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Homemade Herbal Oils
Making your own Homemade Herbal oils is a great homemade skin care ingredient project
because there is very little needed to get started. So if you have some left over
canning jars lets make some herbal oils. All you will need is:
Calendula Oil
Calendula oil has many properties that are effective in generating and maintaining healthy, beautiful skin. This article discusses some of these properties and their benefits.
Cardamom Oil
When used in skin care recipes this can be a spice of life. Its main properties
for skin are antioxidant, antiseptic, cleansing. Cardamom oil is one of the oldest
essential oil known.
Frankincense Essential Oil
This artical on frankincense oil gives a lot of info in a short article. Try adding a little Frankincense to your life, and
see what the mystery is all about!
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Uses 1 thru 5 for Frankincense Essential Oil From Young Living Essential Oils
1) Diffuse or inhale directly to stimulate the limbic system of the brain
(memory and emotional center).
2) Take as a dietary supplement for immune stimulation.
3) Rub on skin to decrease signs of wrinkles. In vitro studies have
demonstrated DNA repair using Frankincense Oil.
4) Rub on skin to lighen age spots, decrease inflammation of acne & boils.
5) Rub around orbit of the eye for improved vision.
(Never get oils directly on eye)
Juniper Oil Info
This homemade skin care recipe uses juniper oil for blemishes.
4 reaspoons olive oil
1 to 3 drops juniper oil
Mix ingredients togerther. apply ingredients to affected areas.
Jasmine Oil
When it comes to the long cold days of winter we all need jasmine essential oil to get us through it. In this article we get the why and how to....
Lavender Oil Info
Lavender Disinfectant
it is easy to make natual a homemade disinfectant with lavendar.
20 drops of lavender essential oil
1 to 2 teaspoons of isopropyl alcohol
4 pints tepid water
This will be kinder on your hands than chemical cleaners.
The scent of Lavender has been proven to induce relaxation. Experts credit the plant's stores of linalool and lavandulyl acetate, compounds that slow the body's nervous system. A few wiffs of this herb can even alliate:
High Anxiety
Smelling lavender oil can help you cope with everything from flying jitters to lost luggage, notes Dr. Cullen. And being a flight attendent I see this evey day at work.... How to use, Whenever you're feeling overwhelmed, place a drop of the oil under your nose or dab some on a tissue and inhale.
Sleep Woes
Lavender oil is a quick route to great sleep. In one study, subjects were given the oil to sniff before bedtime and all slep more soundly. Hou to use. Sprinkle a few drops on a tissue and tuck inside your pillowcase, advises Dr. Cullen.
I keep some in my bag for my over nights. When I have only 10 hours of down time, I need to get as much rest as I can. Lavender oil helps.
Beautiful Lavender from Glenbrook Farms ,Great for crafts
Lavender Oil Recipes
Quick introduction to lavender essential oil along with several easy recipe ideas for your next handmade beauty project!
Lime Oil Info
Lime pure essential oil is an excellent antiseptic oil. It has been used for many conditions, from breathing, to acne, and just for self-care and well-being. With its pleasantly citrus scent, it is a must for everyday well-being.
Mandarin Oil Info
Can help to prevent stretch marks. Mix mandarin oil with a carrier oil, such as safflower, sweet almond, or grape seed extract, and rub on your stomach every day while pregnant. The mixture should be ½ cup of carrier oil, and 50 drops of mandarin pure essential oil. This oil is safe for pregnant women, so no need to worry. It only prevents, not removes. Sorry!
Neroli Oil
Neroli Essential Oil is a classic element in fragrance
design and one of the most commonly used in the industry.
Rosewood Oil Info
Rosewood essential oil can be used for many other ailments. The versatility of the oil can be seen in the properties of the oil. For the emotional and mental ailments, rosewood has been know to help with calming, uplifting, worry, frigidity, and used for fatigue.
Rose Oil
Misty Rae Cech gives us a little history and good tips on how to use Rose Oil. Wayne'r always likes the history especialy when it goes this far back.
Patchouli Oil
Patchouli Oil is one oil that I do like. I use it with grape seed oil for the bath. This is a good article about patchouli oil from uses to history. For herbal skin care this is a natural oil.
Eucalyptus Oil Info
Can help with cuts, wounds, skin infections, cold sores and muscular pains. Last, but not least, it has been used to get rid of dandruff. Simply mix 10 drops of eucalyptus oil with your shampoo. As a side note, you should also use an all-natural shampoo. This will also help with the dandruff.
Tea Tree Oil
This article not only gives us where Tea Tree Oil comes from and who uses it. It Also gives ues 4 realy good uses for the oil. I also like the blends she Recommends. Look for more articles by Sharon, she gives a lot of info in just a few paragraphs....
Verbena Oil Info
The tannins in verbena make it a useful astringent for sores, wounds and insect bits when used as a lotion.
Ylang ylang oil
The ylang-ylang essential oil is used in aromatherapy. It is believed to
relieve high blood pressure, normalize sebum secretion for skin problems.
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