Relaxation Bath Salts
You’ll need
2 cups sea or Epsom salts
6 drops lavender essential oil
4 drops orange essential oil
3 drops ylang-ylang essential oil
2 drops clary sage essential oil
Miscellaneous items: large mixing bowl, large metal spoon, sealable bag or tightly covered containers.
Instructions:
This recipe makes 2 cups of salts
Mix all the ingredients together in the mixing bowl. Note: Make sure the oils are well mixed with the salt to avoid skin irritation.
Place the salts in a sealable plastic bag or container until you want to use them.
To use, sprinkle approx ¼ cup (or more, if desired) in your bath. Note do not use if you have pen wounds, as the salt will sting.
Variations:
To make bath salts with oils that help reduce cellulite, follow the instructions above but substitute these essential oils:
6 drops lavender essential oil
4 drops grapefruit essential oil
4 drops juniper essential oil
4 drops cypress essential oil
Spritzers
Use glass, not plastic bottle. Fill with distilled, purified or spring water. Add 3-6 drops of essential oil to each 30mls of water. Make up only enough for immediate use and refill as required. Use to refresh the face.
Dry or sensitive skin: use rose, chamomile essential oil.
Or whatever oil that you like. Rose essential oil is quite nice. You can also use to spray your room with. Lavender oil would be perfect to relax with before you go to bed at night.
Decongestant Chest Rub
Combine a base of 4 teaspoons petroleum jelly with 5 drops each of peppermint, eucalyptus, and basil, thyme oil. Use to keep air passages clear during the night for more restful sleep.
Liquid Perfume
Ingredients:
2oz vodka
1 teaspoon glycerine
Funnel
60 drops essential oil of choice
Small decorative bottle
To Make:
Mix all ingredients in a wide mouth jar. With funnel pour mixture into decorative bottle.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Some Useful Conversions
3oz - 90 - 100mls - 5 Tablespoons
2oz - 50 - 60mls - 2 1/2 Tablespoons
1oz - 25 - 30mls - 6 teaspoons
20mls - 1 Tablespoon
10mls - 2 teaspoon
5mls - 1 teaspoon
1ml - 20 drops
2oz - 50 - 60mls - 2 1/2 Tablespoons
1oz - 25 - 30mls - 6 teaspoons
20mls - 1 Tablespoon
10mls - 2 teaspoon
5mls - 1 teaspoon
1ml - 20 drops
General Information
Warning
Store both undiluted and diluted oils out of reach of children.
Combining Oils
It is not difficult to create your own essential oil recipes but the golden rule is to keep mixes simple until you have had some practice. Some oils cancel the value of each other out, some clash, while other combinations can increase the therapeutic properties.
Ten Best Oils for mixing:
Bergamot, Chamomile, Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Neroli, Rose, Sandalwood, Ylang–Ylang.
Tips on Combine Oils:
Use no more than three essential oils in a mix or four from one group (do not combine citrus oils)
Lavender and Rose mix with all other essential oils.
Test out a combination before using.
How to Test Combinations:
Cut blotting paper into thin strips about 20cm in length.
Apply one drop of each oil to be used to the top of a different blotting paper strip. If one oil is to dominate apply two drops of the dominate oil.
Hold the strips together at the bottom to for a fan shape. Fan the oily tips backwards and forward under your nose and inhale. If you like the combination, go ahead and mix the oils.
Measuring out Essential Oils:
Most essential oil bottles have droppers built into the caps when using oil without a dropper use an eye dropper or pipette to measure out droplets.
Measure drops out quickly and accurately. Essential oils are violatile and evaporate rapidly.
Wash the dropper thoroughly between uses if you are using the same dropper for more than one oil. The aroma will be ruined if you do not do this.
Check Oil Combinations on Recipient:
If you are mixing the oils to use on someone else, do the test described above on them before you go ahead.
Store both undiluted and diluted oils out of reach of children.
Combining Oils
It is not difficult to create your own essential oil recipes but the golden rule is to keep mixes simple until you have had some practice. Some oils cancel the value of each other out, some clash, while other combinations can increase the therapeutic properties.
Ten Best Oils for mixing:
Bergamot, Chamomile, Frankincense, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Neroli, Rose, Sandalwood, Ylang–Ylang.
Tips on Combine Oils:
Use no more than three essential oils in a mix or four from one group (do not combine citrus oils)
Lavender and Rose mix with all other essential oils.
Test out a combination before using.
How to Test Combinations:
Cut blotting paper into thin strips about 20cm in length.
Apply one drop of each oil to be used to the top of a different blotting paper strip. If one oil is to dominate apply two drops of the dominate oil.
Hold the strips together at the bottom to for a fan shape. Fan the oily tips backwards and forward under your nose and inhale. If you like the combination, go ahead and mix the oils.
Measuring out Essential Oils:
Most essential oil bottles have droppers built into the caps when using oil without a dropper use an eye dropper or pipette to measure out droplets.
Measure drops out quickly and accurately. Essential oils are violatile and evaporate rapidly.
Wash the dropper thoroughly between uses if you are using the same dropper for more than one oil. The aroma will be ruined if you do not do this.
Check Oil Combinations on Recipient:
If you are mixing the oils to use on someone else, do the test described above on them before you go ahead.
Aromatherapy: What is it? And how to use it
What is Aromatherapy?
Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of aromatic substances. Aromatherapy stimulates your sense of smell, your moods, and behavior, physical and mental well-being.
Aromatherapy is the use of oils called essential oils that have been distilled from herbs, fruits, petals, bark, rind, sap, flowers, roots, seeds, leaves, grasses.
Carrier Oils
Carrier oils are vegetable oils used to dilute the concentrated essential oils, they help to slow down the evaporation of the essential oils and help absorb them into the skin. The carrier oils should be “Extra virgin or cold pressed vegetable oils” for maximum benefit. Some good carrier oils include mineral oil, grapeseed, canola, safflower, sunflower, sesame, wheat germ, olive and peanut oil.
Storing the essential oils
Store essential oils in brown or dark blue coloured glass bottles with a close fitting plastic screw cap. Do not store in plastic containers, they could become contaminated. Keep them in a dark, cool place to prolong the shelf life. Always store out of reach of children.
Safety in Aromatherapy
Pregnant women and children under the age of two should not be treated with Aromatherapy.
Essential oils are highly concentrated extracts so keep away from the eyes. If oil comes in contact with the eyes, rinse it out with a few drops of pure Sweet Almond Oil, not water and seek medical attention. Never take them internally. They should not be applied directly to the skin but mixed with a carrier oil such as mineral oil to dilute them, as the oils are in concentrated form. Never increase the dose of essential oil. Some oils are toxic in large amounts.
Sweet Almond Oil:
Sweet almond oil penetrates quickly into the skin. It is known to be especially helpful for eczema, and itchy, dry inflamed skin. Contains glucosides, vitamins and minerals.
Apricot Kernel Oil:
Apricot kernel oil is a light but rich oil that is good for sensitive, inflamed or dry and mature skin. It is rich in essential fatty acids and has a high content of vitamin A.
Avocado Oil:
Avocado oil is renown for its ability to penetrate the skin more deeply than other oils and is good for use in products for those with sensitive and dry skin. It is rich in Vitamins A, B1, B2, D and E and with properties such as emoliency, penetration, stability, skin softening and moisturizing it allows for its use as a base in the production of soap, skin care, hair products, and baby products, as well as aiding skin problems such as eczema and Psoriasis.
Jojoba Oil:
Jojoba oil is a liquid wax that is a natural mimic of the oil secreted by human skin so it may be used to protect and lubricate skin and hair. Its title of “wrinkle fighter” makes it an excellent selection when choosing oils for facial and body moisturizers massage oils and dry skin treatments.
Macadamia Nut Oil:
Macadamia nut oil is one of few plants oils that contains high amounts of palmitoleic acid, which is also normally found in the sebum of man, and so is beneficial to the skin. It is very emollient which makes it great for dry and ageing skin.
Palm Oil:
Palm oil is an excellent oil to sue as a component for soap manufacture as it creates a hard bar of soap with good conditioning qualities while maintaining a mildness to the finished product.
Castor Oil:
Castor oil is a wonderful oil to select for your soaping recipe as it enables that soap to lather beautifully.
Fractionated Coconut Oil:
“Fractionated" simply means this oil has been distilled and refined so the solids are removed allowing it to remain clear. The oil stays in its liquid form even in very cool weather and keeping conditions. The very nature of this oil enables it to have a very long shelf life. This wonderful oil is fantastic for massage products as it sinks readily into the skin without leaving any greasy residue and washes easily out of linen and towelling.
The lightness of FCO allows the creation of wonderful creams and lotions (and extends their shelf life due to the difficulty this product has in becoming rancid), as well as perfume products that may be created in a liquid state, or added to a solid for a cream type product.
Meadowfoam Seed Oil:
Meadowfoam seed oil has a luxurious feel, which enhances creams and lotions with its excellent properties. It is an excellent emolient in lip products. It has the ability to add shine and richness to hair products.
Meadowfoam is naturally high in vitamin E, reducing oxidation possibilities and so can increase the shelf life of made products.
Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of aromatic substances. Aromatherapy stimulates your sense of smell, your moods, and behavior, physical and mental well-being.
Aromatherapy is the use of oils called essential oils that have been distilled from herbs, fruits, petals, bark, rind, sap, flowers, roots, seeds, leaves, grasses.
Carrier Oils
Carrier oils are vegetable oils used to dilute the concentrated essential oils, they help to slow down the evaporation of the essential oils and help absorb them into the skin. The carrier oils should be “Extra virgin or cold pressed vegetable oils” for maximum benefit. Some good carrier oils include mineral oil, grapeseed, canola, safflower, sunflower, sesame, wheat germ, olive and peanut oil.
Storing the essential oils
Store essential oils in brown or dark blue coloured glass bottles with a close fitting plastic screw cap. Do not store in plastic containers, they could become contaminated. Keep them in a dark, cool place to prolong the shelf life. Always store out of reach of children.
Safety in Aromatherapy
Pregnant women and children under the age of two should not be treated with Aromatherapy.
Essential oils are highly concentrated extracts so keep away from the eyes. If oil comes in contact with the eyes, rinse it out with a few drops of pure Sweet Almond Oil, not water and seek medical attention. Never take them internally. They should not be applied directly to the skin but mixed with a carrier oil such as mineral oil to dilute them, as the oils are in concentrated form. Never increase the dose of essential oil. Some oils are toxic in large amounts.
Sweet Almond Oil:
Sweet almond oil penetrates quickly into the skin. It is known to be especially helpful for eczema, and itchy, dry inflamed skin. Contains glucosides, vitamins and minerals.
Apricot Kernel Oil:
Apricot kernel oil is a light but rich oil that is good for sensitive, inflamed or dry and mature skin. It is rich in essential fatty acids and has a high content of vitamin A.
Avocado Oil:
Avocado oil is renown for its ability to penetrate the skin more deeply than other oils and is good for use in products for those with sensitive and dry skin. It is rich in Vitamins A, B1, B2, D and E and with properties such as emoliency, penetration, stability, skin softening and moisturizing it allows for its use as a base in the production of soap, skin care, hair products, and baby products, as well as aiding skin problems such as eczema and Psoriasis.
Jojoba Oil:
Jojoba oil is a liquid wax that is a natural mimic of the oil secreted by human skin so it may be used to protect and lubricate skin and hair. Its title of “wrinkle fighter” makes it an excellent selection when choosing oils for facial and body moisturizers massage oils and dry skin treatments.
Macadamia Nut Oil:
Macadamia nut oil is one of few plants oils that contains high amounts of palmitoleic acid, which is also normally found in the sebum of man, and so is beneficial to the skin. It is very emollient which makes it great for dry and ageing skin.
Palm Oil:
Palm oil is an excellent oil to sue as a component for soap manufacture as it creates a hard bar of soap with good conditioning qualities while maintaining a mildness to the finished product.
Castor Oil:
Castor oil is a wonderful oil to select for your soaping recipe as it enables that soap to lather beautifully.
Fractionated Coconut Oil:
“Fractionated" simply means this oil has been distilled and refined so the solids are removed allowing it to remain clear. The oil stays in its liquid form even in very cool weather and keeping conditions. The very nature of this oil enables it to have a very long shelf life. This wonderful oil is fantastic for massage products as it sinks readily into the skin without leaving any greasy residue and washes easily out of linen and towelling.
The lightness of FCO allows the creation of wonderful creams and lotions (and extends their shelf life due to the difficulty this product has in becoming rancid), as well as perfume products that may be created in a liquid state, or added to a solid for a cream type product.
Meadowfoam Seed Oil:
Meadowfoam seed oil has a luxurious feel, which enhances creams and lotions with its excellent properties. It is an excellent emolient in lip products. It has the ability to add shine and richness to hair products.
Meadowfoam is naturally high in vitamin E, reducing oxidation possibilities and so can increase the shelf life of made products.
Choosing Oils
Essential oil scents:
Oils fall into one of five groups floral, green, spicy, citrus, woody/balsamic. Choose oils from the groups, which contain the aromas you prefer.
Essential oil Groups:
Floral
Jasmine
Lavender
Mimosa
Neroli
Rose
Violet
Ylang-Ylang
Green
Basil
Chamomile
Clary Sage
Eucalyptus
Galbanum
Peppermint
Pine
Rosemary
Spruce
Thyme
Spicy
Camphor
Fennel
Ginger
Juniper
Laurel
Marjoram
Myrrh
Tarragon
Tea Tree
Citrus
Bergamot
Citronella
Lemon
Lemongrass
Lime
Mandarin
Orange
Petitgrain
Woody / Balsamic
Ambrette
Angelica
Cedarwood
Frankincense
Marigold
Patchouli
Rosewood
Sandalwood
Valerian
Yarrow
Ideal Small Collection:
Lavender, Lemon, Eucalyptus, Jasmine, Sandalwood, Chamomile, Geranium, Neroli, Patchouli, Peppermint, Rose, Ylang-Ylang.
Oils fall into one of five groups floral, green, spicy, citrus, woody/balsamic. Choose oils from the groups, which contain the aromas you prefer.
Essential oil Groups:
Floral
Jasmine
Lavender
Mimosa
Neroli
Rose
Violet
Ylang-Ylang
Green
Basil
Chamomile
Clary Sage
Eucalyptus
Galbanum
Peppermint
Pine
Rosemary
Spruce
Thyme
Spicy
Camphor
Fennel
Ginger
Juniper
Laurel
Marjoram
Myrrh
Tarragon
Tea Tree
Citrus
Bergamot
Citronella
Lemon
Lemongrass
Lime
Mandarin
Orange
Petitgrain
Woody / Balsamic
Ambrette
Angelica
Cedarwood
Frankincense
Marigold
Patchouli
Rosewood
Sandalwood
Valerian
Yarrow
Ideal Small Collection:
Lavender, Lemon, Eucalyptus, Jasmine, Sandalwood, Chamomile, Geranium, Neroli, Patchouli, Peppermint, Rose, Ylang-Ylang.
Directory of Essential Oils
Oil
How it can help
Caution
Basil
Lifts depression, relieves muscles from stress and strain.
S
Benzoin
Acne antiseptic, relieves laryngitis, soothes respiratory disorders, stimulates circulation.
Bergamot
Refreshing, fights viral infections, assists digestion, combats acne, cold sores, cystitis, and dermatitis.
L
Cedarwood
Useful against acne, bronchitis, skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis.
S
Chamomile
Anti-inflammatory, sedative, for burns, cuts cystitis, skin irritations, PMS, stress
Y
Cinnamon
Antiseptic, antibacterial, stimulates circulation, eases diarrhoea.
S
Clary Sage
Anti-depressant, soothes anxiety, hysteria and insomnia, aids sore throats, period complaints, lifts post-natal depression.
Cypress
Anti-spasmodic, stimulates circulation, deodorizes feet, aids menopause problems.
S, N
Eucalyptus
A natural antiseptic, aids aches and pains, combats colds, flu, infection, fever, sores.
Fennel
Cleanses the liver, aids indigestion, constipation and fluid retention.
S, N
Frankincense
Calming, aids urine infections, cleans wounds, clears the brain and encourages concentration, excellent aid in meditation
Geranium
Relaxing and uplifting, a good antiseptic, helps oily skin disorders, soothes dermatitis.
Hyssop
Aids coughs, eases flatulence, removes ‘brain fog’ and encourages relaxation
S, N
Jasmine
Relieves nervous tension, brings relaxation, uplifting, soothes respiratory conditions, good for dry, sensitive skins. Don’t use during pregnancy, excellent during labour.
Juniper
Cleanses, purifies the air, eases muscular pain, useful against dermatitis and eczema.
S
Lavender
The most versatile oil, antiseptic, anti-bacterial, anti-viral. Battles infection, heals burns and sunburn, soothes eczema, dermatitis, and other skin irritations, relieves digestive and urinary complaints, calms, clears headaches, earaches, eases pain, comforts relaxes, useful for insomnia.
Lemon
Astringent, very refreshing and uplifting, eases digestive complaints.
L
Marjoram
Eases muscle and joint pain, headaches and migraines, encourages a restful sleep.
S
Myrrh
Antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, cooling, eases depression.
S
Neroli
Uplifting oil encourages optimism, rejuvenates skin, calming, soothes anxiety and shock, excellent in anti-stretch mark oils, wonderful to use during pregnancy.
Orange
Antiseptic, stimulates digestive system, promotes cheerfulness
L
Patchouli
Anti-depressant astringent, a powerful fungicidal, lifts moods, a sensual oil
Peppermint
Cools and warms, depending on the conditions. Eases car sickness, sore tummies, vomiting, toothache, diarrhoea, promotes clarity, soothes bronchitis.
Petitgrain
Deodorizes, calms, encourages happiness, increases sociability.
L
Rose
Most celebrate of oils, represents and strengthens love, uplifting, soothes menstrual problems, good tonic for skins, especially dry or mature, relieves stress
Y
Rosemary
Antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, anti-bacterial, very warming, combats colds and flu, excellent hair tonic, soothes migraines, aids asthma and coughs.
S, N
Sage
Anti-inflammatory, soothes aches, pains, calms period pains, eases sore throats
S, N
Sandalwood
Powerful antiseptic, excellent for sore throats, clears respiratory conditions, uplifts a depressed mind, anti-spasmodic
Tea-tree
Antiseptic, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal. Clears skins, respiratory, other infections, sore throats, acne, abscess, sunburn
Thyme
Anti-depressant, most powerful antiseptic oil, aids cold or flu relief, deodorizes, relieves respiratory complaints.
S, N
Ylang Ylang
Sweet, sensual oil, reputed aphrodisiac, calming, anti-depressant, relaxes mind and body, eases high blood pressure
Cautions
S - Do not use during pregnancy
Y - Use with caution during pregnancy
L - May cause photo-sensitivity. Don't use before exposure to sunlight.
N - Don't use if you have epilepsy or high blood pressure
How it can help
Caution
Basil
Lifts depression, relieves muscles from stress and strain.
S
Benzoin
Acne antiseptic, relieves laryngitis, soothes respiratory disorders, stimulates circulation.
Bergamot
Refreshing, fights viral infections, assists digestion, combats acne, cold sores, cystitis, and dermatitis.
L
Cedarwood
Useful against acne, bronchitis, skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis.
S
Chamomile
Anti-inflammatory, sedative, for burns, cuts cystitis, skin irritations, PMS, stress
Y
Cinnamon
Antiseptic, antibacterial, stimulates circulation, eases diarrhoea.
S
Clary Sage
Anti-depressant, soothes anxiety, hysteria and insomnia, aids sore throats, period complaints, lifts post-natal depression.
Cypress
Anti-spasmodic, stimulates circulation, deodorizes feet, aids menopause problems.
S, N
Eucalyptus
A natural antiseptic, aids aches and pains, combats colds, flu, infection, fever, sores.
Fennel
Cleanses the liver, aids indigestion, constipation and fluid retention.
S, N
Frankincense
Calming, aids urine infections, cleans wounds, clears the brain and encourages concentration, excellent aid in meditation
Geranium
Relaxing and uplifting, a good antiseptic, helps oily skin disorders, soothes dermatitis.
Hyssop
Aids coughs, eases flatulence, removes ‘brain fog’ and encourages relaxation
S, N
Jasmine
Relieves nervous tension, brings relaxation, uplifting, soothes respiratory conditions, good for dry, sensitive skins. Don’t use during pregnancy, excellent during labour.
Juniper
Cleanses, purifies the air, eases muscular pain, useful against dermatitis and eczema.
S
Lavender
The most versatile oil, antiseptic, anti-bacterial, anti-viral. Battles infection, heals burns and sunburn, soothes eczema, dermatitis, and other skin irritations, relieves digestive and urinary complaints, calms, clears headaches, earaches, eases pain, comforts relaxes, useful for insomnia.
Lemon
Astringent, very refreshing and uplifting, eases digestive complaints.
L
Marjoram
Eases muscle and joint pain, headaches and migraines, encourages a restful sleep.
S
Myrrh
Antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, cooling, eases depression.
S
Neroli
Uplifting oil encourages optimism, rejuvenates skin, calming, soothes anxiety and shock, excellent in anti-stretch mark oils, wonderful to use during pregnancy.
Orange
Antiseptic, stimulates digestive system, promotes cheerfulness
L
Patchouli
Anti-depressant astringent, a powerful fungicidal, lifts moods, a sensual oil
Peppermint
Cools and warms, depending on the conditions. Eases car sickness, sore tummies, vomiting, toothache, diarrhoea, promotes clarity, soothes bronchitis.
Petitgrain
Deodorizes, calms, encourages happiness, increases sociability.
L
Rose
Most celebrate of oils, represents and strengthens love, uplifting, soothes menstrual problems, good tonic for skins, especially dry or mature, relieves stress
Y
Rosemary
Antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, anti-bacterial, very warming, combats colds and flu, excellent hair tonic, soothes migraines, aids asthma and coughs.
S, N
Sage
Anti-inflammatory, soothes aches, pains, calms period pains, eases sore throats
S, N
Sandalwood
Powerful antiseptic, excellent for sore throats, clears respiratory conditions, uplifts a depressed mind, anti-spasmodic
Tea-tree
Antiseptic, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal. Clears skins, respiratory, other infections, sore throats, acne, abscess, sunburn
Thyme
Anti-depressant, most powerful antiseptic oil, aids cold or flu relief, deodorizes, relieves respiratory complaints.
S, N
Ylang Ylang
Sweet, sensual oil, reputed aphrodisiac, calming, anti-depressant, relaxes mind and body, eases high blood pressure
Cautions
S - Do not use during pregnancy
Y - Use with caution during pregnancy
L - May cause photo-sensitivity. Don't use before exposure to sunlight.
N - Don't use if you have epilepsy or high blood pressure
Hints and Tips
Add 2—3 drops of lemon essential oil to a cleaning cloth to wipe over surfaces and act as a deodoriser in the home.
Place a few drops of eucalyptus essential oil in a dish of hot water over a radiator to disinfect a room.
Add 5 drops of eucalyptus essential oil to a hot bath to relieve congestion during a cough or cold.
Add 12 drops of jasmine essential oil to the wood for a fire before you light it. This will scent the room.
Add 2 drops jasmine essential oil to a basin of warm water for a final face rinse after cleansing.
Leave to dry naturally to help to soften the skin.
Inhale 5 drops sandalwood essential oil in 1 litre boiling water to clear congestion.
Atomizers (Sprays and Spritzers) - use glass, not plastic. Fill with distilled, purified or spring water. If bottled water is not available, use cooled boiled water. Add 3—6 drops of essential oil to each 30mls of water. Make up only enough for immediate use and re-fill as required. Use to fragrance a room or refresh the face.
Footbaths—add 4—8 drops of essential oil to a bowl of warm to hot water. Soak for about 15 minutes to refresh the feet.
To perfume your lingerie add 1 drop of your chosen essential oil to the final rinse water of the washing. Try rose, geranium, jasmine, neroli or ylang ylang. Take care to ensure the oils is well dispersed in the water and does not touch the lingerie directly.
To give a fresh aroma to towels add 1 drop of lemon essential oil in the rinse water or sprinkle a drop in the clothes dryer.
A drop of lavender essential oil in the final rinse will impart a lingering restful aroma to sheets and bed linen.
Try a little patchouli or cedarwood essential oil on a cotton ball to protect clothes from moths. But use sparingly or the smell could be too heavy.
Place a few drops of eucalyptus essential oil in a dish of hot water over a radiator to disinfect a room.
Add 5 drops of eucalyptus essential oil to a hot bath to relieve congestion during a cough or cold.
Add 12 drops of jasmine essential oil to the wood for a fire before you light it. This will scent the room.
Add 2 drops jasmine essential oil to a basin of warm water for a final face rinse after cleansing.
Leave to dry naturally to help to soften the skin.
Inhale 5 drops sandalwood essential oil in 1 litre boiling water to clear congestion.
Atomizers (Sprays and Spritzers) - use glass, not plastic. Fill with distilled, purified or spring water. If bottled water is not available, use cooled boiled water. Add 3—6 drops of essential oil to each 30mls of water. Make up only enough for immediate use and re-fill as required. Use to fragrance a room or refresh the face.
Footbaths—add 4—8 drops of essential oil to a bowl of warm to hot water. Soak for about 15 minutes to refresh the feet.
To perfume your lingerie add 1 drop of your chosen essential oil to the final rinse water of the washing. Try rose, geranium, jasmine, neroli or ylang ylang. Take care to ensure the oils is well dispersed in the water and does not touch the lingerie directly.
To give a fresh aroma to towels add 1 drop of lemon essential oil in the rinse water or sprinkle a drop in the clothes dryer.
A drop of lavender essential oil in the final rinse will impart a lingering restful aroma to sheets and bed linen.
Try a little patchouli or cedarwood essential oil on a cotton ball to protect clothes from moths. But use sparingly or the smell could be too heavy.
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