get a bad wrap, but knowing which ones work best for you is key to ...

Learn about the top 5 essential oils for the face that address anti-aging, skin tone, wrinkles, fine lines, and blemishes. This video also features DIY recipes for face wash, face lotion, face serum, ...

It really frustrates me how certain topics in beauty turn into black-and-white, them-and-us issues. Certain accounts and influencers would have you believe that an ingredient or product is "perfect ...

Poison ivy is a common plant that contains urushiol, an oily compound found in the plant’s leaves, roots, flowers, and stems. Many people are allergic to urushiol and develop painful, itchy rashes ...

Essential oils contain chemical compounds from plants. Many people use essential oils in aromatherapy or apply diluted essential oils to their skin. Some essential oils may support hair regrowth, but ...

Many of us are familiar with the essential oils we can mix with carrier oils and apply to our skin like perfume and/or essential oil diffusers that make our homes smell nice. But what's not so widely ...