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...
Peppermint Essential Oil (also known as Mentha piperita) is one of the most widely used and versatile essential oils. Due to the cooling sensation peppermint leaves on the skin (which helps to numb pain), it is often used for pain relief. It also works to heal the wound itself, due to the anti-inflammatory compounds it contains. Peppermint Essential Oil also contains powerful disinfectant properties. It is often used in dental hygiene products, and as I'm sure you've noticed when a few drops of peppermint oil are added to a toothbrush or mouthwash, it helps to cleanse the mouth and leave breath refreshingly crisp. Peppermint Essential Oil is a "hot" oil, meaning that it leaves a burning sensation on your skin when...
Here is an easy recipe for a body cream that I made my mom. She was looking for something less “greasy” than the body butters, but more creamy than a lotion. She also asked that it contain two specific essential oils: Frankincense & Lavender. It turned out great and so I share the recipe with you guys. Back story, if you're interested (if not, skip to the recipe below): My mom has been applying Frankincense Essential Oil directly to her chest for about two months. Twice a day she generously applied the oil directly to her skin to help reduce wrinkles, age spots and sun spots. At the age of 58, with decades of sun-tanning under her belt, she was skeptical that...
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...
