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Cedarwood:  Cedarwood Atlas:  Cedrus Atlantica

Good for:            1.  Skin and hair, inflammation, acne, blemished skin, eczema, dandruff, oily hair,                              psoriasis, arthritis.

                        2.  Assists the removal of mucous from the respiratory tract

                        3.  Helps to induce a positive state of mind and emotions

Cedarwood is recognized for its purifying properties and is used in avoiding hair loss, dandruff, acne, psoriasis, arthritis.  Cedarwood acts as an astringent and antiseptic.  It treats acne, oily skin, dandruff, and other skin conditions.  Cedarwood is sedative for the skin and relieves itching. 

Precautions:  Best avoided during pregnancy as this is an abortifacient.

This oil may irritate sensitive skin.

 Toxic doses of cedarwood consist of more than 5 - 10 drops in any one treatment.  Do not use during pregnancy.

 Ginger:  

Good for:            1.  Digestive system

                        2.  Inflammatory conditions

                        3.  Induces a positive state on the mind and emotions

 Ginger is of great benefit to the stomach, and intestines.  Used for nausea, motion sickness, dizziness, flatulence, indigestion, vomiting, diarrhea.  In addition to its usefulness in battling motion sickness, ginger can also help reduce the nausea and diarrhea that often accompany stomach flu.  Ginger oil acts as a stomachic (digestive tonic), and appetite stimulant.  Good for stomach cramp. 

 Scattered reports have linked ginger with reduction of rheumatoid arthritis.  Ginger relieves arthritis, rheumatism, pain from sprains, strains, muscular aches and pains.  It treats rheumatic pains and breaks up congested areas.  Good for aches.

Precautions:  If you’re pregnant, don’t use ginger.

 May be slightly phototoxic. 

People with gallstones, bleeding disorders and those taking "blood-thinning" (anticlotting and antiplatelet) medications such as aspirin and warfarin (Coumadin) should consult a doctor before taking ginger as it can increase the risk of excess bleeding. 

May have an adverse reaction with heparin.

May interact with ticlopidine (Ticlid).

In high concentrations it may cause skin irritation in some individuals.  Repeated use can possibly result in contact sensitization.  Ginger should be avoided two weeks before or after surgery.

HANDMADE BEAUTY RECIPE ~ Extreme Sports Salts

It's a powerful blend of oils that combine to help ease minor muscle aches after strenuous physical activity. Smells great too!!

13 oz. Epsom salts
1 sheet pulverized Nori seaweed
6 drops peppermint essential oil
2 drops ginger essential oil
6 drops marjoram essential oil
6 drops lavender essential oil

Pulverize Nori in a food processor or spice mill. Add pulverized Nori to salts and stir well to combine. Add essential oils last, a little at a time, stirring after each addition. Allow mixture to sit in a glass (not plastic) container for a day or so before using. Use about 2 large handfuls for each average sized bath. It is best not to use Extreme Sports Salts if you have high blood pressure or diabetes.

 Jasmine:  

Good for:            1.  Skin care

                        2.  Has an affinity for the female reproductive                               system

                        3.  Emotional problems

Jasmine has been nicknamed as the “queen of the night” and “moonlight of the grove”.  For centuries women have treasured jasmine for its beautiful, seductive fragrance.

Research from Great Britain has shown benefits for such problems as dry, greasy, irritated or sensitive, skin.  Jasmine will relieve redness and itching and so is useful in treating dermatitis and eczema especially if accompanied by a psychological problem such as depression.  It is delightful to use as a facial oil due to its lovely scent.  But only a small amount is needed, as it is concentrated and therefore, a fairly powerful oil and too much can have an opposite effect to what is needed.

Caution:  Avoid during pregnancy.

 Unfortunately, because of the high price of Jasmine absolute it is especially susceptible to adulteration.  Therefore, it may be advisable to regard the oil as a perfume material rather than an aromatherapy grade oil.

 It may irritate sensitive skin.

 It can give some people a head ache.

Jasmine’s narcotic quality may impede concentration.

 Neroli:  (ORANGE BLOSSOM)

 Good for:            1.  Induces a positive state of mind                                  and emotions

                        2.  Skin care problems

                        3.  Good for the circulatory system

This oil was valued by the Egyptian people for its great attributes for healing the mind, body, and spirit.  Massage with it as well as diffuse it.  It brings everything into focus at the moment.

Caution:  There are some rare reports of contact dermatitis.

 This could create photosensitivy in some individuals.  Distilled oil is phototoxic, but the expressed oil is not.  Do not use Neroli essential oil in high doses as this could create high blood pressure, heart attack and stroke.  Do not use when pregnant. 

Handmade Beauty Product Recipe: Whipped Body Cream

The essential oil combination, along with the neroli hydrosol and virgin coconut oil give this a tropical aroma. But even if you just use distilled water instead of hydrosol and leave out the essential oils, it feels so fantastic on your skin, you'll make it again and again!!

Ingredients

10 grams shea butter
16 grams virgin coconut oil
2 grams stearic acid
6 grams emulsifying wax
62 grams neroli hydrosol (or distilled water)
8 drops sweet orange or mandarin or tangerine essential oil
2 drops ylang ylang essential oil

Blending Procedure

Step 1. Combine the shea butter, coconut oil, stearic acid and emulsifying wax in a large heat proof (I use Pyrex) glass measuring cup with a pour spout. Place the mixture in a hot water bath until the wax is completely melted. Remove from heat.

Step 2. In a separate cup, add the hydrosol

Step3. Stir the oils/wax together to make sure they are evenly combined.

Step 4. In the separate container, stir the water ingredients to make sure they are evenly combined.

Step 5. Begin stirring the oil/wax mixture with an electric mixer on medium speed and add the water mixture as you stir. You will see the mixture begin to thicken as you blend it. Continue mixing until until Whipped Body Cream is thick and rich.

Step 6. Pour into clean jars or a pump lotion bottle. If you want, you can add whatever preservative you prefer to extend shelf life.

 Patchhouli:  

Good for:            1.  Skin care

                        2.  Induces a positive state of mind and emotions

This is beautiful for the skin and may help prevent wrinkles or chapped skin.  Patchouli supports loose sagging skin.  Patchouli has a marked effect on tissue regeneration, and so is advocated for conditions of acne and problem skins. blemishes and oily skin.    Patchouli is antiseptic and astringent.  Its healing powers and pleasing aroma make patchouli a perfect choice for fragrancing hand creams and for healing rough damaged skin.  Patchouli relieves itching.

Do not take if pregnant. 

 Caution:  Taken to excess it will keep you awake at night. 

Feng Shui blend for encouraging prosperity and wealth.

25 mls. of carrier

3 drops of cinnamon e. oil

1 drop of patchouli e. oil

Rose:  

Good for:            1.  Skin care

                        2.  The reproductive system

                        3.  Digestive system

The Virgin Mary used Rose essential oil for compassion and sorrow. 

Rose oil  cools and soothes sensitive skin.  Rose is a natural moisturizer and imbues the complexion with a dewy softness.  Rose is good for aging skin.  It is beneficial for all skin types:  dry, normal, mature and blemished.  Rose oil is also excellent for toning and firming body tissue due to its astringent properties.  Use in a cold compress for conjunctivitis.  Use for eczema.  Rose oil is perhaps surprisingly, one of the most antiseptic essential oils.   

Caution:  Rose absolute is more likely to cause skin reactions in hypersensitive individuals.

 Note:  This expensive absolute oil should not be taken internally.

 Warning:  Avoid using Rose during pregnancy in a massage. 

Handmade Beauty Product Recipe: Rose Bath Syrup

Rose essential oil is unsurpassed at instilling a feeling of well-being and confidence. It relaxes the emotions and soothes the heart. Rose Bath Syrup is an aromatherapy treat that is designed to be poured into the bath. This recipe makes 1 ounce.

Use 1/2 of this 1 ounce preparation for a standard sized tub. If you have a Jacuzzi sized tub, you may wish to add more depending on your own sensitivities. As with all aromatherapy products, err on the side of using less rather than more. Turkey Red oil is fully dispersible in water so this mixture should not separate much. The small bit of rose hips tincture contributes to adding a bit of additional shelf life, plus the properties of the rose hips themselves. It also helps make the ingredients less prone to separation.

Ingredients

18 grams Turkey Red oil (sulfonated castor oil) if available if not regular castor oil
2 grams jojoba oil
2 grams rose hips tincture
2 drops rose essential oil

Blending Procedure

Step 1. Measure the Turkey Red oil into a glass bottle. Add the jojoba oil and rose hips tincture. Cap and shake gently to mix.

Step 2. Add the essential oil last and cap. Shake gently again to mix. Allow Rose Bath Syrup to sit for at least a week before using. This will allow the ingredients to mellow together. Shake a bit before pouring into a drawn bath. Slink in, close your eyes and enjoy!!

 Mysore Sandalwood:  

Good for:            1.  Skin problems

                        2.  Urinary problems

                        3.  Viral infections

Traditionally, it was used for skin regeneration.  It treats dry skin, acne, oily skin, dehydrated, cracked, chapped skin, barber’s rash, itching, inflammation, dry eczema, boils, cuts and wounds.  It can be used for dry and dehydrated skins, especially in the form of a warm compress.  Sandalwood oil is slightly astringent and a powerful antiseptic.  It is one of the perfumes that seems to be as popular for use by men as it is with women.  Sandalwood is calming, soothing.

 Caution:  This oil has been known to cause contact dermatitis when applied to the skin neat.

Occasionally, the oil known as West Indian sandalwood (Amyris balsamifera) is sold as an inexpensive alternative to Mysore sandalwood.  However, Amyris bears no relation to true sandalwood oil.  It has an inferior musky-woody scent of poor tenacity.  Moreover, the oil should be regarded as potentially risky, for it has not undergone formal testing on humans. 

Do not use during pregnancy

Purely Natural Underactive Skin Elixir

Underactive (word for "dry") Skin Elixir is a nice oil-based moisturizer with essential of sandalwood. The base contains kukui nut, carrot oil

Recipe:  10 mls. carrot oil

              15 mls. kukui oil

              1 drop of sandalwood e. oil

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