Recipes
Essential Scents Bath Recipes
A warm, relaxing soak in a bath can ease the stress of the day and soothe tense, tired muscles.
A warm, relaxing soak in a bath can ease the stress of the day and soothe tense, tired muscles.
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Energizing Bath
Ingredients 3 drops Peppermint Essential Oil 2 drops Lemongrass Essential Oil Instructions Add drops of Essential Oils to your bath water while it is filling. Soak, relax and enjoy! |
Relaxing Bath
Ingredients 5 drops Lavender Essential Oil Instructions Add drops of Essential Oils to your bath water while it is filling. Soak, relax and enjoy! |
Sensual Bath
Ingredients 3 drops Bergamot Essential Oil 2 drops Antique Sandalwood Fragrant Oil Concentrate Instructions Add drops of Essential and Fragrant Oils to your bath water while it is filling. Soak, relax and enjoy! |
Peppermint ~ Lavender Foot Bath
Ingredients 3 drops Peppermint Essential Oil 2 drops Lavender Essential Oil Instructions Add drops of Essential and Fragrant Oils to your bath water while it is filling. Soak, relax and enjoy! |
Always seek medical advice before using any Essential Oils during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Essential Scents Cough, Cold and Sinus Relief Recipes
Beat them winter blues & sinus troubles with ease.
Beat them winter blues & sinus troubles with ease.
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To Ease Chest Congestion
Ingredients 2 drops Lavender Essential Oil 2 drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil 2 drops Tree Essential Oil Instructions Add steaming hot water to a large bowl. While still steaming add Essential Oils. Cover bowl and head with towel and inhale for 2- 3 minutes. Do not get in eyes ~ best to keep your eyes closed. |
To Ease Sinus Congestion
Ingredients 2 drops Peppermint Essential Oil 2 drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil 2 drops Tree Essential Oil Instructions Add steaming hot water to a large bowl. While still steaming add Essential Oils. Cover bowl and head with towel and inhale for 2- 3 minutes. Do not get in eyes ~ best to keep your eyes closed. |
To Ease Coughs
Ingredients 2 drops Lavender Essential Oil 2 drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil Instructions Add steaming hot water to a large bowl. While still steaming add Essential Oils. Cover bowl and head with towel and inhale for 2- 3 minutes. Do not get in eyes ~ best to keep your eyes closed. |
To Ease Colds
Ingredients 2 drops Lavender Essential Oil 2 drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil Instructions Add drops of Essential Oils to your bath water while it is filling. Soak, relax and enjoy! |
Always seek medical advice before using any Essential Oils during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Essential Scents Face Recipes
Treat yourself to some natural pampering.
Treat yourself to some natural pampering.
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Avocado Eye Treatment
Ingredients 30ml Avocado Oil* 30ml Aloe Vera Gel* Instructions Add ingredients to a small jar and shake well to blend. Dab a small amount on fingers then massage treatment into the eye area. Do not get in eyes. Shelf life is approximately 3 - 4 months if refrigerated. |
Cleansing Oil
Ingredients 60ml Jojoba Oil* 8 drops Peppermint Essential Oil 7 drops May Chang Essential Oil Instructions Put all ingredients in an amber coloured bottle and shake well. Put some of the oil on the face and remove with a cotton ball. |
Dry Skin Treatment Oil
Ingredients 20ml Jojoba Oil* 30ml Apricot Kernel Oil* 5 drops Lavender Essential Oil 5 drops Peppermint Essential Oil Instructions Put all ingredients in an amber coloured bottle and shake well. Moisten cotton ball with water and put some of the oil on the cotton ball and put on the face then remove with a new cotton ball. Use well diluted as it can cause skin irritation. |
Lip Balm
Ingredients 15g Beeswax* 5g Cocoa Butter or Coconut Oil* 5g Honey* 65ml Jojoba Oil* 2 drops Peppermint Essential Oil Instructions Melt the wax and Cocoa butter or Coconut Oil in a bain-marie, add the Jojoba Oil and Honey until liquid, mix with a whisk to ensure smoothness, let it cool add the Essential Oil and mix well. Store lip balm in small containers. |
*Found in most health shops or supermarkets
Always seek medical advice before using any Essential Oils during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Always seek medical advice before using any Essential Oils during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Essential Scents Body Recipes
Your body will love these natural recipes.
Your body will love these natural recipes.
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Citrus ~ Peppermint Body Scrub
Ingredients 1/2 Cup Sea Salt* 5 drops Bergamot Essential Oil 5 drops Peppermint Essential Oil 3 drops Mimosa & Mandarin Fragrant Oil Concentrate 30ml Jojoba Oil* 15 drops Lavender Essential Oil Instructions Mix Sea Salt and Oils together thoroughly with a metal spoon in a glass or ceramic bowl. Store in an amber coloured air tight container. Do not use body scrub on broken or irritated skin and avoid your face and genitals. |
Body Wash
Ingredients Uplifting: 250ml Natural Body Wash Base* 20 drops May Chang Essential Oil 20 drops Lavender Essential Oil Calming: 250ml Natural Body Wash Base* 20 drops Lavender Essential Oil 10 drops Bergamot Essential Oil 10 drops Antique Sandalwood Fragrant Oil Concentrate Mood Enhancing: 250ml Natural Body Wash Base* 20 drops Lavender Essential Oil 20 drops Bergamot Essential Oil 10 drops Patchouli Essential Oil Sensual: 250ml Natural Body Wash Base* 10 drops Bergamot Essential Oil 10 drops Patchouli Essential Oil 10 drops Antique Sandalwood Fragrant Oil Concentrate 10 drops Rose Fragrant Oil Concentrate Instructions Choose which Body Wash you want to make from above and mix the ingredients thoroughly and store in an amber coloured bottle. |
Dry Skin Body Lotion
Ingredients 60ml Apricot Kernel Oil* 15g Cocoa Butter or Coconut Oil* 25ml Jojoba Oil* 10 drops Lavender Essential Oil 10 drops Peppermint Essential Oil Instructions Melt Apricot Kernal Oil, Cocoa Butter or Coconut Oil using a bain-marie until the Cocoa Butter or Coconut Oil turns liquid, add Jojoba Oil and mix well, let it cool and add Essential Oils. Store in an amber coloured bottle. |
Sensual Massage Oil
Ingredients 3 drops Bergamot Essential Oil 3 drops Patchouli Essential Oil 3 drops Rose Fragrant Oil Concentrate 8 drops Antique Sandalwood Fragrant Oil Concentrate 60ml Jojoba Oil* Instructions Mix all ingredients thoroughly and store in an amber coloured bottle. |
*Found in most health shops or supermarkets
Always seek medical advice before using any Essential Oils during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Always seek medical advice before using any Essential Oils during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Essential Scents Hair Care Recipes
Natural Hair Care that doesn't cost a fortune.
Natural Hair Care that doesn't cost a fortune.
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Shampoo
Ingredients 250ml Natural Shampoo Base* 25 drops Lavender Essential Oil 15 drops Antique Sandalwood Fragrant Oil Concentrate 10 drops Mimosa & Mandarin Fragrant Oil Concentrate Instructions Mix all ingredients thoroughly and store in an amber coloured bottle. |
Hair Conditioner
Ingredients 250ml Natural Conditioner Base* 30 drops Lavender Essential Oil 3 drops Bergamot Essential Oil 3 drops Mimosa & Mandarin Fragrant Oil Concentrate 2 drops Antique Sandalwood Fragrant Oil Concentrate 5 drops Vitamin E Oil* Instructions Mix all ingredients thoroughly and store in an amber coloured bottle. |
Luxurious Hot Hair Oil
Ingredients 25ml Jojoba Oil* 25ml Almond Oil* 20ml Castor Oil* 20ml Olive Oil* 5ml Wheat germ Oil* 5ml Evening Primrose Oil* Instructions Measure, mix and gently heat oils using a bain-marie. Once warmed apply to dry hair and comb through. Be careful your oil is not too hot! Massage excess oil into the scalp. Wrap hair in a towel for 15-20 minutes. Wash hair with shampoo and towel dry. |
*Found in most health shops or supermarkets
Always seek medical advice before using any Essential Oils during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Always seek medical advice before using any Essential Oils during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Essential Scents Household Recipes
Household recipes that won't harm our environment.
Household recipes that won't harm our environment.
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Carpet and Rug Freshener
Ingredients 20 drops Lavender Essential Oil 20 drops Bergamot Essential Oil 20 drops Lime Cooler Fragrant Oil Concentrate 1/2 cup Bicarbonate of soda* Instructions Mix ingredients together well, store in a glass jar and set aside for 24 hours to allow the aromas to permeate the Bicarbonate of soda then sprinkle lightly over carpet or rug, leave for 10 - 15 minutes and vacuum. |
Bathroom/Kitchen Surface Spray
Ingredients 20 drops May Chang Essential Oil 20 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil 20 drops Peppermint Essential Oil 100ml Distilled or Filtered Water* Instructions Mix ingredients together, store in an amber glass spray bottle and use when needed. Spray directly into the toilet bowl or lightly onto a damp cloth for cleaning handles, tiles and other non-painted or non-plastic surfaces. |
Laundry Liquid
Ingredients 1 Cup Baking Soda* 4 Litres hot water 1 Bar of Plant Oil Soap 10 drops of either May Chang or Tree Essential Oil Instructions Grate soap and melt in a pot or pan with just enough boiling water to cover. Stir until the soap is completely melted. In a large bucket pour in 4 Litres of hot water, add the melted soap, Essential Oil and Baking Soda and stir well. Place in a large laundry bottle. Use 1/2 cup per load, or more for oversized or very soiled loads of laundry. |
*Found in most health shops or supermarkets
Always seek medical advice before using any Essential Oils during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Always seek medical advice before using any Essential Oils during pregnancy and breastfeeding