Every day uses of essential oils
Decoders have information on many of the popular essential oils and can be used by looking up a use then seeing what oil is good for that use. Or if you already are interest in a particular oil you can find uses for it. The Decoder will also tell you about sensitivities and precautions.
Skin and body care with Essential Oils
LAVENDER essential oil works miracles as a soothing skin tonic. Add 1-5 drops per ounce of warm water, soak compresses, and place them on the face or on tired parts of the body!
It's easy to purify and tone your skin with an essential oil facial. Just fill your sink about a third full with hot water, add a few drops of Rosewood,LAVENDER, ROSE, or CLARY SAGE essential oils and lean over the steam with a towel draped over your head (making a tent to hold in the steam). Breathe deeply and enjoy the aroma as the essential oils rejuvenate your skin, lungs and sinuses. A minute or so at a time is best, uncover your head than repeat.
If you suffer from Athlete's foot, use some undiluted TEA TREE
1-2 drops of ROSEMARY on your hairbrush before brushing promotes growth and thickness. Rosemary, by the way, is said to increase alertness and enhance memory.
On a hot summer day, sponge the body with cool water that has been enhanced with 1 drop each of EUCALYPTUS, PEPPERMINTand LAVENDER
Add distilled water along with your favorite oil or blend to an empty spray bottle to create a natural facial toner (2-3 drops per ounce), body mist (7-10 drops per ounce) or room spray (20-25 drops per ounce). Shake before use.
Breath freshener
You can have instant fresh breath by licking a single drop of PEPPERMINTEssential Oil from the back of your hand.
Perfumery
Make your own perfume by blending your favorite essential oils, be sure to include a fixative base note such as SANDALWOOD, FRANKINCENSE, PATCHOULI, or CEDARWOOD; and diluting them with alcohol (perfumers alcohol is best but Vodka is much easier to find and works nearly as well). Use 1 part essential oils to 9 parts alcohol mix thoroughly.
Bath
Make any shower feel like being in a fragrant spa. Place 2 to 5 drops of EUCALYPTUS, LEMON, and LAVENDER. in the shower or on the shower walls before turning on the water. The steam will carry the essential oils, bathing your entire body in aromas.
Add 5-15 drops of your favorite oils to milk or cream before adding it to the bath. This will help to disperse the oils into the water, and you will enjoy a highly effective skin emollient, known since ancient times!
Place 2 to 5 drops (of an oil that's healthy for skin) and a spoonful of sea salt in your bath water for an exotic and rejuvenating mineral bath.Household uses of essential oils
Smelly shoes can be a huge embarrassment. Get rid of that odor by placing cotton balls in them when not in use. Just a few drops ofLEMON, GERANIUM or CEDARWOOD essential oil can bring relief!
If you have a sauna or Jacuzzi, we recommend EUCALYPTUS, and GREEN MYRTLE. 1-2 drops per cup of water for the sauna and 3 drops per person for the Jacuzzi.Got bugs? Many pests avoid BASIL, PEPPERMINT, LEMONGRASS, GERANIUM, CEDARWOOD and CITRONELLA. Add these essential oils to your diffuser to chase off unwanted insects.
If you have a pet but you don't have the flea collar, don't go out and buy one yet! Try this instead. Soak a short cord or soft rope with TEA TREE, adding LAVENDER if you like, roll up into a handkerchief and loosely tie it around the animal's neck.
For some recent research you can go here and read about the use of Clove bud oil on house mites,
If you are suffering from a cold add 5-6 drops of EUCALYPTUS, BASIL, MYRTLE, TEATREE, or ROSEMARY to your vaporizer or inhaler. You can also use a bowl of hot water. Cover your head and the bowl with a towel and enjoy the soothing goodness!
Free yourself from scrubbing with the help of essential oils. Essential oils act as solvents (they dissolve sticky compounds) because they are volatile. Just use a few drops of any citrus oil like orange or lemon, etc..) and a few cups of hot water to soak hard-to-remove dirt. We have found nothing more effective at cleaning stained coffee pots and baked on foods. Works in the dishwasher too. ORANGE essential oil is an excellent cleaner and solvent. Use a spoonful in water for your floors and counters or to wash out your fridge and oven.
If you enjoy sending scented stationary but don't enjoy paying the costs to buy them, then listen up! Seal ordinary stationary in a plastic bag, along with a cotton ball sprinkled with a few drops of Essential Oil, leave overnight. Of course, you can also scent book marks, art work and a million other things that work better when scented!For some fragrant laundry add a few drops of your favorite oil to the final rinse and then hang dry your clothing. You can also dab oils on a cloth and add it to the dryer or add 5 drops to your softener.
Emotional support with essential oils
Relieve nervous tension with CHAMOMILE, LAVENDER, CLARY SAGE, MARJORAM, NEROLI, or YLANG YLANG. Clear, pure essential oils can be directly applied to your pillow (1-3 drops) for soothing relaxation.Energize your body and mind using PEPPERMINT or SPEARMINT , ROSEMARY, the Evergreen oils or any of the CITRUS Oils. Diffuse or apply to your temples and neck or even blend with unscented body lotion.
Jet-Lagged? Inhale PEPPERMINT or EUCALYPTUS pure or straight or take a bath enhanced with a few drops of essence (10 drops maximum, less if your skin is sensitive). LAVENDER and GERANIUM will ease travel anxiety and CITRUSoils can help you feel fresh again. If you have a baby that you love to spoil, blend 1 drop ROMAN CHAMOMILE, 1 drop LAVENDER and 1 drop GERANIUM with 2 tablespoons of Sweet Almond oil for a gentle massage oil. Babies love the smell as much as your touch and attention.
Legal Stuff: Information provided is not designed to diagnose, prescribe, or treat any illness, or injury and is provided for informational purposes only. Always consult a medical doctor, or other alternative medical practitioner when suffering from any disease, illness, or injury, or before attempting a traditional or folk remedy. Keep all products away from children. As with any natural product, they can be toxic if misused.
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