Aromatherapy Blends/Recipes

Here are some blends you may want to add to your bathing or massage experience.

Calming Vaporization
Place the following oils in a little warm water in the well of your vaporizer and then light the candle or plug in it. Or drop the oils into a small bowl of after and place it on the radiator:

2 drops of ylang-ylang EO
2 drops of orange EO


Romantic Bath Blend
To 20 ml (one tablespoon) of carrier oil or foam bath add:

2 drops of rose EO
2 drops of ylang-ylang EO
2 drops of lemon EO


Stress-Relieving Bath Blend
To 20 ml (one tablespoon) of carrier oil or foam bath add:

2 drops of geranium EO
2 drops of lavender or lavandin EO
1 drops of rosewood EO


Luxurious Bath Blend
To 20 ml (one tablespoon) of carrier oil or foam bath add:

2 drops of rose EO
2 drops of sandalwood EO
1 drop of juniper EO


Reviving Leg Lotion
Use this lotion during hot weather, after a long flight or if you are suffering from fluid retention:

To 10 ml of a neutral body lotion add:

2 drops of lemon EO
2 drops of cypress EO
1 drop of sandalwood EO


Energizing Massage Blend
To 30 ml of sweet almond oil add:

4 drops of grapefruit EO
4 drops of lime EO
2 drops of rosemary EO


Soothing Massage Blend
To 30 ml of sweet almond oil add:

4 drops of petitgrain EO
3 drops of chamomile EO
3 drops of jasmine EO


Calming Massage Blend
To 30 ml of sweet almond oil add:

4 drops of sandalwood EO
4 drops of patchouli EO
2 drops of basil EO


Source: Home Spa...Pamper Yourself From Head to Toe by Chrissie Painell-Malkin, page 139.