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Essential Oils for the Humidifier

December 14th, 2009

7 drops tea tree oil
3 drops lavender oil

Add this blend to the water in your humidifier to keep the air fresh and clean. Please see Aromatherapy for your Humidifier.

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Love Potion #9 Perfume Blend

December 1st, 2009

10 drops rose essential oil
7 drops patchouli
7 drops sandalwood
3 drops ylang ylang
2 drops neroli
1 drop helichrysum
1 drop coriander
1 drop benzoin (diluted in alcohol)

Combine all essential oils in dark glass bottle and allow to marry for several days before using. As with all perfume blends, it should not be used undiluted on the skin. Add this blend to 1 teaspoon of jojoba to make a perfume, 2 teaspoons of pure grain alcohol (not rubbing alcohol) to make a cologne, or 3 tablespoons of distilled water and 1 teaspoon of pure grain alcohol to make a body splash.

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Queen Bee Bath

November 23rd, 2009

3 tablespoons honey
3 drops rose essential oil
2 drops vanilla essential oil

Add essential oils to honey and mix well, then add the mixture to (not too hot) running water to treat yourself to a sensual and nourishing bath fit for a queen.

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Rheumatic Pain Massage Oil

November 19th, 2009

10 drops rosemary
10 drops chamomile
5 drops juniper
5 drops marjoram
2 drops clove
3 ounces jojoba oil

Blend essential oils together is a dark air tight glass container, and allow them to marry for several days before adding the jojoba oil.

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Earache Remedy

November 18th, 2009

1 teaspoon olive oil
5 drops tea tree oil
eyedropper and cotton balls

Warm olive oil in glass dish in microwave (use caution, it should be very warm but not burning hot), then add tea tree oil. Tilt head to one side and insert a couple drops of the oil into effected ear and follow up with a piece of cotton ball. If you need to treat both ears, wait 5-10 minutes before treatment.

This remedy is safe for babies and small children, but use one drop of olive oil/tea tree mix on infants.

Never insert tea tree oil into your ear UNDILUTED.

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Exotic and Romantic Diffuser Blend

November 17th, 2009

10 drops sandalwood
5 drops lavender
3 drops patchouli
3 drops rose
2 drops frankincense
2 drops ylang ylang
1 drop myrrh

Blend all essential oils in dark glass airtight container and allow to marry for several days. A truly exotic and romantic blend!!

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Tea Tree Hand Soap

November 16th, 2009

Because this hand soap includes tea tree essential oil, it is a natural hygienic hand disinfectant.

1 cup liquid castille soap
1 tablespoon liquid vegetable glycerin
EO Blend as follows: 10 drops tea tree, 10 drops peppermint, 5 drops lavender

Prepare EO blend and allow it to marry for several days. Then combine all ingredients in a pump bottle and shake well. Shake well before using.

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Sensitive Skin Toner

November 14th, 2009

6 tablespoons rosewater
2 tablespoons vegetable glycerin
2 tablespoons honey
EO Blend: 5 drops each of chamomile, rosewood, and geranium

Prepare EO blend and allow it to marry for several days. Then combine all ingredients in a dark bottle and shake well. Shake well before using.

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Sweet Dreams Pillow Spray

November 13th, 2009

1 cup distilled water
6 drops lavender
3 drops chamomile
2 drops orange
2 drops ylang ylang

Combine all ingredients in a spray bottle. Shake well and use as a spritz on pillows and other bedding to encourage a restful night’s sleep.

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Dry Skin Face Scrub

November 11th, 2009

1 tablespoon ground almonds
1 tablespoon ground oatmeal
EO Blend: 10 drops palmarosa, 10 drops sandalwood, 5 drops carrot seed

Grind almonds in a blender or with a mortar and pestle, add oatmeal and grind some more. Place almonds and oatmeal in glass bowl and add EO blend, mixing into a fine paste.

Use paste to clean skin (avoid eye area), and rinse well. Then follow up with a facial toner and facial oil.

Aromatherapy Cosmetic Recipes, to Clean

Anti-Depressant Diffuser Blend

November 9th, 2009

15 drops lavender
15 drops geramium
6 drops bergamot
6 drops ylang ylang
6 drops rosewood
5 drops patchouli
3 drops lemon
2 drops helichrysum

This is a complex diffuser blend that is well worth the extra blending time. Not only is it a marvelous anti-depressant, it smells great!

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Dry Hair Pack

November 7th, 2009

1 egg
1 tablespoon jojoba or olive oil
EO blend: 10 drops lavender, 5 drops geranium

Blend all ingredients together well, and then massage into hair and cover. Rinse with clear water after 30 minutes, than shampoo and follow with a hair rinse.

Aromatherapy Cosmetic Recipes, to Moisturize

Psoriasis Relief Skin Oil

November 5th, 2009

4 tablespoons grapeseed oil
2 tablespoons jojoba oil
10 drops evening primrose oil
EO blend of 10 drops each tea tree and cypress

Blend all ingredients and massage into skin as a moisturizer.

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Achy Muscles Bath Salts

November 3rd, 2009

1 cup epsom salts
1 cup dead sea salts, sea salts, or kosher salts
1 cup baking soda
1/2 teaspoon (50 drops) rosemary
1/2 teaspoon (50 drops) tea tree

Combine all ingredients in an air tight container. Add 1/4 cup of Achy Muscles Bath Salts to a warm (not too hot) bath.

Aromatherapy Cosmetic Recipes, to Clean, to Heal

All Purpose Spray Cleaner

November 2nd, 2009

12 ounces distilled water, boiled
1 tablespoon borax
2 tablespoons white vinegar
¼ cup liquid soap
10 drops sweet orange
10 drops lemon
10 drops tea tree

Dissolve the borax in hot water, shake well, then add vinegar. and shake again. Add soap and essential oils and shake again.

Use as you would any commercial spray cleaner.

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