Tag: essential oils
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September 10, 2007 11:02 PM EDT --
Everybody knows that scented candles are a perfect way to release fragrant aromas into your enviroment slowly and gently over a period of time. Their effects are subtle, enfluencing your mood and emotions . . .
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December 25, 2009 09:17 AM EST --
Encounters with mosquito's can turn an otherwise pleasant day outdoors into endless hours of scratching, but by making your own organic mosquito repellent you can keep the little creeps at a comfortable . . .
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October 08, 2009 09:05 AM EDT --
Recently The Journal of Food Science, reported the results of a study that investigated the effectiveness of oregano, allspice and garlic, essential oils (EOs), against disease-causing E. coli, Salmonella . . .
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November 10, 2009 05:01 AM EST --
This is a fairly easy and inexpensive Christmas or Thanksgiving gift.
It's easy to make, but it's best to do it around now, as it needs to age a bit.
In a large glass bowl, . . .
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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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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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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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February 07, 2008 01:07 PM EST --
Those who are close to me know that my vice is haircare.It's weird but it gives me something to focus on other than the stressers on my life.I realised a little while ago that I haven't shared . . .
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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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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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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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November 16, 2006 03:06 PM EST --
Based on Marilyn N.'s recommendation, I decided to check out Elements Bath and Body works for some supplies to make sachets and other items (they sell flax seed, lavender, and all kinds of other supplies . . .
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February 10, 2008 10:46 PM EST --
I recently stubbled across this on one of my many internet searches on essential oils.I've yet to try it since I don't have any castor oil in my house but plan to very soon.From what I've . . .
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September 26, 2006 11:59 PM EDT --
Carrier Oils
These are the oils that you mix your essential oils with. This may help you to make an informed decision a little better while purchasing them. This a partial list as there are many more. . . .
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February 06, 2007 10:10 AM EST --
Hi,
I've been posting recipes, butters and their properties, carrier oils and theirs as well, but not the individual oils. My question to this group is, do you want to know the things, properties, . . .
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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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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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September 25, 2006 02:09 AM EDT --
Aromatherapy has actually been around for.. oh.. about 5,000 years; but there is so much more that we could know about it.
Ask any aromatherapist why this is, and they'll probably tell you the same . . .
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September 27, 2006 10:14 AM EDT --
Easy Body Parfait
These come out pretty and they're easy!
You will need a thick Lotion/Fragrance-free and uncolored, can be homemade.
*I've made my own lotions and creams from scratch . . .
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October 01, 2006 01:05 PM EDT --
Essential Oils and Absolutes I've used in Womens Perfumes and Mens Aftershaves/Colognes.
First, buy from only reputable essential sellers. You could end up with a fake, and many of the more expensive . . .
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