Essential Oil Blends for the Bath and Massage Recipe

Ingredients

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• Sweet almond oil shopping list
• The large molecules in this oil make it a heavier oil best suited for heavy massage or for a very moisturizing cream or salve. Sweet almond oil contains vitamins A, B1, B2 and B6 and a small amount of E. Protects and nourishes the skin. shopping list
• apricot Kernel oil shopping list
• Medium-light weight oil suitable for massage. Use in cream and lotion recipes. Good for all skins, especially prematurely aged, sensitive, inflamed and dry. Contains minerals and vitamins. shopping list
• avocado oil shopping list
• Medium-heavy weight oil suitable for massage. Use up to one-fourth to a cream or salve base. Contains vitamins A, B, and D and is rich in lecithin. Penetrates the upper layers of the skin. Has beneficial effect on dry skin and wrinkles. shopping list
• grapeseed oil shopping list
• Light weight oil suitable for light massage and is water-dispersible in the bath. Contains vitamins, minerals and protein. Good all around oil. grapeseed oil is not suitable for creams or lotions. shopping list
• hazelnut oil shopping list
• Medium weight oil suitable for light massage. Perfect for base oil for creams. hazelnut oil is said to penetrate the top layer of the skin slightly, being beneficial for oily or combinations skins and effective on acne. It is stimulating to the circulation and also has astringent properties. Contains oleic acid and a small proportion of linoleic acid. shopping list
• Jojoba, Refined Colorless shopping list
• Jojoba is not an oil, but a liquid wax; excellent choice for many aromatherapy uses. Most often used as the carrier oil of choice to use with essential oils. A must in all your cream and lotion recipes. It is very stable, having extremely good keeping qualities. Useful oil in cases of acne. shopping list
• Jojoba, Golden Organic shopping list
• Choose this Jojoba for heavier creams, soap making and when you want extra moisturizing. Less refined, it retains more vitamins and minerals than the refined. Not quite as stable. Jojoba contains myristic acid, which has anti-inflammatory properties. shopping list
• Kukui Nut oil shopping list
• Light to medium weight oil. New on the scene, this oil is wonderful for mature, aging skin. Has a slight odor, which can be overcome by adding essential oils. Not offensive. Kukui nut oil is readily absorbed into the skin and leaves the skin soft and very moisturized. An excellent oil to add to your cream and lotion formulas. shopping list
• macadamia nut oil shopping list
• Medium weight oil suitable for massage. It is highly emollient and a good addition to your cream formulas. Very nice "feel" to the oil when applied to the skin. shopping list
• olive oil shopping list
• Heavy weight oil suitable for massage. Wonderful for salves, olive oil is emollient, soothing to inflamed skin. Use regular, not extra virgin, unless the odor is not objectionable. shopping list
• Sunflower Nut oil shopping list
• Very light weight oil-perfect choice for bath oils. Also excellent in lotions, as this oil is most readily absorbed into the skin. Not suitable for massage due to absorption rate. shopping list
• Essential oil Blends for the Bath and Massage shopping list
• lavender shopping list
• lavender is calming as well as uplifting and can be safely used with children. It's sweet floral-herbaceous scent and balsamic-woody undertone may help to unwind at the end of a stressful day. shopping list
• lavender/Rose Geranium shopping list
• Two parts lavender to one part rose geranium. This recipe is meant to help calm your mind and lift your spirits. Rose geranium has a rosy sweet scent and may be anti depressant and uplifting. shopping list
• Eucalyptus Blend shopping list
• Four parts eucalyptus 70/75 and one part tangerine essential oils. Will help relieve cold symptoms, especially in the bath. Add to a carrier oil/oils for muscular aches and pains. Warming to the skin. Fragrance is fresh and pungent. shopping list
• Morning Energizer shopping list
• Two parts lemon, one part rosemary, two parts tangerine. Energize with this refreshing blend. A wonderful morning wake-up and summertime refresher. shopping list