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Massage |
Mix up required essential oils with the appropriate carrier
oil, see Carrier oils for details of which one to choose. Usually 5-6 drops in
10ml of carrier oil is all that is needed. Massage into the skin either the
whole body or just specific area's. Blending details below. |
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| Bath |
Enjoy a fragrant bath by adding 5-10 drops of essential oil to
the bath when full. Some oils cause irritation so beware, and never add more
than 5 drops for children under 12 years old. |
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| Vaporised |
Add a few
drops of essential oil to the water in the bowl of your burner, light the night
light candle and enjoy, do not let the water evaporate completely and place
well out of reach of children and pets. |
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| Potpourris |
Add a few drops of essential oil to infuse the air in your home
with fragrance. |
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| Skin Care |
Use in skin care products that are odourless, for example
handcream, face cream, showerjels, face cleansers, shampoo and conditioners
etc... |
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| Use Neat |
Some oils can be used directly onto the skin without being
diluted first, for instance lavender is a great healer when used in this way.
Take care and only use those that are specifically mentioned as being suitable
for this, and a skin patch test is recommended. |
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| Compress |
Make a compress by adding 2 drops of essential oil to 200ml of
either hot or cold water, fold a natural piece of fabric such as cotton into
several layers, soak in the solution, squeeze out the excess then lay over the
affected area for at least an hour, resoaking at intervals. |
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| Blending |
There is several ways to blend your oils, you will find a
measuring cup and funnel useful for all.
Method one
Add
correct number of essential oil drops to the appropriate amount of carrier oil
in a bottle and shake well.
Method Two
If making a
blend it is easier to add the required drops to the bottle first, gentle roll
the bottle in your hand to blend the oils well then fill with the measured
quantity of carrier oil to complete the recipe.
Method
three
If you are going to use all the oil at once, it can be mixed
in a small china or glass dish, measure the quantities into the dish and blend
well together.
Healthcare and First aid
Use 3-5 drops
of essential oil to 10ml of carrier oil, unless otherwise
stated.
Self Help and Beauty
Use 3 drops of essential
oil to 10ml of carrier oil, unless otherwise stated. |
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| Storage |
Store all oils in a cool dark place. |
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| Allergies and general Care |
If you have a nut allergy then choose a seed based oil. Avoid
wheatgerm if the allergy you have is to wheat. Some people suffer from
allergies to vegetable oil products, avoid the appropriate one relating to your
allergy.
Essential oils can cause irritation, use with care as to the
instructions and skin patch tests are advised.
Do not use on young babies
under a year old, and halve the dilution for children under 12 years.
If
pregnant check before using certain oils, some can be harmful whilst some are
said to be helpful for certain problems connected with pregnancy.
If you
suffer high blood pressure or epilepsy then seek professional advise before
using any essential oils. |
