Alaska Essentials

09/11/2026

HERBAL PAW BALM - Fur babies in your life can be a source of love, joy, and personal growth. They may not be “babies” in the human sense, but they are family in the heart, and they make life better in ways no one else can. As we enter Fall and Winter months, our pets are affected by weather that can lead to dry, cracked and tender paws.
Herbal Paw Balm is a gentle, nourishing blend that is rich in anti-inflammatory, soothing, and skin-repairing properties. Calendula and marshmallow root are especially beneficial for dry, cracked, or irritated paw pads. Echinacea and rosemary add gentle antimicrobial and healing support.

07/21/2026

If you are interested in learning more about essential oils, these free workshops are invaluable. Aromahead is the best source of research-based and clinical aromatherapy education worldwide.

Six lessons. One molecule at a time.

07/16/2026

DANDELIONS AND SUMMER SKINCARE
This simple herb contains the trifecta of beneficial skin care vitamins: A, C, and E – powerful antioxidants. They help protect the skin from free radical damage, keeping skin healthy and looking younger.
One of my favorite “go-to” skincare products is my Dandelion Body Butter. It’s handcrafted in small batches made with dandelion infused olive oil, creamy shea butter, and pure beeswax for deep hydration. Scented with a soothing blend of Lavender, Lemon Verbena, and Frankincense essential oils, this butter melts into the skin, leaving it soft, smooth, and delicately fragrant. Perfect for daily moisture, after-sun care, or as a calming massage butter.

06/18/2026

AFTER SUN COOLING SKIN RESCUE:
2 fl. oz. Aloe Vera gel - light, water-loving, and fast absorbing, so it cools warm skin instead of sitting heavy on top of it
1 fl. oz. Lavender hydrosol - soft, calming, gentle plant water you can reach for without any dilution
1 fl. oz. Helichrysum hydrosol (or German Chamomile/Calendula hydrosol) - A soft, sweet, rosy hydrosol that gives the gel a gentle, comforting character. German Chamomile or Calendula Hydrosol swap in 1:1 if you prefer.

• Hydrosols are the water-soft side of the plant. Gentle plant waters you can reach for without any dilution, which is exactly what warm summer skin wants.
• Cooling comfort, kept gentle. This is a comforting layer for skin that feels warm after a day outside, not a treatment for a burn. We keep the dilution low on purpose, because warm skin asks for gentleness.

06/11/2026

Natural bug spray that actually works — and why.
Bugs find us by scent, so the simplest natural defense is to change what we smell like. Essential oils do this beautifully — they scramble the signal mosquitoes use to track us.
I’ve just started using this spray, and it’s gentle, effective, and smells amazing. Citronella and Lemongrass do the heavy lifting, Peppermint adds that cooling lift, and a touch of Vetiver helps the scent stay on your skin longer.
Here’s the blend:
• 20 drops Citronella Java — the workhorse
• 20 drops Lemongrass ct Rhodinol — gentle on skin
• 10 drops Peppermint — cooling + disorienting to bugs
• 5 drops Vetiver — the fixative that makes it last
Mix oils with 6 mls. Solubol, add 100 mls. Yarrow or Witch Hazel Hydrosol, shake, spray, and reapply every 2 hours. Natural blends fade faster — that’s normal.

06/09/2026

05/15/2026

Spring Greens Sipping Vinegar
Oxymels, a type of sipping vinegar, make for a delightful and healthy way to incorporate the benefits of herbs into your daily routine. These tangy concoctions, made from a blend of vinegar, honey, and herbs, can support digestion and promote healthy skin. Whether you’re adding them to mocktails, cocktails, or enjoying them on their own, oxymels offer a unique and versatile addition to your diet. With spring in full bloom, it’s the perfect time to use fresh, seasonal plants like dandelion, nettles, burdock, sage, and oregano to create your own homemade sipping vinegar.
“How To” information can be found at the following:

With spring in full bloom, now is the perfect time to use fresh, seasonal plants like dandelion, nettles, burdock, sage, and oregano to create your own homemade sipping vinegar.

04/23/2026

Alaska Essentials offers wild crafted and organic personal care products in Soldotna, Alaska.

Comfrey (Symphytum officianlis) is an analgesic, anti-inflammatory, emollient, and very restorative plant for skin. This oil is ideal for dry, sensitive or irritated skin as well as to relieve muscles or joints. It’s particularly good for varicose veins because of its' astringent qualities.