There is something so warm, cozy and relaxing when it comes to lit candles around the house. I have some essential oils I just love and decided to try a homemade essential oil candle recipe that I found on MarthaStewart.com. Here is what you will need: 2 pounds soy-wax chips 6-inch wick with wick tab Glass container, a mason jar works great (FYI 2 pounds of wax chips will give you 32 fluid ounces of wax) Skewer Your favorite essential oil (I used lavender) Transparent glass paint (optional) Directions: Step 1: Place wax chips in a heatproof glass measuring cup. Heat in microwave for 30 seconds; stir. Repeat until smooth throughout. Step 2: For each candle, cut wick to height...
Here is a DIY recipe for homemade hand sanitizer with essential oils and other common household ingredients. This recipe uses our Robbers' Relief essential oil blend which is often used to fight off the common cold, due to it's antiviral and antibacterial properties. Here is what you will need: 5 drops of Robbers' Relief (Thieves and OnGuard would also work) 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel 1 tablespoon of filtered water 1/8 teaspoon vitamin E Oil Mix the ingredients together and store in a 2 oz. squeeze bottle. When I originally started making this I used a tablespoon and teaspoon to measure out each of my ingredients, but getting the ingredients into the little bottle was more trouble then it was worth. Even...
Ahhhh, summer time. It's brings longer days, wonderful weather and lots of sun. One of the best things about summer is spending time with friends and family outdoors whether it be at the beach, camping, hiking, in the backyard -- all of it is great! With all that summertime fun, sometimes we end up spending too much time in the sun and damage our skin with sunburns. Too much sun over an extended period of time can results in sun spots and wrinkles. Did you know essential oils can help with sunburns, sun spots & wrinkles? Immediate Sunburn Relief TIP 1: Add 1-3 drops of Lavender Essential Oil to each teaspoon of pure aloe vera gel and apply...
Robbers’ Relief (formerly known as Five Thieves) is our version of the classic essential oil blend. Though the name of this blend changes from company to company, the ingredients are the same: Clove, Cinnamon, Lemon, Rosemary & Eucalyptus. The history of this oil blend is just as unique as the mixture itself. The ingredients used are based off the tale from yore of French thieves who protect themselves while robbing people during the plague. Their method of protection was to cover themselves with cloves, rosemary and other aromatics. Hence the name Thieves, Robbers, Bandits, etc. oil. Robbers’ Relief is a combination of these five essential oils (Clove, Cinnamon, Lemon, Rosemary & Eucalyptus) and is believed to be highly antiviral and...
Do you have a particular essential oil that you just love and would like to keep with you throughout the day? If you're like me, there are probably 2-3 essential oils that are your go-to oils. Maybe it is to help relieve stress, headaches, bring about a sense of peace & calm, or help boost your immune system. Up until now, we've been blogging about diffusing essential oils in your home, using them topically, or making creams & lotions with them. How about being able to diffuse your favorite essential oil throughout the day when you are at work, commuting or out on the town? Now you can with our aromatherapy necklaces. These aromatherapy necklaces have a diffusing locket, with...
