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Holistic Body Care (1 of 5)

by Shelly

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Essential oils are all around us, just like with herbs. The benefits of essential oils goes beyond what most modern-day medicine practicing doctors can prescribe, but getting the benefits of the essential oils in your own home is really very easy. A holistic approach to your ills and moods is the main area where essential oils shine through. With using essential oils in your products you can create custom blends as well as products within your own home. They are very earth-friendly and super easy to make at home. No basic knowledge of making products needs to be known. All you will need to make your custom blends is the essential oils, a carrier oil as well as some patience.

Blending of essential oils:

• Calm Alert Blend:
13 drops of lavender essential oil
8 drops of coriander essential oil
4 drops of grapefruit essential oil

• Invigorating Blend:
17 drops of rosemary essential oil
8 drops of peppermint essential oil

• Relaxation Blend:
20 drops of lavender essential oil
3 drops of ylang ylang essential oil
2 drops of frankincense essential oil or can be substituted for sandal wood essential oil

• Sensual Blend:
10 drops of sweet orange essential oil
10 drops of sandalwood essential oil or can be substituted for cedar wood essential oil
5 drops of ylang ylang essential oil

• Calming into sleep Blend:
10 drops sweet almond oil
10 drops Roman chamomile essential oil
5 drops lavender essential oil

• Anti-Depression Blend:
1 drop Rose essential oil
3 drops sandalwood essential oil
1 drop sweet orange essential oil


Posted in Essential Oils, Lavender, Make Your Own, Relaxation on May 26th, 2008

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