The practice of aromatherapy uses the natural oils extracted from flowers, bark, stems, leaves and roots of a plant to enhance psychological and physical well-being. A wide variety of essential oils with diverse effects lets you choose whether you want a calming atmosphere to relax from a stressful day, an energizing one to help you get things done, or a romantic one to share with a lover. Here’s a list of oils and my favorite recipes to suit your every mood:
Balancing:
Keep your poise and gracefully cope with life with stability and harmony with these balancing oils:
Rose Absolute, Geranium, Clary Sage
DIY Luxurious Bath oil:
Ingredients:
4 ounces grapeseed oil
9 drops geranium oil
9 drops lavender oil
Energizing:
Need a quick pick me up to invigorate and revitalize you physically and mentally? Try these energizing blends:
Peppermint, Orange, Lemon, Grapefruit
Ingredients:
4 ounces water
Meditation:
Get centered and focused thought, inner strength, confidence and awareness with the following oils: Sandalwood, Frankincense, Myrrh, Atlas Cedar
DIY: Meditation Soak
Ingredients:
20 drops of sandalwood essential oil
6 drops of frankincense essential oil
6 drops of orange essential oil
3.4 cup dead sea salts
Directions:
Steep a hot bath, combine oils and sea salts, close your eyes and unwind.
Passion:
Make your next romantic encounter even more profound with these sensual oils:
Jasmine, Rose Absolute, Patchouli, Ylang Ylang
DIY: Sensual Massage Oil
Ingredients:
8 drops Sandalwood essential oil
3 drops Orange essential oil
2 drops Patchouli essential oil
1 drop Ylang Ylang essential oil
1 drop Ginger essential oil
1/4 cup of apricot kernel oil
Purifying:
Refresh, revitalize and feel pure again with the help of :
Tea tree, Eucalyptus
DIY: Purifying Foot Soak
Ingredients:
3 drops of peppermint essential oil
1 drop of eucalyptus essential oil and 1 drop of lemon essential oil
1/4 cup of Epson Salt
Relaxing:
Take a little time to relax and calm yourself with these soothing essential oils:
Lavender, Chamomille, Sweet Marjoram
DIY: Sweet dreams Linen Spray
Ingredients:
2 cups distilled water
6 drops lavender essential oil
2 drops chamomile essential oil
2 drops orange essential oil
2 drops ylang yang essential oil
Directions:
Shake before using, spray on bedding, enjoy sweet, sweet dreams