How To ... Use Lavender Essential Oil

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Pure Lavender Essential Oil 

Latin Name: Lavendula Augustifolia

The most versatiile, useful and popular of the essential oils, lavender essential oil has an abundance of uses. It blends happily with many other oils for use in massage, vaporising, bath preparations and inhaled form a pillow or hankie. Its also one of the few essential oils that are gentle enough to use for babies.

Scent: Fresh, light, spicy, floral
Extraction Method: Steam distillation
Country of Origin: France
Colour: Yellow
Fragrance Note: Top and Middle

Blends well with: cedarwood, clary sage, geranium, pine, nutmeg and other citrus oils. 

Properties: Anti-bacterial, antiseptic, calming, rejuvenating, relaxing, soothing

Key Benefits:

Soothing and Calming for body and mind

Can relieve the symptoms of anxiety, panic, depression, tension and nervous related difficulties

Revitalising, toning and antibacterial on the skin - great added to cream, lotions or toners. Also good for acne, boils etc.

Healing and Soothing to skin - good used for burns and wounds but should not be applied to open skin

Great for aiding sleep and relaxation esepcially when combined with Chamomile and Marjoram

Used in child birth to help maintain calm and speed up the second stage of labour in a managed way

Can ease the symptoms of sunsburn and sunstroke

Can help to reduce the itching associated with insect bites, dry skin and eczema

Cautions: Do not use in first trimaester of pregnancy

RECIPE IDEAS TO TRY AT HOME:

To help with sleep
Add a couple of drops of chamomile and lavender to a tissue and breathe deeply.

To Relieve Menstrual Pain and PMS
Mix equal parts of chamomile, lavender and clary sage together into a sweet almond base and rub onto your stomach.

To help with Rheumatoid and Arthritis pain
Mix together equal parts of chamomile, lavender and black pepper into a sweet almond base and gently rub into affected area.


Pain Relief Oil Blend
This recipe can be used in the Bath or made up in a Massage Oil.  If you need a more topical application a compress can be used on the affected joints to bring pain relief.  Mix the oils and shake well before use.

You will need:
- 4 drops of Lavender Essential Oil
- 6 drops of Chamomile Essential Oil
- 4 drops of Rosemary Essential Oil
- 3 drops of Benzoin Essential Oil
- 28ml of base oil


Soothing Balm and Reviving Balm
First make up a Balm:

Place the shea butter, beeswax and grapeseed oil in the top part of a double boiler, warming slowly over a low heat until they're melted.  Remove from heat and add the essential oils and vitamin E. Pour into an Amber jar and Store in a cool, dark place.

Soothing Lavender Blend

8 drops Lavender Essential Oil
1 drop Jasmine Essential Oil
1 drop Chamomile Essential Oil

Bath Salts to help ease Headaches

Mix Epsom salt and baking soda together in a bowl using a metal spoon (a wooden spoon will absorb the essential oils).  Drop in the essential oils, placing each drop in its own little spot on top of the salts. Stir until thoroughly mixed.  Store mixture in a dark glass jar. Let cure for at least 24 hours before using. Use about one cup of bath salts per bath.

- 3 cups Epsom Salts

- 1/2 cup Baking Soda

Relaxing Lavender Blend

8 drops Lavender essential oil
4 drops Lemon essential oil
1 drop Jasmine essential oil
1 drop Chamomile essential oil
1 drop Basil essential oil

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How To ... Use Mandarin Essential Oil in 10 Ways

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10 Ways to use

Mandarin Oil

Mandarin Essential Oil has a wonderful citrus aroma that brings a feeling of joy and happiness and is loved by the young and old. 

COLOUR: Yellow, Green or Red

SCENT: Citrus

ORIGIN: Italy

EXTRACTION: Cold pressed / expressed
NOTE: Between Middle and Top
BLENDS with: Basil, black pepper, chamomile roman, cinnamon leaf, clove bud, lavender, marjoram sweet, neroli, nutmeg, palmarosa, petitgrain, rose and other citrus oils.

Depending on the variety, the mandarin tree is often smaller than the sweet orange, usually growing to a height of 5 metres.  This willowy evergreen tree has slender drooping twigs and broad narrow leaves which are glossy on both surfaces.  They adapt to their climate and thrive well under desert, semi-tropical and sub-tropical conditions.

Oil Properties:

Mandarin is a highly prized oil and has many uses.  It is particularly useful for children to help calm and relax.

Common Health Uses:

Mandarin essential oil can help with:

Convalesence

Digestive problems

Cellulite

Diarrhea

Constipation

Stretch Marks and Scars

Relieve Anxiety

Relieve Stress

Skincare 

Safe for use with children

Recipe Ideas

1. Massage Oil

Add a few drops to a carrier oil which can be massaged into your skin to treat Cellulite, Stretch Marks and Fluid Retention. 

A blend of 10 drops of mandarin and 30 drops of lavender will also help with stretch marks. Add 12 drops to 15ml sweet almond oil and 15ml calendula oil.

2. Antispasmodic Massage Oil

Mandarin oil has a mild antispasmodic effect which makes it useful for relaxing muscle spasms, and when massaged on the abdomen helps to relieve dyspepsia and gastritis. 

3. Stress Relieving Aroma Oil

Mandarin Oil can help alleviate the oppressive feelings of anxiety and depression.  Put 5 drops of Mandarin Oil and 3 drops of Bergamot Oil in an oil burner to help relax.

4. Baby Fretful Blend

Fretfulness is a frequent occurrence and is very upsetting.  Try this blend in a vapouriser or blended with a base oil as a massage.  Mix 15 drops of chamomile and 5 drops of mandarin and store in a dark  bottle.

5. Calm Digestive Problems

Mandarin Oil is suitable for treating digestive problems.  For babies blend 1 drop of mandarin with 1 drop of roman chamomile in 20ml of carrier oil and gently massage the abdomen.  For adults use 3 drop of mandarin oil to 10ml carrier oil.

6. Relaxing Baby Oil

Blend 5 drops of mandarin oil and 10 drops of lavender oil in 1/2 cup of olive oil and store in a dark bottle.  This blend is not only beneficial to the skin but is relaxing and calming.

7.  Help with Cramps

Make up a Blend of 12 drops of mandarin oil, 12 drops of chamomile oil and 18 drops of majoram sweet oil.  This can then be made into a massage oil by adding 12 drops of the blend to 30ml sweet almond oil.  Massage gently around the muscle area as soon as the cramp has subsided.  Before going to bed at night massage the whole leg in an upwards direction with the oil blend.

8. Bath Oil

Add 2 drops mandarin oil to your bath. The warmth of the water encourages relaxation and also enables the oil to penetrate the skin soothing the digestive system and regulate fluid balance.

9. Energy Boost

For a quick refreshing energy boost, put a few drops of mandarin oil on a cotton ball and inhale.  Take with you in the car or put in your bag for a quick uplift.

10. Room Spray

Add 10 drops mandarin oil and 5 drops lavender oil to a spray bottle for a pleasant disinfecting room spray.

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NOTE: Care should be taken when using Mandarin Essential Oil in sunlight due to photo toxicity potential.

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Moisturise, Nourish, Rejuvenate

An excellent moisturising and nourishing face cream that is especially beneficial for dry or mature skin.

• Frankincense and rose essential oils speed the regeneration rate of skin cells, helping to improve skin tone, reduce fine lines and wrinkles and increase skin elasticity
• Lavender and Geranium help to balance the skin's own production of sebum enabling it to moisturise itself more effectively
• Chamomile and Frankincense calm and sooth the soreness and itchiness that often comes with dry skin

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How to ... Use Frankincense Oil

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(Boswellia Thurifera)

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Anti-Ageing Face Serum

Today our recipe is for an anti-ageing Face Serum of Dry Mature Skin.  You only need to use a couple of drops of this wonderful serum per day.  Shake well before use.

2 tablespoons Apricot Oil

1 tablespoon Rose Hip Seed Oil

2 teaspoons Carrot OIl

16 drops Frankincense Essential Oil

16 drops Rose Essential Oil

8 drops Neroli Essential Oil

Revitilising Exfoliator

400g Sea Salt

25ml Olive Oil

2 drops Juniper Berry Essential Oil

2 drops Lavender Essential Oil

2 drops Frankincense Essential Oil

Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl and dry massage your body from your feet upwards.

Pour a bath then simply relax in the warm water for at least 15 minutes to leave your skin soft and nourished.

Aromatic Salts

Help relieve aching joints and muscles.  Add this mix to a bath under running water and relax.

300g Dead Sea Salts

2 drops Lemon Essential Oil

2 drops Lavender Essential Oil

3 drops Frankincense Essential Oil

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Pure Frankincense Essential Oil

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Pure Frankincense Essential Oil
(Boswellia Thurifera)

Frankincense essential  oil is steam distilled from the resin tears extracted from the tree. Gum resin from trees in Oman, India, Somalia and Yemen and other areas in North Africa yield much of the worlds Frankincense. 

Its colour is pale yellow and is classed as a Top Note.

Its scent is Fresh, Terpene and Balsamic.

Probably the most valuable from the historic natural oils, frankincense is extremely desired by modern oil users because of its numerous uses, such as immune support, relaxation, and mood enhancement.

Frankincense has relaxing effects on the human body including uplifting mood and heightening awareness. 

Oil Properties:

Anti-infectious, antiseptic, anti-catarrhal, anti-depressant, anti-inflammatory, sedative, expectorant, antitumor, diuretic, cellular protection, astingent and analgesic.

Application:

Topically – Can be applied directly to the skin for topical use

Internally -  Can be taken internally by gel caps or with honey or drink

Aromatherapy – Can be diffused to improve concentration, minimize distractions, and focus energy.  Frankincense essential oil can also help with hyperactivity,  impatience, restlessness, and irritability.

Wellness Uses:

Frankincense is a useful oil to Calm and relieve Stress, help with Colds and Flu, Emergency Salve and Skincare.

Common Health Uses:

Frankincense essential oil can help with:
Asthma
Brochitis
Cuts and Wounds and Scarring
Skin Disorders
Dermatitis
Indigestion
Respiratory problems
Nervous conditions
Sore Throat
Stomach Ache

Recipe Ideas

Frankincense for Cold and Flu Congestion

8 drops Frankincense
3 drops Eucalyptus 
Add the oils to a blank inhaler, and use as needed.

Frankincense Massage Oil

5 drops Frankincense
2 drops Peppermint Oil
2 drops Lavender Oil
Jojoba Oil

Place the oils in an amber bottle and gently shake to mix oils together.  Use as required.

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How To ...Use Rosehip Oil in 10 Ways

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How To ...

Use Rosehip Oils in 10 Ways

With its amazing healing properties and ability to moisturise, this oil is one you will want to have at home.

Its many benefits on the skin include:

1   stretch marks
2   uv damage to skin
3   scars from surgery
4   scars from burns
5   eczema
6   psoriasis
7   dermatitis

8   skin care including skin ageing, wrinkles and age spots
9   helps with dry and damaged hair
10 helps with brittle nails

Directions for use:

As rosehip seed oil is considered a dry oil meaning it soaks into the skin easily, it does not leave a greasy residue.  It is a wonderful oil for the skin as it hydrates and penetrates the skin. This oil can be used in so many ways: in an oil, cream, lotion or massage oil.

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How to ... Use Rosehip Oil to improve your Hair

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Use Rosehip Oil to improve your Hair

Rose hip essential oil is extracted from the seeds and seed cases of a rose bush.The rosehips are the fruit of the rose plant.  The oil from the plant contains retinol (vitamin A), vitamin C, and essential fatty acids. These combined nutrients make it a great haircare product.

Moisturises hair naturally
Conditions dry/damaged hair
Nourishes scalp with vitamin A
Encourages healthy hair growth
Makes hair stronger and healthier

This oil does not need to be diluted so will not leave a greasy feel on your hair.  You can rub it directly into your scalp, simply massage in and leave for 10 minutes.  Simply wash thoroughly to leave your hair soft, smooth and revitalised.

Want instant shine?  Use regularly to leave your hair in tip top condition.

By simply using regularly the oil can help prevent dandruff and other scalp conditions.  Dull and Limp hair can be also be prevented leaving your hair bouncy and nourished.

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Use Rosehip Oil to benefit the Skin

Rosehip essential oil is a proven reducer of lines, wrinkles, and scars, and there are many more benefits of this versatile plant and the essential oil derived from it.

Rosehip essential oil is extracted from the seeds and seed cases of a rose bush.The rosehips are the fruit of the rose plant.  The oil from the plant contains retinol (vitamin A), vitamin C, and essential fatty acids. These combined nutrients make it a great skincare product, packed full of natural anti-oxidants.

Acne Scars

1. • Rose hip oil can remove scars, particularly acne scars, from your skin, making your complexion smooth and even. It is most effective when used on recent scars, but is still beneficial to use on old scars. For newer scars, applying rose hip oil twice per day will restore elasticity to the skin and make the scar fade away. 
     
     

   Hydrates

   • Rose hip oil also restores softness and moisture to the complexion. It's excellent for normal skin and especially dry skin. Use it both night and day; it works well under makeup as well. If there are areas of the skin that are extremely dry and parched, apply the oil generously to those areas. 
     
     

   Anti-Aging

   • Another benefit of rose hip oil is that it can halt and even reverse the signs of ageing. It can reduce wrinkles and nourish dry, ageing skin. Rose hip oil also may reverse the effects of the sun on the complexion.  Apply generous amounts of the oil to areas that are wrinkled.
     
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How To ... Use Chamomile Essential Oil for Menstrual Problems and PMS

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Chamomile for

Menstrual Problems and PMS

Chamomile a great herb to help with anxiety, restlessness, cramping and even digestive problems experienced before and during the menstrual cycle.  Some woman also report it to be helpful for cyclical mastalgia, or painful breast associated with the menstrual cycle.  It is also reported to help with PMS.

Menstrual Cramps

During menstruation the body releases a hormone called prostaglandins, which causes the uterus to contract in order to help the uterus shed its lining. Researchers believe that this hormone is one of the main causes of menstrual cramps.

Dysmenorrhoea  - Painful Periods

This is a relatively common problem and the symptoms can vary.  It is caused by cramp of the uterine muscles. 

Menorrhagia - Heavy Bleeding

Abnormal heavy bleeding, but is particularly common around the time of menopause.

PMS

PMS  (Premenstrual Syndrome) is a term used to describe a wide range of symptoms which effect women in the second half of the menstual cycle. Symptoms can include anxiety, irritability and mood swings, bloating, breast tenderness, fatigue, headaches, skin problems and weight gain.  Aromatherapy is highly effective and has helped many sufferers.

Chamomile is an excellent essential oil due to its properties and can ease anger, irritability and help balance mood swings.

How to use Chamomile Essential Oil

You may experiment with different formulas to find the right combination for you, but here are a few to help.

Baths:

For Painful Periods:

2 drops of Chamomile Essential Oil

2 drops of Clary Sage

2 drops of Moram Essential Oil

For PMS (anger/irritability):

2 drops of Chamomile Essential Oil

2 drops of Geranium

2 drops of Ylang Ylang

For PMS (depression):

2 drops of Bergamot

3 drops of Clary Sage

1 drops of Rose

For PMS (fatigue):

2 drops of Carrot Seed

2 drops of Grapefruit

2 drops of Lemon

Compresses:

For Painful Periods:

Recipe 1

Chamomile 

Majoram

Recipe 2

Clary Sage

Rose

Recipe 3

Lavender

Peppermint

Massage Oil:

Specially effective then massaged on the abdomen and lower back area.

For Painful Periods:

20ml Carrier Oil

2 drops Clary Sage

2 drops Cypress

2 drops Marjoram

1 drop Rose

For  Heavy Bleeding:

20ml Carrier Oil

2 drops Chamomole

2 drops Frankincense

2 drops Geranium

1 drop Yarrow

For PMS Mood Swing:

20ml Carrier Oil

3 drops Chamomole

1 drop Palma Rose

2 drops Rose

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Make a Chamomile Tea:

Add 2 teaspoons of dried Chamomile flowers to a cup of boiling water and let it steep for at least 5 minutes. If you are using a package of Chamomile tea bags, then follow the directions as stated on the box. Honey or sugar can be added for taste. 

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