How to Make Aromatherapy Oil for Abrasions

How to Make Aromatherapy Oil for Abrasions



Aromatherapy oils provide healing and relaxing fragrances, and they can help to heal minor abrasions. The carrier oils in the aromatherapy oil soothe, moisturize and promote the healing of wounds while essential oils fight infection, prevent scarring and speed healing.







Things You'll Need:





6-oz. dark glass bottle (sterilized)




Small pot of water




3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil




2 tbsp. jojoba oil




1 tsp. vitamin E oil




20 drops lavender essential oil




10 drops tea tree oil




Cotton balls









1


Sterilize your bottle. Uncap it and place the bottle and cap in a pot of water. Bring the water to a rolling boil for at least 1 full minute, and then turn off the heat. Allow the water to cool. Remove the jar and cap and let them drain and dry.





2


Measure into your sterilized bottle 3 tbsp. of extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp. of jojoba oil and 1 tsp. of vitamin E. Add the healing element to your oils by measuring in 20 drops of
lavender
essential oil and 10 drops of tea tree oil.





3


Place the lid tightly on the jar and gently shake the bottle 2 or 3 times a day for 3 days before using. Store your oil in a cool, dark location, and it should last 18 months or more. To use, apply the oil to the skin, using a cotton ball 2 or 3 times daily until your abrasions heal. Use this oil after healing to reduce and heal scarring.








Tips & Warnings










Choose fresh carrier oils when making aromatherapy oils, both for the healing benefits and to extend the shelf life. Whenever possible, select virgin or extra virgin oils that have been stored in dark glass bottles and keep them in a cool place.



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How to Make Aromatherapy Lip Balm

How to Make Aromatherapy Lip Balm



This is a simple balm to make with great results for your lips. The shea butter and almond oil are wonderful for your lips and you can pick different essential oils to add a scent. Read on to learn how to make aromatherapy lip balm.







Things You'll Need:





1/4 beeswax




2 1/2 oz. shea butter




1 1/4 oz. almond oil




3 to 6 drops of an essential oil of your choice (see tips for examples)




Double boiler




Scale




Sterile 3 oz. container or three 1 oz. containers









1


In the top of the double boiler, heat the beeswax until melted, stir frequently and keep it over medium heat to prevent it from getting overheated. This may take a little bit but it will melt.





2


Next, add the shea butter, continue to stir frequently. The beeswax will be hot enough to start to melt the shea butter.





3


Once the shea butter is completely melted remove from heat, stir in the almond oil and essential oil.





4


Pour into container(s) and place in the refrigerator for two hours. Let the container(s) sit, don't disturb them while the oils set.





5


Remove from the refrigerator and let sit for an hour to allow it to warm to room temperate before using.








Tips & Warnings










Beeswax pellets works much better then a block of beeswax because it's easier to measure, melts faster and isn't as difficult to work with.








Weigh all the ingredients instead of using measuring cups because the amounts given in weights not volume.








Essential oils to use can include six drops peppermint (Mentha piperata), six drops lime (Citrus aurantifolia), four drops vanilla, five drops sweet orange (Citrus aurantium), five drops
lavender
(Lavendula angustifolium), four drops spearmint (Mentha spicata), four drops Roman Chamomile (Athemis nobilis), three drops Jasmine (Jasminum officinalis) or three drops Rose (Rosa damascene).








Lavender, rose or jasmine are great for women, peppermint or spearmint for men and kids love the sweet orange or the vanilla.








If you would like a lighter scent use three drops, for a stronger scent use six drops.








If the balm ends up with granules in it in the end, the beeswax and shea butter were overheated--there is nothing wrong with the balm other then the texture.








If you have a reaction-which is rare, discontinue use immediately. You can try a different essential oil once your reaction has resolved.



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How to Make Aromatherapy Bath Salts

How to Make Aromatherapy Bath Salts



Homemade bath salts are a wonderful way to use hydrotherapy and aromatherapy. Hydrotherapy is the ancient practice of using water to hydrate, heal, and relax the body. Aromatherapy is the practice of using scents to induce moods or heal the body and spirit. A lot of spas use hydrotherapy and aromatherapy, but you don't have to go to a spa. You can make your own aromatherapy bath salts and get the same benefits at home.







Things You'll Need:





Wide mouth jar that will hold at least 16 oz., or 2 Cups




1 cup of Epsom




1/2 cup of sea salt or table salt




Food Coloring




Essential Oils









1


In the glass jar combine the salts. You can use a jar funnel, if you wish. Add the food coloring. I like to use colors that reflect the essential oil I am using. For example, if you are using orange essential oil, combine red and yellow food coloring to make orange bath salts. Place the lid on the jar and shake well. This will mix the color into the bath salts thoroughly and the result is pretty colored salt crystals.





2


Next add the essential oil of choice. For a relaxing bath, try
lavender
, chamomile, sandalwood, cedarwood, or orange oils. For an invigorating bath try mint,
rosemary
, or clary sage. If you need more assistance in choosing an essential oil for aromatherapy, see the resource section below.





3


You can add dried herbs or flowers to your bath salts if you wish. If you are giving them as gifts this adds interest and charm to the appearance.





4


You can also decorate the lid of the jar, or tie a pretty ribbon or bow around the jar to add to the appeal for gift giving.








Tips & Warnings










When it is time to use your aromatherapy bath salts, simply poor the salts under warm running water to help them dissolve into the water.



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How to Make Aromatherapy Bath Salts Fit for a Queen

How to Make Aromatherapy Bath Salts Fit for a Queen



Make these unique bath salts to make anyone feel like a queen. They don't just smell exquisite, they are also great for the skin and the mind. They aren't very difficult to make it just takes a bit to put everything together.







Things You'll Need:





8 oz. Celtic Sea Salts




2 oz. Baking Soda




1 tbsp. Grapeseed Oil




2 tsp. Vegetable Glycerin




30 drops Sandalwood (Santalum Album) Essential Oil




24 drops Rose (Rosa Damascena) Essential Oil




18 drops Clary Sage (Salvia Sclaria) Essential Oil




10 100IU Vitamin E gel capsules




Pin




Small glass mixing bowl




Medium glass mixing bowl




wooden spoon




Pint sized glass or plastic container with cover







How to Make Aromatherapy Bath Salts Fit for a Queen




1


With the pin and vitamin E capsules, poke a hole in one end of capsules and squeeze oil into the small glass mixing bowl. You may need to wipe your hands off once in a while to remove the extra vitamin E so the other capsules don't slip while you are puncturing them.





2


Then mix the grapeseed oil, vegetable glycerin and essential oils with the vitamin E. The vitamin E and glycerin are a bit thick but will mix together with the grapeseed and essential oils after a bit.





3


In large bowl-add the sea salt first and add the baking soda to the top of the sea salt. Mix together. This doesn't take much to mix together since the sea salt is added to the top of the sea salt.





4


Pour the liquids from the small mixing bowl over the sea salts and baking soda. Mix together, again this doesn't take much to do, occasionally scrap the side of the bowl if anything sticks to the side of it.





5


Carefully spoon the mixture into the container, place cover on tightly, you're done.





6


Next, to enjoy it in a bath-add 2 to 3 tbsp. into a full tub of warm water. Sit back, relax, enjoy and feel like a queen as the scent takes you away.








Tips & Warnings










After using this recipe you can adjust it to your own liking my adjusting the ingredients-except the amounts of the essential oils or the scent will change.








Add more grapeseed and vitamin E if you have dry skin.








Use a decorative pint canning jar, add a label and it makes a wonderful gift at any time of the year.








If dermatitis or an allergic reaction occur while using the recipe-discontinue use immediately.



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How to Make Aromatherapy Bath and Body Oil

How to Make Aromatherapy Bath and Body Oil



Making our own natural body products in not only empowering, it's better for the earth and you. You can use natural products from the health food store and make oils fresh as you need them. You can use reusable jars and bottles to fill with oils.







Things You'll Need:





Sesame Oil




Almond Oil




Coconut Oil




Your Choice of Essential Oils: Lavender, Neroli, Lemon, Sandalwood, Ylang-Ylang,




1 clean, reused jar or bottle about 8 ounces.









1


Half fill jar or bottle with sesame oil.





2


Add about Вј almond oil to bottle or jar.





3


Add coconut oil leaving a little space at the top for essential oils.





4


Add a total of 10 to 15 drops of your favorite essential oils mentioned above. You can do five drops of three different oils, however you like.





5


Put the lid on the bottle, shake and enjoy.








Tips & Warnings










Use on body after shower or a few drops in the bath.








If you have sensitive skin, you may want to use less essential oil or make a smaller amount to try on a small area before use. Also if you use a lot of lemon oil, you should avoid extended direct sun light.



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How to Make Apple Cider Vinegar Toner

How to Make Apple Cider Vinegar Toner



Cleanse and tone your skin with this delightful apple cider vinegar toner. In a few steps, you'll have a great toner that is free of synthetic chemicals and much less expensive then store-bought brands. Apple cider vinegar is packed with alpha-hydroxy and amino acids that help to dissolve dead skin cells, balance the pH level of skin and stimulate blood circulation. The acetic acid in apple cider vinegar stimulates the capillaries under the skin, leaving you with a soft glow.







Things You'll Need:





Unfiltered apple cider vinegar




Distilled water




Green tea




Rose water




Chamomile




Aloe vera




Glass bottle









1


Mix one cup of apple cider vinegar with one cup of distilled or spring water. Pour into a glass bottle and shake well. This toner will help tighten large pores and clear up blemishes.





2


Adding green tea infusion to the toner will help mask the vinegar smell. Plus, green tea is loaded with anti-oxidants and is great for your skin. Anti-oxidants, found in many skin care products, are known help prevent wrinkling and dark circles under the eyes. To make it, pour boiling water over a green tea bag. Let the tea steep for 15 minutes. Remove the tea bag and let the tea cool for a few hours. Mix together 1/3 cup green tea, 1/3 cup of apple cider vinegar and 1/3 cup of spring water. Store this toner in a glass bottle.





3


Make a gentle herbal infused apple cider vinegar toner. This toner includes chamomile, aloe vera and rose water in addition to water and apple cider vinegar. To make, boil 1 cup of distilled water. Remove it from the heat and add 1 tablespoon each of chamomile flower and green tea. Let mixture infuse for 15 minutes. Strain mixture, then add 1 tablespoon each of aloe vera and rose water and 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar. Mix well and pour into a glass bottle. Store toner in the refrigerator and use within one month.





4


To use, soak a cotton ball with toner and gently apply to the face.








Tips & Warnings










Apple cider vinegar is acidic, so use caution when applying it to your face. If your skin becomes irritated, do not use, or dilute the toner with more water.








If you are allergic to apples, do not use.



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How to Make Apple Cider Vinegar at Home

How to Make Apple Cider Vinegar at Home



Apple cider vinegar is simply apple cider that has been allowed to ferment past the drinking stage. Apple cider vinegar is great to use in homemade salad dressings and other cooking and is claimed to have healing properties for everything from skin irritations to weight loss. Making apple cider vinegar at home is not at all hard to do and requires very little equipment, but it does take a bit of time.







Things You'll Need:





Fresh apple cider




Cheesecloth




Wide rubber band




Air lock




Bread yeast




Siphon tube




Glass jars







The Old Fashioned Method




1


Purchase only fresh apple cider, which can be found at Farmer’s Markets and some health food stores. Make sure that apples are the only ingredients, as any additive such as ascorbic acid will kill the natural yeast growth needed to make vinegar.





2


Transfer the cider to a clean crock or jar if it is bottled in plastic. As the vinegar works, plastic can expand and crack.





3


Cover the crock or jar with cheesecloth and secure the cloth with a wide rubber band.





4


Let the apple cider sit in a cool, dark place for at least 3 months. Natural yeasts in the air will turn the cider to vinegar. Taste after 3 months and if ready, use a siphon to rebottle the vinegar into glass jars with a tight fitting lid. The cider can take up to six months to become a full-bodied vinegar.



Quick Method




1


Follow step one above. If the cider is purchased in plastic, transfer the liquid to a glass bottle.





2


Add 1 tablespoon bread yeast to the cider. Put the top on the bottle and shake to distribute the yeast evenly. Remove the top.





3


Secure a wine-making airlock to the bottle. Set the bottle in a cool, dark place and let the vinegar work for at least a month.





4


Check after a month to make sure the cider has turned to vinegar. Siphon the finished vinegar to clear jars and close with a lid.








Tips & Warnings










Depending on the temperature, humidity and other factors, apple cider vinegar may take up to several weeks beyond the times listed. Begin taste testing at the listed time and continue to let it work until ready.








Wine yeast can be used for cider vinegar and will give the vinegar a more refined taste.








The stage between apple cider and apple cider vinegar is called apple jack. Apple jack was a popular beverage in the 1800s and the early 1900s.








Make sure all your equipment is clean and sterile to avoid unwanted bacteria in the vinegar. Rinse the crocks, jugs, bottles and airlocks with boiling water before use.



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