10 drops Bergamot essential oil Notes: This recipe makes a wonderfully refreshing and lightly energizing
oil.
I've noticed it offers a slight alpha hydroxy-like effect on dry skin.
Be sure
you do not go out in the sun after applying this blend as citrus oils
can have
a photo toxic effect. If you have sensitive skin, I recommend that you
test
this oil on a small area first and then wait 24 hours to see if you have
any
reaction. Directions: Mix all oils in a clean container. Roll the bottle between
your
hands to remix the oils before each use. I prefer to use a 4 ounce
cobalt
bottle with a lotion pump for applying oils.
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Facial Lotion Ingredients:
Unscented Cocoa Butter Lotion 1 1/2 oz.
Rosewater 1/4 oz.
Sandalwood essential oil 20 drops Notes: I've decided I'm going to live to see my 108th birthday and I
don't
want to look a day over 35. My friends, Judy, Sarinha, and Sonya, all
agree
that the Sandalwood & Rosewater Lotion works like a charm at rehydrating
the
skin and taking out those annoying little lines around the eyes. It also smells great. I apply the lotion twice a day using a dab the size of a
large
pea. First in the morning after my shower and before my makeup and the
second
before I go to bed at night. Directions: To make the lotion combine all Ingredients in a bottle and
shake
well. To improve on this formula one step more add 2 drops of Rose
Absolute.
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Facial Scrub Ingredients:
Sea Salt 1/8 cup
Oatmeal (the kind you get in the grocery store is fine) 1/2 cup
Unscented Shower & Bath Gel 2 oz.
Bergamot essential oil 10 drops
Lemon essential oil 15 drops
Ylang Ylang 3rd essential oil 5 drops Notes: This is a gentle facial scrub that I mixed especially for oily
skin
although it would work fine for any skin type. The scent is a nice
pick-me-up
in the morning too. It made my skin smooth and soft so I decided to use
it as
a body I'll admit, as a body scrub its a little messy, but if you rinse
well
you won't walk out of the shower with oatmeal behind your ears like I
did.
Other essential oils can be substituted in this mix for other skin types
or
scents. Directions: To make the Facial Scrub mix all Ingredients in a
nonbreakable container, you will want to cut up your Oatmeal first in a
blender or something of that nature so the pieces are not so big. If you
need
more of an exfoliant effect add some Whole Poppy Seeds.
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Facial Toner Makes about 16 ounces
8 oz. vodka
8 oz. witch hazel (I use the everyday drugstore variety)
1 tsp. pure aloe vera gel (optional)
20-30 drops your choice of essential oils Notes: I have modified the essential oils I use in this recipe each time
I
make it and I've enjoyed this toner each time. I have oily skin; my skin
has
been much clearer since I began using it. For the oils of my choice, I
prefer
geranium, lavender, lemon, and tea tree. Directions: Add all ingredients to a 16 oz. bottle and shake to mix all
ingredients. Be careful when adding the essential oils. The first time
you
make this recipe, add only 10 drops at a time and test on a small area
of your
skin to insure no reaction before adding more oils to reach your desired strength.
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Fragrance for Men or Women Ingredients:
5 drops bay essential oil
10 drops lemon essential oil
4 drops rosewood essential oil
carrier oil Notes: This is a wonderful personal fragrance for men or women. The
exact
proportions can be altered to suit your personal tastes. This is an
excellent
fragrance to use when you are trying to portray an air of confidence
(perfect
for job interviews). Directions: In the carrier oil of your choice (such as sweet almond) mix
5
drops of bay essential oil, 10 drops of lemon oil, and 4 drops rosewood.
For a
more subtle effect, try mixing these oils with 3/4 oz. of plain white
cornstarch. Mix well, and you have a lightly-scented body powder.
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Lotion for Dry/Chapped Hands Ingredients:
2oz. Unscented Cocoa Butter Lotion
10 drops Patchouly Essential Oil
10 drops Lavender Essential Oil Notes: My daughter came home one day after attending an after school
program
in which she was making paper mache items. The glue/paste that was being
used
was very irritating to her skin which is the sensitive type. After 2 or
3 days
of paper mache her little hands were dry, scaly, cracked and bleeding. I
mixed
this hand lotion for her to use and within 3-4 days her hands were soft
and no
longer chapped or irritated. Directions: To make the lotion, take a 2oz. bottle of Cocoa Butter
Lotion and
drop in the Essential Oils listed in the Ingredients list in the amounts indicated and shake well. This makes a nice lotion for general use as
well.
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Mouthwash Makes about 8 ounces
6 oz. Water
2 oz. Vodka
4 teaspoons Liquid Glycerine (available at many drug stores)
1 teaspoon pure Aloe Vera Gel (available at many health food stores, but
be
careful to look at the ingredients as many are not pure. Even though
some say
"100% pure aloe vera gel" on the front, they often mean they have added
100%
pure gel, but additives are present.
10-12 drops Spearmint Essential Oil Notes: This recipe makes a rather minty mouthwash but as it is pure
without
added flavorings, it is not quite as sweet or strong as commercially
available
mouthwashes. I would think substituting peppermint oil for the spearmint
oil
would also make a pleasant mouth wash. Directions: Boil the water and vodka then add the glycerine and aloe
vera gel.
Remove from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Add the spearmint oil
and let
cool for 1/2 hour and bottle. I like to bottle the mouthwash in a clear
plastic bottle that has a flip top to make it easy to pour the mouthwash
into
a small dixie cup for use.
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Orange & Lavender Bath Oil Ingredients:
1/2 oz. German Chamomile Infused Oil
4 drops Sweet Orange Essential Oil
5 drops Lavender Essential Oil Notes: This is one of my kids favorite bath oils, then again they like
anything with Orange in it. My kids come out of the tub happy and
uplifted but
content and relaxed at the same time. Directions: I just drop my essential oils directly into the 1/2oz. of
German
Chamomile Infused Oil and shake well. For an Adult bath, use the whole
1/2oz.
---for a child's bath use 1/4oz. Pour into running bath water and swish
before
getting in. Oh! This is also excellent to mix with the Unscented Shower
Gel to
make a bubble bath.
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Perfume #1: Sweet Earth Solid Perfume Makes 2 ounces Ingredients:
1/2 oz. melted Beeswax
1 1/2 oz. Myrrh Infused Oil
1/2 oz. Clary Sage Infused Oil
25 drops Clary Sage Essential Oil
5 drops German Chamomile Essential Oil
10 drops Patchouly Essential Oil
8 drops Rose Absolute Notes: This is a solid perfume I concocted, I can no longer stand a
synthetic
perfume. This particular perfume has a sweet earthy smell--it reminds me
of
how it smells outside after a good rain in the summer when the earth is
wet
and the flowers are blooming. This is also nice for dry hands and skin,
and I
have used it on itchy spots (eczema, bug bites, etc.) when we were out
of the
Eczema/Heat Rash Oil. Directions: To make the Solid Perfume, start melting your Beeswax on the stove top. In another pan, add water and let the water simmer. Set the
jar you
intend to make the perfume in down in the water. It should come up about
half
way on the jar, but not so much the jar is floating. Pour your Infused
oils
into the jar and add 1/2 oz. of melted Beeswax. Stir this well until all
the
ingredients are mixed. Take the jar out of the hot water and add the
essential
oils. Stir this well until all is thoroughly mixed then put the top on
and
allow to cool.
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Perfume #2: Natural Perfume Makes 1/8 ounce Ingredients:
1/16 oz. Balsam Peru Oil
1/32 oz. Patchouli Essential Oil
1/32 oz. Clove Bud Essential Oil Notes: This is an excellent recipe for a natural perfume that is
suitable for
men or women. You may wish to alter the ratios of the oils to match your personal tastes. This oil blend is very similar to one marketed by the
"Aura
Cacia" company in California, under the name "Nile Spice." The blend
which I
have listed the recipe for does differ somewhat in makeup from
AuraCacia's. Directions: For a 1/8 oz bottle of perfume, fill your bottle halfway
with
balsam peru oil, and fill the bottle the rest of the way with equal
amounts of
patchouli and clove bud.
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Scented Hair Ingredients:
Any essential oil! Some Suggestions: Patchouly, Jasmine, Rose, Rosemary, Orange, Lavender, Geranium, Clary Sage Notes: You can also blend 2 or more oils together to make your own
personal
fragrance. My seven year old daughter enjoys scenting her hair. Directions: To do this rub 3 to 4 drops of any essential oil on the
bristles
of a hairbrush and brush your hair. This also works with a comb.
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Cedarwood and Rosemary Shampoo Ingredients:
2 oz. of a mild shampoo (baby shampoo is fine)
10 drops Cedarwood, Virginia Red Essential Oil
10 drops Rosemary Essential Oil
1 Tablespoon Jojoba Natural Oil Notes: The Cedarwood/Rosemary shampoo is good for both men and women. I
use
this shampoo to promote hair growth and for healthier shinier hair.
Directions: To make the shampoo simply add the essential oils and the
Jojoba
Natural Oil in the amounts indicated and shake well.
4 drops lavender essential oil Notes: This is an excellent recipe for clearing up acne. Directions: Mix the above oils to a clean bottle or jar. Shake the
container
gently before each use. Apply this oil to the face every evening, about
one
half hour before bed. The oil blend works best with massage. When
massaging,
rub the oil into the face, being careful to work around any cystic acne
(massaging cystic acne may make it worse). To treat this type of acne, massage the oil in a circular motion around
the
pimple. This will increase blood circulation to the area and help to
flush out
the toxins. For daytime use, these essential oils can also be mixed into
a
base of plain, unscented skin creme (not lotion). Eucerin works
particularly
well. Continue use of the oil even after the skin has cleared up - adding a
few
drops of carrot oil to the original blend can help reduce spotting
caused by
previous breakouts.
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Arthritic Joints 2 drops Lemon Essential Oil
2 drops Lavender Essential Oil
2 drops Juniper Essential Oil
1 drop Clove Essential Oil
1 Tablespoon Carrier/Base Oil Notes: This is a formula I originally made for my friend Judy who used
it on
the arthritis in her hands after digging in the garden. It worked
beautifully!
She has also used it for a sore back, in a sniffy bag as an insect
repellent
(worn around the neck), and in a sniffy bag to help her granddaughter's
allergies to her dogs when she comes to visit. Isn't it wonderful that
one
formula can be so multipurpose! Directions: For a massage oil, mix the essential oils listed in
Ingredients in
the amounts listed and mix with 1 measuring Tablespoon of your favorite
carrier/base oil. For a sniffy bag or inhalation just drop the indicated amount of each oil on a cotton ball and inhale.
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Balm for Cuts & Scrapes Balm #1: Calendula & Lavender Balm Makes 4 ounces Ingredients:
1 oz. melted Beeswax
1 1/2 oz. Calendula Infused Oil
1 1/2 oz. Lavender Infused Oil
25 drops Lavender Essential Oil
55 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil Notes: This is a simple balm that my family uses for any minor burns,
scrapes, scratches, cuts, abrasions, and other such boo boo's. This is
also a nice balm for dry or irritated skin. Directions: To make the balm, start melting your Beeswax on the stove
top. In another pan, add water and let the water simmer. Set the jar you intend to make the balm in down in the water. It should come up about
half way on the jar, but not so much the jar is floating. Pour your
Infused oils into the jar and add 1oz. of melted Beeswax. Stir this well until all the ingredients are mixed. Take the jar out of the hot water
and add your essential oils, again stirring well. Put the top on and
allow to cool.
------------------------------------------------ Balm #2: Antiseptic Balm Makes about 1 ounce Ingredients:
1 chip of Shea Butter
1 cm. cube Beeswax
1/2 teaspoon Jojoba Oil
8 drops Myrrh Essential Oil
8 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil
2 drops Lavender Essential Oil
8 drops Wheatgerm Oil Notes: This is an excellent alternative to the standard antibiotic
ointments found at drugstores! Directions: Begin with a glass 1 oz jar. Put a chip of shea butter into
the
jar - enough to fill the jar about 1/4 full. Add a bit of beeswax -
about a 1
cm. cube. Put in about 1/2 tsp. of jojoba oil. Melt this mixture in a
microwave. When the mixture is melted, but still hot (and in a liquid
state)
add 8 drops of myrrh essential oil, 8 drops of tea tree essential oil, 2
drops
of lavender essential oil, and 8 drops of wheatgerm oil. The myrrh and
tea
tree act as antiseptic agents, the lavender as an anti-inflammatory, and
the
wheatgerm reduces scarring and
prolongs the life of the balm itself.
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Congestion Hemp Seed Carrier Oil 2 oz.
Eucalyptus essential oil 20 drops
Thyme essential oil 10 drops
Grapefruit essential oil 10 drops
Peppermint essential oil 10 drops Notes: My husband, Mr. Mudd, was severely congested with bronchitis once making it difficult for him to breathe, especially at night when he
tried to
sleep. We opted for this Hemp Seed Oil Chest Rub which opened his
breathing up
allowing him a good night sleep. We found it works better if a moist
heat
heating pad is lain on top of the chest after gently massaging in the
oil and
putting on a clean cotton T-shirt. Directions: To make the Hemp Seed Oil Chest Rub mix the oils listed in
Ingredients in a 2 oz. bottle and store out of the light and heat. Make
sure
the oil is not cold when applied. This oil should be diluted when using
it on
very small children. For example, if you were to use a teaspoon of the
chest
rub on a child, you would need to mix 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of a
carrier/base oil
with it. If you find the oil is not strong enough for you, simply add
more
Eucalyptus essential oil 2 to 3 drops at a time until desired potency is required.
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High Stress 15 drops Clary Sage
10 drops Lemon
5 drops Lavender
1 oz. Carrier Oil (Sweet Almond, Apricot Kernal, etc.) Method of Application: Massage. As the feet have the most pores in the
body, I
like to give myself a foot and leg massage with this synergy. As a foot
massage can also aid stress relief in and of itself, this seems to be a
great
combination. Notes: An aromatherapist in a health food store gave me this recipe. I
tried
it when I was under a great deal of stress, and it really helped. I also notice this recipe is identical to one in The Complete Book Of Essential
Sweet almond oil or apricot kernel oil 20 ml Method of Application: Apply immediately after an insect sting has
occurred.
Repeat as often as required, with an interval between applications of no
less
than 5 hours. Notes: In hot weather it is sometimes impossible to avoid insect bites
and
stings. This is a very good synergy which soothes the pain and itchiness
of a
sting.
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Insomnia/Sleeplessness Synergy 1/2 oz. carrier oil
12 drops bergamot
3 drops lavender
3 drops cypress Directions: In 1/2 oz of carrier oil (I used apricot kernel sweet almond
would
also be good), mix 12 drops bergamot, 3 drops lavender, and 3 drops
cypress.
To increase the benefits of your sleep, apply a few drops behind your
ears,
spreading the excess out over your jaw line. Do this immediately before
bed. Notes: This is a good oil blend for people who have trouble falling
asleep at
night, or for people who sleep restlessly.
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Menstrual Cramps Synergy #1
15 drops peppermint
10 drops cypress
5 drops lavender
1 oz. Carrier Oil (Sweet Almond, Apricot Kernal, etc.) Method of Application: Message very lightly into the abdominal area. Notes: As for the Stress synergy, I received this recipe from an
aromatherapist in a health food store. This recipe is wonderfully
cooling on
the cramped area. Although it does not eliminate the cramping, it
reduced the
cramps greatly.
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Menstrual Cramps Synergy #2
1/2oz. carrier oil
3 drops eucalyptus essential oil
4 drops juniper essential oil
1 drop jasmine absolute Notes: This is a simple oil I blended at my mother-in-laws when on a
visit. I
had awful cramps that encompassed my lower back, abdomen, and down my
legs to
my knees. I gently massaged some of this oil blend into my lower back
and
abdomen. What was left on my hands I massaged in working especially on
the
outside of the thumb down to the wrist on both hands--I did this for
about
10-15 minutes. This particular area on the hand is known as the Spine
Reflex
area in Reflexology. Be it the massage or the oil, I was back to normal
in
about 40 minutes! Directions: To make the oil, measure your carrier and add the essential
oils
indicated in the amounts listed. This bottle has lasted me through 3
cycles
and also seems to prevent if I use it when I feel the first pangs of
cramps.
It also smells wonderful and I have used it as perfume!!!!
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Sore Throat Remedy 8 drops of eucalyptus essential oil
5 drops of lavender essential oil
10 drops of peppermint essential oil Directions: Dampen a paper towel with water. If you have sensitive skin,
use a
small amount of a carrier oil (such as grapeseed or apricot kernel)
instead of
the water. Fold the towel into thirds the long way. Place 8 drops of
eucalyptus essential oil, 5 drops of lavender, and 10 drops peppermint
onto
the paper towel. Be sure to distribute the oils evenly along the length
of the
towel you don't want to have the oils all concentrated in one spot. Fold
the
towel again, the short way, so that the oils are sandwiched in the
center of
the towel. Notes: Put the towel onto your neck and leave there while you inhale. I
noticed results during a throat infection after only 15 minutes of this
therapy. This will not work well, if at all, when used to treat strep
throat
(see a doctor). I have a hunch that a few drops of sandalwood essential
oil
would enhance this recipe (so if anyone tries it, please let me know the results).
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Stuffy Nose Ingredients for Blend #1:
7 drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil
4 drops Pine Essential Oil
3 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
4 drops Lavender Essential Oil Ingredients for Blend #2:
5 drops Lemon Essential Oil
7 drops Thyme, Red Essential Oil
5 drops Pine Essential Oil Notes: These are two of the oil blends I put on cotton balls for
inhaling when
someone's nose is stuffed up due to sinus infection, cold, allergies,
etc.
Blend #1 I have used it to unclog my nose when I could barely inhale
through
it and my daughter uses it in her sniffy bag when she is having sinus
problems
and the rare occasions she has mild asthma attacks. It sure beats the
inhalers
she was given by our family physician! Blend #2 has a sunny herbaceous
aroma
(the Thyme made me hungry!) that was a little slower in opening my
sinuses
than Blend #1, but it did the job and lifted my spirits. Directions: To make either of the Stuffy Nose Oil Blends, drop the
essential
oils indicated in the Ingredients list on 1 to 2 cotton balls and
inhale. The
cotton balls can be wrapped in a to. These blends also work well in a
simmer
pot.
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Synergy for Bruises Helichrysm (Helichrisium Italicum ssp serotoninum) 3 drops
Lavender Spike (Lavandula latifolia) 3 drops
Lavender True (Lavandula angustifolia) 2 drops
Rosewood Aniba (Rosaeodora v. amazonica) 2drops
Sweet almond carrier 20 mililitres Method of Application: Apply on the site of the bruise three times
daily,
cover with a cold compress if the bruise is extensive to help the
penetration
of the oils in the area. Notes: This is a very good synergistic blend for bruises, particularly
when
the bruise and swelling is barely visible but there has been a knock and
the
site is very painful.
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