Tag: aromatherapy
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March 26, 2007 03:05 AM EDT --
Essential Oil of Lemon
Botanical Name:
Citrus Limon
Family - Rutacaea - rue family
Origin - Asia. The lemon tree is cultivated in so many places today, such as all around the Mediterranian and the USA . . .
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March 28, 2009 11:47 PM EDT --
The FDA Globalization Act - Info You Need To Know
Kelly, from Southern Soapers, has gone above and beyond at keeping everyone informed on the latest from the FDA Globalization Act, along with . . .
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March 22, 2007 07:30 AM EDT --
Essential Oil of Rose
Botanical Name(s):
Rosa Damascena
Rosa Centafolia
Rosa Gallica
Family:
Rosaceae - Rose Family
Places of Origin:
The Orient, but cultivated also in Turkey, Bulgaria, Morocco, Russia, . . .
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April 16, 2007 03:00 PM EDT --
Lavender
Botanical Name: Lavandula officinalis
Family: Labiatae
Part Used in Aromatherapy and Herbalism: The flowering buds
Scent: Fresh, Sweet, Herbacious, Soft-floral, bittersweet (this depends on . . .
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October 25, 2006 01:35 AM EDT --
This is from the whole avocado itself.
Avocado Moisturizing Recipe #1
Avocado is a naturally rich moisturizer. Mash the meat of the avocado into a creamy texture. Massage into the face and neck . Leave . . .
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March 26, 2007 02:22 AM EDT --
Bath Melts
Ingredients:
8 T. Rice Bran, Apricot Kernel Oil or Meadowfoam Seed Oil (or a blend of them all)
2 T. Mango Butter
6 T. Beeswax, Natural Yellow
3 T. Sweet Almond Oil
3 T. Cocoa Butter (deodorized, . . .
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April 04, 2007 12:30 AM EDT --
Essential Oil Of Orange (Sweet)
Botanical Name: Citrus Sinestis
Family: Rutaceae: Rue Family
Country Of Origin: China (originally) Today it is cultivated in many other places such as The United States . . .
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June 08, 2008 01:23 AM EDT --
Massage, Bath or Body Oil
One four ounce bottle, with a disc cap.
Essential oil or oils of choice.
Liquid Shea (for bath or Body Oil)
Fractionated Coconut Oil (for Massage Oil)
Take your . . .
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September 15, 2006 11:38 PM EDT --
A salt scrub that we'd pay so much money for as part of a spa treatment is very easy to make right at home, for ourselves.
*Note, if making for a gift, leave the oil out, not the fragrance or essential, . . .
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February 04, 2007 03:15 PM EST --
Butters, or more about butters and their uses, #3.
Kokum Butter
Garcinia indica
Country - India
A nice and usually under-rated butter from the Garcinia tree. This naturally white and smooth butter has . . .
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February 18, 2007 01:43 PM EST --
Foot Balm Recipe
1/2oz Cocoa Butter, deodorized
1/2 oz Golden Jojoba Oil
2 oz Sweet Almond Oil
2 oz Grapeseed Oil
1/2 oz Vegetable Glycerin
1/2 oz Beeswax Natural, grated or the pre-grated
7 Drops Lavender . . .
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April 10, 2007 05:43 AM EDT --
Bath Oil with suggestions for Essential Oil Blends
1 ounces Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 ounces Sweet Almond Oil
1 ounce Grapeseed or Rice Bran oil
2 ounces Sunflower Oil or Safflower Oil (for the . . .
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February 10, 2007 02:53 PM EST --
Hi,
Prior to starting the discussion and information on the various essential oils and absolutes, I wanted to address the issue of people like me, who have MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivities). This is . . .
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March 26, 2008 11:07 PM EDT --
Aromatherapy: Essential Oils are not Fragrance Oils.
Being an aromatherapist for many years, I've been asked this question many times, and was just asked again the other day. -- "Should . . .
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April 29, 2008 11:48 PM EDT --
Follow The Notes And Create A Perfume - Part III
This is where you'll learn to blend and create your own scent and possibly perfumes/colognes or sets for others.
There are scent test strips . . .
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February 14, 2007 12:08 PM EST --
Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Botanical Name:
Eucalyptus Globulus
Eucalyptus Citriodora
Family - Myrtacea or Eucalyptus family. -- approx. 600 species, about 50 are found in the Mediterranian.
Origin - Australia . . .
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September 25, 2006 02:30 AM EDT --
This recipe may be doubled, tripled or made in as many times as you want, depending on how much/many you'd like.
Suggestion: For the first time, make the single or double. If you like it, make more. . . .
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November 16, 2006 05:04 AM EST --
BODY POWDER
Ingredients:
1/2 cup cornstarch
3 T rice flour
6 drops of your choice of an essential oil
Mix together in a bowl and make sure that there are no clumps. Package in a powder shaker container. . . .
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January 15, 2007 09:30 PM EST --
Hi,
This one isn't hard and it's good to have around the house. You can add your own blend of essential oils for what you need it for. This is the blend with a few examples.
Ointment Recipe . . .
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January 23, 2007 01:55 AM EST --
Ways to Scent Hair
Being that I have many essential oils and absolutes, over the years, I've come to realize that I actually do have a few favorites. Mostly, they are blends that I've discovered . . .
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