Aromatherapist Peta Cornell says to keep your home feeling summer-fresh and help beat off bugs, diffuse essential oils into the air or simply warm some water...
Try this blend after working in the garden or doing any heavy lifting. 10 drops Lavender, 6 drops Rosemary, 6 drops Wintergreen, 6 drops Geranium Bourbon Blend...
This tip is from one of our readers, Thanks Chrissy! I get sinus headaches a lot in the spring. I've been twiddling with mixes and found this grouping works...
Botanical name Melaleuca ericifolia/ OR/Australia A rosy Lavender smelling oil with a distinctive tea tree tone. Also called Lavender Tea Tree. A gentle, soft...
Why not try making this simple scented body powder. You'll need 2 oz. Cornstarch 2 oz. White cosmetic clay l0 drops Peppermint essential oil In a sealed jar,...
Create a fresh all over body splash Combine 4 oz. Witch Hazel, 4 oz. Mineral Water 40 drops Lavender 10 drops Sandalwood or other eo Combine and pour into an 8...
Lavender and Frankincense a great combination to help you unwind, relax and get a good nights sleep. Use in a diffuser , massage or warm bath. Use no more than...
This is a great time to start to detoxify the body and a great way to assist your Immune System and increase your rate of healing. Aromatherapy Lymph Massage...
Bergamot oil is said to be a natural mosquito repellent. Place 2 drops on a cotton ball and put it in a pocket or use the oil in an aromatherapy lamp. ...
Take a small bottle of Lavender essential oil on the plane with you. You can dab it on the nasty-smelling blanket to make you feel like you’re a super-deluxe...
Moisten unscented dryer sheets with your favorite essential oil. Helps to make clothes germ free and fragrances them as well. Try Lavender, Lemon or Lime ...
Try Lemon Eucalyptus- E. citriodora, as a bug repellent this summer. Due to it's high percentage of citronellal it's quite effective. It's lemony scent makes...
Petitgrain is a soothing oil that can be refreshing or relaxing depending on which oils it is blended with. It is a valuable antidepressant, which also ...
Ylang Ylang, the Queen of Flowers For a delicious treat scent cotton balls with Ylang Ylang and place among your fine lingerie. New True Sweet Birch Botanical...
To fragrance your kitchen cabinets and drawers, place a few drops of Clove and/or Cinnamon essential oil on a cotton ball and tuck it into the drawers or...
If you want to learn how to make wedding favors, you'll find some tips below. Your Own Potpourri Potpourri is a good option. You can even make your own. Below...
Blend Tea Tree with Rosemary or Basil for mental fatigue. Invigorating and uplifting, it increases blood flow to the brain. New True Sweet Birch Botanical name...
This is from one of our readers, Thanks Barbara! I add 6 - 10 drops of tea tree into my washer with my detergent. Kills germs on underclothes, especially if...
For those late night meetings, studying or paper work try diffusing this blend of Peppermint, Lemongrass, Pine, and Orange. It'll give you just the "kick" you...
Try Geranium essential oil on bug bites. Just a drop will stop the itching. New True Sweet Birch Botanical name Betula alleghaniensis/USA Distilled totally...
Lemon, like Orange oil, is a natural cleaner and is great for furniture. Mix a little with olive oil, apply lightly to furniture, and buff with a clean cloth...
If you’re planning a big Barbeque feast, here’s a natural essential oil outdoor fly repellent: Clean out a small tin with a lid. Take a clean piece of...
Selling your home? Try this home staging tip: If you like the smell of apple pie but just don’t have time to bake one, try this simple tip! Put a few drops...
If you are troubled by ants try Citronella, Peppermint and Lemon essential oils. They actually have the ability to break the invisible ant trail. The ants...
Known as the "Poor Man's Frankincense", it has many of the same properties. Wonderful for stress, especially when the stress has led to exhaustion. Elemi acts...
(Bruises, sprains, and twisted ankles) Here's why this essential oil works so well. 50% of Helichrysum italicum is made up of anti-inflammatory Sesquiterpenes,...
This may come in handy this summer. Lavender Ointment 4 tablespoons olive oil 3 to 4 tablespoons beeswax 3 tablespoons cocoa butter 2 teaspoons lanolin 10...
Grapefruit essential oil is said to be useful for those under pressure who resort to comfort eating as a means of dealing with difficult emotions. To read more...
Warming to both body and mind. Helpful for muscular aches and pains, arthritis, rheumatism, colds, chills, and poor circulation. Ginger is useful for lower ...