Aromatherapy Recipe Exchange

10 drops roman chamomile
10 drops helichrysum
10 drops clary sage
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.

Please consult Blending Basics, and / or Aromatherapy for Massage, if needed.

to Heal Arthritis Massage Blend

4 drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil
4 drops Lavender Essential Oil
3 drops Fennel Essential Oil
3 drops Lemon Essential Oil
1 drop Petitgrain Essential Oil
3 ounces carrier oil

Blend essential oils together and let them marry, then add carrier oil of your choice. Enough for three sinus relief baths.

Please consult Blending Basics, and / or Aromatherapy for the Bath, if needed.

Aromatherapy Recipes, misc., to Heal Sinus Relief Bath

Floral Facial Mist – all skin types

1/2 cup lavender infusion
3 drops rosewood essential oil
3 drops chamomile essential oil
1 drop neroli essential oil
1 drop rose essential oil

Blend essential oils and allow to “marry” for several days. Make lavender infusion, cool and strain. Add essential oil blend and lavender infusion in spray bottle. Shake gently to blend.

To Use: Shake well before use. Spray your skin throughout the day to replenish moisture lost to the atmosphere.

Please refer to Herbal Infusion and Decoctions: A Simple How To, for information on making a lavender herbal infusion

Aromatherapy Cosmetic Recipes, to Moisturize

1 cup herbal infusion made from 2 TBSP marjoram & 2 TBSP eucalyptus
½ cup liquid soap
1 TBSP vegetable glycerin

Make herbal infusion and allow it to cool. Place in glass bowl and mix with the liquid soap and glycerin. Pour solution into clean dry container with pour spout.

If needed, please consult Herbal Infusions and Decoctions for information about making the herbal infusion.

Aromatherapy Cosmetic Recipes, to Clean Refreshing Shower Gel

Dish Detergent

2 tablespoons liquid castile soap
2 cups water
1 teaspoon vegetable glycerin
5 to 10 drops lavender oil as an antibacterial

Combine the soap and water in a jar. Add the glycerin and lavender. Stir to blend. Not recommended for extremely hard water.

for the Home Aromatherapy Dish Detergent

Skin Toner, suitable for all skin types

3/4 cup witch hazel

1/4 vegetable glycerin

1 tablespoon honey

Essential Oil Blend: 13 drops lavender oil, 5 drops palmarosa oil, 5 drops rosewood oil, 2 drops rose oil

Combine all ingredients in an air tight container.

To Use: Use as you would any commercially prepared facial toner.

Please consult Essential Oil Blending Basics for information on how to blend essential oils.

to Stimulate Aromatherapy Skin Toner

Banana Facial (all skin types)

1 ripe banana, mashed

1 tablespoon almond oil

Essential Oil (EO) blend as follows: 3 drops lavender oil, 2 drops rosewood oil, 1 drop chamomile oil, 1 drop neroli oil, 1 drop rose oil

Blend ingredients together to form a smooth paste.  Use immediately.

TO Use: Apply to clean skin (avoid eye area), leave on for 15 minutes. Rinse off with tepid water and apply a facial tonic followed by a facial treatment cream or oil.

Please consult Essential Oil Blending Basics for information on how to blend essential oils.

to Nourish Aromatherapy Banana Facial

Cornmeal Body Scrub

½ cup cornmeal (blue, yellow or white)

½ cup oatmeal

1/8 cup dried lavender

1/8 cup dried rose petals

Pulverize herbs into a fine powder, using blender, then add corn meal and oatmeal and blend well. Store in airtight container.

To Use: Apply to wet skin. Massage in circular movements away from the heart. Rinse well. Pat dry, and apply your favorite lotion as a finish.

Aromatherapy Cosmetic Recipes, to Clean Aromatherapy Corn Meal Body Scrub

Bath Crystals

1 cup Dead Sea or Epsom salt (or a blend)

2 tablespoons apricot kernel oil

2 tablespoons vegetable glycerin

Essential Oil (EO) blend of your choice

Add all ingredients to a dark glass container. Shake or mix well until oils are thoroughly absorbed. Then add EO blend.

To Use: Add a cup to the tub under warm running water and wait for them to dissolve when you step in.

Please consult Essential Oil Blending Basics for information on how to blend essential oils.

to Clean Aromatherapy Bath Crystals

Aromatherapy Relaxing Bath Oil Recipe

2 ounces sweet almond oil

12 drops lavender essential oil

6 drops rose essential oil

2 drops tea tree essential oil

Combine all ingredients in a dark glass bottle, blending essential oils first and allowing them to “marry” for a few days. To use, add half of the contents to a warm bath.

Please consult Essential Oil Blending Basics for information on how to blend essential oils.

to Moisturize Aromatherapy Relaxing Bath Oil Recipe