There are several ways to use essential oils in the bath. First, of course, they can just be added neat and undiluted to the water. This gives the bath a wonderful aroma and you the therapeutic values of whichever oils you have chosen. But the oils can also be incorporated into homemade bath crystals, bath oils and bubble baths.

Most of the prettily packaged bath crystals you can buy in the shops are nothing more than washing soda crystals with color and fragrance added. To make your own at home couldn’t be easier and if you save attractive glass jars over the year. Simply crush washing soda crystals, add a little food coloring, and the essential oils of your choice – to each 250 grams add 20 drops of essential oil. Tie a few ribbons around the jars, et voila . . .  Read more...

You can start baby massage at around 2 months, but avoid it for a week or two before and after a baby is vaccinated.

For babies this young, and until they are a year old, use just 1/2 percent dilution, and not more than 1 drop of essential oil in total at any one time. Only use Roman Chamomile, Neroli, Lavender, Mandarin or Rose with young babies-avoid all other essential oils.

For baby massage, mix 1 drop of essential oil in 2 tsp (10 ml) of base oil, then gently massage the arms, hands, legs, feet, back, chest and stomach. If a baby shows signs of wanting you to stop, then do so, but most babies enjoy being massaged. It is unlikely that you will use up the full massage mixture, so keep what is left over in a dark glass bottle. You can use this the following day for another massage, or in the baby’s bath.

Use only diluted essential oils in the bath. Baby skin is very sensitive, and babies have a habit of putting their fingers in their mouths and rubbing their eyes.  Read more...

Pets can enjoy the therapeutic effects of aromatherapy as much as humans can. Aside from possibly eliminating bad odors and giving your pet a pleasant perfume, essential oils also serve many practical functions such as boosting your pet’s immune system, fighting off bacteria and viruses, preventing the growth of yeasts and molds and repelling insects. Aromatherapy is used by enthusiasts, groomers and pet salons to treat mild ailments such as skin inflammations, itchy skin ear infections, rashes, bad breath, flatulence and motions sickness.

Psychologically, certain oils also have a calming or relaxing effect on animals. For example lavender oil not only helps kitties repel insects but it also makes them feel sleepy or content. Roman chamomile can be used to treat an ear infection as well as soothe the nerves of a dog in pain. Essential oils are also frequently used as home remedies.  Read more...

Essential Oils must always be diluted in a base oil, such as sweet almond oil or unperfumed moisturizers. If the skin is especially dry, a few drops of avocado oil may be incorporated to enrich the blend; if excessively oily, the more astringent grapeseed oil may be used. Facial unguents penetrate best if applied to a slightly damp face and neck using gentle upward strokes, with care taken not to drag or pull the skin, especially around the eyes.

Because of the delicacy of the skin on the face, Essential Oils are used more sparingly than on other areas of the body. The maximum number of drops for each Essential Oil is listed in the lists below, but the total number should not exceed 3 drops per 1 tablespoon of base oil. This provides roughly two weeks’ supply of unguent for the face and neck that, like all aromatic formulations, stay fresh and fragrant longest if stored in dark glass containers away from heat and light.  Read more...

To introduce aromatherapy to babies place 2 drops of Essential Oil C(try Lavender) on a tissue and keep it nearby when you are feeding him or her. He will come to associate the aroma with love and comfort. Use this scent at night to help him sleep.

When you leave the child with a sitter the aroma will comfort and reassure him. Use 1 drop Chamomile oil on a washcloth wrapped ice cube to relieve Teething Pain in children

Children love it when their bath water smells good. Lavender and Roman Chamomile are good choices for small children. It is best to add the Essential Oils to some milk or liquid Soap before adding to the tub. Use 1-3 total drops per bath.

Be sure to keep all bottles of Essential Oils away from children. When planning a childrens party choose the Citrus oils like Orange and Mandarin to use in the Diffuser or Aroma Lamp. They are happy yet calming scents that all children love.  Read more...

(A few simple steps on how to go about making Your Own Perfume)

Chapter 1 Introduction

Why is it that women love perfume as much as men love cars? There are some researchers who believe that a womans reason for loving perfume is because of the pheromones their bodies produce. Often, certain scents or perfumes trigger the increase of how much pheromone a womans body will produce.

While a perfume will help in increasing the production of a womans pheromone levels, they are also liked by women because of the attention they get from a member of the opposite sex or even from another woman.

In studies carried out, nearly 80% of all women will make a perfume purchase at least once each year.

Many women will tell you that the reason they purchase a particular perfume for themselves is that it makes them smell great and they seem to feel better about themselves. It also makes them feel a little bit more feminine. Not only does smelling great make a woman feel good about herself, but it will make her feel attractive also.  Read more...

The following oils may assist in alleviating the complaints featured. This is not a comprehensive list nor is it considered to be a prescription for the named complaint.

Angelica Herb Seeds Roots Cough, Cold, Fever, Flatulence, Indigestion.

Aniseed Herb Seed Pod Indigestion, Coughs, Bronchitis, Catarrh.

Apricot Kernel- Oil From the Kernel premature skin aging, inflammation, dryness use 100% Minerals and Vitamins.

Avocado Pear Oil From the fruit dry skin, Eczema Add 10% to Base Oil Vitamins, protein, lecithin, Fatty Acids.

Basil Herb:- Whole Plant Bronchitis, Fatigue, Colds, Loss of Concentration, Migraine, gout, Aches & Pains, Depression, Fainting, Mental Fatigue, Migraine, Nausea, Nervous Tension, Stimulating.

Bay Tree, Leaves Sprains, Colds Flu, Insomnia, Rheumatism, Antiseptic, Decongestant, Tonic.

Benzoin- Tree, Trunk Coughs, Itching, Arthritis, Colds, Sedative.

Bergamot Peel of fruit Fevers, Acne, Tension, Wounds, Coughs, Stress, Anti-Depressant, Uplifting.

Birch Tree, Bark Gout, Rheumatism, Eczema, Ulcers.

Black Pepper- Vine, Berries Colds, Aches, Influence, Flatulence, Rheumatism.

Bois de Rose Tree, Wood Tonic, Coughs, Headaches, Antidepressant.  Read more...

Bath and massage oils are made by adding Essential Oils to vegetable Carrier Oil bases. The ratio is one teaspoon of Essential Oil to 4 ounces of Carrier Oil. Use amber or cobalt Blue glass for your oils and keep out of direct light. Do not store in plastic bottles. It is best not to store in the bathroom because of the heat during showers.

Bath Oils

Using Essential Oils in the bath is one of the nicest ways to enjoy their therapeutic benefits. Adding them to a Carrier Oil help to disperse the Essential Oils throughout the water and onto to your body. Lighter oils disperse more readily in the water. To use bath oils, draw your bath first, close the door and then add about two teaspoons of bath oil to your water.

Heavier oils lie on the top of the bath water and will cling to your skin when leaving the bath.

Light oils suitable for bath oils that readily disperse include Sunflower oil and Grapeseed oil.  Read more...

These blends should be mixed into 4 tsp (20 ml) of Base Oil, or adapted proportionately.

Blend 1:

5 drops Neroli
5 drops Lavender
2 drops Geranium

Blend 2:

6 drops Neroli
3 drops Geranium
3 drops Ylang Ylang

Blend 3:

5 drops Bergamot
4 drops Marjoram
3 drops Roman Chamomile

Blend 4:

4 drops Frankincense
4 drops Myrrh
4 drops Sandalwood

These recipes are from “The Aromatherapy Bible” by Gill Farrer-Halls.

Carrier Oils may be applied directly on the skin, and/or Essential Oils may be added for use as body, bath or massage oils. As most holistic aroma therapy treatments involve massage, it is important that Carrier Oils are pure, unadulterated and naturally extracted.

Vegetable oils are the most familiar Carrier Oils used in aromatherapy as they have many interesting properties & benefits. Store away from heat & strong light sources. (May be refrigerated to extend shelf life). External use only.

Sweet Almond ~ Prunus dulcis ~ amygdalus var. dulcis

The earliest use of Almond oil dates back to the Romans who used it extensively in Skincare preparations. Sweet Almond is a well tolerated, light, nonintrusive Base Oil for massage with a faint or no fragrance.

* Protects, nourishes & pampers the skin.

* Ideal for chapped or irritated skin.

* Has excellent penetrating properties.

* Beneficial regardless of skin type or age.

* Particularly good for dry, sensitive skin.

Apricot Kernel ~ Prunus armeniaca  Read more...