Just the Essentials
Gift Guide for Introverts
We all know someone that tends to shy away from big parties in favor of spending the night at home binge-watching their favorite show. Introverts can be difficult to shop for if we don’t happen to share their solitary tendencies. Items that can help them power through tough social situations or enhance a relaxing night at home are always great choices. Here are a few gift ideas for all of those introverts in our life. Glow Diffuser - Hand Blown Glass Home Diffuser Introverts value time spent at home and often put a lot of effort into creating a comfortable and inviting environment in which to unwind. A beautiful ultrasonic home diffuser is an excellent gift for our introverted friends who love to decorate their nests. They can enjoy amazing aromatherapy benefits from their favorite essential oils while also elevating their home decor with an elegant hand-blown glass design and color-changing light. Miniature Copper Alembic Diffuser Some introverts may enjoy filling their home with unique pieces that can help to start conversations with those that they invite into their space. A Copper Alembic Style Diffuser is an attractive and functional display piece that will catch guests' attention and fill spaces with comforting aromas and a soft candlelight glow. This is perfect for those with smaller spaces or a quirky design sense. Body Butter 1lb Set Working on a fun DIY project and then indulging in an extra bit of self-care might sound like the perfect night for some introverts. A 1lb Body Butter Set can allow the homebodies in our life to create their own product and customize the scent and skin benefits by adding their favorite essential oils. A one-to-one ratio of shea butter and cocoa butter forms a rich and moisturizing body butter that they can add to their home spa night routines and share with friends. 30ml Courage Blend Introverts thrive in solitude or small group settings but may struggle to make it through a large gathering or event. In those moments of stress, Courage Blend can help them to find their inner strength. Gifting an introverted loved one this handy blend allows them to carry a little confidence booster with them when they need it most. 10ml each of Cedarwood, Lavender, Frankincense, Clary Sage, and Chamomile Essential Oils All essential oils have amazing benefits for the mind, body, and spirit but these selections can be especially beneficial to introverts. Having a set of oils selected for the needs of their personality type means introverted friends always have what they need on hand to help them feel at peace. Put the oils in a decorative box or container that they can keep by their diffuser to complete the gift. For more information on how these oils can support an introverted personality type, visit Essential Oils for Introverts & Extroverts You may also enjoy... Essential Oils for Introverts & Extroverts Gift Guide for Extroverts Diffuser Blends to Soothe Emotions Cedarwood: Product Highlight
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Essential Oils for Introverts & Extroverts
Everyone finds energy and fulfillment in different kinds of activities, in different settings, and with different company. Some of us may feel invigorated by a crowded party with tons of conversation while others may find more fun in a quiet night at home with a book or movie. Extroverts are those of us who enjoy socialization and time spent with large groups. Introverts are those who prefer time alone or with a more select, small group of others. We can figure out which of these groups we identify with by examining how we choose to spend our free time. Introverts may prefer to decompress after a long work week by relaxing at home or going on a solo hike in the forest. Extroverts on the other hand may celebrate the weekend by planning dinner with friends or going out for a night of karaoke. Some of us may even identify with both personality types depending on our mood and the situation. Whether we are an introvert or an extrovert, or somewhere in between, essential oils can help us to maintain balance and joy in our everyday life. Here are a few of our favorite essential oils for each personality type. Introverts Cedarwood Essential Oil may help introverts to keep a calm and focused mind when they have to deal with overwhelming social situations. It has been found to ease feelings of stress and boost brain activity to improve concentration and decision-making. Cedarwood is also known to ground the spirit and when used in tandem with yoga or meditation to help introverts relax and realign themselves. Lavender Essential Oil may help introverts reach a state of total relaxation to make the most of quiet moments spent alone. It is believed to combat stress and anxiety to help bring emotions into balance and induce a tranquil state of mind. Lavender has also been found to enhance the mood and improve sleep quality so introverts can wake up feeling uplifted and energized in the morning. Frankincense Essential Oil may help to give introverts a cognitive boost to work through the mental labor of social situations. It has been found to improve concentration and memory retention while also working to ease feelings of stress and worry. Frankincense is known to strengthen intuition and focus intention to help introverts trust themselves when they may feel unsure of how to tackle a conversation or interaction. Clary Sage Essential Oil may help introverts to maintain mental stamina to make the most of time spent doing hobbies and projects at home. It is believed to improve concentration and awareness while working to combat negative moods and uplift the spirit. Clary Sage has also been found to boost self-esteem and enhance feelings of creativity to increase the joy found in an introvert's favorite solitary activities. Chamomile Essential Oil may help introverts to relax and drift off to sleep after a day filled with taxing social situations. It has been found to encourage sleep onset and combat insomnia for a night of restful and rejuvenating sleep. Chamomile is also known to soothe feelings of anxiety and calm the mind making it a great companion for meditation that introverts can use to help recenter their energy after a long day. Extroverts Lemon Essential Oil may help to invigorate an extrovert's body and mind for a successful day of filling their social meter. It is known to boost energy and uplift the mood while also enhancing concentration and cognitive functions. Lemon is also believed to combat negative emotions and soothe feelings of frustration to help extroverts keep a positive outlook when social interactions become too divisive. Vetiver Essential Oil may help to bring an energetic extrovert back down to earth after an eventful day. It has been found to ground the mind and spirit to restore a tranquil state of mind, benefits that can amplify when paired with meditation and mindfulness practices. Vetiver is also known to clear the mind and help support a good night's sleep leaving extroverts refreshed and ready for the excitement of a new day. Rosemary Essential Oil may help to keep extroverts' minds active and uplifted so that they can always be the life of the party. It has been found to reduce stress levels and boost mental activity while improving alertness and memory. Rosemary is also known to ease feelings of anxiety and promote relaxation when even the most extroverted person has reached their social limit for the day. Eucalyptus Essential Oil may help extroverts maintain a relaxed and confident energy as they move through the world. It is believed to stimulate the mind while helping to reduce feelings of nervousness and tension. Eucalyptus has also been found to combat mental exhaustion and soothe headaches to keep extroverts going through even the most action-packed days of socializing Patchouli Essential Oil may help extroverts to bring their emotions back into balance after time spent focusing on social situations. It is known to ease negative feelings and encourage a positive mood. Patchouli is also believed to relax the body and mind while working to combat anxiety and insomnia to improve sleep on solitary nights where an extrovert's social battery has not been filled. Try out these recipes using essential oils for each personality type… Mental Recharge Diffuser Blend for Introverts Ingredients 3 drops of Cedarwood Essential Oil 3 drops of Frankincense Essential Oil 3 drops of Clary Sage Essential Oil Instructions Add water to your diffuser up to the fill line. Add drops of the essential oil blend. This diffuser blend recipe is formulated for a 200 ml ultrasonic diffuser. Adjust the amount according to the size and directions of your diffuser. Energy Extender Diffuser Blend for Extroverts Ingredients 3 drops of Lemon Essential Oil 3 drops of Eucalyptus Essential Oil 3 drops of Rosemary Essential Oil Instructions Add water to your diffuser up to the fill line. Add drops of the essential oil blend. This diffuser blend recipe is formulated for a 200 ml ultrasonic diffuser. Adjust the amount according to the size and directions of your diffuser. Breathe of Calm Roll On for Introverts Ingredients 10 ml Amber Glass Roll-On Bottle 1/3 oz of Fractionated Coconut Oil 5 drops of Lavender Essential Oil 5 drops of Chamomile Essential Oil Instructions Add the essential oils to the bottle. Fill the rest of the bottle to the top with fractionated coconut oil. Replace the rollerball and cap, gently shake, and roll across your skin. Keep it in Focus Roll on for Extroverts Ingredients 10ml Amber Glass Roll-On Bottle 1/3 oz of Fractionated Coconut Oil 5 drops of Rosemary Essential Oil 5 drops of Lemon Essential Oil Instructions Add the essential oils to the bottle. Fill the rest of the bottle to the top with fractionated coconut oil. Replace the rollerball and cap, gently shake, and roll across your skin. Tranquil Indulgence Bath Salts for Introverts Ingredients 1 cup of Epsom Salt ½ cup of Coarse Mineral Sea Salt 1 oz of Fractionated Coconut Oil 15 drops of Clary Sage Essential Oil 15 drops of Lavender Essential Oil Instructions Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and stir well. Store the bath salts in an airtight container. Add approximately ½ cup to a warm bath and soak for at least 20 minutes. Relaxing Reset Linen Spray for Extroverts Ingredients 4 oz Amber Glass Bottle with Spray Top 2 oz of High Percentage Alcohol 2 oz of Witch Hazel Extract 15 drops of Patchouli Essential Oil 15 drops of Vetiver Essential Oil Instructions Add 2 ounces of alcohol to the bottle. Add the essential oils and fill the remainder of the bottle with witch hazel, leaving a little space at the top. Shake well before each use. Spray on linens and around the bedroom before sleep. You may also enjoy... Diffuser Blends to Soothe Emotions Essential Oils for the Crown Chakra Essential Oils & Crystals: Clear Quartz Cedarwood: Product Highlight
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Champagne & Roses Cold Process Soap
Champagne and roses are beautiful symbols of celebration that we may see no matter how we like to honor our accomplishments. Whether we’re lifting our glass to champagne toasts at a large gathering with floral centerpieces or sipping a glass of bubbly while enjoying a rose petal bath at home, the pair can help to make an occasion feel special. Pink Champagne and Rose Petal Fragrance Oils combine to create a soft and sweet aroma with rich floral notes and bright fruity accents to remind us of the moments worth celebrating. These fragrance oils can provide a distinctive and long-lasting scent for cold process soap. A base of olive, palm, coconut, sweet almond, and castor oils come together to form a smooth and creamy bar of soap perfect for a simple and classy design. Pearl mica helps to create swirls of shimmer and shine throughout the bar, reminiscent of a glass of tiny bubbles catching the light. Ingredients 19 oz of Olive Oil 14.5 oz of Palm Oil 13.5 oz of Coconut Oil 5.5 oz of Sweet Almond Oil 1.5 oz of Castor Oil 18 oz of Distilled Water 7.5 oz of Sodium Hydroxide Lye 2 oz of Pink Champagne Fragrance Oil 1.5 oz of Rose Petal Fragrance Oil 3 tbsp of Pearl Mica Supplies Heat-Safe Soap Loaf Mold Immersion Blender Digital Kitchen Scale Small Bowl for Essential Oils Medium Glass Bowl for Lye Mixture Large Glass or Stainless Steel Bowl for Base Oils Pot or Double Boiler Spoon or Rubber Spatula Gloves Safety Glasses or Goggles Instructions ***Make sure to wear safety glasses or goggles, gloves, and long-sleeve clothing. Working with lye and high temperatures requires caution and safe practices. Always make soap in a well-ventilated area. Measure and combine the fragrance oils and set them aside. Weigh each oil and add them to a large bowl. Place the bowl on top of a large pot that is about 1/3 full of water and bring the water to a boil. Heat the oil until fully melted, stirring occasionally. While the oil is melting, weigh out the lye and water in two separate bowls. Slowly add the lye to the water while gently stirring until the lye is fully dissolved and the liquid is clear. Let the oils and lye mixture both cool to 130 degrees or below, ensuring that they are within 10 degrees of each other. Place the immersion blender into the oil, tapping it on the bottom of the bowl to release any air bubbles. This is a safety precaution that prevents the bubbles from coming to the surface when you begin mixing in the lye. Slowly and gently pour the lye water into the oil mixture. You can pour down the side of the bowl or down the shaft of the immersion blender to reduce the chance of splashing. Pulse the blender a few times, watching as the oils and lye start to combine. Switch between short pulses and stirring with the blender until the mixture comes together to a light trace. Add colorant, a few drops at a time, until the desired color is achieved. Working quickly, stir (do not blend) in the fragrance oil blend. Add the pearl mica and quickly stir a few times to create swirls of sparkle. Once the soap reaches about a medium trace, quickly pour the soap mixture into the mold, scraping the bowl to ensure no soap is left behind. Tap the mold on the table or counter to release any trapped air bubbles. Allow the soap to sit in the mold for 48-72 hours at room temperature. Unmold the soap, cut it into the desired bar size and allow it to cure for 4-6 weeks. Use and enjoy. You may also enjoy... Cider by the Fire: Moisturizing Oat Milk Soap Fragrance Oil Blends for Soap Making Essential Oils & Crystals: Rose Quartz Rose: Product Highlight
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Essential Oils & Crystals: Rose Quartz
Rose Quartz is beloved for its balancing and calming properties and it is said to invoke the feeling of a comforting motherly presence. It has been found to remove negativity while encouraging feelings of peace and tranquility that may even lead to more restful sleep. Rose Quartz is believed to heavily influence matters of the heart and can help to strengthen platonic, familial, and romantic relationships. It may help to balance emotions and nurture feelings of closeness and passion in our personal relationships to help them last a lifetime. Rose Quartz is known to promote inspiration and creativity, working to encourage artistic pursuits and enhance appreciation of all forms of art. Essential oils, like crystals, have long been used to support the health and wellness of our minds, bodies, and spirits. Pairing crystals with essential oils that complement their beneficial properties can help to amplify the effects of both elements. Here are a few of our favorite essential oils to use alongside Rose Quartz… Lavender Essential Oil may help to bring us into a calm and uplifted state of mind when used with Rose Quartz. It is believed to soothe stress and anxiety while enhancing the mood working to combat mood swings. Lavender is known to help balance our emotions and encourage restful and restorative sleep. Ylang Ylang Essential Oil may help to ease tension and combat fatigue when combined with Rose Quartz. It is known to clear negative energy and increase optimism while inspiring feelings of overall relaxation. Ylang Ylang may also help to strengthen intimate connections and boost feelings of love and romance. Bergamot Essential Oil may help to relax the mind and body when used in combination with Rose Quartz. It has been found to alleviate feelings of anxiety and stress and help the mind enter a restful state for sleep. Bergamot may also work to uplift the mood and stimulate creativity. Inspired Creation Creativity Boosting Roll On Ingredients 10ml Amber Glass Roll-On Bottle 1 Small Clear Rose Crystal 1/3 oz of Fractionated Coconut Oil 5 drops of Lavender Essential Oil 5 drops of Ylang Ylang Essential Oil Instructions Add a small piece of rose quartz to the bottle. Add the essential oils and fill the rest of the bottle to the top with fractionated coconut oil. Replace the rollerball and cap, gently shake, and roll across your skin. Happy Heart Bath Bomb Ingredients Witch Hazel in a Misting Spray Bottle Heart Shaped Hard Plastic or Metal Molds Small Pieces of Rose Quartz 2 cups of Citric Acid 4 cups of Baking Soda 2 ounces of Sweet Almond Oil 10 drops of Bergamot Essential Oil 10 drops of Lavender Essential Oil 5 drops of Ylang Ylang Essential Oil Instructions Combine all the citric acid, baking soda, sweet almond oil, and fragrance oil in a bowl and mix well using gloved hands. Spritz a small amount of witch hazel onto the top of the powder mixture and stir it in. Repeat this process until the mixture packs together easily with a similar texture to wet sand. Add one small piece of rose quartz into each mold. Scoop the mixture into each mold one at a time and pack them down tightly. Allow them to dry for at least 24 hours. Store them in an airtight container. While running water, drop one into the bath and allow it to fully dissolve. You may also enjoy... Essential Oils & Crystals: Clear Quartz Essential Oils for the Heart Chakra Lavender Essential Oils Benefits & Uses Diffuser Blends for Love & Romance
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Cider by the Fire: Moisturizing Oat Milk Soap
Spending a lot of time indoors during the colder months can leave us feeling like we have nothing to do. Instead of sinking into boredom, we can use this time to indulge in a bit of quiet reflection and rest. Enjoying a tasty warm beverage and a nice hot bath are two of the most comforting activities to help warm the body and calm the mind. Creating a cleansing and moisturizing bar of soap with a rich, spiced scent can help to marry the two experiences together for ultimate cozy relaxation. Oat milk makes the finished bar of soap extra creamy and can help to soothe dry and irritated skin. Apple Cider and Honey Bourbon Fragrance Oils combine to create a warm, sweet, and rich aroma that evokes the feeling of sipping a mug of cider by the fire. Ingredients 11.5 oz of Olive Oil 8 oz of Coconut Oil 7.5 oz of Palm Oil 3 oz of Avocado Butter 1 oz of Castor Oil 9 oz of Distilled Water 3 oz of Oat Milk 4.5 oz of Sodium Hydroxide Lye 1 oz of Apple Cider Fragrance Oil 0.5 oz of Honey Bourbon Fragrance Oil Supplies Heat-Safe Individual Soap Molds Immersion Blender Digital Kitchen Scale Small Bowl for Essential Oils Medium Glass Bowl for Lye Mixture Large Glass or Stainless Steel Bowl for Base Oils Pot or Double Boiler Spoon or Rubber Spatula Gloves Safety Glasses or Goggles Instructions ***Make sure to wear safety glasses or goggles, gloves, and long-sleeve clothing. Working with lye and high temperatures requires caution and safe practices. Always make soap in a well-ventilated area. Measure and combine the fragrance oils and set them aside. Weigh each oil and add them to a large bowl. Place the bowl on top of a large pot that is about 1/3 full of water and bring the water to a boil. Heat the oil until fully melted, stirring occasionally. While the oil is melting, weigh out the lye and water in two separate bowls. Slowly add the lye to the water while gently stirring until the lye is fully dissolved and the liquid is clear. Let the oils and lye mixture both cool to 130 degrees or below, ensuring that they are within 10 degrees of each other. Place the immersion blender into the oil, tapping it on the bottom of the bowl to release any air bubbles. This is a safety precaution that prevents the bubbles from coming to the surface when you begin mixing in the lye. Slowly and gently pour the lye water into the oil mixture. You can pour down the side of the bowl or down the shaft of the immersion blender to reduce the chance of splashing. Pulse the blender a few times, watching as the oils and lye start to combine. Switch between short pulses and stirring with the blender until the mixture comes together to a light trace. Working quickly, stir (do not blend) in the oat milk and fragrance oil blend. Once the soap reaches about a medium trace, quickly stir in the oats and pour it into the mold, scraping the bowl to ensure no soap is left behind. Tap the mold on the table or counter to release any trapped air bubbles. Allow the soap to sit in the molds for 48-72 hours at room temperature. Unmold the soap and allow it to cure for 4-6 weeks. Use and enjoy. You may also enjoy... Diffuser Blends to Soothe Emotions Snowy Woods Candle Essential Oils & Crystals: Clear Quartz Cedarwood: Products Highlight
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Congestion Fighter Vapor Rub
Soothe coughs and sniffles this season using essential oils.
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