Pruning Lavender at Paradise Botanical Garden

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Hello natural beauties how are you? I’ve been a bit slack with my posts but I am caring for my elderly parents and that takes up a lot of time. I was happy to escape to Paradise Botanical Garden last week to get some fresh air and help the garden. My job was cutting the lavender and it was a joyous, and cold morning. Avoiding the bees was my biggest challenge.

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The garden on the Central Coast just north of Sydney will be having an open weekend with local businesses selling their wares, from refreshments to aromatherapy. Come and visit on the first weekend of August 2020.

Remember to treat yourself first, then everyone will benefit.

Make 5 Quick and Easy Perfumes with Only 3 Essential Oils in Each Creation

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Hello natural beauties how are you? After my last blog with poetry about flowers, I feel we need a little bit more inspiration to unlock our hearts and minds during this weird time. Here are a few perfumes you can make in a minute with just 3 essential oils and a few drops of carrier oil.

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

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! You could use almond oil, coconut oil, jojoba, grapeseed, sunflower, and many more.

Heart

1 x drop cedarwood Atlas

1 x drop lavender

1 x drop orange

Sparkling Butterfly

1 x drop lime

1 x drop geranium

1 x nutmeg

Elemental Energy

1 x drop Siberian fir

1 x drop lemon

1 x drop amber

a fir forest in Finland borrowed from cartinafinland.fi

Sunset

1 x drop Australian sandalwood

1 x drop ylang ylang

1 x petitgrain

Fireside Kisses

1 x drop bergamot

1 x drop peru balsam

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

I hope you enjoy these easy recipes xoxo

Remember to treat yourself first, then everyone will benefit.

Essential Oil Recipes for Changing Seasons Spring/Autumn 2018

Posted on August 15, 2018 by suzannerbanks

Hello natural beauties I hope all is well in your world. Time keeps rolling on and we will soon find ourselves walking into a new season, unless you live in a tropical climate where its delicious all year round. Some of us love the winters, some of us love the summer, and some love the in-betweens. I’m a summer lover so anytime it’s getting warmer I’m happy. Here are a few recipes for your new season …

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Flowering rosemary in Sydney this week

Moving Into Spring – The Southern Hemisphere

Ah yes the promise of spring is in the air! And my skin is looking dry and scaly from covering up all winter, having hot showers and being in heated environments. Here are a few recipes to bring yourself back to life:

**** Spring Body Oil

.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”

After a good skin scrub with a body puff or your favourite scrub, lather yourself in this “Spring Has Sprung” blend:

Orange 4 drops

Rosemary 2 drops

Peru Balsam 3 drops

**** Spring Clay Face Mask

I Usually 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.

Neroli 3% in jojoba 5 drops in yellow or pink clay * see my article for more info on 3% blends in jojoba

add

Orange blossom water and blend to a smooth paste

Magnolia in Sydney

**** Easy Spring 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!

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

Petitgrain 2 drops

More beautiful roses from my recent trip to New Zealand

Moving Into Autumn – The Northern Hemisphere

Moving into Autumn you may still be quite warm with late summer lingering on. Time to hydrate and moisturise your skin after the sun.

**** Autumn Body Oil

.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”

Try a long soak in a warm bath then lavish this blend all over yourself:

Lavender 2 drops

Geranium 2 drops

Mandarin 4 drops

**** Autumn Face Hydration

Facial Oil Treatment

Mix one or two drops of essential oil in one teaspoon of carrier oil. You can warm the oil slightly first if desired – it will be very relaxing! Massage your face and rest for 10 minutes. You can also place a cool or warm wet facecloth on your face as a compress over the oil mask. Remove excess oil with a tissue or cloth if necessary.

Rose 3% in jojoba 4 drops

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

lavender loving bee at my friend’s house

**** Easy Autumn 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!

Atlas cedarwood 1 drop

Ylang Ylang 1 drop

May chang 1 drop

bliss with roses

Get blending my friends and let me know how you go!

10 Essential Oil Recipes for Love this Valentines Day

Posted on February 14, 2017 by suzannerbanks

Hello natural beauties and scent lovers. Today is known as Valentines Day and whether you celebrate this or not, a few essential oils for love certainly never go astray. Here are some perfume recipes, body oil recipes and more – for your ode to love in all it’s forms. And this time the recipes are all for you! Your perfume, your body, your heart. Love yourself first.

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heart of stone?

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!

“Heart of Stone”

Ylang Ylang 1 drop

nutmeg 1 drop

orange 1 drop

“Love in the Fairy Grotto”

Indian rosewood 1 drop

Peru balsam 1 drop

palmarosa 1 drop

“Spice it Up”

black pepper 1 drop

ginger 1 drop

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

oil blend for your body

Nourishing Body Oil

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”

“Softness”

mandarin 3 drops

geranium 2 drops

patchouli 2 drops

juniper 1 drop

“Openness”

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

Australian sandalwood 2 drops

bergamot 2 drops

basil 1 drop

“Sensuality”

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

orange 3 drops

fennel 1 drop

everlasting 1 drop

bath with petals

Soak in a bath

I don’t often recommend adding too many essential oils to a bath as they are difficult to disperse and can cause minor skin irritations when combined with the heat of the water. If you do like to use them in a bath, try 4 -6 drops in total and add the drops to another medium like sea salt, coconut milk, other milks or a water dispersible agent.

Add a few rose petals too:

“A Rose is a Rose is a Rose”

rose 3% 6 drops

rosewood 1 drop

palmarosa 1 drop

rose geranium 1 drop

Lilly diffuser

Scent Your Space

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

“I’m Number One”

petitgrain 8 drops

French lavender 8 drops

Vanilla CO2 extract 5 drops

cedarwood Himalayan 4 drops

“It’s Lovely Here”

lemon 12 drops

frankincense 5 drops

patchouli 4 drops

cinnamon 4 drops

“Multi dimensional Movement”

lime 10 drops

rosemary 5 drops

melissa 5 drops

clary sage 3 drops

vetiver 2 drops

Roses by me

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

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.

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

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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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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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.

10 Body Oil Recipes for Seasonal Change

Posted on August 26, 2015 by suzannerbanks

There’s nothing like a nourishing essential oil blend for your body, to soften your skin, cover you with energetic protection and generally keep your spirits up. And there’s no better time than now of course, as we move from one season to the next.

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Body oils make lovely legs

As per usual here is my spiel on making a body oil:

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 took this gorgeous pic in Sydney on the weekend

Winter to Spring

This is a time to wake your body up, shed winter skin and get moving! Smell the sweet flowers and get happy ….

1. Spring Vibin’

Jasmine 3% 9 drops * see my article for more info on 3% blends in jojoba

Orange 4 drops

Ginger 1 drop

2. Leg Warmer Upperer and Getting Ready for Summer Legs

Rosemary 2 drops

Lemon 4 drops

Cypress 2 drops

3. Sprouting Soul

Petitgrain 3 drops

Lavender 3 drops

Patchouli 2 drops

4. A love of Blossoms

Mandarin 4 drops

Geranium 2 drops

Ylang Ylang 1 drop

5. Signs of Abundance

Palmarosa 4 drops

Australian Sandalwood 2 drops

Black pepper 1 drop

Do you have a cold autumn or a warm autumn?

Summer to Autumn

A time of lingering summer memories, cooling down and appreciating your life.

1. Gee That Was Fun!

Lemongrass 3 drops

Juniper 2 drops

Cedarwood Virginian 2 drops

2. What’s the Plan Now?

Bergamot 4 drops

Lavender 2 drops

Indian Rosewood 2 drops

3. Winding Down

Roman chamomile 3% 12 drops * see my article for more info on 3% blends in jojoba

Marjoram 2 drops

Lime 1 drop

4. The Colours of Happiness

Pink Grapefruit 7 drops

Vetiver 1 drop

5. Memories

Rose 3% 9 drops

Rose Geranium 3 drops

Rosemary 1 drop

Yellow roses for happiness and friendship

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.

10 Recipes with Rose Essential Oil 3% – Rosa damascaena

Posted on April 15, 2015 by suzannerbanks

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10 Recipes with Rose Essential Oil 3% – Rosa damascaena

Beautiful rose in Wellington Botanic Gardens

“Rose is a rose is a rose is a rose.“

Gertrude Stein

Rose essential oil is sometimes referred to as Attar of Rose or Rose Otto. It is steam distilled and the most expensive way to buy rose oil. Many other rose oils are actually “absolutes”, which refers to the way in which the scented oil has been extracted. This method is not very natural, often with chemicals used to extract the scented essence.

I’m hoping that one day soon we will start to see more CO2 extracts of rose available, which are more environmentally friendly (even though it doesn’t sound like it), and actually extracts more of the plant or flower than steam distillation does. Check out my article “What are CO2 Extracts in the World of Aromatherapy?” for more info.

Back to the rose. I have written a couple of articles about roses before and you can check them out at your leisure:

“Stop and Smell the Roses”

“Rose and Rosehip – A Winning Combination for Youthful Skin”

On to some recipes.

I will give you some recipes using 3% rose oil and some using pure rose oil. Rose oil is mostly sold already mixed in a 3% ratio with jojoba mainly because of the cost. See my article for more info on 3% blends in jojoba.

Moisturising with oil on your face can have fantastic benefits

1. Facial Oil Treatment

Mix one or two drops of essential oil in one teaspoon of carrier oil. You can warm the oil slightly first if desired – it will be very relaxing! Massage your face and rest for 10 minutes. You can also place a cool or warm wet face cloth on your face as a compress over the oil mask. Remove excess oil with a tissue or cloth if necessary.

Rose 3% 6 drops

Rose pure 2 drops in a teaspoon of oil

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

2. 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!

*All with 3% rose oil

“Sense and Sensibility”

Rose 3% 3 drops

Rose Geranium 1 drop

Nutmeg 1 drop

“Lovin Myself”

Rose 3% 4 drops

Lemon 2 drops

“Queen”

Rose 3% 6 drops

Indian Rosewood 1 drop (Dalbergia sissoo)

“Single Pointed Intention”

Rose 3% 4 drops

Orange 1 drop

Patchouli 1 drop

Nourish your body with a beautiful oil blend – pic via redbookmag.com

3. 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”

*All with 3% rose oil so the ratios from my standards above, will differ slightly

“Softly”

Rose 3% 6 drops

Peru Balsam 2 drops

Bergamot 2 drops

“One Fine Day”

Rose 3% 6 drops

Geranium 2 drops

Juniper 2 drops

“Wish”

Rose 3% 9 drops

Neroli 3% 4 drops

A personal mist is easy to make! pic via ebay.com.au

4. Personal Aura Cleansing Mist & Room Mist

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

*All using pure rose oil

“Pure Magic”

Rose 6 drops

Ylang Ylang 4 drops

Mandarin 8 drops

Cypress 7 drops

“Wild”

Rose 8 drops

Black Spruce 8 drops

Australian Sandalwood 7 drops

More beautiful roses from my recent trip to New Zealand

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.

10 Recipes with Petitgrain Essential Oil – Citrus aurantium v amara

Posted on March 11, 2015 by suzannerbanks

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10 Recipes with Petitgrain Essential Oil – Citrus aurantium v amara

The leaves and twigs ready to be distilled into petitgrain oil

Ah beautiful, fresh petitgrain. This is one of my favourite oils along with neroli. They are produced from the same tree, but petitgrain comes from the leaves and twigs of the bitter citrus tree, whereas neroli is made from the gentle blossoms.

In my book “Revelation! Reveal Your Destiny with Essential Oils”, I classify petitgrain as an oil of happiness with the keyword “potentiality”. It has a green citrus and almost spicy scent but is also fresh and clean. It is one of the scents in Eau de Cologne and is used in Aromatherapy as an oil to counteract depression and anxiety.

Here are some recipes:

Anoint yourself with pure essential oil blends

1. 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!

“Springtime Bliss”

Petitgrain 2 drops

Geranium 1 drop

“Awakening”

Petitgrain 1 drop

Nutmeg 1 drop

Lemon 1 drop

“Creativity +”

Petitgrain 1 drop

Clary Sage 1 drop

Lemongrass 1 drop

Love and Kisses

Petitgrain 2 drops

Rose 3% 2 drops

Petitgrain tree

2. Personal Aura Cleansing Mist & Room Mist

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

“Love and Light”

Petitgrain 10 drops

Palmarosa 8 drops

Lavender 7 drops

“Fresh and Bright”

Petitgrain 8 drops

Cypress 7 drops

Lemongrass 6 drops

Basil 4 drops

“Contemplate”

Petitgrain 10 drops

Frankincense 8 drops

Indian Rosewood 7 drops

“Happy Kids”

Petitgrain 8 drops

Mandarin 8 drops

Peru Balsam 9 drops

Salt scrub – pic via themethuselahcenter.com

3. Skin Scrub

Use a cup of fine sea salt, add some unperformed lotion, or some carrier oil, mix into a paste and then add your essential oils (about 5 drops, or a few more). 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.

“Alive”

Petitgrain 3 drops

Patchouli 1 drops

Peppermint 1 drops

“Soothe”

Petitgrain 2 drops

Lavender 2 drops

Ylang Ylang 2 drops

The “little grain” bitter citrus fruit – pic via tambela.com

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

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