Enjoy using Essential Oils and making your own recipes that give you products that are quick and simple to make.
Using only five Essential Oils - keep the cost down but not make inferior products for your use. I never compromised on effectiveness in these recipes if it would not work with the five it is not listed.
Costing you less - by reducing the number of Oils and combining them with common household ingredients you spend less, waste less and are able to make more as you want it.
Simple recipes - by keeping the recipes simple to do and easy to follow you can save yourself time along with money.
It was amazing how simple but still effective these products were and how easy they are to make and store or make up quickly when you need them. They are great for you, your family, and for inexpensive gifts that look (and smell) a million dollars.
If you love natural chemical free products then this article is for you. If you love to also save money, then this article is definitely for you.
If you love making your own products, you will love the simple systematic recipes.
Even if you have never blended a product before this article is design to give you, the easy instruction and all the information you need to make you own products.
There is several great recipes in each of these sections
• Household cleaning
• First aid and Common Ailments
• Relaxation and Stress Relief
• Skin Care
• Hair Care
• Gift Ideas
• First aid and Common Ailments
• Relaxation and Stress Relief
• Skin Care
• Hair Care
• Gift Ideas
When we first decided to create recipes with a smaller number of oils, we tested three, four, five and six Essential Oil blends and found that five oils give you the most versatility and best value for money.
When selecting our Essential Oils we tested and tested them until we found the best for -
• Value for Money - why use an expensive oil if a less expensive will work just as well
• Essential Oil versatility - what oils have many benefits and usages
• Essential Oil properties - what oils have a larger range or properties and work the best with our bodies and environment
• Simplicity - more common known oils
• Practicality - easy to find oils so you don't have to search for them
• Essential Oil versatility - what oils have many benefits and usages
• Essential Oil properties - what oils have a larger range or properties and work the best with our bodies and environment
• Simplicity - more common known oils
• Practicality - easy to find oils so you don't have to search for them
THE ESSENTIAL five OILS
Here is a quick summary of the Five Essential Oils used to create this complete article
1. Lavender
2. Geranium
3. Lemon
4. Chamomile
5. Tea Tree
2. Geranium
3. Lemon
4. Chamomile
5. Tea Tree
Lavender Essential Oil - The most popular Essential Oil is Lavender; if you were only ever going to buy one Essential Oil then Lavender would be the one. It is used in all sections of The Essential 5. This amazing oil is one of the most useful of all essential oils. Lavenders properties include antiseptic, relaxant, antitoxic, for burns, sedative, tonic, deodorant to name a few, and blends well with most other oils. It is bridging oil for perfumes and is a very common known aroma.
Geranium Essential Oil - Geranium has a strong herbaceous aroma with similar notes to rose. This great all round Essential oil has therapeutic properties as an astringent, antiseptic, anti-depressant, tonic, antibiotic, and as an anti-infectious agent. Aid against travel sickness, assists with irritations associated with dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis.
Lemon Essential Oil - Well known for its clean refreshing aroma it has high anti-bacterial properties. On skin and hair, it can be used for its cleansing effect, as well as for its Antiseptic properties, and being refreshing and cooling. Lemon may assist with the ability to concentrate. The strong clean smell is commonly associated with cleanliness.
Chamomile Essential Oil - It is useful in the treatment of aches and pains in muscles and joints. Treatment of symptoms of PMS with Chamomile is also beneficial especially when the symptoms are related to stress. It has long tradition in herbal medicine and the flowers were used in many cures including an herbal tea During World War Two. The strong aroma of chamomile is fruity, herbaceous, and ideal for children and those with sensitive skins.
Tea Tree Essential Oil - Most of us have use or own this oil at one stage. It is use in two sections and is best known as a very powerful immune stimulant. It can help to fight off infectious. Used as part of an inhalation it can help with colds, measles, sinusitis & viral infections. For skin & hair, Tea Tree has been used to combat acne, oily skin, head lice & dandruff.
THE COST BENEFITS OF USING ESSENTIAL OILS
The main benefit of using Essential Oils when making your own products are that a little goes a long way.
Usually you can buy your Oils in 17ml, 15 ml, and 12ml or 6 ml bottles and for every 1 millilitre, you get 20 drops that means for your 15 ml you get 300 drops and your 12 ml bottle you get 240 drops.
With different Products, ranging from only 10 drops or more you can see now a little goes along way.
This is why they are a cost effective way to create your own blends. By simply changing the quantities and the mix of oils and the base products, you are able to make many products with only a few oils.
I love that I can make up some products that I use all the time and then I can just make up enough of a product if I want it for a single use, for example when my son had warts I made up a half bottle and applied as per instruction for the two weeks and I have not needed to use it again.
Whereas I always have Air Freshener and All-purpose Cleanser available as well as Antiseptic Cream and Bath Bombs, (ideal to throw in the bath with cranky kids).
ADD BASE PRODUCTS
Add to this some great base products and you are away. Using base products combined with Essential Oils for household cleaning and gifts has been used for centuries with records showing uses as far back as ancient Roman Times and in Egypt, Greece and India.
Base products range from everyday common products - Bicarb (bicarbonate soda), Soaps, Salt, Vinegar, Vitamin V creams, Aloe Vera, Eggs along with many other commonly used ingredients.
By understanding that Base Oils and Products have their own properties (attribute, characteristic or ability) allows you to expand the range of recipes and products you may create, by combining of Essential Oil and base product properties.
HOUSEHOLD CLEANING
Some people enjoy cleaning, some people love cleaning, some tolerate it and some do it because 'it has to be done', I am somewhere between tolerate and 'has to be done', definitely not in the love area. Put on some music; grab the kids, grab my great products and I get it done.
I want products that work; I do not want to have to repeat it. Therefore, if I can have effective products that are natural, chemical free, and smell divine, then that is a bonus.
• Air freshener - room deodorizer, ironing aid, curtain freshener
• All Purpose Cleanser - any room in the house the needs an abrasive cleaner; ovens, showers, fridges, air conditioners, bathrooms, benches, cups, drawers, microwaves
• Baking Soda Shaker - general all round all-purpose abrasive, stainless steel, shoes - odor
• Vinegar Spray - antibacterial surface cleaner, polishes car chrome, Spray car windows to keep them frost free, clean eye glasses, must have for jellyfish and blue bottle stings, removes fruit stains from hands, removes onion smell from hands
• All Purpose Cleanser - any room in the house the needs an abrasive cleaner; ovens, showers, fridges, air conditioners, bathrooms, benches, cups, drawers, microwaves
• Baking Soda Shaker - general all round all-purpose abrasive, stainless steel, shoes - odor
• Vinegar Spray - antibacterial surface cleaner, polishes car chrome, Spray car windows to keep them frost free, clean eye glasses, must have for jellyfish and blue bottle stings, removes fruit stains from hands, removes onion smell from hands
AIR FRESHENER SPRAY
250 ml Spray bottle
15 drops Essential Oils as below (blend suggestions)
250 ml Boiled (cooled) Water
To freshen and deodorize your house, do not mask the bad smells; eliminate them. Any of the below blends are great of create your own air freshener, using the blend to suit your needs.
MIX 1 - 10 drops of Essential Oils into bottle of water and shake well. Shake before each use.
Blend suggestions:
Welcoming - welcome people into your home, invokes memories of peace in most people.
Lavender - 15 drops
All purpose - a blend suitable for every room; freshens the air and contains bacterial properties.
Lavender - 8 drops, Lemon 4 drops, Geranium 3 drops
Bloom - Ideal for kitchen and eliminating cooking odour.
Lavender 6 drops, Lemon 5 drops, Tea Tree 4 drops
Smell Ease - remove the unpleasant odour associated with bathrooms and laundries
Lemon 10 drops, Chamomile 3 drops, Lavender 2 drops
Other Uses -
• Ironing Aid - spray directly onto clothes and iron
• Room deodorizer - eliminating stale and unpleasant smells
• Curtain freshener - spray directly onto curtains and allow the warm of the sun to intensify the beautiful natural Essential Oil aromas.
• Room deodorizer - eliminating stale and unpleasant smells
• Curtain freshener - spray directly onto curtains and allow the warm of the sun to intensify the beautiful natural Essential Oil aromas.
BICARB SHAKER
Large Salt Shaker
Bicarb
Large saltshaker or talc powder bottle or container (jar) with holes pierced into lid may be used. If Bicarb is needed as an abrasive, it can be used alone, with Surface Spray or All Purpose Cleaner for added removal of built up grime. Easier and more practical than having in a box and pouring it out, you seem to use less as the powder is evenly distributed.
Other Uses -
• Kids - will love using this - shake onto surface, spray with vinegar and watch it fizz let the kids wipe the bench and love the fizzing feeling on their fingers - cleaning done with fun!
• Stainless Steel - cleans and removes minor rust stains
• Odour eliminator - shoes, carpets and pet areas
• Stainless Steel - cleans and removes minor rust stains
• Odour eliminator - shoes, carpets and pet areas
ALL PURPOSE CLEANSER
250 ml sauce (squirt) bottle
140 ml Boiled (warm) Water
60 ml Vinegar
50 ml soap or washing liquid
2 tablespoons Bicarb
10 drops Lemon Essential Oil
5 drops Lavender Essential Oil
5 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil
A wonderful All Purpose Cleanser that can be used throughout the household. Heavier than a surface, spray with a gentle abrasive quality and soap for removal of grease, build up. This Cleaner is antibacterial, disinfectant, and cleansing.
MIX: - Mix this mixture in a glass bowl or jug, cool and pour into bottle.
Pour in 1/2 of warm water add Bicarb, stir until dissolved,
Add to this mixture 1/2 vinegar (1/2 vinegar quantity, allow mixture to rinse and lower, add rest of Vinegar) and add liquid soap stir until blended. Add Essential Oils and pour in remaining warm water. Stir well, allow cooling before use.
Other Uses -
• Benches - Cleaning any surfaces with gentle abrasive cleaner
• Fridges - for fresh odour and sparkling clean look
• Showers and bathrooms - helps eliminate build up
• Air conditioners Cups - great for removing coffee stains
• Drawers - removes grime and marks
• Microwaves - cleans inside and out
• Fridges - for fresh odour and sparkling clean look
• Showers and bathrooms - helps eliminate build up
• Air conditioners Cups - great for removing coffee stains
• Drawers - removes grime and marks
• Microwaves - cleans inside and out
VINEGAR SPRAY
250 ml Spray bottle
250 ml vinegar
A pure blend of vinegar can be used by itself or part of a cleaning system. This spray is ideal for cleaning mirrors, glass and windows, and for use with Bicarb for cleaning.
Other Uses -
• Polishes car chrome
• Spray car windows to keep them frost free
• clean eye glasses
• must have for jellyfish, blue bottle stings
• removes fruit stains from hands
• removes onion smell from hands
• Spray car windows to keep them frost free
• clean eye glasses
• must have for jellyfish, blue bottle stings
• removes fruit stains from hands
• removes onion smell from hands
FIRST AID AND COMMON AILMENTS
Creating a First Aid Kit and treating Common Ailments is a great way to see the benefits of using Essential Oils.
Essential Oils bring their therapeutic benefits to the body, as they are absorbed into the blood stream via the skin or lungs. The aromatic fragrances can have a pleasing and powerful effect on our general wellbeing. As the Essential Oils enter, the bloodstream they take their healing powers to the part of the body that is in most need.
With First Aid and Common Ailments, you will find over a period of time you will make up more products that you use regularly and this will bring even more benefits to you and your family.
ANTISEPTIC CREAM
50 ml dark coloured glass jar
43 ml Base Cream
20 drops (1 ml) Lavender Essential Oil
15 drops Geranium Essential Oil
15 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil
Use of this antiseptic blend assists in the healing of cuts and wounds. Use directly onto injury and cover with bandage or Band-Aid for quicker healing.
MIX: Into glass, jar spoon in Base Cream fill 2/3 of jar add in essential oils, mix with spoon, fill jar and remix.
BURN GEL, mild
50 ml glass jar
43 ml Aloe Vera Gel
40 (2 ml) drops Lavender Essential Oil
10 drops Chamomile Essential Oil
IMMEDIATELY apply cold water to area, run water over area for approx. 10 minutes.
For small areas a few drops of Lavender (neat) straight from the bottle, onto area followed by ice pack is ideal.
For large areas apply blend above (I have this made up in fridge always) as it is even better if Aloe Vera Gel blend is cold. Apply clean gauze bandage and cover with ice pack. ALWAYS SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IF SEVERE BURN.
MIX: Into glass, jar spoon in Aloe Vera Gel fill 2/3 of jar add in essential oils, mix with spoon, fill jar and remix.
CHAPPED LIPS
10 ml dark coloured glass jar or container
10ml Aloe Vera Gel
6 drops Geranium Essential Oil
4 drops Chamomile Essential Oil
Apply regularly to lips to keep them moist and smooth.
MIX: Into glass, jar spoon in Aloe Vera Gel fill 2/3 of jar add in essential oils, mix with spoon, fill jar and remix.
COLD SORES
10 ml glass jar
10 ml Aloe Vera Gel
4 drops Geranium Essential Oil
3 drops Tea Tree Essential Oils
2 drops Chamomile Essential Oils
1 drop Lavender Essential Oils
This blend can assist in the reduction of the severity of cold sores. Apply when the tingling feeling starts, (if possible to help prevent cold sore from forming), or apply directly onto sore to help keep moist and encourage healing of inflammation.
MIX: Into glass jar spoon in Aloe Vera Gel fill 2/3 of jar add in essential oils, mix with spoon, fill jar and remix
HEADACHES
10 ml glass bottle
10 ml base oil
10 drops Essential Oils as below
MIX: Lavender 10 drops
Assist in the relief of headaches. Inhale directly from the bottle, especially before leaving the bed in the morning. Massage onto pulse points, wrist, temples, and base of neck and across forehead. Drop 5-10 drops in bath or shower, may be used in oil burner.
MIX: Pour base oil to glass bottle, add Essential Oils and shake well.
RELAXATION
Time to relax you have to be joking. I have heard this repeatedly and I know how hard it is to fit it in. By making my own relaxation products I could adjust them to what I wanted, and vary them to suit my moods. For example I would you different oils for relaxing, for sleep, for stress or mediation.
RELAXATION RELEASE & WIND DOWN BLEND
5 drops Lavender, 3 drops Chamomile, 2 drops Geranium
RELAX & UPLIFT BLEND
4 drops Geranium, 2 drops Chamomile, 2 drops Lavender, 2 drop Lemon
CALM DOWN STRESS BUSTER BLEND
7 drops Chamomile, 3 drops Lavender
100% PURE ESSENTIAL OIL BLEND
15 ml glass bottle
15 ml Essential Oils (your blend)
Creating a blend of Essential Oils gives you a synergy of the oils. That means the combined benefit of the oils is higher than its individual oils. Remember your 100% Essential Oil blend is not for use on your body it must be a diluted blend for body usage. 100% Essential 100% Oil blends are ideal for oil burners, foot spas, baths, inhalations, humidifiers, diffusers and mediation.
MIX Add the total drops of each Essential Oil into the bottle as shake gently to blend.
10% ESSENTIAL OIL BLEND
15 ml glass bottle
30 drops (1.5 ml) Essential Oils (your blend)
13.5 ml base oil
Creating a blend of Essential Oils gives you a synergy of the oils. Blending it down with base oil allows you the versatility to use for body applications. 10% Essential Oil Blends are ideal for pulse point or quick relief, compresses, candles, direct application, showers and inhalations.
BATH SALTS
200 grams Epson salts
20 drops Essential Oil (your blend)
1 tablespoon Bicarb
1 teaspoon Food colouring, herbs, or flower petals for colouring
Combine the properties of these truly amazing natural products to create a simple and effective bath product. Add your Essential Oils depending on your mood, desires, and lets your troubles float away.
MIX: To the Epson salts stir in Bicarb and colouring product (if required) and mix well then add Essential Oil blend and mix again.
BODY OIL
100 ml glass bottle
100 drops (5 ml) Essential Oils (your blend)
95 ml base oils
SKIN CARE SENSATIONS
The recipe gives you great oil; use this if you prefer to use body oil, instead of a moisturizer cream. Body is great to give skin supple appearance and ideal for dry skin or sin in harsh climates where even the loveliest of skin has a tendency to dry up. Apply all over body, for added directly after bath with skin is still damp and gently pat dry.
One of the benefits of making your own skin care products is definitely price, but where you will really see the benefits is in the condition of your skin.
When I started making my own products, I notice my skin loved the benefits of the Essential Oils and the high quality base products and it look so much better.
What I found was that I did not react to anything in the blends, as there were no chemicals to irritate my skin. If a blend seems to strong on my skin, I just added baser product to reduce the strength of it, this make the blend lighter. I found this ideal for teenagers, when they first started using their own products as they usually have a tendency to be heavy handed with products and their skin is extra sensitive (hormonal). I found it was an ideal solution and over time, if they felt the product was not doing its job (i.e. not a clean feeling) I then increase it back up to the original blend ratios.
Normal Skin- Normal Skin usually has a flat appearance, with a healthy glow. It is supple, smooth, and free if blemish (may get an occasional one).
Combination Skin - The most common skin type is combination skin, which usually has drier cheeks and the area from the chin up to the forehead and then across the forehead is oily (your t-zone
Acne - Acne skin needs to be treated with an antibacterial cream for the acne and a moisturizer than evens out the skin, helping to reduce the blemishes. Always seek medical assistance with severe acne, as many times it is an internal imbalance that needs to be corrected to assist with the external healing of the skin.
Sensitive Skin - Sensitive skin can be any of the different skin types, when making products for sensitive skin HALF the essential oils use in the recipe.
Use the correct Essential Oils for different skin types
Normal Skin - Lavender, Geranium, Lemon and Chamomile
Oily - Lavender, Tea Tree, Chamomile and Geranium
Combination - Lavender, Lemon, Geranium and Chamomile
Acne - Lavender, Geranium, Tea Tree and Lemon
CLEANSER
100 ml glass bottle
100 drops (5 ml) Essential Oil
95 ml Liquid Soap Mix
Suggested Blends
Normal, Oily, Acne Skin Types
60 drops (3 ml) Lavender, 40 drops (2 ml) Lemon Essential Oils
Dry and Combination Skin Types
60 drops (3 ml) Lavender, 40 drops (2 ml) Geranium Essential Oils
Massage onto face, neck, decollate, and wash off with warm water and cloth (or cotton wipes). You will need to wipe 2-3 times, to remove all oil and grime from skin. Rinse again, tone, pat dry and moisturize.
MIX: Pour in Liquid Soap Mix into bottle, add to this your Essential Oils and shake well. For babies and children up to 2 years, half the quantity of essential oils.
TONER
100ml glass bottle
40 drops (2 ml) Lavender Essential Oil
5 ml Vinegar
93 ml water
Apply to cotton ball and gently wipe of face
MIX: Add water and Vinegar to bottle and then add Essential Oil, mix thoroughly. Shake well before each use as no dispersant is used (ingredient found in commercial products to keep products from separating)
MOISTURIZER
RATIO: 100 drops (5 ml) Essential Oils: 95 ml Base Cream
100 ml glass jar
100 drops (5 ml) Essential Oil blend (as below)
95 ml Base Cream
Blend Suggestions
dr = drop
Normal Skin
30 dr Lavender, 30 dr Geranium, 20 dr Lemon, 20 dr Chamomile
Oily Skin
40 dr Geranium, 25 dr Lavender, 25 dr Tea Tree, 10 dr Chamomile
Dry Skin
35 dr Lemon, 35 dr Lavender, 20 dr Geranium, 15 dr Chamomile
Combination Skin
30 dr Lavender, 30 dr Lemon, 20 dr Chamomile, 20 dr Tea Tree
Acne Skin
35 drop Tea Tree, 25 dr Lavender, 20 dr Geranium, 20 dr Lemon
After cleansing and toning you will need to add moisture back to your skin (even oily) Use this blend daily before apply makeup or as part of the morning / evening skincare ritual.
MIX: Into glass jar spoon in Base Cream fill 2/3 of jar add in essential oils, mix with spoon, fill jar and remix
HAIR CARE HELP
Your "crowning glory" is an important part of your appearance and your confidence. If your hair is oily, messy or lifeless it does not matter how well you dress your appearance lacks the finesse of the 'together' look. Why do you think there is the term 'bad hair day’?
I found I could change this with the right products, and lots of expense, but I decided to find natural alternatives that did not break the bank and help my hair without filling it full of chemicals.
Your hair is usually categorized allowing correct products to be used. Hair can be Normal, Oily, Dry, Damaged and Dandruff. You can tell your hair type by having a look at it in good light and noticing several different aspects.
Normal Hair - shiny and gloss with little or no frizz
Oily Hair - tends to have a build-up of grease, looks dull and lifeless
Dry Hair - usually frizzy and brittle, looks dry and messy
Damaged Hair - any of the above combined with easy breakage and lack of elasticity
Dandruff - flakes found on scalp and may fall onto clothing
Use the correct Essential Oils for different skin types
Normal - Lavender, Chamomile, Lemon, Geranium
Oily - Lavender, Chamomile, Geranium, Tea Tree
Dry - Lavender, Geranium, Chamomile, Lemon
Damaged - Lavender, Chamomile, Geranium, Tea Tree
Dandruff- Lavender, Chamomile, Lemon, Tea Tree
NATURAL SHAMPOO
200ml bottle
200 ml Liquid Soap Mix (see soap for recipe)
30 drops Essential Oils as below
Blend Suggestions
dr = drops
Everyday Use for Normal Hair
10 dr Lavender, 8 dr Chamomile, 6 dr Lemon, 6 dr Geranium
Oily Hair
10 dr Geranium, 8 dr Chamomile, 6 dr Lavender, 6 dr Tea Tree
Dry Hair
10 drops Chamomile, 8 drops Lemon, 6 dr Geranium, 6 dr Lavender
Damaged
10 dr Chamomile, 10 dr Geranium, 5 dr Tea Tree, 5 dr Lavender
Dandruff
10 dr Tea Tree, 8 dr Chamomile, 6 dr Lavender, 6 dr Lemon
This recipe gives you a base for all your Shampoo blends. For babies and children up to 2 years, half the quantity of essential oils.
If you do not wish to make your own shampoo base buy a natural baby shampoo with no added aromas. You will not get as much foam when you wash with this shampoo as there is no foaming agent added, so don't be worried you hair is getting clean just the same.
MIX: Pour in Liquid Soap Mix into bottle; add to this your Essential Oils and shake well.
NATURAL CONDITIONER
200 ml bottle
47 ml base oil
1 cup Boiled (hot) Water
20 drops (1 ml) Chamomile Essential Oils
Massage into hair, leave on for two - three minutes and rinse off.
This recipe gives you a base for all your conditioner blends. If you do not wish to make your own conditioner base buy a natural gentle conditioner (baby conditioner) with no added aromas.
MIX: To hot water add Essential Oil and then add base oil mix together (shake well) thoroughly. The ingredients in this mix may separate, as no dispersant was used (chemical use to keep blends from separating in store bought products), before use shake well to remix ingredients.
HOT OIL TREATMENT
RATIO: 20 drops essential oil: 100 ml base oil
100 ml bottle
10 drops Lemon
99 ml base oil
Pour approx. a tablespoon (2 tablespoons for long hair) into small bowl and heat in microwave or double boiler method until warm (not boiling) pour into palm and massage through hair add another tablespoon if required to give a nice coverage over hair.
Wrap hair in plastic wrap (or plastic bag, or shower cap) and then wrap around a towel, this will keep the heat in giving extra benefit to your treatment.
Allow to remain on hair for 20 - 30 minutes. Rinse out and style as usual (if you find you hair is still to oily you may shampoo and condition your hair).
MIX: To give your hair a lovely revitalizing treatment, blend the base oil with the Essential Oils and shake thoroughly.
GORGEOUS GIFT IDEAS
Do you love giving gifts, do you love giving high quality gifts that you know they will love?
I love giving gifts and usually try to get something that my friends and family will use and appreciate; sometimes this is hard especially if they are the sort of person who really has everything they need.
I have found over the years that people receive handmade gifts exceptionally well and I think this is because in this day and age where you can buy just about anything you want and people are having more and more 'stuff' a beautiful handmade gift that they can see you can take time and effort to make means they are appreciated.
Another benefit of making gifts from Essential Oils is even though they are handmade they can look and will feel expensive and high quality. I remember giving some bath salts once and the person being quite happy about it, but a couple of days later I get a phone call saying how wonderful the Bath Salts where to use compared to other products she had used in the past and could she have more (I gave her the recipe).
For that added touch always present your gifts elegantly in boxes and package that looks a million.
BATH BOMBS
160 grams Bicarb
40 gram of Citric Acid
20 drops Essential Oil (your blend)
1-tablespoon base oil
1 teaspoon Food colouring, herbs, or flower petals for colouring
Combining the natural fizz of Bicarb, that invigorates your mind and body with the wonderful properties of pure Essential Oils to create bath bombs that help the body and mind and are fun for the whole family.
MIX: Combine all dried ingredients in a bowl add Essential Oils 5 drops at a time, mix extremely well, and then add base oil. If required add more base oil, your mixture should hold together into a basic shape. Press mixture into mould and allow setting (2 -3 hours). Press out and store in airtight container.
USES
Baths, Foot Baths
BATH OIL - Dissolving
200 ml bottle
100 ml (5ml) Essential Oils (your blend)
30 ml base oil
160 ml vodka
Love oil, baths, and the way it gives moisture to your skin and relaxes you but do not like the oil ring after, how about bath oil without the oil ring.
This blend will nearly dissolves completely in the bath water. A little goes a long way so do not go overboard. Add to your bath, and enjoy the aromas for relaxations and stress relief.
MIX: Mix the Essential Oils and vodka, stirring the mixture slowly to disperse all the Essential Oil droplets. Allow the mixture to stand for 2-3 days (in a cool dark place) and then add water. Allow the mixture for another 2-3 days (in a cool dark place) then you may use it (you can make it in all one go, but for a better product this time line is important).
BATH SALTS
200 grams Epson salts
20 drops Essential Oil (your blend)
1 tablespoon Bicarb
Place is clear jar with ribbon and label will delight your friends.
1 teaspoon Food colouring, herbs, or flower petals for colouring
Combine the properties of these truly amazing natural products to create a simple and effective bath product.
MIX: To the Epson salts stir in Bicarb and colouring product (if required) and mix well then add Essential Oil blend and mix again.
TRULY AMAZING
As you can see the world of Aromatherapy and using Essential Oils is amazing and diverse. I love that you can create your own Products so simply and that you can adjust them to your individual likes and dislikes.
Using Essential Oil and making Natural Products for you, your family and friend is a great way to save money and benefit for the therapeutic properties at the same time.
I hope you have enjoy learning and making your own Natural Products and this is only the only the beginning of your enjoyment using Essential Oils for every day. For more information or if you have any questions please visit my website [http://www.theessential5.com/], it has over 200 Simple and Effective Recipes was created to give you and understanding of Aromatherapy and allow you to save money and make products quickly and simply.
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