Acne Blend
1 oz apricot kernel oil, 10 drops lavender essential oil, 7 drops tea tree e.o, 2 drops bergamot e.o, 1 drop geranium e.o
Avoid exposure to sun for at least 12 hours after applying oil since bergamot is phototoxic. Pour selected carrier oil into clean amber glass bottle then add essential oils and tightly close. Roll bottle gently to mix oils for a minute or 2. Apply a small amount to face neck or back. Gently roll the bottle before each use to ensure the essential oils are properly mixed.
Home Spa Facial Treatment
Oatmeal cleans and tones the skin. Lavender provides therapuic aroma. You will need: 2 tbs dried lavender, 2 tbs plain yogurt, oatmeal finely chopped or ground.
In a bowl combine lavender and yogurt. Then stir in the oatmeal until mix has a consistency of a spreadable paste. If mix will not be used immediately store covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Bring to room temperature before using. Pull any hair back. Wash your face and pat dry. Spread the mix over your face avoiding the eyes and mouth. Lie down and relax for 10 minutes. In this time the mask will tighten. Remove mask by rinsing with tepid water.
Herb Soak
Instead of paying to soak in herbs at a spa, you can soak in your own tub of herbs for only the price of the herbs. Some suggestions to use are lavender, roses or chamomile. You can find these also in health stores. Brew the herbs in a pot of tea. Allow them to steep for 20-30 minutes. Strain tea into bath and enjoy.
Tips For Buying Essential Oil
When you are looking to buy aromatherapy items, you will find it easier if you follow these helpful hints.
1. Buy essential oils from companies that are established with good, well-known reputations. This saves you from buying oils that are old or oils that are not useful.
2. Ask: Are the oils pure? Where do they come from? What are the botanical plant names? If the person selling the oils can answer these questions then you know they know about essential oils and are trustworthy. You will also know that the oils should not be made from anything other than plants. They should not be synthetic.
3. Be on the look out for synthetic essential oils. Some of these kinds of oils are carnation, lilac, strawberry, rain or cucumber. These oils are always synthetic so this could mean that the rest of the oils are synthetic. Synthetic oils are sometimes made with vegetable oil instead of plant oil.
4. Check for purity. Put a drop of essential oil on a piece of paper. It should quickly evaporate, leaving no oily mark. An oily mark means it was made with vegetable oil.
5. Check for quality. Sniff out the fragrance. A little of the scent should last a while and should smell very fragrant.
Test the quality of any new company by buying a small amount of essential oil for the first time. If you check the oil and it passes these tests than you know you have found a good company to buy from. Good luck and have fun experimenting.
Rosemary Honey Hair Conditioner
This mix contains honey for shine, olive oil for moisture and rosemary to stimulate growth.
1/2 c honey, 1/4 c warmed olive oil (2 tbs for normal to oily hair), 4 drops rosemary essential oil, 1 tsp xanthan gum (available in health food stores) Place all ingredients in a small bowl and mix thoroughly. Pour into clean plastic bottle with a tight fitting stopper or lid. Apply a small amount at a time to slightly dampened hair. Massage scalp and work mix through hair until completely coated. Cover hair with warm towel. Leave on to nourish and condition for 30 minutes. Remove towel or shower cap. Shampoo lightly and rinse with cool water. Dry as normal and enjoy healthier hair.
Rose Oil and Honey Mask
Honey and Sweet Almond Oil soften and nourish the skin.
2 tbs honey, 2 tbs sweet almond oil, 5 drops rose essential oil
Mix honey, sweet almond oil and rose oil. Massage onto clean face and neck with fingertips. Relax for 15 minutes, then rinse off in lukewarm water. Gently pat dry.
Famous Fizzing Spa Bath
1/2 c baking soda, 1/4 c citric acid, 1/4 c cornstarch, 15 drops grapefruit essential oil, 5 drops yellow color. Mix colors in small glass container. Combine dry ingredients in food processor. Add color and mix well. Add oil and blend. Sprinkle 2 tbs of salt over hot bath water just before entering.
Ocean Evening Sea Soak
2 c coarse sea or kosher salt, 6 drops violet color, or 3 drops each of red and blue, 18 drops heliotrope or violet perfume oil, 1/4 tsp glycerin. Place salts in glass bowl. Add color and oils. Mix until salts color. Add glycerin and blend. Use 1/2 c in hot running water.
Restorative Rock Salts
2 c coarse rock salt, 6 drops yellow color, 6 drops each sandalwood, vetiver and tangerine essential oils, 1/4 tsp glycerin. Place salts in glass bowl. Add color and oils. Mix until salts color. Add glycerin and blend. Toss 1/2 c into hot running water.
Cypress Salts
2 c epsom salts, 6 drops green food coloring, 12 drops each cypress, pine ans rosemary essential oils. Place salts in glass bowl. Add color and oils. Mix until blended. Store in airtight container. Dissolve 1 c in hot running water.
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