Just the Essentials
Lavender Essential Oil for Soap Making
Lavender essential oil for soapmaking, aromatherapy, benefits and recipes.
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Lavender Essential Oil for Physical Wellness
Lavender oil recipes to aid in your physical wellness.
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Lavender Essential Oil for Mental Health
Emotional support through aromatherapy, hormone balance and mood enhancement all using your favorite essential oils!
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Lavender Essential Oil for Beauty
Lavender oil can easily be added to your beauty regimen for skin, scalp, cosmetics and scars
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Diffusing Lavender Essential Oil
The benefits of diffusing Lavender Oil are extraordinary! Our sense of smell is strong and deeply connected to our overall health.
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Essential Oil Blends for Soap Making
Once you are comfortable with the soap making process, you may want to branch out and experiment with different aromas. Essential oils are the best way to naturally scent your soap but picking different oils, determining how much to use, and how to blend them can be a bit daunting.
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Radioactive Slime
Halloween is a great occasion for children to get together and do all of the messy, sticky, and spooky crafts that reflect the playful nature of the holiday. This bright gooey slime is just as fun to create as it is to play with, making this a creative group activity for a Halloween party. Try making a few batches of different colors for everyone to trade and mix for the ultimate radioactive ooze. Adding lavender and sweet orange essential oils to the mix creates a pleasant aroma while allowing kids to enjoy the calming and soothing benefits. Ingredients 2 cups of Distilled Water 10oz of Clear School Glue 2 tsp of Borax 1 tbsp of Fractionated Coconut Oil 5-10 drops of Food Coloring 10 drops of Lavender Essential Oil 10 drops of Sweet Orange Essential Oil Instructions Add essential oils and fractionated coconut oil to a small bowl and set aside. Heat water until very hot. Stir in borax until it is completely dissolved. Add 5-10 drops of food coloring to this solution. Combine the glue in a separate bowl with the essential oil and fractionated coconut oil mix and stir thoroughly to combine. Pour the hot water and borax solution into the glue mixture a little at a time while continually stirring. Add more as needed until a thickened slime forms. Knead the slime and work it with your hands until it is smooth and stretchy. Store slime in a sealed container to keep it fresh and prevent drying out. You may also enjoy... Monster Spray Creepy Crawlies: Melt & Pour Soap Recipe Incorporating Essential Oils into your Family's Routine Kid-Safe Essential Oil Recipes
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Essential Oils for the Root Chakra
The Root Chakra is the first of the seven chakras and it is located at the base of the spine at the tailbone. This chakra is also referred to as Muladhara, a Sanskrit word that means ‘root’ or support’. The Root Chakra is the center of our feelings of security and survival, the core which the rest of the chakras build upon. It is deeply tied to the earth, controlling the instincts that allow us to feel safe and at home in our environment. The Root Chakra grounds us so that we feel content and at peace. When the Root Chakra is balanced, we feel steady and sure in life, helping us to trust our instincts in any situation. This surety allows us to feel comfortable indulging in the pleasures of life while feeling safe and secure. A balanced Root Chakra connects us to mother earth and we can be more mindful of our treatment of the environment and our place in this world. This balance helps us to live in the moment and appreciate our current situation without fear or anxiety about the future. A blocked Root Chakra can leave us feeling disconnected from our life and home. This imbalance can throw us off of our path in life and prevent us from being able to move forward. We may feel stuck and unsure of ourselves, causing isolation from the people in our community and a disregard for our home and planet. The Root Chakra is the base of all chakras and none of them can be fully balanced and open when there is a blockage in the root. Essential oils are great tools for supporting our physical, mental, and spiritual health and can help to improve the balance of all of our chakras. Here are a few essential oils that can help to unblock the Root Chakra. Vetiver Essential Oil may help to bring us back down to earth when a blocked Root Chakra has us feeling disconnected from the world. It has been found to ground and balance the emotions while soothing feelings of anxiety and encouraging a sense of belonging. Frankincense Essential Oil can help to ground and calm our emotions when a blocked Root Chakra clouds our trust in ourselves and our place in life. It is believed to combat stress and anxiety while strengthening intuition and focusing intention, making it useful in yoga and meditation practices. Myrrh Essential Oil can help to restore our sense of security when an imbalance in our Root Chakra makes us feel out of place. It is believed to promote feelings of wellness and peace while stimulating the brain and increasing our emotional awareness. Cedarwood Essential Oil may work to restore confidence and remind us that we are not alone when a blockage in our Root Chakra has caused us to isolate ourselves. It has been found to improve brain activity which can reduce stress and restore emotional balance. Black Pepper Essential Oil may help to soothe the nerves and bring us back into focus when our Root Chakra is blocked and we are not feeling sure of ourselves. It is known to soothe feelings of anxiety while giving a boost to our thought processing and mental energy. Sky Above Earth Below Diffuser Blend A blockage in the Root Chakra can make us feel unsure of ourselves and cause us to feel like we are watching our lives play out from the outside. Frankincense, vetiver, and black pepper essential oils can help us to kick that feeling of uncertainty and bring us back down to earth. Ingredients 4 drops of Frankincense Essential Oil 2 drops of Vetiver Essential Oil 2 drops of Black Pepper 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 200ml ultrasonic diffuser. Adjust the amount according to the size and directions of your diffuser. Safe at Home Room Spray When the Root Chakra is unbalanced, we can become disconnected from the world around us and not feel at home in our community. Cedarwood, frankincense, and myrrh essential oils may work to strengthen the bond we feel with the earth and our home so we feel comfortable and secure. Ingredients 4oz Amber Glass Bottle with Spray Top 2oz of High Percentage Alcohol 2oz of Distilled Water 10 drops of Cedarwood Essential Oil 10 drops of Frankincense Essential Oil 5 drops of Myrrh Essential Oil Instructions Add 2 ounces of high percentage alcohol to the bottle. Add essential oil blend and fill the remainder of the bottle with distilled water, leaving a little space at the top. Spray all around the home. Shake well before each use. You may also enjoy... Essential Oils for the Sacral Chakra Essential Oils for the Solar Plexus Chakra Frankincense: Product Highlight The Best Essential Oils for a Clean Home
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Caryophyllene: Terpene Highlight
Caryophyllene is a bicyclic sesquiterpene that is a constituent of many plants including several herbs and spices. It is often found as a mixture with isocaryophyllene, a double bond isomer, and α-humulene, a ring-opened isomer. Caryophyllene has a unique molecular structure containing a rare cyclobutene ring not found in other terpenes. Caryophyllene is the most common sesquiterpene found in essential oils. It is believed to possess soothing and cleansing properties that make it useful in a variety of aromatherapy and topical applications. The aroma of Caryophyllene can be described as warm and peppery, similar to the fragrance of freshly cracked black pepper. Benefits Caryophyllene is believed to support an elevated mood by working to combat feelings of stress while encouraging positive thoughts and emotions. It may also help to clear the mind for improved focus and cognition. Caryophyllene has been found to have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties that may help to soothe pain and irritation on the skin as well as in muscles and joints. It is known to support a healthy immune response for faster healing while helping to ease pain caused by inflammation. When diluted and applied topically, Caryophyllene may help to cleanse the pores and smooth skin texture for a glowing, youthful complexion. Essential Oils Containing Caryophyllene Clove Bud Essential Oil can be found to contain anywhere from 2-19% Caryophyllene. It has been found to enhance concentration by stimulating the brain's cognitive processes. It may also work to balance emotions and combat feelings of stress. Clove may help to combat dull skin and encourage a radiant complexion. Black Pepper Essential Oil contains about 7-8% Caryophyllene. It may help to soothe the nerves and combat the onset of anxiety while stimulating the mind. Topically, Black Pepper has been found to ease pain and inflammation in sore, stiff muscles. Ylang Ylang Essential Oil is around 3-11% Caryophyllene. It is known to help to ease tension and combat nervousness while also clearing negative energy and uplifting the mood. Ylang Ylang also has anti-inflammatory properties that help it to soothe irritated skin and decrease swelling. Rosemary Essential Oil generally contains somewhere between 0. 1-8% Caryophyllene. It has been found to help reduce stress levels and promote feelings of relaxation while increasing alertness and mental clarity. Rosemary may also help to relieve muscle aches while working to soothe skin inflammation and rejuvenate the complexion. Oregano Essential Oil is made up of around 5-15% Caryophyllene. It is believed to help calm the body and mind while also improving sleep quality. Oregano may help to ease inflammation which can soothe pain and itchiness caused by skin irritation. Check out some DIY recipes below using essential oils containing Caryophyllene... Crystal Clear Focusing Room Spray When working from home or completing school work, it is important to have an environment where you can focus without distractions. Caryophyllene in rosemary, ylang ylang, and clove bud essential oils may help to improve concentration while working to avoid feelings of stress for the most productive day. Ingredients 4oz Amber Glass Bottle with Spray Top 2oz of High Percentage Alcohol 2oz of Distilled Water 10 drops of Rosemary Essential Oil 10 drops of Ylang Ylang Essential Oil 5 drops of Clove Bud Essential Oil Instructions Add 2 ounces of high percentage alcohol to the bottle. Add the essential oils and fill the remainder of the bottle with water, leaving a little space at the top. Shake well before each use. Spray around the room before studying or working. Quick Recovery Massage Oil Waking up feeling sore and stiff the day after an intense workout can throw a wrench into our plans for the day. Caryophyllene in black pepper, ylang ylang, and oregano essential oils may help to ease inflammation and reduce pain to get us back on our feet and moving. Ingredients 2oz Amber Bottle with Dropper Top 1oz of Sweet Almond Oil 1oz of Jojoba Oil 20 drops of Black Pepper Essential Oil 10 drops of Ylang Ylang Essential Oil 10 drops of Oregano Essential Oil Instructions Add ingredients to the bottle and shake to combine. Add a few drops to the palms and gently massage into sore muscles and joints. Deep Clean Facial Cleanser It is important to always put our best face forward and great skin is the perfect foundation for any look. Caryophyllene in rosemary and clove bud essential oils may work to soothe irritated areas while deeply cleansing the pores for smooth and glowy skin. Ingredients 4 oz Amber Glass Bottle 1 oz of Unscented Liquid Castile Soap 1/2oz of Vegetable Glycerin 1/2oz of Sweet Almond Oil 1 1/2oz of Distilled Water 24 drops of Rosemary Essential Oil 10 drops of Clove Bud Essential Oil Instructions Measure Liquid Castile Soap, Vegetable Glycerin, Sweet Almond Oil, and essential oil blend into a bowl and stir thoroughly to combine. Add water, a little at a time, while stirring gently to avoid the formation of too many bubbles. Allow any bubbles to dissipate and pour the mixture into the bottle. Shake well before each use. Pour a small amount into the hand or a soft washcloth. Gently rub all over the face, forming a lather, to cleanse. for a full minute. Rinse thoroughly and follow with toner and moisturizer. You may also enjoy... Terpinolene: Terpene Highlight Clove Bud: Product Highlight Essential Oils for Healthy Skin Top 10 Essential Oils for Work
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