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We love continually learning about new ingredients, techniques, and more – and we’re using this platform to share some of these amazing nuggets with you! Follow us to keep learning along.
Scents by the Bay 2023 Holiday Gift Guide
The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to show your love and appreciation than with handcrafted, artisanal gifts from Scents by the Bay? Located in the picturesque Elmwood neighborhood of Berkeley, our store is a treasure trove of all things fragrant and...
Illuminate Your Senses with Natural Luxury: Introducing Handcrafted Massage Oil Candles
In today's fast-paced world, taking care of ourselves should always be a priority. Amidst the hustle and bustle, we often neglect the small joys and intimate moments that could bring us immense comfort and relaxation.... but now enters our Scents by the Bay...
Crystals and Oils for Love and Romance
Love and romance are an important part of our lives. Before we can love other people, we have to learn to love ourselves, first. Even if you don’t want to seek out another partner, you can still thrive from loving yourself and being the best you that you can be! There...
Crystals and Oils for Healing and Protection
Healing is something that we all need to do in our lives, whether it’s from a recent breakup, saddening news, or some bad events that you may need to overcome. As such, it’s not healthy for you to hold it all in; you need to learn to release it. Thankfully, there are...
Unlocking Your Full Potential Through the 7 Chakras
If you’ve ever wondered why you may be feeling off today – maybe you’re a little moody, or perhaps feeling a bit unmotivated – it could be because your chakras are imbalanced. Chakras are an ancient and complex energy system within the body that first originated in...
Our Top 10 Favorite Crystals for Healing
Crystals are not only beautiful to look at, but they are excellent for crystal healing when meeting your day-to-day standards. There are more than 4,000 crystals in the world, but with so many to choose from, how would you know what’s right to use? Here at Scents by...
Why Perfume Oils are Better than Alcoholic Scents
Perfumes are all the rage nowadays, and with good reason: they’re quite popular. However, as popular as they are, not everyone is fully aware of what goes into a traditional perfume, and how it can affect your skin in the long run. Not enough people know about perfume...
Why are Handcrafted Soaps better than Store-bought Soaps?
Soap is a very vital aspect when it comes to nourishing our skin and the health of our hands, so it is very important to treat them with high-quality ingredients that benefit them. We have access to all different kinds of soaps within the market, and due to top-notch...
