Archive for the 'Balms & Lotions' Category
Aromatherapy Shea Butter Foot Balm
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007Ingredients:
1.8 ounces shea butter
1 ounce sweet almond oil
1 ounce coconut oil
1.5 ounces emulsifying wax
.5 ounces stearic acid
4.2 ounces distilled water
Instructions:
1.Combine the shea butter, sweet almond oil, coconut oil, emulsifying wax and stearic acid in a large heat proof glass measuring cup with a pour spout. Place the mixture in a hot water bath until the […]
Aromatherapy Foot Balm
Sunday, November 11th, 2007Ingredients:
1/2oz. beeswax
1/2oz. cocoa butter
2 fluid oz. sweet almond oil
2 fluid oz. apricot kernel oil
1/2 fluid oz. avocado oil or jojoba oil
1/2 fluid oz. rose water
5 drops lavender essential oil
5 drops peppermint essential oil
5 drops tea tree oil
Instructions:
Heat beeswax and cocoa butter on stove, just until melted. Stir in oils and rosewater. Mix well. Remove from […]
Aromatherapy Lavender Ointment
Friday, November 2nd, 2007Ingredients:
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 to 4 tablespoons beeswax
3 tablespoons cocoa butter
3 teaspoons calendula oil
15 drops lavender oil
Instructions:
Combine the olive oil, beeswax, cocoa butter and calendula oil and heat thoroughly in the top of a double boiler. Remove from the heat. Add the vitamin e capsule (poke a hole in it and squeeze into the oils) […]
Aromatherapy Diaper Rash Salve
Saturday, October 20th, 2007These are the ingredients you will need for a Diaper Rash Salve, remember to test on a small area before using.
4 oz Olive Oil
1 - 2 oz Beeswax or wax of choice
1 oz Calendula Petals
Instructions:
Infuse the calendula petals into the olive oil or heat over low until the properties from the calendula have steeped into […]
Aromatherapy Comfrey Balm
Sunday, October 14th, 2007For this Comfrey Balm you will need the following ingredients:
1 oz Unbleached Organic Beeswax
1 oz Comfrey-infused Carrier Oil (Choose Sunflower oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Grapeseed Oil or Sweet Almond Oil)
1 oz Coconut Oil
4 drops Yarrow Essential Oil
4 drops lavender Essential Oil
4 drops Carrot Seed Oil
Instructions:
Infuse the carrier oil by steeping comfrey in it in […]
Aromatherapy Dry Skin Balm
Saturday, October 6th, 2007Ingredients:
2 parts cocoa butter
1 part shea butter
1 part mango butter
2 parts virgin coconut oil
Essential or fragrance oil of choice
Instructions:
Melt the butters and oil in a double boiler. Remove from heat, and add the essential oil or fragrance oil. Pour into deodorant containers or jars.If you want to learn more about Aromatherapy I would suggest you […]
