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Review: Personal Alchemy

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Oooh Lovies – I have tried a couple of products from Personal Alchemy and it has left me wanting to have more of their products! If you’ll remember from a previous post Personal Alchemy is a marriage of aromatherapy and Ayurveda. I can’t think of a better pairing than that!

I was sent the Mystica Ritual Oil and the Remember Healing Balm.

The Mystica Ritual Oil is fabulously light and leaves your skin soft without feeling greasy. It is touted as “The heavenly sensual blend that celebrates the mysteries of the feminine. ” Whatever it celebrates….I’ll be celebrating it! The blend is made up of Palmarosa Indian, Patchouli, Benzoin Benzoin, Geranium Oil, Ylang-Ylang, Clove Bud, and the carrier oil is one of my favorites…..Safflower Oil!  For my own personal taste – I’d love to have more Patchouli in the blend because Patcouli happens to be one of my all time favorite oils.  However – for the person who doesn’t like an overwhelming amount of Patchouli in their blends this is a perfectly balanced blend!

The Remember Healing Balm is a wonderful balm that I’ve carried with me wherever I go and it’s fabulous for relieving tension! “A calming scent that eases tension, anger and energy blockages.” Sign me up! One thing I’m always looking for are products that are tension and stress relieving as my children have been known to leave me dancing in the mouth of madness from time to time! The Remember blend is made from Spearmint, Fennel, Lemongrass and other essential oils.

I must say that one reason I’ve enjoyed these products is because they smell different than many other products out there. i.e., a stress reliever blend that is not made from Lavender and Chamomile! Yay! A sensual oil that is not made from Jasmine or Vanilla. Yay! This is real aromatherapy blending.

There are many more products to choose from at Personal Alchemy ~ and while you’re there be sure to take the Dosha quiz that is available on site!

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DIY Herbal Vapor Rub Balm – A Natural Vicks-Style Decongestant for Cold and Flu Relief

When someone in the house starts sniffling, you just know it’s going to make the rounds. That’s when I reach for this homemade herbal vapor rub—our family’s go-to chest balm for easing congestion, coughs, and that heavy-headed sick feeling.

Made with gentle yet powerful essential oils, this balm works just like the classic Vicks rub (but without the synthetic stuff). It’s safe, effective, and smells like a eucalyptus grove with a hint of grandma’s medicine chest—in the best possible way!

Whether you’re treating a toddler’s sniffles or trying to head off a man cold, this DIY vapor rub will be your winter wellness MVP.

Why You’ll Love This Natural Decongestant Balm

  • No petroleum or nasties – A clean, green homemade Vicks alternative 
  • Gentle enough for kids – With optional adjustments for littlies 
  • Nourishing balm texture – Melts into skin without being greasy 
  • Essential oils – Provide cooling, clearing, and comforting support 
  • Customizable – Make it stronger for adults or extra-gentle for babies 

Ingredients

Base:

  • 1/4 cup coconut oil (or olive oil for a softer balm) 
  • 2 tbsp shea butter or mango butter 
  • 2 tbsp beeswax pellets 

Essential Oil Blend (for adults):

  • 10 drops eucalyptus essential oil 
  • 8 drops peppermint essential oil 
  • 6 drops rosemary essential oil 
  • 4 drops tea tree essential oil 
  • 4 drops lavender essential oil 

Optional for kids under 5:
 Replace eucalyptus and peppermint with fir needle and cedarwood atlas, and halve the total essential oil amount.

How to Make Your Own Vapor Rub

  1. Melt the base:
     In a double boiler (or a bowl over simmering water), gently melt the coconut oil, shea butter, and beeswax together. Stir until smooth and liquid. 
  2. Cool slightly:
     Remove from heat and let cool just a few minutes—enough that it’s no longer scalding hot but still liquid. 
  3. Add essential oils:
     Stir in your essential oil blend. Don’t add them too early or the heat will evaporate their goodness. 
  4. Pour into tins or jars:
     Carefully pour into a small glass jar or metal balm tin. Let cool completely before putting the lid on. 
  5. Label & store:
     Store in a cool place away from sunlight. Balm will keep for up to 6 months. 

How to Use Your Herbal Chest Rub

  • For chest and back: Rub a small amount onto chest, upper back, and soles of the feet during cold or flu season. 
  • For steam relief: Add a pea-sized amount to a bowl of steaming water, cover your head with a towel, and inhale. 
  • For headaches: Dab a touch on temples and neck (use caution and avoid eyes). 

Mum Tips

  • Patch test first if you’re unsure about sensitivities. 
  • Keep a tiny jar in your handbag during winter for on-the-go sniffles. 
  • For a nighttime version, add a few drops of Roman chamomile or lavender for extra sleep support. 

 

 

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