Recipes for You to Try

Here are a wide selection of recipes for you to try.  They range in those for Romance, Insect Repellent and "Keeping Away Monsters!"

Included are links to any essential oils or supplies you need to order so you can have some fun blending and of course, using them too!

A Massage Recipe
“Being in the Mood for Love”

Ylang-Ylang – 2 drops
Jasmine – 2 drops
Sandalwood or our
S'WOODS – 2 drops
Lotion (unscented) – 1 Tablespoon.

Blend essential oils together in a small bowl, then mix in the lotion.

Warm gently in your hand and give your partner a massage. You can use for a full body massage or massage just the arms, legs and back or chest.

Remember that any essential oil in small amounts can cause discomfort on mucous membranes so avoid massage near eyes, nose, mouth and other sensitive areas.

Bathroom Odors that need  a Quick Fix!
Try this easy to make blend for those
This is a fairly strong blend but it is often times needed in the bathroom. Recipe makes 2 ounces of spray freshener.

Lemongrass – 40 drops
Grapefruit– 20 drops
Patchouli – 10 drops
Clove bud – 5 drops
Emulsifier – 80 drops
Room spray base– 2 ounces.

Blend the essential oils and the Emulsifier together until well blended. Then add to the Room spray base.

Shake well. Spray as needed. Remember to always shake well before each use.

OUT DOOR Flying Insect Spray
This can be used by anyone doing outdoor activities when the bugs are around.

This blend will help to repel insects and an added benefit for many folks these same essential oils will help them feel more invigorated and enthused during their outdoor activity.

This is best used late in the day or early evening when the bugs come out!

Lemongrass – 15 drops
Eucalyptus lemon – 15 drops
Lavender – 15 drops
Peppermint – 12 drops
Emulsifier – 1 teaspoon
Body spray base – 2 oz.

Blend the essential oils with the Emulsifier until mixed together well. Then add to the Body spray base in a PET plastic bottle with a spray top.

Shake well. This blend can be sprayed on shirt sleeves, pant legs, collars, your hair.

NOTE: Avoid spraying into eyes or other mucous membranes. Use sparingly on children.

A Flying Insect Patio Blend
Great for use in Any Diffuser – Preferably a soy wax tart warmer using electricity.
Lemon or Lemongrass – 15 drops
Cedarwood  – 10 drops
Peppermint – 5 drops
Geranium – 5 drops

Mix the above essential oils together in a glass bottle.

Then place several drops in  Any Diffuser although this blend works best in an tart warmers you can use it in a fan diffusers outdoors too but it won’t last very long.   Add more essential oils to the diffusers as needed.

Sun burn spray:
Lavender – 15 drops
Roman Chamomile – 5 drops
Helichrysum Pure – 3 drops
Peppermint– 1 drop
Emulsifier – 25 drops
Body spray base preferred (or distilled water) – 4 ounces

Mix the essential oils with the Emulsifier then add to the liquid in a PET bottle .

Shake well and Spray on the skin as often as needed. Refrigerate between uses. Discard any unused spray after 1 month.    If mixed with water, discard after 2 weeks.

You can also mix the above in 4 ounces of Lotion (unscented) and apply that once the initial burn is gone to help the skin heal quickly.

The Hunter and Fishermen’s favorite Soap
Liquid Hand Soap (unscented) - 2 oz
Anise – 20 drops
Lemongrass - 20 drops

Blend all together in a 2 oz PET bottle.

Use a small amount to wash your hand prior to going hunting and fishing.  Rinse your hands well, then dry. Helps to eliminate human scents so the fish will bite better!!

A note of warning:  We have several Bear hunters that swear by the Anise oil. Apparently it will help to attract Bears. Since we are not hunters we can not tell you if this is so.   We assume that it is more because the bear cannot smell human scent more than anything else.

Ghost Busters Bedtime Spray
Great to take Camping with small children –or adults a that have a hard time falling asleep in the 'wild' to Spray on Pillows and bedding to help everyone fall asleep more easily.

Roman Chamomile 12 drops
Lavender 12 drops
Mandarin  8 drops
Emulsifier 30 drops
Distilled water or Linen spray

Mix the Essential oils with the Emulsifier then add the water or Linen spray Trigger Sprayer bottle.

Shake well before spraying. Spray on bedding and pillows.

If you take this blend to go camping - DO NOT SPRAY the TENT just the bedding and pillows Be sure to mark the spray bottle that it is the Anti-Ghost and Monster Spray!!

Psst - Can also be used at home for those Monsters that are always lurking in the closet or under the beds! In which case – Name it another fun Kid name!

Discard unused spray after 1 month if mixed in Linen Spray or 2 weeks if you use water.

A Simple Tranquil Splash for an Evening out!
Lavender – 3 drops
Frankincense– 3 drops
Neroli – 3 drops
Emulsifier – 20 drops
Body spray base– 8 ounces

Mix these essential oils with the Emulsifier and add to 8 ounces of the Body spray base

Shake well and splash on after your shower or bath! Any Water based Splash should to be used within one month of mixing.

A Lovely Evening with your Date Splash
Sandalwood or our
S'WOODS – 3 drops
Ylang-Ylang - 3 drops
Jasmine – 2 drops
Black Pepper – 2 drops
Emulsifier – 20 drops
Body spray base – 8 ounces

Mix these essential oils with of Emulsifier and add to 8 ounces of Body spray base, Shake well and splash on after your shower or bath! Any Water based Splash needs to be used within one week of mixing.

Both of the above blends can be mixed with the 2 oz of Body spray base for a light perfume for hair and skin.

You can double the amount of essential oils to make your ‘new perfume’.

These are just a couple suggestions. Try a new recipe every few days.

Last but not least some quick and easy blends to diffuse for some fun

Spring & Summer Time Scent-sations!

Just pick a recipe from below and add to any diffuser of your choice. Sit back and Enjoy!
Very Floral
Ylang-Ylang – 6 drops
Geranium – 4 drops
Neroli – 2 drops

Warm Woodsy Floral
Cedarwood – 6 drops
Lavender – 4 drops
Mandarin  – 3 drops

Sweet Floral
Ylang-Ylang – 6 drops
Grapefruit – 3 drops
Mandarin  – 3 drops

Spring Rain Forest
Pine needle – 4 drops
Hyssop – 3 drops
Eucalyptus globulus – 3 drops
Cypress– 2 drops
Juniper berry – 1 drop

To Celebrate the Spring
Mandarin – 10 drops
Frankincense– 6 drops
Patchouli – 2 drops
 

Any of these blends can be added to 2 ounces of Room spray base and used to spray the air instead of diffusing.

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