The New Directions Aromatics Resource Center http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/blog for the cosmetics-making & aromatherapy aficionado Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:54:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Winter Woes Chest Rub http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/blog/20111223/winter-woes-chest-rub/875 http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/blog/20111223/winter-woes-chest-rub/875#comments Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:11:35 +0000 Sebastian Bula http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/blog/?p=875 Applications
Gently rub into the chest area when run down with a cold, cough or congestion.

Ingredients Measure
Natural Body Butter 200 g
Eucalyptus Essential Oil 4 drops
Camphor Essential Oil 3 drops
Thyme Essential Oil 1 drop

Instructions

  1. Place the Natural Body Butter into a saucepan and gently melt using the double boiler method.
  2. Once melted allow the Body Butter to cool until soft, not solidified.
  3. While the Body Butter is still soft add the Essential Oils.
  4. Stir until the oils are well blended into the Body Butter.

Precautions
Do not use around or in the eye area.

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Making your own natural deodorant is easy, healthy and economical! You can create your own deodorant from scratch, using fresh and easy to find ingredients which will give you the option to personalize your product and it guarantees freshness.

Add Essential oils that have anti-sudorific and/or deodorant properties to optimize results.

Ingredients Measure
Cornstarch 8 tbsp
Bicarbonate Sodium 4 tbsp
Liquid Chlorophyll 2 tbsp
Vodka 4 tbsp
Distilled Water 4 tbsp
Natural (OR Cosmetic Grade) Beeswax 8 oz
(Your Favorite) Essential Oil

Choose from the following:
Anti-sudorific: Citronella, Clary Sage, Cypress
Deodorant: Benzoin, Cinnamon leaf, Citronella, Clary sage, Coriander, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Lavender, Lemongrass, Lime, Neroli, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Pine, Rosewood, Tea tree
 		10~15 drops

Instructions

  1. Melt wax over very low heat in a double boiler.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch, the bicarbonate sodium, vodka and distilled water well.
  3. Add to the melted beeswax and stir until well combined.
  4. Add chlorophyll and essential oils.
  5. Pour into mold / deodorant tube and let it harden.
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This oil blend will help bring a healthy, natural shine to your hair.

Ingredients Measure
Cedarwood Atlas Essential Oil 8 drops
Rosemary French Essential Oil 8 drops
Bay Essential Oil 8 drops
Geranium Bourbon Essential 3 drops
Jojoba Golden Carrier Oil 30 mL / 2 tbsp

Instructions

  1. Massage a small amount into the hair and scalp and leave on for several hours or overnight.
  2. To help with better absorption, wrap hair in plastic wrap or shower cap and wrap a towel on top.
  3. Wash and style as usual.
  4. Repeat two to three times a week for better results.
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Use this blend to detoxify your skin and body, and to help reduce cellulite.

Ingredients Measure
Juniper Berry Essential Oil 4 drops
Grapefruit Essential Oil (Pink) 4 drops
Angelica Root Essential Oil 2 drops
Carrier Oil of your choice 20 mL / 4 tsp

Instructions

  1. Mix the ingredients.
  2. Massage the targeted area with firm strokes to activate circulation and encourage lymph circulation.

Tips

  • Use fractionated coconut as your carrier oil for a no scent, no stain option.
  • You can blend a larger quantity and keep in a dark amber glass bottle and use as needed.
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Float away in this chocolate bubble bath.

Ingredients Measure
Bubble Bath Cosmetic Base 250 mL / 1 cup
Dried Milk Powder OR Soy Milk 125 mL / ½ cup
Unsweetened Chocolate Powder 90 mL / 3 oz

Instructions

  1. Mix the powdered milk and chocolate powder together, until blended.
  2. Blend into bubble bath until well mixed.
  3. Add to your bath in the amount desired.
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Dissolve these cookies in your bathwater .

Ingredients Measure
Finely Ground Dead Sea Salt 2 cups
Baking Soda 1/2 cup
Cornstarch 1/2 cup
Sweet Almond Oil 2 tbsp
Vitamin E Oil 1 tsp
Eggs 2
Essential Oil of your choice 5~6 drops

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 F.
  2. Combine all the listed ingredients and form into a dough.
  3. Using a small amount of dough at a time, roll it gently in the palms of your hand until it forms a ball.
  4. Form all dough into small balls, and gently place them on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  5. You may want to decorate your bath cookies with herbs, flower petals, or other botanical ingredients.
  6. Bake your bath cookies for 10 minutes, until they are lightly browned.
  7. Allow them to cool completely before using.
  8. To use, drop 1 or 2 cookies into a warm bath and allow to dissolve.
    Yield: 24 cookies, enough for 12 baths.
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Cleanse your skin with this mixture.

Ingredients Measure
Frankincense Egyptian Essential Oil 2 drops
Sandalwood East Indian Essential Oil 4 drops
Orange Sweet Essential Oil 4 drops
Jojoba Carrier Oil 4 tsp / 20 mL

Instructions

  1. Make and use as needed.
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Combat the effects of stress with this mixture.

Ingredients Measure
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil 2 drops
Lavender Essential Oil 4 drops
Orange Sweet Essential Oil 4 drops
Carrier Oil of your choice 4 tsp / 20 mL

Instructions

  1. Apply to areas where the tension is stored, always stroking the blend toward your heart.
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Exfoliate and hydrate your skin with this body scrub.

Ingredients Measure
Coarsely Ground Coffee 1 cup
Brown Sugar OR Sea Salt 1/2 cup
Carrier Oil
(Choose one that has the skin properties you like.)		 3 tbsp
OPTIONAL: Essential Oil of your choice 50 drops

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients together.
  2. Store in a shower safe jar (preferably not glass).

Directions for Use

  1. While in the shower, take a small amount of the scrub and rub the coffee exfoliant onto your skin using circular motions.
  2. Shower off, pat skin dry and moisturize.
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Enhance your mood with these perfume blends.

Ingredients Measure
Jojoba OR Sweet Almond Oil 3.3 oz / 100 mL
Amber Bottle
size: 3.3 oz / 100 mL		 1
Essential Oils Blend
Choose one below.		 50 drops
UPLIFTING Blend #1
Ingredients Measure
Bergamot Essential Oil 10 drops
Neroli Essential Oil 10 drops
Melissa Leaf Essential Oil 10 drops
Lavender Population Essential Oil 5 drops
Petitgrain Essential Oil 5 drops
Frankincense Egypt Essential Oil 7 drops
Juniper Berry Essential Oil 3 drops
UPLIFTING Blend #2
Ingredients Measure
Melissa Leaf Essential Oil 14 drops
Rose Otto Essential Oil 12 drops
Cypress French Essential Oil 7 drops
Rosewood Essential Oil 5 drops
Patchouli Dark Essential Oil 5 drops
Roman Chamomile Essential Oil 3 drops
Wild Verbena Essential Oil 3 drops
STIMULATING Blend #1
Ingredients Measure
Rosemary French Essential Oil 10 drops
Lemon Essential Oil 10 drops
Geranium Essential Oil 10 drops
Juniper Berry Essential Oil 10 drops
Clove Bud Essential Oil 5 drops
Sweet Basil Essential Oil 5 drops
STIMULATING Blend #2
Ingredients Measure
Grapefruit Pink Essential Oil 10 drops
Ginger Root Essential Oil 10 drops
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil 10 drops
Melissa Leaf Essential Oil 10 drops
Patchouli Dark Essential Oil 5 drops
Cardamom Essential Oil 3 drops
Sweet Basil Essential Oil 2 drops

Tip
For best results, let your blend sit for a few days to allow the synergy between the oils. Synergy is described as the ability of a blend to outperform even its best individual component.

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