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MakeYourCosmetics.com is a great source for tons of recipes, most created by Donna Maria Coles Johnson. MakeYourCosmetics is a fun, informative site that combines the joy of making your cosmetics with the peace of mind that the products you make and…

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Are you concerned about the flu?  Try this germ fighter spray from Aroma Thyme to help cut down on germs in your home.

Germ Fighter Spray
We’ve all been told to wash our hands more frequently. Here is an antiseptic, germ fighting spray…

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Celebrate autumn with this October Twilight essential oil blend from Southern Soapers!

Dilute these blends in 95% – 98% jojoba oil for a personal scent to carry with you, or use perfumer’s alcohol.

October Twilight
10 drops patchouli
5 drops cedarwood virginiana
5 drops…

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6a00e54eeb0935883400e5522fef068834-800wiYlang ylang oil is one of my favorite essential oils.  It has a lovely scent and is fantastic in perfumes, and can help ease anxiety, depression, and stress.

The Essential Wholesale blog has a helpful post on ylang ylang oil and its different…

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maketincturesMountain Rose Herbs has shared a video tutorial on how to make your own herbal tinctures.  Learn how to make your own tinctures, as well as customize them to fit your needs!

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Fall will be here soon, so get a head start with an fall themed aromatherapy perfume recipe from Southern Soapers that will help uplift your spirits and focus your mind, thanks to the grapefruit, jasmin absolute and clary sage oils.…

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I love having potpourri around the house as a way to add warn, fresh scents.  Try this citrus potpourri from Good Clean Luv, perfect for summer!

Warm Citrus Potpourri

Ingredients:
1 cup orange peel
1 cup lemon peel
1 cup whole cloves
1 cup assorted peppercorns
2…

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Spring Fresh Room Spray
from Aura Cacia

Aromatherapists value lemongrass for its ability to both calm and revitalize, to relieve tension, invigorate, and inspire. The tall tropical grass fills this tall order beautifully.

Ingredients
4 drops lemongrass
8 drops fir needle essentail oil
2 drops lemon…

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Himalayan salt is a therapeutic salt from the Himalayan Mountains containing 84 minerals,  including calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper and iron.  It is also a lovely shade of pink!

Try these Himalayan salt recipes from the San Francisco Bath Salt Company to help…

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Joyfulness perfume recipe
From Essential Oil Recipes

*  2 drops Basil
* 1 drops Geranium
* 3 drops Melissa
* 2 drops Sandalwood

Firstly we start with the base. You can use alcohol or a carrier oil but a mixture of both is ideal. An odorless…

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mandarinoilMandarin Essential Oil properties
from Aroma Web

Mandarin Essential Oil
Botanical Name: Citrus reticulata

Common Method of Extraction: Cold Pressed/Expressed
Color: Greenish Orange
Consistency: Thin
Perfumery Note: Top
Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium
Aromatic Description: Very sweet, citrusy, fruity.

Possible Uses: Acne, dull skin, insomnia, oily skin, scars, spots, stress,…

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img_1086_edited-12Make these lovely lavender spheres by Beyond a Garden to decorate and add the gentle scent of lavender.  Keep them near your bed if you need a bit of help sleeping.   I love these and think I will also…

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Casa Hermosa essential oil recipe
from Snowdrift Farm Scents of Summer series

Casa Hermosa
6 drops lime, distilled
3 drops bergamot
3 drops Bulgarian lavender
2 drops sweet orange
1 drop jasmin absolute (optional)

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6a00e54eeb093588340105365c7ad8970c-800wiFor those new to aromatherapy, or who would like to learn more, the Essential Wholesale blog has a very good post about aromatherapy is and what are essential oils.  This is the first part of a great series about aromatherapy. …

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Try this heavenly essential oil recipe from Snowdrift Farm, part of their Scents of Summer series!

Sonoran Sunset
3 drops Peru balsam
2 drops rose absolute
5 drops ylang ylang
2 drops lime, distilled
1 drop tangerine

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