Recipes
Published on by New Directions
Application:
- This blend is suitable for sensitive skin
Ingredients:
- 10 g Emulsifying Wax Vegetable
- 70ml Rose Bulgarian Floral Water
- 20 ml Jojoba American Oil
- 10ml Rosehip Oil
- 2 drops Chamomile Roman Essential Oil
- 2 drops Rose Bulgarian Absolute Oil
Instructions:
- Gently heat the Rose Bulgarian Floral Water to 70°C
- In a separate saucepan use the double boiler method to melt the Emulsifying wax.
- Once the Emulsifying Wax Vegetable is melted, add the Jojoba American oil, stirring continuously until combined. Bring to 70°C
- Monitor the temperature of the oil and water mixtures until both are equal.
- While still in the double boiler, add the Rose Bulgarian Floral Water to the oil mixture drop by drop and beat steadily.
- Remove mixture from heat and stir until cool, approx. 40°C.
- Add the Chamomile Roman Essential Oil, Rose Bulgarian Absolute Oil and Rosehip oil to the cooled mixture at 40°C and stir until combined.
- Place cream into sterilized jars and seal. Store away from extremes in temperature and light
Caution:
- Lotion should not be applied to broken skin.
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Published on by New Directions
Application:
- Refresh your home with this citrus-scented pot-pourri
Ingredients:
- 4 cups dried plant material (flowers, petals, herbs and/ or leaves)
- 10 drops lime essential oil
- 4 drops orange essential oil
- 3 drops cinnamon essential oil
- 3 drops patchouli essential oil
Instructions:
- Mix all ingredients in bowl, being careful not to crush the plant material
- Set aside for 6 weeks
- Stir daily
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Published on by New Directions
Application:
- Refresh your home with this herb-scented pot-pourri
Ingredients:
- 4 cups dried plant material (flowers, petals, herbs and/ or leaves)
- 10 drops spearmint essential oil
- 5 drops lemon essential oil
- 2 drops petitgrain essential oil
- 2 drops peppermint essential oil
- 1 drop benzoin essential oil
Instructions:
- Mix all ingredients in bowl, being careful not to crush the plant material
- Set aside for 6 weeks
- Stir daily
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Published on by New Directions
Application:
- Use rose material for best results
Ingredients:
- 4 cups dried plant material (flowers, petals, herbs and/ or leaves)
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp ground allspice
- 1 tsp dried grated lemon peel
- 2 tbsp orris-root powder
- 3 drops rose absolute
- 3 drops geranium essential oil
Instructions:
- Mix all ingredients in bowl, being careful not to crush the plant material
- Set aside for 6 weeks
- Stir daily
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Published on by New Directions
Application:
- Refresh your home with this floral-scented pot-pourri
Ingredients:
- 4 cups dried plant material (flowers, petals, herbs and/ or leaves)
- 5 drops ylang ylang essential oil
- 5 drops rose geranium essential oil
- 3 drops lemon essential oil
- 3 drops clove essential oil
- 2 drops cedarwood essential oil
Instructions:
- Mix all ingredients in bowl, being careful not to crush the plant material
- Set aside for 6 weeks
- Stir daily
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Published on by New Directions
Application:
- Refresh your home with this herb-scented pot-pourri
Ingredients:
- 4 cups dried plant material (flowers, petals, herbs and/ or leaves)
- 11 drops peppermint essential oil
- 3 drops rosemary essential oil
- 3 drops grapefruit essential oil
- 3 drops benzoin essential oil
Instructions:
- Mix all ingredients in bowl, being careful not to crush the plant material
- Set aside for 6 weeks
- Stir daily
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Published on by New Directions
Application:
- Refresh your home with this citrus-scented pot-pourri
Ingredients:
- 4 cups dried plant material (flowers, petals, herbs and/ or leaves)
- 7 drops ylang ylang essential oil
- 5 drops geranium essential oil
- 5 drops orange essential oil
- 2 drops clove essential oil
- 1 drop benzoin essential oil
Instructions:
- Mix all ingredients in bowl, being careful not to crush the plant material
- Set aside for 6 weeks
- Stir daily
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Published on by New Directions
Application:
- Refresh your home with this herb-scented pot-pourri
Ingredients:
- 4 cups dried plant material (flowers, petals, herbs and/ or leaves)
- 10 drops spruce black essential oil
- 3 drops lavender essential oil
- 3 drops rosemary essential oil
- 3 drops clove essential oil
- 1 drop patchouli essential oil
Instructions:
- Mix all ingredients in bowl, being careful not to crush the plant material
- Set aside for 6 weeks
- Stir daily
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Published on by New Directions
Application:
- Refresh your home with this citrus-scented pot-pourri
Ingredients:
- 4 cups dried plant material (flowers, petals, herbs and/ or leaves)
- 8 drops grapefruit essential oil
- 5 drops lemon essential oil
- 5 drops clove essential oil
- 3 drops benzoin essential oil
Instructions:
- Mix all ingredients in bowl, being careful not to crush the plant material
- Set aside for 6 weeks
- Stir daily
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Published on by New Directions
Application:
- Refresh your home with this herb-scented pot-pourri
Ingredients:
- 4 cups dried plant material (flowers, petals, herbs and/ or leaves)
- 5 drops eucalyptus radiata essential oil
- 5 drops lemon myrtle essential oil
- 5 drops cajeput essential oil
- 3 drops juniperberry essential oil
- 2 drops Peru balsam essential oil
Instructions:
- Mix all ingredients in bowl, being careful not to crush the plant material
- Set aside for 6 weeks
- Stir daily
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