Recipes for Essential Oil Lovers
Our 'Essential Oil Lovers' Gift Set was created to give you the tools to create endless scent combinations for your home and also simple recipes for your health and beauty rituals.
- Bergamot Essential Oil 12ML,
- Cedar (Atlas) Essential Oil 12ML,
- Eucalyptus Essential Oil - Organic 12ML,
- Geranium Essential Oil - Organic 12ML,
- Lavender (French) Essential Oil 12ML,
- Lemon Essential Oil - Organic 12ML,
- Lemongrass Essential Oil 12ML,
- Orange Essential Oil 12ML,
- Patchouli Essential Oil 12ML,
- Peppermint Essential Oil 12ML,
- Tea Tree Essential Oil 12 ML,
- Ylang Ylang (Complete) Essential Oil - Organic 12ML
- The first step will be to create a scent, a harmonious blend that you can use simply in your diffuser or burner or in a home recipe or beauty ritual. You can visit our blog dedicated to learn more about the art of blending or you can get some inspirations with one of these blend suggestions below:
- Sensual blend: 10 drops Orange, 2 drops cedar, 1 drop ylang Ylang Ylang
- Anti stress blend: 8 drops bergamot, 4 drops patchouli, 1 drop lemongrass
- Freshen your Home blend: 10 drops lemon, 3 drops eucalyptus
- Energise blend: 1 drop eucalyptus, 1 drop peppermint, 1 drop lemon
- Sleep Blend: 2 drops lavender, 4 drops orange
- Clean blend: Tea Tree, Lemon, Peppermint
- Balance Blend: Geranium, Lavender, Lemon
- Simple Cologne Blend: 10 drops bergamot, 3 drops lavender, 2 drop eucalyptus, 1 drop geranium, 1 drop ylang
- Beard Oil blend: 5 drops bergamot, 2 drops cedar, 2 drops patchouli
- Bug Spray Blend: lemongrass, geranium, lavender
- Once you are happy with your blend, all you'll need to do is adjust the total quantity of drops for the final recipe. Visit this page for more information on weights and measures .
Perfume/Cologne
Add 30 drops of your essential oil blend to 1 large tbsp alcohol and 1tsp water (alternatively use 20ml of vodka). Pour mixture into a small glass spray bottle.
Solid Perfume
Melt 10gr of beeswax in a double boiler, add 15ml of almond oil
and 30 drops of your essential oil blend. Pour into a small tin can and let cool for an hour before using.
Diffuser/Burner
Add 5 to 10 drops of essential oils to 1⁄4 cup of water (adapt according to the directions of your own diffuser
Body Scrub
Add 20gr of melted coconut oil (or 10gr almond oil + 10gr coconut oil) to 20gr of raw cane sugar in a glass jar. Add 15 drops of essential oils and mix thoroughly.
Bath Salt
Add 20 drops of your essential oil blend to 1 cup of sea salt or Epsom salt. Mix well and pour in a glass jar. Disperse a handful in a hot bath before getting in (you can also add 2 tbsp of baking soda to the mixture).
Facial Sauna
Add 5 drops of essential oils into a large bowl. Pour a kettle of hot water over it and place your face over the bowl and under a towel. Breathe in through your nose.
Body/Massage Oil
Add 15-20 drops of essential oils for each 1⁄4 cup of carrier oil (jojoba, almond, coconut).
Foot Scrub
Add 20gr of jojoba oil (or 10gr
of melted coconut oil + 10gr of jojoba oil) to 20gr sea salt. Add 30 drops of essential oils and mix with a spoon. Massage your feet and rinse.
Room Freshener
Add 50-60 drops of your essential oil blend to 2 tbsp of denatured alcohol and 1tsp of water (alternatively 35ml of vodka). Pour into a spray bottle.
Shower Spa
Apply 5-10 drops of essential oils onto a sponge or piece of cloth and bring with you in the shower (place on the floor or anywhere in contact with hot water).
Surface Cleaner
Add 40-50 drops of essential oils to 1⁄4 cup of white vinegar and 1⁄4 cup of water. Pour into a large spray bottle and sprinkle around your bathroom or kitchen. Let sit a few minutes and wash with a lukewarm sponge.
Mosquito Spray
Add 30 drops of your essential oil blend to 1 large tbsp alcohol and 1tsp water (alternatively use 20ml of vodka). Pour mixture
in a small glass spray bottle and apply when needed.