Aromatherapy Recipes

Aromatherapy Recipes -Sunburn

Not only can sunburn be very painful but it can ruin the rest of your holiday.

Blend 6 drops of Peppermint oil with 4 drops of Lavender oil.

Apply the blended oils directly to small and specific patches of sunburn. Peppermint oil is very cooling and Lavender is very soothing to the skin. For large areas of sunburn the blend of essences should be diluted [ratio: 5ml of essence to 1 litre of water].

You can also add the Peppermint oil or Lavender oil to a base of Aloe Vera gel. This is a wonderful remedy that will take the sting out of the burn while soothing and cooling the skin.

If you don't have Peppermint oil or Lavender oil to hand then Tea Tree oil is an excellent alternative.

Note:  Un-diluted essential oils may be used to treat individual spots but only Lavender oil and Tea Tree oil may be applied un-diluted to larger skin areas. [Neat Tea Tree oil does not suit everyone's skin].

Aromatherapy Recipes - Athlete’s Foot

Athlete’s foot is a common complaint these days. You can apply Tea Tree oil directly to the infected areas for immediate relief. Lavender oil is another essential oil that is beneficial in the treatment of Athlete’s foot. Like Tea Tree oil, Lavender oil may be applied directly to the skin.

If you are concerned about applying neat essential oils to your skin you can prepare a relaxing foot bath. Add three drops of Lavender oil and two drops of Tea Tree oil to a bowl of hot water. This will provide a wonderful, soothing remedy for Athlete’s foot. Soak your feet in this solution for at least twenty minutes to achieve maximum benefits.

An alternative mixture is to add 20 drops of Geranium oil to hot water and soak your feet for at least 20 minutes.

If the condition does not improve or continues to spread you may need to seek medical treatment from a doctor.

Aromatherapy Recipes - Eczema

You can prepare a very effective aromatherapy healing massage oil that will help calm and stop the itching from Eczema. Simply blend:

3 drops of Bergamot oil

3 drops of Geranium oil

6 drops of Juniper oil

3 drops of Lavender oil

with one ounce of carrier oil [either Sweet Almond oil, Jojoba oil, or Sunflower oil]

Whenever you notice a flare-up of Eczema you can use this massage oil anytime. 

Aromatherapy Recipes - Muscular and Back Pain

A  great massage oil for back pain and similar ailments may be made simply by blending:

2 drops of Eucalyptus oil

2 drops of Lavender oil

1 drop of Lemon oil

with 1 ounce of carrier oil. We would recommend that you use Jojoba oil in this instance.

We tend to associate heat with treating muscular pain so you can heat your massage oil blend before using it. You can heat it by putting the oil in an amber colored jar, then placing it in a bowl of hot water.

Don’t use a microwave. The massage oil may be too hot and burn during the massage session. By treating back pain with massage and aromatherapy, you can successfully manage and treat the pain at its source.

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Safety Guidelines

You should not drink any essential oils without first consulting a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. You should not apply any undiluted essential oil, absolutes, CO2s or any other concentrated essences directly onto the surface of your skin.

You should only use essential oils when under the proper supervision of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner if you have a medical condition or you are pregnant or suffering from liver failure, cancer or epilepsy.

Always use a skin patch test when using an essential oil for the first time.

Children: you must exercise extreme care if using essential oils with children. Only the gentlest essential oils and very small quantities. You are strongly advised to consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner prior to using essential oils with children.

Please refer to 'Safety Guidelines'

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