Guest Author - Fran Loudas
The suggested essential oils are readily available at health food stores. Essential oils are not for consumption and must always be diluted in a carrier (such as Sweet Almond oil, Jojoba oil, etc. also available at health food stores) before use. Add 2 to 3 drops of essential oil to approximately 1/8 cup of carrier oil. Mix gently. Keep tightly covered and use as required, preferably at bedtime. Keep out of direct light.
Skin Care
Acne: Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Patchouli, Rosemary, Tea Tree
Aging Skin: Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Ylang-Ylang
Dry Skin: Chamomile, Geranium, Lavender, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Ylang-Ylang
Oily Skin: Geranium, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime, Lavender, Patchouli, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Tea Tree, Ylang-Ylang
Normal/Combination Skin: Chamomile, Geranium, Lavender, Mandarin, Neroli, Orange, Patchouli, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Ylang-Ylang
Hair Care
Add only 2 to 3 drops of essential oil to approximately ¼ cup of a carrier such as Jojoba, Olive or Sweet Almond Oil. Massage the mixture into dry hair and leave on for up to 30 minutes and wash hair as usual.
Normal Hair: Lavender, Lemon, Geranium, Rosemary, Ylang-Ylang
Dry Hair: Lavender, Rosemary, Geranium, Sandalwood
Oily Hair: Lavender, Rosemary, Lemon, Juniper
Dandruff: Rosemary, Patchouli, Juniper, Lavender, Mandarin, and Tea Tree
Hair Loss: Rosemary, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Juniper, Geranium, Ylang-Ylang
Please remember:
Always keep all essential oils out of the reach of children.
If you are pregnant or nursing a baby, have heart disease, epilepsy, high blood pressure or diabetes, seek the advice of a health professional before using any essential oils.
Skin test all products before using. Apply a small amount to the skin on your inner arm. Do not use if redness or irritation occurs. To stop burning, redness, itching or irritation do not add water; instead apply generous amounts of vegetable oil to the area.
