The Journal

Field notes.

Scent science, rituals, and the occasional deep dive — from the Vellum team.

01 How to use Patchouli to Boost Libido, for Skincare and More Our dark patchouli is made from steam distillation of dried leaves in Indonesia. The benefits of patchouli oil have an affect on... INGREDIENT INFOFeb 02, 2022 02 How to use Ylang Ylang for Libido, Skin, Hair, Sleep and Energy   Benefits of Ylang Ylang essential oil are well documented in Indonesian culture. This mature, floral scent is a natural aphrodisiac and... Feb 02, 2022 03 How Using Essential Oils Improves Your Sex Life To use these essential oils for sex, simply blend 1-2 drops each of Ylang Ylang and Patchouli together in a diffuser, or... Feb 02, 2022 04 Here Are The Top 5 Essential Oils for Men Essential oils for men haven't been cool for about 2000 years. The last time men were interested in essential oils was when... Feb 02, 2022 05 How to make gratitude a daily practice The best thing about gratitude is that you can practice it any time, anywhere. And really, by expressing gratitude, you’re not only... VELLUM LIFEAug 11, 2021 06 How to feel confident in any situation Confidence is a powerful tool that can help you make a good impression at a first date, earn you a job at... VELLUM LIFEAug 11, 2021 07 Hand Care 101 Hands are our helpers – they feed us, help us work and learn, and they even give us pleasure. Your hands don’t... VELLUM LIFEAug 11, 2021 08 Doomscrolling Over Dreaming? Keeping up with the world is important, but rather than reading 10 different news stories about horrible events around the world, try... VELLUM LIFEAug 11, 2021 09 How to use plant oils at the beach If you opt to use oils at the beach (essential oils or otherwise) make sure that they’re steam distilled in order to... VELLUM LIFEAug 11, 2021 10 Boost your digestive system with these essential oils To prevent indigestion, prior to eating add a few drops of mandarin essential oil and/or bergamot or lemon essential oil to your diffuser, or simply just inhale them... VELLUM LIFEAug 11, 2021