2017 Year of the Rooster – Your Sign & Your Essential Oils

Posted on January 25, 2017 by suzannerbanks

Hello natural beauties and scent lovers everywhere. This Saturday the 28th January 2017 marks the start of a new year for the Chinese community and the zodiac. We say goodbye to the Year of the Monkey and welcome the Rooster! Goodbye to a cheeky and troublesome year for some, hello to a year of getting things done, reassessing how we do things and where that can lead us. Unstable at times, the Rooster year favours those willing to work hard. Read on the find out which oil can benefit you this year.

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Year of the Rooster 2017

The Year of the Rooster

Keywords: hard work and discipline will pay off; keep your cool; look within yet take action; congratulate your self on achievements; make things happen for yourself; be flexible in your attitude

Wow here we are living in the future – 2017! Onwards and upwards people, lets set about making the world a better place.

Which Chinese zodiac are you? Here’s a chart:

http://www.highrated.net/17502/this-is-what-your-chinese-zodiac-sign-says-about-you/

Look for your sign on this chart

Here are my predictions for your lucky oils this year:

Rat – pic via http://www.chinesehoroscopeonline.com/

Rat

Keywords for this year: listen to your intuition; changes with work; new relationships

Your oils: Australian sandalwood, cedarwood Atlas, black pepper

Ox – pic via http://www.chinesehoroscopeonline.com/

Keywords for this year: stay alert for opportunities; pursue new interests; commit to goals

Your oils: petitgrain, basil, patchouli

Tiger – picc via http://www.chinesehoroscopeonline.com/

Tiger

Keywords for this year: creative developments afoot; romantic prospects; ask for help

Your oils: fennel, rose, bergamot

Rabbit – pic via http://www.chinesehoroscopeonline.com/

Rabbit/Hare

Keywords for this year: fast paced year – proceed with caution; set long-term goals

Your oils: marjoram, frankincense, jasmine

Dragon – pic via http://www.chinesehoroscopeonline.com/

Dragon

Keywords for this year: lucky; improved work situation; travel

Your oils: lemongrass; tea tree; rose geranium

Snake – pic via http://www.chinesehoroscopeonline.com/

Snake

Keywords for this year: improved work life; new recreations; abundance

Your oils: Indian rosewood, cinnamon, pine

Horse – pic via http://www.chinesehoroscopeonline.com/

Horse

Keywords for this year: adapt; ask questions; watch finances

Your oils: palmarosa, neroli, juniper

Sheep – pic via http://www.chinesehoroscopeonline.com/

Sheep/Goat

Keywords for this year: flexibility and strength; stand up for yourself

Your oils: may chang, lavender, lime

Monkey – pic via http://www.chinesehoroscopeonline.com/

Monkey

Keywords for this year: steady progress, spirituality; discipline

Your oils: cypress, Peru balsam, Ylang ylang

Rooster – pic via http://www.chinesehoroscopeonline.com/

Rooster

Keywords for this year: destiny; open your mind; happiness

Your oils: geranium, orange, Siberian fir

Dog – pic via http://www.chinesehoroscopeonline.com/

Dog

Keywords for this year: balance; keep your cool; increased activity

Your oils: melissa, peppermint, wintergreen

Pig – pic via http://www.chinesehoroscopeonline.com/

Pig

Keywords for this year: self-development; socialising; progress

Your oils: cedarwood Virginian, nutmeg, lemon

So how does that sound?

What are you lucky oils for this Year of The Rooster?

FESTIVUS 2016! Aromatic Insights into the Best Holiday in the World!

Posted on December 21, 2016 by suzannerbanks

Hi gorgoues people. I’m not ashamed to say that this is a reblog from last year – gotta take a short cut once in a while …….

Festivus is here again and I couldn’t be more excited. I’ve created some new recipes to stand alongside the key parts to this wonderful day. What is Festivus you may ask? It’s the holiday that crushes Hanukkah and Christmas, allows a coming together of like minds, and gives a day of fun for those who are not religious. Celebrated by George Costanza’s father, Frank, (from the comedy show Seinfeld), let’s embrace this fabulous celebration!

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Festivus for the rest of us! pic via www.tshirtbordello.com

Festivus for the rest of us! pic via http://www.tshirtbordello.com

To be more precise it’s the family of the writer of this episode who created Festivus:

Festivus was conceived by editor and author Daniel O’Keefe and was celebrated by his family as early as 1966. In the original O’Keefe tradition, the holiday would take place in response to family tension, “any time from December to May”.^] The phrase, “a Festivus for the rest of us”, also derived from an O’Keefe family event, the death of Daniel O’Keefe’s mother.
Wikipedia

The Festivus Pole

The Festivus Pole replaces the Christmas tree and stands unadorned:

“Frank Costanza cites its “very high strength-to-weight ratio” as appealing. During Festivus, the pole is displayed unadorned. According to Frank, “I find tinsel distracting.”

Wikipedia

I love the simplicity of the Festivus pole and I’m hoping it can inspire you to simplify this Christmas Here are a couple of blends for yourself, to help to feel less stressed and more streamlined.

Method: Nourishing Body Oil Blend

For a coat of your body use 3 teaspoons of carrier oil in a little dish and, add 7 – 8 drops of essential oil. It’s always best to patch test first, before you apply all over.

***** Always put the drops of essential oil into the bottle or dish first, then add the carrier oil. It gives the scents time to create a synergistic fusion.

For a 50ml bottle of oil add 25 drops and see my articles “Ratios for Blending Essential Oils – A Reminder of the Basics” and “Aromatherapy – It’s Easy as 1 2 3”

Silver

Lemongrass 3 drops

Cedarwood Virginian 2 drops

Peru Balsam 2 drops

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La Verité

Bergamot 5 drops

Geranium 2 drops

Vetiver 1 drop

The Airing of Grievances

Ah yes the Airing of Grievances, straight after the Festivus dinner, seems a good way to finish off the year and start the new year afresh. Here are a couple of blends for your space to support this difficult yet necessary part of Festivus.

Method: Scent Your Space

In a traditional oil burner with a candle or a diffuser add 25 drops of oil

Release Frustration and Anger

Mandarin 12 drops

Ylang Ylang 6 drops

Marjoram 4 drops

Frankincense 3 drops

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Forgive

Orange 10 drops

Palmarosa 8 drops

Lavender 4 drops

Patchouli 3 drops

Feats of Strength!

The Feats of Strength championship finalises the Festivus celebrations. As depicted above, when the head of the household is pinned to the ground, the day concludes. here are a couple of blends to help you find inner strength this holiday time.

Method: Pure Pulse Point Perfume

In a little dish mix these oils and anoint your pulse points or chakras – 3 drops of essential oils and dilute with a few drops of carrier oil – always patch test first!

Courage and Endurance

Lavender 1 drop

Black Spruce 1 drop

Lime 1 drop

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Inner Calm

Melissa 1 drop

Vanilla CO2 1 drop

Indian Rosewood 1 drop

Whatever you’re doing this Christmas season, whether you celebrate or not, I hope you are able to reflect on the good things life can bring – even if they are very small.

How will you be celebrating and which oils are calling to you?

Remember to treat yourself first, then everyone will benefit.

copryright SR Banks 2015

10 Winter Christmas Recipes for the Diffuser

Posted on December 14, 2016 by suzannerbanks

Hello natural beauties! Last week I created some recipes for a stinking hot Aussie Christmas and now it’s your turn if you live in the northern hemisphere. Unless of course you’re more equatorial, then your gorgeous year round temperatures would lend themselves to the summer recipes from last week. Here are 10 great wintery recipes for the diffuser for you coldies. Onward!

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Snow!

Scent Your Space

In a traditional oil burner with a candle or a diffuser add 25 drops of oil

White Christmas

Lemon 10 drops

Patchouli 6 drops

Juniper 5 drops

Cedarwood Virginian 4 drops

Here Comes Santa’s Sleigh

Orange 13 drops

Cinnamon 6 drops

Rosemary 6 drops

Baby It’s Cold Outside

Mandarin 10 drops

Peru Balsam 5 drops

Marjoram 5 drops

Black spruce 5 drops

open fire – chestnuts – yum!

Sugar and Spice

Petitgrain 10 drops

Ginger 5 drops

Clove 5 drops

Nutmeg 5 drops

Christmas Tree Magic

Frankincense 10 drops

Geranium 5 drops

Lavender 5 drops

Basil 5 drops

Fir? Spruce?

Warmth

Cedarwood Atlas 8 drops

Rosemary 6 drops

Black pepper 6 drops

Fennel 5 drops

Jolly Holly

Ylang Ylang 8 drops

Bergamot 7 drops

Pine 5 drops

Rose geranium 5 drops

Ho Ho Ho

Palmarosa 8 drops

Cypress 8 drops

Cardamom 8 drops

santa

Relaxe – vous

Siberian Fir 15 drops

Peppermint 5 drops

Vetiver 2 drops

Clove 2 drops

New Year Vibin

Lime 7 drops

Spearmint 7 drops

Lemon 7 drops

Thyme 4 drops

I hope you enjoy these Chrissy recipes and let me know if you have any favourites of your own.

Remember to treat yourself first, then everyone will benefit.

The Gardenias Are Out! And a Few Perfume Recipes Too

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I’m so happy its getting warmer and the heady, intoxicating scent of gardenias is everywhere. So fragile, so pretty and oh what a scent! And the good news is you can buy gardenia absolute – it’s more expensive like the other floral extractions of rose, jasmine and neroli – but worth every scent (get it? cent/scent). What can you do with gardenia absolute?

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the beautiful gardenia

Because this floral scent is so special and so unique, you don’t need to mix it up too much. You could treat it in the way you use jasmine oil, as it has an exotic white floral scent indicative of summer evenings somewhere delightful.

Here a a couple of recipes you try with this precious oil, and my general rules for making an anointing perfume:

Pure Pulse Point Perfume

In a little dish mix these oils and anoint your pulse points or chakras – 3 drops of essential oils and dilute with a few drops of carrier oil – always patch test first!

The classic Duralex glass dish is handy to make oil blends and quick perfumes in

“An Evening by the River”

gardenia absolute 1 drop

cedarwood Atlas 1 drop

palmarosa 1 drop

” Being”

gardenia absolute 2 drops

bergamot 1 drop

“La Verite”

gardenia absolute 1 drop

jasmine absolute 1 drop

orange 1 drop

“Tropicana”

gardenia absolute 1 drop

lime 1 drop

ginger 1 drop

mixed into some coconut oil

“Femme Fatale”

gardenia absolute 2 drops

sandalwood Mysore 1 drop

Billie Holliday with gardenias in her hair

“Holiday: Madonna vs Billie”

gardenia absolute 1 drop

peru balsam 1 drop

patchouli 1 drop

Have you ever used gardenia absolute? I’d love to hear from you!

Remember to treat yourself first, then everyone will benefit.

10 Vapouriser Essential Oil Recipes for Exhaustion

Posted on November 2, 2016 by suzannerbanks

Hi natural beauties and scent lovers everywhere, I’ve been wondering what to write about this week as I’ve felt so tired. Exhausted actually. So I realised I needed a boost of essential oils, and the easiest and best way to do it is to add the oils to a diffuser. A minimum amount of energy is required to throw a few oils into a diffuser and turn it on. Check out these recipes and oils:

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Flowerin rosemary in a client's garden

Oils Generally Great for Tiredness, Lack-lustre Energy and Exhaustion

Lemongrass

Black pepper

Rosemary

Cypress

Lemon

Basil

Pine

Cinnamon

Ginger

Wintergreen

Eucalyptus

Puzhen diffuser from the 5 senses series – puzhen.com

Scent Your Space

In a traditional oil burner with a candle, or a diffuser, add up to 25 drops of oil

“Cant. Get. Off. The. Couch”

Lemongrass 8

Geranium 8

Orange 8

“A Better Deeper Sleeper”

Lavender 6

Marjoram 6

Lemon 8

Australian sandalwood 5

Lavandula stoechas, my own pic thanks yes it is wonderful

“Exercise Mantra”

Rosemary 6

Ginger 6

Mandarin 9

Cedarwood Virginian 4

“Mind Blast”

Basil 6

Juniper 6

Cypress 6

Peru Balsam 6

“Inspiration”

Pine 5

Black Spruce 5

Patchouli 5

Lemon 10

Fresh clean inspiring pine

“Warm Up Get Up”

Black pepper 10

Lime 8

Himalayan cedarwood 7

“Sweet Talkin Myself”

Cinnamon 8

Rose geranium 6

Blood orange 6

Wintergreen 3

cinnamon – my own pic

“Clarity”

Eucalyptus 8

Petitgrain 8

Cedarwood Atlas 5

Nutmeg 4

“Spice Up Your Life”

Cinnamon 6

Black Pepper 6

Palmarosa 6

Bergamot 6

“Crank It!”

Pine 8

Orange 8

Eucalyptus 4

Cypress 4

black pepper

Remember to treat yourself first, then everyone will benefit.

Check out my YouTube channel too, thanks.

10 Botanical Perfume Recipes to Balance Your Energy

Posted on June 29, 2016 by suzannerbanks

Hello natural beauties, I’ve been feeling a little exhausted lately, how about you? I’m not sure whether its the weather (brrrr it’s cold here in Sydney), the powerful solstice and full moon, or just the space-time continuum bending and flowing at ultra high speeds? I need some quick pick-me-ups so here are some essential oil perfume recipes:

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Rose is the Queen of oils

Pure Pulse Point Perfume

In a little dish mix these oils and anoint your pulse points or chakras – 3 drops of essential oils and dilute with a few drops of carrier oil – always patch test first!

“Queen”

Even out the ups and downs:

Rose 3% 6 drops * see my article for more info on 3% blends in jojoba

Ylang Ylang 1 drop

“Flower Child”

Be calm and connect with your feminine power:

Geranium 1 drop

Roman Chamomile 3% 3 drops * see my article for more info on 3% blends in jojoba

Lavender 1 drop

“I Saw A Sign”

Open your body to receive guidance (not just your mind):

Cedarwood Atlas 1 drop

Basil 1 drop

May Chang 1 drop

The classic Duralex glass dish is handy to make oil blends and quick perfumes in

“Dreaming of the Day”

Never stop dreaming – it can reduce stress on a daily basis:

Peru Balsam 2 drops

Orange 1 drop

“Gettin Vibed Up”

When you need a burst of energy:

Lemongrass 1 drop

Rosemary 1 drop

Rose Geranium 1 drop

“Warmth and Comfort”

Take time to rest and rejuvenate:

Marjoram 1 drop

Lime 1 drop

Bergamot 1 drop

“Soul Deep”

Look within for balance:

Australian Sandalwood 1 drop

Ginger 1 drop

Mandarin 1 drop

Jasmine officinalis

“Sweet Heart”

Hop into the flow of giving and receiving – It’s important to receive to!:

Indian rosewood 1 drop

Petitgrain 1 drop

Cedarwood Virginian 1 drop

“Chill Baby”

When you really need a time out:

Frankincense 1 drop

Jasmine 3% 6 drops * see my article for more info on 3% blends in jojoba

“Holiday In Italy”

Have a real or virtual holiday:

Neroli 3% 6 drops * see my article for more info on 3% blends in jojoba

Palmarosa 1 drop

Wonderful frankincense resin is steam distilled into the beautiful oil

Remember to treat yourself first, then everyone will benefit.

Check out my YouTube channel too, thanks.

FESTIVUS 2015! Aromatic Insights into the Best Holiday in the World!

Posted on December 23, 2015 by suzannerbanks

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Please check out my new book REVELATION! – Reveal Your Destiny with Essential Oils

Barnes & Noble Booktopia AU Amazon UK

and many other stores worldwide as an ebook and paperback

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Festivus for the rest of us! pic via http://www.tshirtbordello.com

To be more precise it’s the family of the writer of this episode who created Festivus:

Festivus was conceived by editor and author Daniel O’Keefe and was celebrated by his family as early as 1966. In the original O’Keefe tradition, the holiday would take place in response to family tension, “any time from December to May”.^] The phrase, “a Festivus for the rest of us”, also derived from an O’Keefe family event, the death of Daniel O’Keefe’s mother.
Wikipedia

The Festivus Pole

The Festivus Pole replaces the Christmas tree and stands unadorned:

“Frank Costanza cites its “very high strength-to-weight ratio” as appealing. During Festivus, the pole is displayed unadorned. According to Frank, “I find tinsel distracting.”

Wikipedia

I love the simplicity of the Festivus pole and I’m hoping it can inspire you to simplify this Christmas Here are a couple of blends for yourself, to help to feel less stressed and more streamlined.

Method: Nourishing Body Oil Blend

For a coat of your body use 3 teaspoons of carrier oil in a little dish and, add 7 – 8 drops of essential oil. It’s always best to patch test first, before you apply all over.

***** Always put the drops of essential oil into the bottle or dish first, then add the carrier oil. It gives the scents time to create a synergistic fusion.

For a 50ml bottle of oil add 25 drops and see my articles “Ratios for Blending Essential Oils – A Reminder of the Basics” and “Aromatherapy – It’s Easy as 1 2 3”

Silver

Lemongrass 3 drops

Cedarwood Virginian 2 drops

Peru Balsam 2 drops

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La Verité

Bergamot 5 drops

Geranium 2 drops

Vetiver 1 drop

The Airing of Grievances

Method: Scent Your Space

In a traditional oil burner with a candle or a diffuser add 25 drops of oil

Release Frustration and Anger

Mandarin 12 drops

Ylang Ylang 6 drops

Marjoram 4 drops

Frankincense 3 drops

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Forgive

Orange 10 drops

Palmarosa 8 drops

Lavender 4 drops

Patchouli 3 drops

Feats of Strength!

Method: Pure Pulse Point Perfume

In a little dish mix these oils and anoint your pulse points or chakras – 3 drops of essential oils and dilute with a few drops of carrier oil – always patch test first!

Courage and Endurance

Lavender 1 drop

Black Spruce 1 drop

Lime 1 drop

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Inner Calm

Melissa 1 drop

Vanilla CO2 1 drop

Indian Rosewood 1 drop

Whatever you’re doing this Christmas season, whether you celebrate or not, I hope you are able to reflect on the good things life can bring – even if they are very small.

How will you be celebrating and which oils are calling to you?

Remember to treat yourself first, then everyone will benefit.

copryright SR Banks 2015

Essential Oils and their Keywords – Part 2

Posted on December 2, 2015 by suzannerbanks

Essential oils tend to be grouped together as to their physical healing properties – but what about the way they treat our spirit and minds too? For example marjoram, lavender and rosemary are great for muscles; rose, geranium and patchouli are wonderful for skin health; fennel and juniper can help relieve joint swelling. Of course essential oils often have more than one quality and the art of aromatherapy allows synergistic combinations to be formulated to expand their individual powers. Read on to discover how I feel about some of my favourite oils.

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Gentle warmth with ginger

Ginger

warm and approachable

Grapefruit

lightness, appreciation; gentle energetic cleanse

Jasmine

sensuality

Juniper

release watery emotions; spontaneous lightness

Lavandula stoechas, my own pic thanks yes it is wonderful

Lavender

solidarity; solid foundations, acceptance; regeneration

Lemon

refresh, reload; brighten up

Lemongrass

energising; vitality

Lime

counter-acts negative thinking; a moment of silence

Mandarin

openness; simple choices

Marjoram

relief

May change essential oil is distilled from the fruit

May chang

a sunny heart

Melissa

softness, communication; soothing

Myrrh

heals deep wounds of the past

Neroli

seduce your soul

Nutmeg

mysticism

Orange

innocence, sweet simplicity

Palmarosa

flexibility; new ideas about love

Revelation! Reveal Your Destiny with Essential Oils

All the oils and their keywords are quotes from my book. You will find the links to buy the book at the top of the post.

Remember to treat yourself first, then everyone will benefit.

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copryright SR Banks 2015

10 Recipes with Cedarwood Atlas – Cedrus atlantica

Posted on November 18, 2015 by suzannerbanks

The cedarwoods are very useful oils in Aromatherapy. As a base to anchor an oil blend or perfume, they also speak to our spiritual nature by opening us to higher frequencies, and the dynamic existence of the universe. This cedarwood hails from the Atlas mountains in Morocco and is the nearest in location to the cedars of Lebanon mentioned in spiritual texts.

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Cedrus atlantica needles

In aromatherapy this cedarwood oil is used:

help reduce the symptoms of skin irritations and dermatitis
help stimulate the scalp where hair loss is an issue
to act as a mild aphrodisiac and is often used in products for men for this reason and of course due to its scent

I use this oil as an oil of abundance – to see abundance in all things. It is wonderful for strengthening resolve and fear. Let’s check out some recipes:

Body oils make lovely legs

1. Nourishing Body Oil Blend

For a coat of your body use 3 teaspoons of carrier oil in a little dish and, add 7 – 8 drops of essential oil. It’s always best to patch test first, before you apply all over.

***** Always put the drops of essential oil into the bottle or dish first, then add the carrier oil. It gives the scents time to create a synergistic fusion.

For a 50ml bottle of oil add 25 drops and see my articles “Ratios for Blending Essential Oils – A Reminder of the Basics” and “Aromatherapy – It’s Easy as 1 2 3”

“I’ve Got the Power”

Cedar Atlas 3 drops

Mandarin 3 drops

Palmarosa 2 drops

“A Blend For My Man”

Get your guy into the habit of using body oil blends –

Cedar Atlas 3 drops

Bergamot 4 drops

Vetiver 1 drop

“I am One with the Planets”

Cedar Atlas 2 drops

Lavender 3 drops

Petitgrain 3 drops

“Gentle Strength”

Cedar Atlas 2 drops

Orange 4 drops

Basil 1 drop

Lovely hair with cedarwood

2. Hair Mask

Warm 3 teaspoons of oil (either olive or jojoba) and add 7 to 8 drops of essential oil. Massage into your hair from the ends up. Wrap your hair in a towel (or some plastic wrap then a towel). Leave for 1 hour, or overnight, then wash and condition as usual.

Cedar Atlas 2 drops

Roman chamomile 2 drops

Indian rosewood 3 drops

Hot steamy shower with essential oils

3. Put A few Drops Of Oil into the bottom of the Shower

This works in a similar way to just taking a whiff straight from the bottle, but if you’ve got an extra minute, it will give you a completely different experience. Your whole body will be immersed in an essential oil steam. Just cover the drain with a cloth or your foot for a couple of minutes and breathe in the medicinal goodness.

Cedarwood will help you counteract nerves on a big day, help you move from fear to abundance and allow your upper chakras to open.

A cute little Chinese tea cup to make your perfumes in! pic via – icollector.com

4. Pure Pulse Point Perfume

In a little dish mix these oils and anoint your pulse points or chakras – 3 drops of essential oils and dilute with a few drops of carrier oil – always patch test first!

“To Attract HIM”

Cedar Atlas 1 drop

Ylang Ylang 1 drop

Lime 1 drop

“To Attract HER”

Cedar Atlas 1 drop

Jasmine 3% 4 drops * see my article for more info on 3% blends in jojoba

“Aligned”

Cedar Atlas 1 drop

Ginger 1 drop

Geranium 1 drop

“Wonder”

Cedar Atlas 1 drop

Patchouli 1 drop

Rose 3% 2 drops

* see my article for more info on 3% blends in jojoba

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Like our Facebook page to stay tuned for more info on the inaugural

Australasian Artisan Botanical Perfume Expo in Sydney, 24th April 2016

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Happy blending and remember to use your intention when you are creating your formulas. See my article about intention.

copryright SR Banks 2015

10 Recipes with Australian Sandalwood – Santalum spicatum

Posted on November 4, 2015 by suzannerbanks

Ah beautiful sandalwood oil! Our lovely Australian sandalwood essential oil has a hint of the bush and some herbaceous tones too. The Aussie species is not as syrupy, heady or as sweet as Indian (Mysore) sandalwood, but adds depth and the wisdom of this great land to your world. It can can also be found as a CO2 extract, so dive in and experience Australia.

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Please check out my new book REVELATION! – Reveal Your Destiny with Essential Oils

Barnes & Noble Booktopia AU Amazon UK

and many other stores worldwide as an ebook and paperback

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Santalum spicatum – pic via http://www.australian-aridlands-botanic-garden.org

1. Nourishing Body Oil Blend

For a coat of your body use 3 teaspoons of carrier oil in a little dish and, add 7 – 8 drops of essential oil. It’s always best to patch test first, before you apply all over.

***** Always put the drops of essential oil into the bottle or dish first, then add the carrier oil. It gives the scents time to create a synergistic fusion.

For a 50ml bottle of oil add 25 drops and see my articles “Ratios for Blending Essential Oils – A Reminder of the Basics” and “Aromatherapy – It’s Easy as 1 2 3”

“Courage”

Aust. Sandalwood 3 drops

Lavender 2 drops

Geranium 1 drop

Black pepper 1 drop

“A Potion for my Man”

Aust. Sandalwood 4 drops

Mandarin 4 drops

“Relaxing AND Energising all at the Same Time”

Aust. Sandalwood 2 drops

Lemongrass 2 drops

Orange 4 drops

Salt makes a great base for a scrub

2. Skin Scrub

Use 2 cups of fine sea salt, add some unperformed lotion, or some carrier oil, mix into a paste and then add your essential oils (only a few drops). You’re ready to scrub under the shower or in the bath, but remember to be gentle! If you use the scrub while standing in the bath you can then soak in the salt and oils too. When you shower scrub most of it gets wasted.

Aust. Sandalwood 2 drops

Lemon 3 drops

Anyone can give themselves a face mask!

3. Face Mask

Usually I add 1 or 2 drops of oil to 2 teaspoons of clay, and add water, floral water or hydrosol. Keep the mask on for 5 minutes then rinse off with cool water. Mist with a hydrosol or floral water and moisturise.

Aust. Sandalwood 1 drop

Rose 3% 2 drops * see my article for more info on 3% blends in jojoba

Australian sandalwood thrives in semi-arid conditions - pic via www.fpc.wa.gov.au

Australian sandalwood thrives in semi-arid conditions – pic via http://www.fpc.wa.gov.au

4. Personal Aura Cleansing Mist & Room Mist

In a 50ml mist bottle filled with water add 25 drops of oil

(depending on the packaging you have, you may need to use a little alcohol -like vodka- at the bottom of your bottle first, so the oils disperse into smaller drops to prevent clogging the atomiser top. I’ve found sometimes it works just with water, and sometimes it doesn’t – very annoying!)

“Bush Magic”

Aust. Sandalwood 8 drops

Palmarosa 8 drops

Lavender 5 drops

Basil 3 drops

“Manifestation”

Aust. Sandalwood 8 drops

May Chang 10 drops

Cypress 7 drops

The classic Duralex glass dish is handy to make oil blends and quick perfumes in

5. Pure Pulse Point Perfume

In a little dish mix these oils and anoint your pulse points or chakras – 3 drops of essential oils and dilute with a few drops of carrier oil – always patch test first!

“I Will”

Aust. Sandalwood 1 drop

Peru Balsam 1 drop

Lime 1 drop

“Lovely”

Aust. Sandalwood 1 drop

Neroli 3% 4 drops * see my article for more info on 3% blends in jojoba

“Double Torus”

Aust. Sandalwood 1 drop

Juniper 1 drop

Rose Geranium 1 drop

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Australasian Artisan Botanical Perfume Expo in Sydney, 24th April 2016

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Happy blending and remember to use your intention when you are creating your formulas. See my article about intention.

Check out my YouTube channel too, thanks.

suzannerbanks

scent . intention . consciousness . essential oils

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Ginger

Grapefruit

Jasmine

Juniper

Lavender

Lemon

Lemongrass

Lime

Mandarin

Marjoram

May chang

Melissa

Myrrh

Neroli

Nutmeg

Orange

Palmarosa

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