* 6 d. geranium oil
* 2 d. basil oil
* 2 d. neroli oil.

Add to oils to 1/4 C baking soda or epsom salts and add to tub as it is filling. Soak 15-20 minutes

* 40 drops essential oil of Eucalyptus
* 10 drops essential oil of Camphor
* 2 drops essential oil of Wintergreen
* 1 drop essential oil of thyme
* 1 ounce Olive Oil
* 1/2 teaspoon Beeswax

Preparation:

Add the beeswax to the olive oil and heat until the beeswax is melted.

Use very low heat or a double boiler to prevent burning the oil.

When the wax is melted, remove the oil from the heat then add the essential oils and stir to blend.

When the mixture is cool it is ready to use. …

Normal to Dry Skin – Makes 8 ounces of toner

* 4 ounces spring water
* 1 ounce lavender water
* 1 ounce rose water
* 1 ounce witch hazel
* 1/2 ounce vegetable glycerin
* 1/2 ounce organic aloe vera gel (health food store)
* 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
* 16 drops lavender oil
* 16 drops rosemary oil
* 4 drops lemon oil
* 4 drops of geranium oil

Put ingredients in a clean bottle, and combine them in the order shown above. Apply gently to clean face and …

* 4 d. rosewood
* 4 d. patchouli.

Add oils to 1/4 C epsom salts or baking soda; add to bath while water is running; soak 15-20 minutes.

This is a spa treatment from the Arizona desert.

Select a large, flat smooth stone, the size of your palm Heat stone in a low temperature oven until warm but not hot. Rub some scented massage oil into the stone and use this heated rock to give your partner a soothing massage.

The heat from the stone relaxes and penetrates the muscles. Use up to 15 drops of essential oil per 1 oz. of unscented carrier oil. Start with less drops, you can always add more.

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Try the following blend of essential oils in a warm bath to ease stress and muscle pain:

3 drops Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
2 drops Petitgrain (Citrus aurantium var. amara)
1­2 drops Frankincense (Boswellia cateri) ­optional

When addressing a physical or emotional ailment or condition, use only Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils.

Add blend after bath is drawn, swirling oils throughout the water with your foot or hand before entering bath. Relax in in the bath at least 10 minutes, preferably 15 or 20 minutes.

Please be sure to keep oiled water away from your …

Self-improvement is about finding balance and happiness in our daily lives. The most important area in which we can achieve balance is in our own emotional security.

After all, we cannot find true balance in relationships, our work environment, and even spiritually until we achieve self-acceptance, self-control, understanding and compassion. And while many of us believe we have a balanced sense of self, our insecurities often creep silently into our life, leaving uncertainty and regret in its wake.

Emotional security is a subtle yet profound issue because without it you can develop …

* Ylang-ylang 5 drops
* Patchouli 3 drops
* Clove 3 drops
* Mandarin 3 drops
* Clary Sage 1 drop
* Massage oil 1 Tablespoon (15 ml)

These recipes were taken from “500 Formulas for Aromatherapy” by Carol & David Schiller.

The below blends can help during times of panic. When selecting and using oils, be sure to follow all safety precautions and remember that aromatherapy should not be used as a substitute for proper medical treatment.

Blend #1

* 2 drops Helichrysum
* 3 drops Frankincense

Blend #2

* 1 drop Rose
* 4 drops Lavender

Blend #3

* 1 drop Neroli
* 4 drops Lavender

Blend #4

* 1 drops Rose
* 4 drops Frankincense

Directions: Select one of the blends shown above. Then, choose which method you’d like to use the blend – diffuser, bath oil, massage oil or air freshener

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