Take caution...
Some essential oils can cause photosensitivity...especially the citrus oils. This means they can react with UV rays, causing skin irritation at the application site. Wait a mimimum of 6 hours before exposing skin to UV rays after using citrus oils.
Use care with babies and people with sensitive skin. Use an effective carrier oil to protect against irritation. Never apply oils directly to the eyes, ear canal, mucus membranes or genitals. The skin is significantly more sensitive in these areas.
A little goes a long way! The higher quality the oil, the more potent it is and smaller amounts are required.
Be cautious about using essential oils during pregnancy, especially during the first trimester. Even oils that are generally safe during this time may be too stimulating for women who are prone to miscarriage.
Tips For Successful recipes!
These are based on personal experience
Essential Oils in bathwater...when using undiluted oil in bath water, agitate the mixture because the oil can pool as a concentrated drop in one spot in the water. you can also use a dispersing gel. Oils will evaporate quickly in hot water.
Never add essential oils to boiling liquid...it will destroy the beneficial qualities you are looking to promote.
Be aware of the melting points of various carrier oils. For instance, Coconut Oil has a melting point of 73 degrees F.
If you are looking to purchase some of the raw ingredients like Shea Butter or Coconut Oil, some of the sites we recommend are Mountain Rose Herbs, Natural Formulations and Bulk Apothecary.
Bath & body recipes
Bath Salts
1 cup salts (large grain)
1/2 cup baking soda (softens the skin)
1/2 cup epsom slats (relaxes muscles)
5 drops essential oils
DIRECTIONS: Shake to mix in a closed container. Add to bath.
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Salt/Sugar Scrub
1 cup sea salt or sugar
2tb Lemon Juice
1/4 cup oil of your choice (olive, almond or coconut)
10 drops lemon essential oil
10 drops wild orange essential oil
5 drops Frankincense
DIRECTIONS: Mix together with spoon. Adjust sugar/salt to your preferred consistency. Rub in circular motions on wet skin. Rinse off. Mix well, store in an air tight container.
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Bath Soap
1 cup water
2/3 cup liquid almond liquid castille soap
1/4 cup raw, unfiltered honey
2 tsp oil jojoba oil (could also use grapeseed, sweet almond, sesame, or olive)
1 tsp vitamin E oil
15 drops Grapefruit or Geranium
15 drops lavender
5 drops frankincense
You could also use peppermint for cooling effect or Arborvitae for a more woodsy scent. Other oils great for skin are ylang ylang, melaleuca, wild orange, sandalwood, rosemary, patchouli, and roman chamomile. Select oils based on personal aroma preference as well as targeted skin benefits! Check out our about oils page for more info on specific oil properties.
DIRECTIONS: Combine all ingredients in a bottle, shaking to mix. Shake before each use. Excellent for your skin and smells wonderful!
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Solid Deodorant
8 oz baking soda
4 oz arrowroot powder
3oz cocoa butter
2oz fractionated coconut oil
.5 oz jojoba oil
.25 oz shea butter
1/4 tsp carnauba wax
2ml lavender essential oil
1.5ml patchouli essential oil
1 ml vitamin E oil
10 drop Melaleuca essential oil
DIRECTIONS: Put butters and wax into double boiler and heat until melted (the carnauba wax takes some time so be patient). Add the fractionated coconut oil and jojoba oil. Stir until combined. Add the dry ingredients to the liquified mixture. Mix well. Measure out the lavender, patchouli, melaleuca and vitamin E and stir them into the liquid. Slowly pour the mixture into approximately 5 2.25oz empty deoderant containers. Allow to cool completely. Recommend keeping the extra in the refrigerator if you keep your house fairly warm but we have found this solid deoderant to stay pretty solid at room temperature. Enjoy!
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Hand Soap
Don't buy hand soaps with artifical and chemical additives! Make your own all-natural soap! Combine in a dispenser of your choice the following ingredients:
2 Tablespoons Unscented Liquid Castille Soap
1/4 teaspoon Fractionated Coconut Oil
10 drops Essential oil of your choice (Protective Blend is always a great immune boosting choice with it's spicey fall aroma!)
Fill the remainder of the dispenser with water
Lotions & Perfumes
Lip Balm
1/2 oz beeswax (approx. 3 tsp)
1 oz coconut oil (approx. 6 tsp.)
1/4 oz cocoa butter (approx. 1 1/2 tsp)
1 1/2tsp lanolin
3/4 tsp vitamin E
1 tsp liquid honey
3/4 tsp peppermint essential oil (or other oil of your choice...remember, citrus oils can cause photo-sensitivity!)
DIRECTIONS: In a small pot over low heat melt beeswax, coconut oil, cocoa butter, lanolin and vitamin E. Use a longish stick or small whisk to stir. Remove from heat and add honey and peppermint essential oil. Whisk well and try to distribute oil throughout the mixture - this is tricky. Pour quickly into tins or jars. Stirring mixture as you do so the oil doesn't separate. Let cool on counter till hard.
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Skin Salve
1 cup Exra Virgin Olive Oil
1 cup Virgin Coconut Oil
1/2 tsp Lanolin (optional)
1 tsp Vitamin E Oil
5 Tablespoons Natural Beeswax
DIRECTIONS: Add all ingredients to a pan or double boiler on low until all ingredients have liquefied. While oils are heating, prepare approximately 5-6 4oz glass jars by adding the following essential oil combo to each container: 10 drops Lavender, 6 drops Melaleuca, 8 drops Lemon and 8 drops Frankincense. Then pour melted oils quickly into each container and gently stir each container. It will begin to solidify immediately as it cools. NOTE: This recipe turned out the perfect consistency for my liking, but if it is too firm, you can adjust by adding less beeswax
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Body Butter
1 oz cocoa butter
2 oz natural shea butter
1 oz mango butter
.75 oz grape seed or almond oil
1 tsp almond oil
1 tsp aloe vera juice
1/8 cup Fractionated Coconut oil
3 ml essential oils (recommend .5ml Lavender, 1.5ml Frankincense, 1ml Patchouli, .5ml Grapefruit
.25 oz Vitamin E
DIRECTIONS: Add all the butter ingredients to a pan or double boiler on low until all the ingredients have liquefied. Continue to heat on low for another 20 minutes (do not boil). The continued heating will help prevent the butters from becoming grainy once solid. Add additional ingredients EXCEPT essential oils and let set to cool for a few hours (in the fridge works great!). You want the mixture slightly solid but not hard. Add essential oils and whip until roughly double in size. Spoon into jars or tins. NOTE: This recipe turned out the perfect consistency for my liking, but if it is too firm, you can adjust by adding less cocoa butter or more aloe vera juice.
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Extreme Moisturizing Lotion Bars
2/3 cup beeswax
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup cocoa butter
1 tsp vitamin E oil
15 drops of Essential oil (recommended oils: Citrus Oil, Peppermint, Lavendar
DIRECTIONS: Mesaure all ingredients, except for essential oils, in a large glass jar. Place jar in saucepan with 1-1.5 inches of boiling water. Stir ingredients until combined (around 10-15 minutes). Once melted, remove from heat. Let rest for 3 minutes. Add essential oils and stir. Pour mixture into silicone mold (for an exfoliating lotion bar, add oatmeal to the bottom of the mold). Let mixture harden for 2-3 hours. Wrap in plastic wrap and store in a container until ready to use.
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"Happy Momma" Blend Perfume
6ml roller ball
3 drops Grounding Blend
2 drops Joyful Blend
3 drops Invigorating Blend
3 drops Black Pepper
2 drops Patchouli
1 drop Frankincense
DIRECTIONS: Combine Essential Oils in a 6 ml rollerball and top off with Fractionated Coconut Oil. Apply as needed throughout the day to pulse points.
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"Sweet Musk" Blend Cologne
6ml roller ball
14 drops Lime
8 drops Fennel
5 drops Patchouli
DIRECTIONS: Combine Essential Oils in a 6 ml rollerball and top off with Fractionated Coconut Oil. Apply as needed throughout the day to pulse points.
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"Earthy Spice" Blend Cologne
6ml roller ball
3 drops Clove
7 drops White Fir
13 drops Bergamot
2 drops Lemon
DIRECTIONS: Combine Essential Oils in a 6 ml rollerball and top off with Fractionated Coconut Oil. Apply as needed throughout the day to pulse points.
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"Musky Cinnamon" Blend Cologne
6ml roller ball
9 drops Cinnamon
4 drops Rosemary
4 drops Wild Orange
DIRECTIONS: Combine Essential Oils in a 6 ml rollerball and top off with Fractionated Coconut Oil. If Cinnamon oil is too strong, increase dillution. Apply as needed throughout the day to pulse points.
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"Calm Mind" Perfume
10ml roller ball
15 drops Blend for Women
15 drops Vetiver
4 drops Ylang Ylang
3 drops Frankincense
DIRECTIONS: Combine Essential Oils in a 10 ml rollerball and top off with Fractionated Coconut Oil. Apply as needed throughout the day to pulse points.
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