There are many types of Preparations that you can make with Essential
Oils. Among those are the following:
INHALATION
*a drop on a cotton ball or handkerchief
*a drop in a bowl of warm water
*a drop in the humidifer
*a drop on an aroma lamp ring
*a drop in an aroma diffuser
*3 to 5 drops diluted in a tablespoon of carrier oil and added to still bath water
MASSAGE
*3 to 5 drops diluted in a tablespoon of carrier oil
FACIAL STEAMBATH
*3 to 5 drops diluted in a quart of hot water. Cover your head with a towel and lean
over the mixture
FLORAL WATER SPRITZ
*3 to 5 drops diluted in a quart of distilled water. Pour into spray bottles and use
as desired
CLAY MASK
*add water to purchased cosmetic green clay to make a past. add a drop of essential
oil
PURCHASED BODY & HAIR CARE PRODUCTS
*add a drop of essential oil to store-bought shampoo, shower gel, creams and lotions
BATH SALTS
*add 3 to 5 drops to a handful of epsom or sea salts. pour into the bath water and agitate
to mix before getting in
COMPRESS
*add 3 to 5 drops to a small bowl of water. place a clean washcloth or piece of absorbant
cotton into the bowl. squeeze out any excess water and apply the cloth to the effected area. compress may be hot
or cold
SACHETS
*add a drop to sachets to freshen rooms, closets or drawers
POTPOURRI
*add 3 to 5 drops to a store-bought or home-made mixture to keep scent fresh
PERFUME
*combine essential oils with a carrier oil to create your own individual scent
Before you begin trying some of these applications, let's look at SAFETY by clicking on the
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