Michael Scholes

Michael Scholes has over 36 years and 100,000 hours of experience in essential oil formulation and is an essential oils specialist and master botanical formulator. He is the owner of the Virginia-based Laboratory of Flowers. Michael’s library contains over 750 essential oils, 1750 specific blends, and 100 master life-changing formulations. This is one of the world's most comprehensive collections of essential oils, synergies, remedies, and formulations. Michael divides his time between writing, lecturing, consulting, product development, research, treatment design, and resourcing essential oils worldwide. He focuses on offering the opportunity to experience multiple varieties of organic, wild, rare, and precious essential oils from various countries, growing regions, and extraction methods. He has also designed several luxury spa treatments and products for the body, bath, skin, and hair. His latest specialty is Aroma + Therapy, where he focuses on the source of a person’s challenges and can suggest aromatic solutions in the form of essential oils or remedies.