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Make-Aromatherapy-Products

You can make-aromatherapy-products! Enjoy creating your own products from aromatherapy essences, massage oils, and bath salts, to bug repellents and skin tonics.

We have free Recipes to make your own bath & Body Products.

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General Guidelines to Make-Aromatherapy-Products:

*know the oils you are working with. Check our A-Z Directory for properties and warnings about specific oils. Many oils are not for use during pregnancy, or for those with sensitive skin and sensitivity to the sun. Our A-Z Directory can answer these questions for you.

*always use glass containers when mixing oils. Plastics can absorb the oils and leak contaminants into your products.

*work in a well ventilated area if you will be working with large batches of oils and to avoid sensitivities to their strong aromas.

*never apply essential oils directly to your skin. Natural oil essences need to be diluted in a 'base' or 'carrier' oil, such as safflower oil, almond oil, coconut oil, and other base oils. These dilute the potent effects of pure essential oils, which can irritate the skin when used by themselves.

*use a variety of natural oils. Over time, it is good to change the type of essence you are working with. For example, if you have been using a lavender bath salt scrub for 6 months, the next batch you make should be with a different essence, such as chamomile or peppermint. This avoids over exposure or creating an imbalance in your system from over-using one type of oil.

Once you know how, it's so easy to Make-Aromatherapy-Products!

Recipes

Make-Aromatherapy-Products using any of these simple basic recipes. When you Make-Aromatherapy-Products you can enjoy the benefits of an at home Spa treatment! Research which oils can alleviate your symptoms in our A-Z Directory, and use them in the recipes of your choice, listed below.

Many of these recipes will call for base oils. Base oils are a 'carrier' oil for the natural essences, so they won't irritate your skin. Your choice of base oil will depend on your personal preference. Visit our Carrier Oils page for more information.

Aromatherapy Room Scenter

Fill your house with the natural, chemical free scents of essential oils. It's easy to do.

Oil Diffuser
1TBL water
10-15 drops essential oil(s)

Light the candle and enjoy! Add more water and oil as needed.

Aromatherapy Baths



This is a sweet way to enjoy your evening bath with some therapeutic effects. This is a good alternative to using salt scrubs or bath oils for people who don't like the excess base oils on their skin.

glass jar
10-15 drops essential oil(s)
1 tsp liquid soap

In a glass jar, combine your favorite essential oil (or mix several complimentary oils) with the liquid soap. Mix by swirling in the jar and allow to sit for at least several minutes. This allows the components to combine, and will adequately disperse the oils throughout the bathwater to avoid irritating sensitive skin.

Bath Oils

A dropper-full of these will make for a silky bath experience.

glass jar with dropper lid or, or lid with spout
1 Cup base oil
30 drops essential oil(s)

Combine the carrier oil with the essential oil(s) and swirl. Allow to sit overnight to adequately combine.

Bath Salts

glass jar with lid
4 Cups sea salt, or Celtic Salt for a more mineral rich bath
40-50 drops essential oil(s)
wood or glass utensil for stirring

Pour one cup of the salt at a time into the jar, adding 10 drops of the essential oil and stirring well between cups of salt. When all of the salt and oils are added, continue stirring well a few minutes more to adequately combine.

Add a scoopful to your bath and enjoy!

Massage Oils

Massage essential oils into the skin to soothe sore muscles, alleviate arthritic and rheumatoid pains, and more. Search our A-Z Directory to find out which oils are right for you.

glass jar
1 Cup base oil
15 drops essential oil(s)

Combine the carrier oil with the essential oil(s) and swirl. Allow to sit overnight to adequately combine. Pour the combined oils into a squirt bottle, or bottle with a pump lid for easier use. Massage into the skin.

Salt Scrubs

While Salt Scrubs can be used in the bath, these are also a great option for those of us who prefer to take a shower. Don't have time for a bath? You can still get the therapeutic effects of natural oils and enhance your circulation and detoxification with a salt scrub. Wet your skin first before applying.

glass jar with lid
1/4 cup base oil
40-50 drops esential oil(s)
2 cups sea salt, or Celtic salt for a more mineral rich scrub
wood or glass utensil for stirring

In the glass jar, combine the base oil with the essential oils of your choice, stir for a few minutes to combine. Add half the sea salt or Celtic salt and stir. Add the remaining salt until it reaches your desired level of oil saturation. (If it is too dry it will feel rough and scratchy on your skin. If it is too oily it will be soupy and not have enough 'scrub.' Find the balance that is to your liking.)

Note: for other types of Body Scrubs, just replace the salt with turbinado (raw sugar) for a deluxe Sugar Scrub, or ground almond meal for an Almond Meal Body Scrub.

I love to Make-Aromatherapy-Products and give them away as personal gifts to friends and family, for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion.

Make-Aromatherapy-Products - visit our A-Z Directory to find the right essential oils for your specific needs.

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