Aroma Intermediate

Strawberry Leaf and Rose Skin Tonic If possible gather wild strawberry or blackberry leaves from the hedgerows to make this excellent astringent tonic (or aftershave lotion) for greasy skin. 5g fresh strawberry or blackberry leaves 100ml boiling water 5ml cider vinegar 1 drop pure rose otto essential oil Plastic funnel Put the strawberry or blackberry leaves into a heatproof … Read moreAromatherapy: Rose Otto for Beauty and Home

Woodmint Bath Milk A delightfully refreshing bath to take on a summer’s morning or sultry evening. For best results, the water should be comfortably warm rather than hot. The powdered milk (from health stores) will leave your skin feeling silky smooth. 6 tbsp powdered goat’s milk 2 drops pure sandalwood essential oil 2 drops pure clary sage essential … Read moreAromatherapy: Sandalwood for Beauty and Home

Salt Rub and Restorative Bath This two-step routine comprises a salt rub treatment for sloughing off dead skin cells, softening the skin and improving circulation, followed by a tonic bath to revitalise you, from head to toe. Begin by moistening your body under a lukewarm shower – or a cold shower if you are hardy. … Read moreAromatherapy: Juniper Berry for Beauty and Home

Patchouli, Honey and Almond Bath Milk This heavenly, exotically-scented soak leaves the skin feeling like satin, and calms nerves. If jasmine is too expensive, use ylang ylang instead. 2 tbsp ground almonds 1 tbsp clear honey 200ml organic milk 10ml carrier oil 1 drop patchouli oil 3 drops jasmine oil 2 drops geranium oil Blend the ingredients in a food processor until … Read moreAromatherapy: Patchouli for Beauty and Home

Peppermint Mist Skin Freshener This delightful mist spray can help cool your skin on hot summer days. It’s especially suitable for oily to combination skins. Ideally, use the freshener straight from the fridge. Make a cup of peppermint tea – use a tea bag or put 2tsp of dried peppermint into a teacup and top … Read moreAromatherapy: Peppermint for Beauty and Home

Skin Tonic This refreshing tonic is especially good for oily skins. If you don’t wish to filter the mixture as suggested in the recipe, use only 2 drops of essential oil and shake the bottle each time before use. 5ml cider vinegar 4 drops pure geranium essential oil 100ml distilled water Plastic funnel Coffee filter paper Pour the … Read moreAromatherapy: Geranium for Beauty and Home

Care for your Hands Many people suffer from chapped, dry hands – often as a result of having them in water a lot, or exposed to harsh detergents, gardening or DIY jobs. Wearing rubber gloves as much as possible certainly helps, but you can give them a treat afterwards, too. Palmarosa oil is one of … Read moreAromatherapy: Beauty Essentials with Palmarosa

Malaysian Hair Oil Apply before shampooing, for sun-damaged hair and to prevent split ends. Use before swimming to protect hair from chlorine or sea water. The coconut oil melts in contact with the skin. 4 drops pure ylang ylang essential oil 3 tsp coconut oil Stir in ingredients together. Massage into scalp and hair, particularly … Read moreAromatherapy: Ylang ylang for Beauty and Home

Sunlight of the Grove Shower Gel 15ml base shower gel 4 drops pure mandarin essential oil 1 drop pure petitgrain essential oil 1 drops pure ylang ylang essential oil Pour onto a sponge and massage over your skin. Sunlight of the Grove Body Lotion 20ml base body lotion or unperfumed lotion 8 drops pure mandarin … Read moreAromatherapy: Mandarin for Beauty and Home

Herb Vinegar Deodorant Fresh perspiration isn’t itself offensive. It’s only when the resident skin bacteria start to break it down, producing lactic acid, that it becomes unpleasant. Some aluminium-based, commercial deodorants can irritate the sensitive underarm area and may even promote widespread allergic reactions in susceptible people. This herb vinegar concoction is a safe alternative … Read moreAromatherapy: Rosemary for Beauty and Home