Body Treatment Using Essential Oils

Bath
Taking a bath can be all things to all people. Depending on your choice of herbs, a bath or shower can help you face the rigors of the day or relax afterwards. Not only that, a bath can help soften the skin and replenish the body's natural oils.

Frothy Bath Oil2 eggs1 cup olive oil1/2 cup corn oil1/2 cup almond oil1 cup milk2 Tbsp clear honey1 cup milk1/2 cup vodka1 Tbsp mild soap flakes3 drops essential oil of your choiceBeat together the eggs, vegetable oils, and honey. Add the milk, vodka, soap flakes, and essential oil, still beating. Pour into bottles, cover, label and store in the refrigerator.Add about one tablespoon under the faucet when running the water for a warm bath.Makes about 4 1/2 cups
Floral Bath Gel3 Tbsp fresh or dried flowers, picked from the stalks1/2 cup spring water12 Tbsp grated castile soap3-4 drops essential oil of choicePound the flowers with a mortar and pestle until they form a paste or powder. Put the water into a small pan and bring to a boil. Beat in the grated soap until it has dissolved, then remove pan from heat. Stir in the flowers and essential oil.Leave to cool, then pour into bottles, cover, label and store in the refrigerator. Use as a soft soap.Makes about 1 cup
Skin Care
Making your own skin preparations is itself a pleasurable pastime. Just to stir a handful of pot marigold petals into a bowl of steaming water is both invigorating and calming, an indirect form of Aromatherapy. The following recipes offers therapeutic and cosmetic blends to help you care for your skin or just to allow a little self indulgence.
Lavender-flower LotionSplash on this gentle toning lotion to tighten and refresh the skin5 Tbsp Lavender water5 Tbsp Witch Hazel5 Tbsp Lemon Juice, strained2-3 drops lavender essential oilPour all the ingredients into a bottle, close it with a cap or cork, and shake it vigorously. Shake well before each use.Makes about 3/4 cup
Purifying Masksthis is a purifying, toning, soothing, and rejuvenating mask. The basic ingredients are: Green Clay - 2 ounces; Corn flour - 3 teaspoons.Mix together and keep in a jar, ready for combining in one of the formulas below.Blend the ingredients together to form a smooth paste. Apply in a thin layer to face, avoiding eye area. Leave on the skin for fifteen minutes. Rinse off and apply a moisturizer or facial oil. Dab the face with a tissue.Normal Skin1 Tbsp Basic Mask Mix1 Egg Yolk 1 tsp water {combine and use 1 drop of: 2 drops Geranium essential oil and1 drop Bois de rose}
Dry Skin1 Tbsp Basic Mask Mix1 Egg Yolk1 tsp Almond or Evening Primrose Oil2 drops Carrot Oil2 tsp water{Combine and use 1 drop of:1 drop Chamomile essential oil and1 drop Rose essential oil}
Oily Skin1 Tbsp Basic Mask Mix1 Tbsp Brewer's Yeast1 Tbsp Water{Combine and use 1 drop of:1 drop of Rosemary essential oil and 1 drop of Lavender essential oil}
Revitalizing Mask for Dehydrated Skin
1 Tbsp Basic Mask Mix1 Egg Yolk1 tsp Brewer's Yeast1 tsp Jojoba Oil1 Tbsp Water{Combine and use one drop of:1 drop Chamomile essential oil and2 drops Carrot Oil}
ACNE1 tbsp Basic Mask Mix1 tsp Water{Combine and use 1 drop of:1 drop of Chamomile essential oil1 drop of Lavender essential oil1 drop Juniper essential oil and1 drop Patchouli essential oil}