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Bubble Bath Blend

3 drops Sweet Orange Oil
2 tbsp Aloe Vera Gel
6 drops Lavender Oil
2 tbsp Sweet Almond Oil
2 tbsp Distilled Water
1 cup Liquid Ivory
1 tbsp Vegetable Glycerin

Combine all ingredients. Using a small spoon, stir gently until well blended.
Let stand at least one day to let oils disperse. Pour into hot bath after water has been drawn.

Bath Salts

1 tbsp Vegetable Glycerin
15 - 20 drops of Essential Oil Blend
3 cups Epsom Salts
Food Coloring (optional)

Mix all ingredients in a non-plastic bowl. Mix until color and scent is even.
Place in glass jars or bottles. To use, add 1 - 2 handfuls to hot bath water.

Foot Bath

Add 3 - 5 drops of Essential Oil to a bowl of warm water. Swirl and soak feet for 15 minutes.

Common Cold Bath

2 drops Thyme Oil
2 drops Tea Tree Oil
3 drops Lemon Oil
1 drop Eucalyptus Oil

Add drops to hot bath. Do not add oils until after water has been drawn.
Lie back, relax, and inhale deeply.

Common Cold Steam Inhalation

1 drop Tea Tree Oil
1 drop Thyme Oil
1 drop Lavender Oil
1 drop Clove Oil

Mix oil in large bowl with hot water. Cover head with towel, and lean over water about 10" from bowl with eyes closed.
Breath deeply through your nose for a few minutes.

Lotion Bars

1 ice cube size bar Beeswax
Essential Oil Blend
1 oz Cocoa Butter
2 tbsp Coconut Oil
Candle Wax Color (optional)

Melt beeswax and cocoa butter in microwave for about 1 1/2 min. Take out and stir in rest of ingredients.
Pour into muffin tins and freeze for a few minutes. Remove from tin.

Air Freshener Fall/Winter Blend

8 drops Orange Oil
3 drops Frankincense Oil
4 drops Geranium Oil
1 tbsp Vodka
2 oz Water

Mix water and vodka in small spray bottle. Add oil, cover and shake well before using.

Air Freshener Sick Room

3 drops Eucalyptus Oil
2 drops Bergamot Oil
1 drop Spearmint Oil
1 drop Tea Tree Oil
2 drops Pine Oil
1 tbsp Vodka
1 oz Water

Mix water and vodka in small spray bottle. Add oil, cover and shake well before using.
* Combination can be used as a chest rub by replacing water with carrier oil.

Blends to use for an air freshener, lamp ring, diffuser, or try it in your bath after water is drawn, etc.

Relaxing Blend: 8 drops Geranium Oil, 3 drops Clary Sage Oil, 5 drops Lemon Oil, 3 drops Bergamot Oil.

Romantic Blend: 8 drops Palmarosa Oil, 1 drop Ylang-Ylang Oil, 2 drops Clary Sage Oil, 2 drops Nutmeg Oil, 4 drops Lime Oil.

Energizing Blend: 8 drops Grapefruit Oil, 4 drops Lavender Oil, 4 drops Lime Oil, 2 drops Basil Oil.