Vessel Scents of Style Aromatherapy Necklace Review

Disclaimer: I received this product in exchange for this review. All opinions are my own and completely honest, I do not lie to my readers.

I am SO excited to share this product with you all!!! I first discovered it through a deal website I frequent and as soon as I saw it I knew I had to get one and review it for you all. I have never seen an aromatherapy or diffuser necklace like these ones.

I received the "Circle" style  locket in the Antique Copper finish, the Kristen style chain, and a jar of Turquoise ScentSpheres. For those that don't know what I'm talking about, an aromatherapy or diffuser necklace is used with essential oils or perfumes to emit the scent of the chosen medium. Vessel Scents of Style makes beautiful customizable diffuser jewelry, keychains and satchets. I was really impressed of the fact that they not only made necklaces but earrings, rings and bracelets too! There are a bunch of different styles of chains and lockets as well as a few earring options.  They also offer chords and ribbon as an alternative to chains. There are even cute charms that you can add to your necklaces to give them an even more personalized look. There are different finishes to choose from as well. Really there are so many options!

The other thing that makes this brand so unique besides the selection and styles is their ScentSpheres! They are these special polymer beads that you put your desired scent onto and they hold/diffuse the scent as you wear them. This was one major thing that drew me to the brand as the scent spheres look MUCH nicer than the typical pads/pom poms traditional diffuser necklaces contain. The ScentSpheres come in so many different colors as well as different shapes. You can order them in bulk in a bag or in a cute little jar set meant for a piece of jewelry. Once the fragrance is fully dried you can also store the spheres in the jar. They are just really neat!

The style that the company sent me is literally perfect for me - it has a beautiful antique look to it (which a lot of you know I love) and the turquoise color is gorgeous! Behind purple, LOVE tortoise shades.

I should also note that the lockets open like so to add the ScentSpheres; the locket attaches to the chain via lobster clasp and they close with a magnet. The magnet isn't weak and does stay closed. It also helps that a lobster clasp is used which makes it impossible to open while attached. I love that it is easy to open though instead of fumbling with some sort of annoying clasp.

The metal is good quality and holds some weight without being too heavy. The chain is quite long which I actually really like, I can wear a shorter necklace along with it.

But how did the necklace preform at diffusing?

Wonderfully! The first time using these, I took the ScentSpheres and transferred them to a glass bowl where I added some drops of lavender essential oil over them; as essential oil should never be put in plastic. I allowed them to soak for roughly 45 minutes as I got ready for the day. I then transferred them onto a paper towel to dry and soak up the excess oil. I put as many of the spheres that would fit into the locket and put it on; going about my day.

That day I hung out with my best friend, Vicky. As soon as I got into her car she smelled the lavender and asked me about it. While we had lunch at her house her mother came home and she also smelled it as well. The scent lasted all day and was quite noticeable which I really loved! I love being enveloped in scents I love.

Although you can use perfume with these, it is not recommended. Perfumes contain alcohol which could ruin the ScentSpheres. Some essential oils can as well, but I haven't noticed any problems with the colors. Vessel Scents of Style also carries their own scent blends made specifically for their products; it seems that they don't sell the fragrances separately rather they will scent the ScentSpheres with them if you choose not to add your own fragrance.

You can purchase Vessel Scents of Style products from their website: https://vessel-scents-of-style.myshopify.com/ 

You can also purchase some already put together lockets via Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/VESSEL-Aromatherapy-Essential-Oil-Necklace/dp/B01EVLUZCG

Overall I LOVE this product so so much. I would love to get a pair of earrings or even another locket. I definitely want to get more colors of ScentSpheres! I hope you all enjoyed this review and that it compels some of you to check out this wonderful product.

Xoxo

Heather Zombie

Simply Earth Essential Oils - Review & Their Cause

Today I'm going to review and discuss a brand I'm not only loving, but that I feel you all should know about! It's called Simply Earth - they make essential oils and various other products such as air freshener and foot odor eliminator with essential oils. I first discovered them when they were having a referral promotion for the launch of their essential oil line and I won some oils. I was SO extremely excited to try these oils. I recently started working with essential oils not only in my Wiccan practices but also in my daily life.

Now what makes this company so special vs. other essential oil makers? They are the kindest and most caring company I have ever come across. Their goal isn't just to make money, their goal is to help people! They not only strive to raise awareness for different causes but they also donate portions of their profits. 13% of their total profits goes towards ending human trafficking. Why that particular number? The average age of human trafficking victims is 13. And if that weren't wonderful enough, they also choose a different charity each month and donate 7.5% of their profits to that. I asked Simply Earth's co- founder, Lee Veldkamp what inspired him to sell essential oils and to donate the proceeds to charity. His response was:

 "I'm a serial entrepreneur with a big heart for people. I just saw a need to connect beauty products with a bigger cause. You have these brands doing "real beauty" and then they use fake models or what not and it just makes me angry. We wanted to create something that was really authentic and gave back to protect woman's beauty.
 And essential oils because they are so much for DIY beauty and home cleaning products and they smell amazing."

 It really is true that Mr. Veldkamp and the rest of the Simply Earth company have big hearts. In every email I have received as being a member of their World Changers Club as well as every correspondence I have had with them, they have gone above and beyond for their customers to ensure that their needs are met and that they're happy. They even have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Not that I ever think anyone will have to use that policy.

My experience with Simply Earth essential oils has been nothing short of great.

Lemongrass, Peppermint and Orange

Grapefruit, Frankincense, Lavender and Eucalyptus

Camphor, Lemon, Bergamot and Pine

 In my initial oils from them, I received Peppermint, Grapefruit, Camphor, Eucalyptus, Lemongrass, Frankincense, Lavender, Lemon, Bergamot, Orange, and Pine essential oil. I also received a bottle of their Lavender Vanilla air freshener.

Oregano, Rosemary, Myrrh and Tea Tree

I then was given the opportunity to receive some more oils in exchange for an honest review. This time I received Tea Tree, Myrrh, Oregano and Rosemary.

 Every single oil has smelled amazing! They definitely aren't lying when they claim that their oils are undiluted and 100% pure. There are definitely no additives here! I have found that the "menthal like" oils - such as Camphor, Peppermint and Eucalyptus are especially strong.

 The packaging is wonderful! All oils are packaged in dark amber glass bottles with droppers built into the neck of the bottle. I know I prefer bottles with this design, it's less messy and easier to use. I should also note that the bottles are good quality and they feel sturdy! Each bottle is also carefully labeled, revealing what each oil is as well as scent, origin, plant parts and ingredients. My only complaint is that there are no labels on the bottle caps as well, but that is no large issue. I can easily label them myself.

                                     How do they smell? 

 Peppermint - Described as "Sharp and Minty", it definitely is a strong, slightly sweet mint.

Grapefruit- Described as " Bitter Citrus", to me it smells like a freshly cut grapefruit

Camphor- Described as "Penetrating Camphor", to me it's like a slightly woodier Eucalyptus.

 Eucalyptus - Described as " Herbal and Woody", I'm not sure about woody, but it definitely smells herbal. It has that classic medicinal scent.

Lemongrass- Described as "Earthy and Citrus", that is an accurate description, however it also has a sweet aroma to it.

Frankincense- Described as "Spicy and Woody", it is definitely woody with a hint of spice.

Lavender- Described as " Floral and Fruity", this smells like straight up soothing Lavender to me.

 Lemon- Described as "Sweet and Lemony", it's like a freshly cut lemon or freshly squeezed lemon juice.

 Bergamot- Described as " Citrus, Spicy and Floral", it is very citrusy with a hint of floral.

Orange- Described as "Sweet, Citrus", it is like a freshly cut orange.

 Pine- Described as " Evergreen and Woody", this oil smells extremely earthy but it doesn't smell like the classic Pine scent I've known.

 Tea Tree- Described as "Medicinal and Woody", this is a perfect description. It has a scent similar to Eucalyptus but more woody and earthy.

Rosemary- Described as " Woody and Herbal", it certainly smells herbal; like rosemary herbs.

Myrrh- Described as "Balsamic and Fresh", The scent reminds me a bit of vinegar (I guess hence the balsamic), but sweeter.

Oregano- Described as " herbal, peppery", it totally smells like oregano herbs to me.
                                Do they work? Absolutely. 

Some of you that have been here for a while know I suffer from ear issues - the pressure in my eustachian tubes (the middle ear tubes that equilize the pressure of your ear drums)  is screwed up due to what I'm sure is permanent eustachian tube dysfunction, because of that I have tinnitus in one ear. One evening, one of my ears was feeling congested and it was really irritating me. So I mixed a single drop of peppermint oil and I diluted it with a carrier oil. I applied some to the back of my ear and down my neck, as well as on a cotton ball that I gently placed to my ear (never actually put drops of essential oil into your ear). Within minutes my ear felt a lot better. I have also successfully helped an upset stomach with this Peppermint oil.

 For muscle aches I have mixed the Eucalyptus and Camphor oils; though it didn't take all of the pain away it definitely eased it.

 My favorites so far are the Lavender and Lemongrass. They are wonderful for stress and anxiety! When I was having some minor anxiety attacks, I mixed them and used them for good old fashioned aromatherapy. It totally helped a of to calm me. My mother and I have also found that using the Lavender oil for aromatherapy helps us to sleep.

 My mom commonly complains of itching on her surgery scar (it's over a year old) and she has never really been able to soothe it. I mixed some drops of Eucalyptus and Peppermint oils with lotion and had her apply it - this stuff got rid of the itch for the rest of the night!!

 I used the Tea Tree oil on my scalp to help with dandruff. After generously applying mixed with a carrier oil, massaging it into my scalp and leaving it for about 24 hours before washing my hair, I definitely noticed a difference - I didn't see flakes everywhere!

I used the Oregano oil when I had a post workout asthma attack and it really helped.

 As for the air freshener - I love it, it smells so good and it is formulated without parabens or phthalates. The ingredients are clearly stated, easy to understand and not loaded with mysterious chemicals. I love spraying my pillows and sheets, it makes them smell amazing. My only complaint is that the scent doesn't seem to last all that long. But it is effective.

 For those that don't know, parabens are a series of chemical compounds frequently used by pharmaceutical and cosmetic companies to preserve products and prevent bacterial growth. Phthalates are a group of chemicals used to make plastics more flexible and harder to break. Some believe that these chemicals can cause cancer. Personally that's all I know on the topic, but I sure wouldn't want to be putting a chemical used to soften plastics onto my face. Imagine what that could do to your skin! O____O

 I completely appreciate this company's care of what goes into their products, as well as being cruelty free. I know if I see that on a product, it makes me much more likely to purchase it. I love animals!

My fur babies 💜

 For clarification - I am being 100% honest on this review as I always am in all of my posts. I do not lie or over hype things for the sake of pleasing others.

That being said, I completely recommended you all checking out and buying all of your essential oils from Simply Earth! Not only will you receive high quality oils at a low, reasonable price (unlike other companies that charge $30 for a small bottle for even the simplest oil to extract) but you will be helping people and potentially saving lives. What's cooler than that? I know they have made a life long customer in me for all of my essential oil needs. When I have the money, I'm planning to order an oil or two to try to help my tinnitus. To the lovely employees at Simply Earth, thank you so much for allowing me to try your oils and for increasing my obsession. Also...please make a Rose and/or a Rose Geranium oil!!

You can learn more about Simply Earth at Simplyearth.com, you can order directly from their website or on Amazon.com (just search Simply Earth oil).

 Xoxo Heather Zombie