Here is a list of different essential oils that are used in bath and body recipes.

Choose an essential oil that suits your skin requirements you can always substitute essential oil ingredients for ones that are more suitable, more affordable or simply to one that you may already have.

Essential Oils

Lavender Essential Oil - Headache stress, insomnia, minor burns, skin rashes, lowers blood pressure. Calmative. Basil Essential Oil- Anti bacterial, headaches, mental alertness, fatigue, stress.

Lemon Essential Oil- Cellulite, oily skin, anti bacterial, asthma and other respiratory complaints.

Patchouli Essential Oil - Tightens pores, combats wrinkles, Mobilizes cellulite, stress reliever, insomnia, relaxant, acne, eczema, psoriasis, sores and minor burns.

Sandalwood Essential Oil- Calms the mind and spirit, oily skin, soothes irritated skin, and is an aphrodisiac for men.

Spearmint Essential Oil- Soothes the skin, calmative, and settles upset tummies.

Lemon Grass Essential Oil- Skin toner, oily skin, fatigue, muscle aches and gastric infections.

Tea Tree Essential Oil- Anti- fungal, acne, skin toner. 

Juniper Berry Essential Oil - Cellulite, Spiritual Uplifting

Fennel Essential Oil - Diuretic, circulation. Cleansing oil, indigestion and gas. 

Cypress Essential Oil- Diuretic, varicose veins, circulation, coughs and colds.

It is always wise to consult a qualified aroma therapist before using essential oils. Pure essential oils are concentrated, it is not necessary to use large amounts of oil.

Always dilute the oils to 5% or less with a carrier oil before applying to the skin.

Keep the oils away from children and from eyes and mouth.

Do not use the oils if pregnant, epileptic or suffering from high blood pressure.

The following is a basic guide.

Massage: Dilute 5 or 6 drops of essential oil to 100 ml of carrier oil.

Inhalation: Place one drop of oil on a tissue.

Bath: Add 6 drops of essential oil to a warm bath.

Vaporizer: Fill vaporizer cup to three quarters full with water and add 4 drops of oil.

Footbaths: Add 6 drops of oil to a bowl of warm water.

Steam Inhalation: Add 8 drops of oil to a bowl of hot water and inhale steam.

Always take note of the CAUTION given with the oil's description and properties.

Do not leave the cap off the bottle. Store essential oils in a cool dark place.

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