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Deodorizing Spray Recipe

 

Application:

  • Refreshing household spray which instantly deodorizes specific areas and restores a refreshing fragrance.

Ingredients:

  • 6 drops Bergamot essential oil
  • 1 drop Eucalyptus essential oil
  • 2 drops Lemon or Lemongrass essential oil

Instructions:

  • Add 8 to 10 drops of Essential Oil to a cup of water in a spray mist bottle. Shake well and spray fragrance in the air or in a specific area such as a bathroom or pet area.

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Chest Rub Oil Recipe

 

Application:

  • Helps relieve nasal and upper respiratory congestion

Ingredients:

  • 1 drop basil essential oil
  • 2 drops lemon essential oil
  • 2 drops eucalyptus essential oil

Instructions:

  • Mix the essential oils and then dilute by adding a carrier oil (vegetable oil) such as Sweet Almond Oil, Avocado Oil or Grapeseed Oil (preferable). Percentage should equal about 2 to 3 drops of Essential Oil per teaspoon of vegetable oil. Massage on to chest for comforting and penetrating warmth.

Caution:

  • Lemon oil may be sensitising to the skin. Do not expose skin to direct sunlight after use as lemon may cause phototoxicity
  • Do not use on children

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Jogger's Foot Bath Recipe

 

Application:

  • A warm, relaxing soak in a fragrant bath can ease the cares of the day and soothe tense muscles.

Ingredients:

  • 7 drops Rosemary essential oil
  • 5 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • 8 drops Lavender essential oil
  • 100ml Turkey Red oil

Instructions:

  • Add drops of Essential Oils to the Turkey Red oil
  • Pour 20ml of oil into bath whilst filling or 10ml into foot bath
  • Make sure oil is evenly mixed

Caution:

  • Do not use rosemary essential oil when taking high blood pressure tablets

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Energizing Bath Recipe

 

Application:

  • A warm, relaxing soak in a fragrant bath can ease the cares of the day and soothe tense muscles.

Ingredients:

  • 3 drops Peppermint essential oil
  • 2 drops Lemongras essential oil

Instructions:

  • Add drops of Essential Oils to your bath water while it is filling.

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Before Bed Bath Recipe

 

Application:

  • A warm, relaxing soak in a fragrant bath can ease the cares of the day and soothe tense muscles.

Ingredients:

  • 5 drops Ylang Ylang essential oil
  • 15 drops Lavender essential oil
  • 100ml Turkey Red oil

Instructions:

  • Add drops of Essential Oils to Turkey Red oil.
  • Pour 20ml of bath oil into the running water.
  • Whilst filling, allowing for it to be thoroughly mixed.

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Spring Cleanse Massage Blend Recipe

 

Application:

  • To be massaged into the skin to promote elimination and stimulate detoxification.

Ingredients:

  • 50 ml Grapeseed Vegetable Oil
  • 20 ml Organic Safflower Vegetable Oil
  • 20 ml Organic Sunflower Vegetable Oil
  • 10 ml Hazelnut Vegetable Oil
  • 5 drops Organic Clove Bud Essential Oil
  • 3 drops Organic Grapefruit Pink Essential Oil
  • 5 drops Organic Ginger Essential Oil
  • 4 drops Organic Tamala Essential Oil
  • 5 drops Organic Juniperberry Essential Oil

Instructions:

  • Measure and pour the Grapeseed, Safflower, Sunflower and Hazelnut Vegetable Oils into a clean bottle with lotion pump attachment.
  • Drop the relevant amount of essential oils into the bottle.
  • Put on the lotion pump attachment and ensure the lid is closed.
  • Shake the bottled mixture well to combine the oils effectively.
  • Store the oil in a cool and dark place when not in use.

Caution:

  • Not to be used near the eyes or mucous membranes.
  • May irritate the skin in sensitive individuals.
  • Not recommended for use during pregnancy.

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Pesky Pest Repel Spray Recipe

 

Application:

  • To be sprayed lightly over skin and clothing to repel bugs, insects and pests.

Ingredients:

  • 100 ml Organic Lavender Floral Water
  • 27 drops Solubuliser
  • 6 drops Organic Eucalyptus Citriodora Essential Oil
  • 12 drops Basil Essential Oil
  • 9 drops Organic Peppermint Essential Oil
  • Unscented Incense Sticks (optional)

Instructions:

  • Mix the Essential Oils and Solubuliser together in a clean glass bottle (ensure that equal parts Essential Oil and Solubuliser are used to ensure that the oils will be dispersed evenly throughout the Floral Water).
  • To the oil mixture add 100 ml Organic Lavender Floral Water.
  • Place an atomizer attachment onto the bottle and shake well.
  • To use spray lightly over exposed skin and clothing.
  • Unscented incense sticks may also be dripped into this mixture, dried and burnt to repel bugs, insects and pests.

Caution:

  • Avoid spraying near or in eyes and mucous membranes.
  • Avoid using on people with sensitive skin.
  • Do not use during pregnancy.

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Insect Bite Remedy Recipe

 

Application:

  • Apply the oil to skin.

Ingredients:

  • Cajeput essential oil.
  • Helichrysum essential oil.
  • Chamomile German Blue French oil
  • Lavender Australiana oil
  • Almond Sweet vegetable oil

Instructions:

  • Prepare 10-15 drops of Almond Sweet vegetable oil.
  • Blend in 2 drops of Cajeput, Helichrysum and Chamomile German Blue oil.
  • Blend in 3-4 drops of Lavender Australiana essential oil.
  • Stir well with all oils.

Caution:

  • Avoid using around delicate areas such as eyes.

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Spring Detox Body Mask or Bath Soak Recipe

 

Application:

  • To Detox Body; Reduce Fluid Retention; Improve Circulaiton; Increase Blood Vessil Strenghth

Ingredients:

  • 1 tsp Green clay
  • 1 tsp Washed blue clay
  • 1 tsp Seaweed powder
  • 1 tsp Dandelion h/e
  • 1 tsp Milk thistle h/e
  • 1 tsp Wheat grass h/e
  • 1 tsp Burdock h/e

Instructions:

  • 2 DROPS Helichrysum ess oil: stimulates liver, stimulates new cell production
  • 1 DROP CO Cypress: stimulates circulation, lowers blood pressure, strengthens veins
  • 1 DROP CO Lemon: decongest lymph glands, improves metabolic rate by reducing fluid retention
  • 3 DROPS CO Juniper: helps fluid retention, strengthens veins, circulatory stimulant
  • 1 DROP CO Basil: nourishes adrenal glands, anti-viral
  • 2ML CO Sesame: oil contains large amounts of linoleate in triglyceride form, inhibits the growth of melanoma
  • 1ML CO Safflower oil: contains large amounts of linoleate in triglyceride form, inhibits the growth of melanoma/ natural preservative
  • 1 ML CO Marula oil: rich in anti-oxidants and oleic acid.
  • Mix with 50% CO Coriander flower water (relieves stress, uplifting, stimulating) and 50% CO Litsea cubea flower water (lymphatic stimulant)
  • Apply to lymph areas (under the arms, stomach, throat, around upper thighs and buttocks) Leave to dry.
  • Rinse with cool water or add 1 cup of mixture to hot bath.

Caution:

  • Do not use in pregnancy or breast-feeding.

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Shower and Washing Gel Recipe

 

Application:

  • This shower and washing gel is for normal skin type.

Ingredients:

  • 85 gram glycerine
  • 15 gram pectin
  • 85 gram liquid soap
  • 2 tbsp. Vegetable oil(optional)
  • 2 gram borax (optional)
  • 10 drops essential oils
  • Yield: about 200gram

Instructions:

  • Heat the glycerine slowly in a heatproof bowl.
  • Slowly sprinkle in the pectin powder while stirring rapidly.
  • When the mass is homogeneous, add the vegetable oil, the liquid soap, and the essential oils while continuing to stir.
  • Pour the mass into a bottle with a spray or pump top.
  • If the gel becomes too firm, it can be diluted later by gradually stirring in water.

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