Formulas and References

Rose and Lavender Facial Cream

In aromatherapy, rose oil inspires emotional calm and stability without sedative effects. The aroma is powerful and comforting. Its physical actions are mildly astringent and balancing. Rose and lavender facial cream is excellent for sensitive combination skin. Dabbed onto a freshly washed face this cream is a fragrant, toning emollient.

Ingredients

4 ounces jojoba oil
3 ounces distilled water
1/2 ounce beeswax
20 drops rose absolute or rose otto essential oil
15 drops lavender essential oil

Directions

Melt the wax in the jojoba oil using a double boiler. Add the distilled water in a thin stream while vigorously beating the mixture with a wire whisk. Remove from heat and continue whisking the oil while adding the essential oils drop by drop. Suggested variation: Make a tea of fresh rose petals and lavender flowers and use this in place of the distilled water.

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CALMING MASSAGE OIL

Petitgrain 6 drops
Orange 5 drops
Neroli 4 drops

Add to 15 ml carrier oil of your choice. Blend (shake well) massage into shoulders and back.

Muscle Relaxing Massage

Eucalyptus - 5 drops
Lavender - 4 drops
Black Pepper and - 3 drops
Pine - 3 drops
Carrier Oil such as almond or apricot oil - 15 ml

Mix essential oils then add carrier oil. warm slightly and use for massage.
(From the Little Giant Book of Aromatherapy by Schiller & Schiller)

Recipes using "The Breathe Easy Four" (Lavender, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree)

Recipe: To Combat colds and flu - daytime:

- 2 drops Eucalyptus

- 2 drops Lavender

- 2 drops Peppermint

- 2 drops Tea Tree

Add 2 drops eucalyptus, 2 drops lavender, 2 drops peppermint and 2 drops tea tree to a steaming bowl of water - let stand so that the steam diffuses into the room (or add same essential oils to our tea candle diffuser).

Recipe: To Combat colds and flu - nighttime:

- 2 drops Lavender

- 2 drops Tea Tree

Add 2 drops lavender and 2 drops tea tree to a steaming bowl of water - let stand so that the steam diffuses into the room (or add same essential oils to our tea candle diffuser).

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Essential Oils for Headache

Peppermint, Lavender, Roman Chamomile

Put 1 drop of essential oil on each temple and at the nape of the neck. or mix 5 drops of Lavender and 1 drop of Peppermint into 1 Tablespoon carrier oil or lotion and massage neck and shoulders.

Ginger Body Scrub

Use this one in the morning as the essential oils are invigorating.

Sea Salt 1/4 Cup

Cornmeal 1/4 Cup

Olive Oil 1/3 Cup or another base oil.

Ginger 2 drops

Peppermint 4 drops

Rosemary 3 drops

Mix salt and cornmeal. Combine warmed oil and essential oils then mix with dry ingredients. Use in the shower or standing in the tub. Apply in circular motions, working from the extremities inward, working towards the center of the body and the heart. Rinse with warm water. Gently pat dry. Your skin will feel smoother and have a nice glow.

Uplifting Personal Blend for Daytime Use:

2 drops Geranium
2 drops Rosewood
2 drops Bergamot

Add 2 drops geranium, 2 drops rosewood and 2 drops bergamot to 6 teaspoons of our massage oil base (or any plain base/carrier oil). Wear as a fragrance, use for a gentle massage or inhale directly from the bottle.

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Uplifting Personal Blend for Nighttime Use:

2 drops Rosewood

2 drops Bergamot

2 drops Ylang Ylang

Add 1 drop rosewood, 2 drops bergamot and 2 drops ylang ylang to 6 teaspoons of our massage oil base (or any plain base/carrier oil). Wear as a fragrance, use as a massage blend or inhale directly from the bottle.

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