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Facial Cleansing Oil Blends

Jun29

NORMAL, DRY, OILY, AGING, or FADING SKIN OF THE FACE

I have started using essential oil cosmetics with a rose water. And what do you think.., crow’s feet around my eyes have disappeared! Much as I tried to obtain such effect by using various creams, nothing happened. Then I began to look for other recipes, and since different skin types require different cleansers, I would like to offer quite a few recipes to fit any taste :-).

ANY TYPE OF SKIN

1.Cleansing oil of Cleopatra. Mix the following oils: 15 ml of olive oil, 30 ml of canola oil, 15 ml of coconut oil, 7 drops of rosemary oil, 6 drops of orange oil, 4 drops of tea tree oil and 3 drops of sage oil. Olive, canola and coconut oils should be mixed on a water-bath so that the coconut oil could be completely dissolved in the other oils.
2.European cleansing oil.For 15 ml of base (12 ml of sweet almond oil, 2 ml of primula oil and 1 ml of wheat germ oil, – in the lack of primula, calendula and wheat germ oils you may use just 15 ml of sweet almond oil) add 2 drops of each of the following oils: frankincense oil, rosewood oil, jasmine oil and camomile oil

NORMAL SKIN

For 15 ml of sweet almond oil add 2 drops of rosemary oil, 2 drops of lavender oil and 1 drop of orange oil

DRY SKIN

1.For 15 ml of base (10 ml of sweet almond oil, 2 ml of primula oil, 2 ml of calendula oil and 1 ml of wheat germ oil, or just sweet almond oil) add: 2 drops of rose oil and 2 drops of neroli oil, 1 drop of jasmine oil and 1 drop of camomile oil.
2.Mediterranean blend. For 15 ml of olive oil add 3 drops of lavender oil and 2 drops of rosemary oil.

OILY SKIN

1.Water cleansing blends.For 15 ml of water add 2 drops of each of the following oils: lemon, sandal tree, mint and cypress.
2.Grape Seed cleansing blend.For 15 ml of grape seed oil add 3 drops of orange oil and 2 drops of sage oil.

PREPARATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

The simplest way is to mix at first the base oils and to add essential oils directly in a bottle for storage. Stir well. The bottle should be of dark glass. Store in a cold place, but not in a fridge. Shake before use.

HOW TO BLEND YOURELF? Information for those who like experimenting :-).

Recommendations about carrier oils depending on skin types:
1.Normal to dry skin – olive oil and coconut oil;
2.Normal to oily skin – grape seed oil;
3.Normal skin – canola oil and sweet almond oil;
4.All types of skin, especially dry, sensitive or fading and ageing skin – jojoba oil;
5.Fading and sensitive skin – avocado oil.

Recommendations about essential oils depending on skin type:
1.All types of skin – rose oil, geranic oil and lavender oil;
2.Dry skin – geranic, ilang-ilang, lavender, neroli, patchouli, rosemary, chamomile and sandal oils;
3.Oily skin – bergamot, cedar, cypress, frankincense, lemongrass, lemon, juniper, tea tree, sage and eucalyptic oils;
4.Normal skin – geranic, lavender, frankincense, lemon, neroli, patchouli, rose, chamomile and sandal oils;
5.Fading and ageing skin – jasmin, cedar, frankincense, palmarosa and sandal oils.

Recipes for Care of the Skin of the Body. Part I. Cleansing.

Jun25

A. Body Scrub
Salt Scrub – deep cleansing and toning the skin.
Composition for one use:
Mix 4-5 tablespoons of fine sea salt, half teaspoon of olive oil and a little water to the essential oil of your choice.
1. For relaxation add
– 4 drops of lavender essential oil.
2. To stimulate and energize
– 4 drops peppermint essential oil.
3. To warm the body and improve circulation (especially good for problematic cellulite areas)
-2 drops cinnamon or 2 drops of ginger or 2 drops patchouli oil.
Preparation: Place the salt in a container, add essential oil and mix well. Add olive oil and mix well again. Splash a bit of water just to moisten the salt composition.
Application: Gently rub the salt mixture into the skin throughout the body surface. Rinse well.

B. Body Mask
Clay – great skin cleansing product intended to detoxify and refine the skin.
For a mask scrub with salt and cosmetic clay:
Composition for one use:
Mix 2 tablespoons of sea salt, 3 tablespoons of cosmetic clay and 4 tablespoons of water (preferably distilled or purified) or herbal decoction (chamomile, calendula, peppermint or sage). If you use water you can add essential oil recipes for plain scrubs above, or add essential oil or mixture according to your own recipe. I can recommend a few drops of neroli and ylang-ylang oils.
Preparation: Mix salt and clay, add water or herb broth and mix until smooth. If you want to make a thinner mix add a little more water. Add essential oil to the mix if your personal recipe calls for it.
Application: Spread the mixture over the body and leave it on for 5 minutes or until it begins to pull away from the skin. Rinse.
Clay mask for the body:
Compositions:
1. Relieves stress (for all skin types except dry)
– 1 cup clay
– 1 cup of water
– 3-6 drops lavender oil
2. Relieves pain and tension in the muscles (for all skin types except dry)
– 1 cup of clay
– 1 cup of water
– 3-4 drops of marjoram oil
– 1-2 drops of ginger oil
3. Refreshing, antimicrobial and increases blood circulation (for all skin types except dry)
– 1 cup of clay
– 1 cup of water
– 3-5 drops of rosemary oil
– 2 drops black pepper oil
4. For dry and aging skin
– 1 cup of clay
– 1-2 cups cream
– 1 teaspoon of jojoba oil
– 3-4 drops of sandalwood oil, neroli or carrot seed oil
Preparation: Mix the clay with water or cream until a homogeneous consistency. If required by the recipe, add jojoba oil and stir thoroughly.
If you want to make a thinner mix add a little more water. Then add essential oil to the mix.
Application: Spread the mixture over the body and leave it on for 5 minutes or until it begins to pull away from the skin. Rinse.
Body mask for dry or aging skin massage over the surface of the body and keep on the body for as long as possible (at least 20 minutes) and then rinse. Do not forget to use moisturizer (massage oil or cream) after each use of this procedure.

C. Body Bath
I. The base oil mixture, salt and/or other oil.
About basic oils see the article “IMPORTANCE OF CARRIER OILS”
The general recommendation for one bath would be 30-60 ml conventional base oils.
Better choice of oils:
– olive (nourishing, moisturizing and softening)
– sesame
– jojoba
– coconut (hot and dry skin).
Compositions: (1 tablespoon is about 10 ml and 1 teaspoon is about 5 ml)
The foundation component of 120-140 ml involves storage and adding 40 drops essential oil or mixture. The base for one tub bath involves adding 4-10 drops of essential oil or mixture.
1. Nourishes and softens the skin (one bath)
– 2 tablespoons of base oil (avocado for aging skin)
– 1-2 tablespoons of honey
2. Nourishes and softens, for normal skin (one bath)
– 1 cup milk
– 1 tablespoon honey
3. Nourishes and softens, normal skin (for 5-7 baths, implies storage)
– 110 ml of almond oil
– 10 ml of wheat germ oil
– 10 ml oil of vitamin E
4. For oily skin (one bath)
– 2 cups of apple cider vinegar
5. After a day of sunbathing #1 (5-6 baths, implies storage)
– 110 ml of avocado oil
– 10 ml of wheat germ oil
6. After sunbathing #2 (one bath)
– 2 tablespoons of almond or jojoba oil
7. In the case of sunburn (one bath)
– 2 tablespoons of jojoba oil
– 1 tablespoon honey
8. Nourishes, moisturizes and softens the skin, VIP (includes storage)
– 50 ml olive oil
– 90 ml almond oil
– 30 ml of sesame oil
– 30 ml of canola oil
– 15 ml wheat germ oil
9. Particularly nourishing and skin-softening composition, VIP (includes storage)
– 10 ml of jojoba oil
– 10 ml of sesame (sesame) oil
– 10 ml of castor oil
– 10 ml peanut butter
10. For aging and dry skin (for one bath)
– 2 tablespoons of base oil or mixture
– 2 tablespoons of honey
11. Cleans and removes toxins, requires the use of moisturizer after a bath
– 1 cup sea or rock salt (one bath)
12. Strongly softens the water for deodorizing effect and softens the skin (one bath)
– 1 cup of baking soda
13. Reduces pain and increases the purifying effect of the baths (one bath)
– 1-2 cups of plain vinegar or infused with herbs (apple, for example)
Preparation: If the recipe has coconut oil, it should be heated slowly in a water bath before use. Pour the ingredients of essential oil in the indicated proportions in a bowl and mix well.
Application: Use about 2-3 tablespoons of oil or mixture to the tub as the base for aromatherapy baths.
Note: You can cook the mixture in large quantities in advance. For storage up to 3 months add wheat germ oil which contains substances that contribute to longer shelf life. The ratio of the base oil, or mixtures to wheat germ oil is usually 10 to 1.

II. Aromatherapy bath oils
General recommendation:
– 4-10 drops of essential oil for one bath
Compositions:
– 10-20 ml of a base for one bath
1. For normal skin
– 2-3 drops of rose oil
– 4-5 drops neroli oil
2. For normal and dry skin
– 2 drops sandalwood oil
– 3 drops of carrot seed oil
– 1 drop of rose oil (or geranium or palmarosa oil)
3. For dry skin #1
– 2 drops lavender oil
– 2 drops of geranium oil
– 2 drops sandalwood oil
– 1-2 drops of tangerine oil
– 1-2 drops of sweet orange oil
4. For dry skin 2
– 6 drops of carrot seed oil
– 6 drops of bergamot oil
5. For cracked skin
– 2 drops lavender oil
– 2 drops of geranium oil
– 2 drops sandalwood oil
– 1 drop tangerine or sweet orange oil
– 2 drops frankincense oil
6. For aging skin
– 4-5 drops of lavender oil
– 4-5 drops neroli or frankincense oil
7. For oily skin # 1
– 3 drops juniper oil
– 2 drops of peppermint oil
– 2 drops of lemon oil
8. For oily skin # 2
– 2 drops tea tree oil
– 6 drops of grapefruit oil
– 2 drops of rosemary oil
9. For acne
– 4-5 drops of juniper oil
– 4-5 drops of tea tree oil
10. Cleanses, stimulates circulation and cleanses pores
– 3 drops basil oil
– 3 drops of rosemary oil
– 3 drops of lemon oil
11. Cleans and refreshes the skin, for tired and damaged skin (apple cider vinegar)
– 6 drops of sage oil
– 2 drops of lemon oil
12. Cleans and refreshes the skin, only oily skin (with cider vinegar)
– 6 drops basil oil
– 2 drops of lemon oil
13. Cellulite # 1
– 2-3 drops of juniper oil
– 2-3 drops of fennel oil
– 2 drops of lemon oil
14. Cellulitis #2
– 2-3 drops of juniper oil
– 2-3 drops of fennel oil
– 2-3 drops of cypress oil
15. The compound with the effect of detoxification of the skin
– 2 drops of geranium oil
– 2 drops of rosemary oil
– 2 drops juniper oil
– 2 drops lavender oil
16. Heat improves circulation
– 3-4 drops of ginger oil
– 2 drops black pepper oil
– 1 drop of nutmeg oil
– 1 drop of lemongrass oil
17. Brautaset muscle pain, especially after physical exertion
– 2-3 drops frankincense oil
– 2-3 drops of lavender oil
– 2-3 drops of marjoram oil
18. After sunbathing (see p 6 & 7 about the basics of bath)
– 5 drops of lavender oil
– 3 drops of lemon oil
19. After sunbathing for dehydrated skin (see pgs. 6 & 7 about the basics of bath)
– 6 drops of lavender oil
– 4 drops of carrot seed oil
20. In case of a burn while tanning (see Chapter 8 on the basics of bath)
– 4 drops peppermint oil
– 6 drops of lavender oil
Preparation: Add essential oil to the base (C) and mix thoroughly.

D. Bath Detox
Very strong, do not use more than once a week or even a month
Composition (1 table spoon contains approximately 10 ml):
– 60 ml sea salt
– 60 ml of baking soda
– 30 ml cosmetic clay
– 60 ml English or Epsom salt
– 60 ml Borax
– 60 ml sesame oil
– 3-4 drops of thyme oil
Preparation: Mix all loose ingredients, add the vegetable oil and mix. Then add essential oil, mix well and add directly to the bath.
Application: Take a bath for at least half an hour. For detailed rules about the adoption of aromatherapy baths, see the article “Aroma Blend Preparing Guide”.

Essential Oil Bath Blend Recipes for Care of the Skin of the Body

Mar17

For normal, oily, dry, aging skin, acne, after exposure to the sun, sun burn, and cellulite.
As I promised, here are recipes for blends of essential oils for the bath for the purpose of skin care. In the recipes there is also a list of essential oils for each skin type. The essential oils need to be added to 1- 2 tablespoons of emulsifier; such as vegetable oil, milk, cream, buttermilk, or honey. The positive effects on the skin will skyrocket. You will also find emulsifier recommendations for the basics. Before bathing, I recommend you read the article, “AROMATHERAPY APPLICATION METHODS’ GUIDE”. It contains basic information on the rules of application methods of aromatherapy, including baths with essential oils. To select a suitable oil base, see ““IMPORTANCE OF CARRIER OILS“. Remember, essential oil of citrus: bergamot, lemon, orange, tangerine, etc. are phototoxic. Phototoxicity is a reaction caused when essential oils on the skin are exposed to UV light – whether from the sun or from a tanning bed. It is best to avoid exposure for 12 -24 hours after a massage.

For normal skin

Base:
1) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of honey;
2) 1 cup whole milk and 1 tablespoon of honey;
3) 2 tablespoons of almond oil, 15-20 drops each of oils of wheat germ and vitamin E.

Essential oils:
bergamot, geranium, cedar, lavender, neroli, chamomile, rose, rose tree

Blends:
1) 5 drops each of lavender and bergamot oils;
2) 5 drops each of lavender and chamomile oil (a good foundation with vitamin E);
3) 4 drops each of lavender and chamomile oil and 3 drops geranium oil;
4) 4 drops of neroli oil and 2 drops of rose oil (rose oil can be replaced with oil of geranium or palmarosa) – it is better to use with a base of whole milk.

For oily skin

Base:
2 cups apple cider vinegar

Essential oils:
orange, basil, bergamot, geranium, grapefruit, ylang-ylang, cedar, cypress,
lavender, frankincense, lemon, juniper, peppermint, rose, rosemary, sandalwood, tea tree.

Blends:
1) 2-3 drops each of juniper, lemon and mint oils;
2) 6 drops of grapefruit oil and 2 drops each of tea tree and rosemary oils;
3) 6 drops basil oil and 2 drops lemon oil;
4) 2-3 drops each of bergamot, cypress and geranium oils.

For dry skin

Base:
1) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of honey;
2) 2 tablespoons coconut oil (warm slightly in a water bath before use).

Essential oils:
geranium, jasmine, ylang-ylang, cedar, lavender, frankincense, carrot seed, neroli, chamomile, rose, rose tree, sandalwood

Blends:
1) 5 drops of carrot seed and bergamot oils;
2) 3 drops of rose, neroli and sandalwood oils;
3) 3 drops of carrot seed oil, 2 drops sandalwood oil, 1 drop of rose oil (rose oil can be replaced with oil of geranium or palmarosa);
4) 2 drops each of lavender, geranium, mandarin, orange and sandalwood oils;
5) 1-2 drops each of lavender, geranium, mandarin, orange, sandalwood and frankincense oils.

For aging skin

Base:
2 tablespoons avocado oil and 2 tablespoons of honey

Essential oils:
geranium, vetiver, jasmine, cypress, lavender, frankincense, myrrh, carrot seed, neroli, patchouli, rose, chamomile, sandalwood, fennel, sage.

Blends:
1) 4 drops each of lavender and neroli oils;
2) 3 drops each of frankincense, neroli and rose oils,

To cleanse any type skin

Blend:
Mix 3 drops each of basil, lemon and rosemary oils to stimulate circulation and cleanses pores.

For tired skin with defects

Base:
2 cups apple cider vinegar

Blends:
1) 6 drops of sage oil and 2-3 drops of lemon oil (the lemon has a bleaching effect);
2) 6 drops each of lavender and tea tree oils.

For acne

Blend:
5 drops of juniper and tea tree (hot tub)

After exposure to the sun

Base:
1) 2 tablespoons of almond oil or jojoba oil and add 1 tablespoon of honey;
2) tablespoons coconut oil (warm slightly in a water bath before use).

Blend:
6 drops of lavender oil and 4 drops of carrot seed oil

Sunburn

Base::
2 tablespoons of jojoba oil and 1 tablespoon of honey

Essential oils:
lavender, lemon, peppermint, chamomile, sage, eucalyptus.

Blends::
1) 6 drops of lavender oil and 4 drops peppermint oil;
2) 4 drops each of lavender and eucalyptus oils;
3) 3 drops lavender oil and 2 drops chamomile or peppermint oil.

For cellulite:

Essential oils::
grapefruit, ginger, cypress, lemon, lemongrass, rosemary, juniper,
fennel, black pepper, sage.

Blends::
1) 5 drops juniper oil and 3 drops of cypress, lemon and orange oils;
2) 5 drops of fennel oil and 3 drops each of juniper, cypress and orange oils.

Now, choose what problem area you want to work on, buy the necessary ingredients for the desired formulation and enjoy the pleasure of a wonderful aroma bath.


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Tonics for the Skin of the Face

Mar13

ANY TYPE OF SKIN

Rose tonic

Composition:
– 25 drops of rose oil (this oil is strong, therefore it is not recommended for use during the first months of pregnancy without consultation with a specialist)
– 100 ml of distilled water
Preparation:
Before preparing the mixture, heat the oil using a water bath (+40С), as at ambient temperature central rose oil congeals and begins to crystallize. Add 25 drops of rose oil to 100 ml of distilled water. Stir carefully using glass or porcelain stick.
Storage:
Keep the rose tonic in a bottle of dark glass. Use within 7-10 days. Store in refrigerator if keeping longer than this.
Application:
Use as a tonic after cleaning the skin. Perfectly tones up your skin. This can be used for any type of skin and is particularly recommended for dry skin.
Recommendations:
Shake before use. Do not apply face cream for at least 5-10 minutes after applying the rose tonic on your skin.