You will need :

• 6 drops grapefruit
• 5 drops lavender
• 3 drops tangerine
• 1 drop ylang ylang

Combine 15 drops of your essential oil blend with one ounce of vodka in a glass bottle and shake well. Ideally, allow your perfume to sit in a cool, dark place for a couple of weeks before using it, which allows time for the essential oils to meld together and results in a rich, complex blend. For ease of application, store your perfume in a small glass bottle with an atomizer top.

If you prefer an oil-based perfume, you can add 15 to 30 drops of your essential oil blend to one ounce of jojoba oil in a glass bottle and shake well. An oil-based perfume can be used immediately. Apply a drop or two to pulse points at your wrists and neck

There are many great benefits of using aromatherapy and essential oils and some of the benefits may have never crossed your mind. Did you know that the right kind of essential oils can help with acne and skin blemishes? It is trueyou can use essential oils to help your skin look and feel great. Here are some tips you need to know. Why not try natural remedies before you invest in expensive medications and doctor visits?

First of all, you need to understand a little more about aromatherapy before you start using it. You can essential oils in a variety of ways, but when you use them right, you can use them directly on your skin. You can also inhale the scents for added benefit. There has been a lot of research into acne and skin blemishes when it comes to essential oils. It works.  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...

Given the rising costs of aroma sprays, spritzers, misters, and other olfactory delights, it is now becoming clearer that making your own is not only cheaper, but more fun! This simple formula will help you create a delightful aroma-therapeutic spray in just under a few minutes.

With the recent popularity in aromatherapy and related products falling under the guise of aromatherapy, we felt it was time to share some of the basics involved with preparing the easily crafted aroma spray. Most aroma sprays typically cost around $9-12.00 for a small 1 to 4 ounce bottle.

From experience we can tell you that most of those dollars were used for packaging, marketing, labor, advertising, etc, and very little went into the raw goods. In fact, making your own blends is very economical, and you can customer create blends for yourself, your friends and family.

First, create a list of your favorite Essential Oils, or those oils that you think may combine well together. Be certain that you are aware of any potential hazards or precautions involved with those oils first before using them. See our Essential Oil Guide below if you need a few ideas to get you started.  Read more...

The below blends can help during times of anxiety. 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

• 1 drop Rose
• 3 drops Sandalwood
• 1 drop Orange

Blend #2

• 3 drops Bergamot
• 2 drops Clary Sage

Blend #3

• 1 drop Lavender
• 1 drop Ylang Ylang
• 3 drops Grapefruit

Blend #4

• 2 drops Frankincense
• 1 drop Lemon
• drops Jasmine or Neroli

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

The blends below can help reduce irritability. 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

* 3 drops Mandarin
* 2 drops Lavender

Blend #2

* 2 drops Lavender
* 1 drop Neroli
* 2 drops Roman Chamomile

Blend #3

* 1 drop Neroli
* 4 drops Sandalwood

Blend #4

* 2 drops Mandarin
* 3 drops Sandalwood

Blend #5

* 3 drops Roman Chamomile
* 2 drops Mandarin

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