Preparations

Fennel and Lavender Skin Creams These ‘rejuvenating’ night and day skin creams are particularly good for dry, dull or mature complexions. Apply either cream to the face once or twice a day after cleansing. It is advisable to take a break after 6 weeks of continuous use. Nurturing night cream This silky, rich, beeswax formula … Read moreAromatherapy: Fennel for Beauty and Home

Persian Princess Skin Cream This rich, nourishing cream can be used sparingly under make-up or as a daily moisturiser for dry and mature skins. It also makes a great hand cream for gardeners. 3g beeswax granules 10ml sweet almond oil 10ml avocado oil 2 vitamin E capsules 15ml bottled/filtered water 3 drops frankincense oil 3 drops rose otto oil Put … Read moreAromatherapy: Frankincense for Beauty and Home

Foot and Leg Reviver Try one of these invigorating oils on your feet and legs after prolonged standing, sitting or walking. Blend 1 10ml carrier oil 2 drops eucalyptus oil 1 drop lemongrass oil Blend 2 10ml carrier oil 2 drops eucalyptus oil 1 drop peppermint oil Add the essential oils to the carrier oil and shake well. Smooth … Read moreAromatherapy: Eucalyptus for Beauty and Home

Green Mulch Lemon Balm Mask This is a wonderful primitive and satisfying mask to make and use, and good on dry or sensitive skin. 2 handfuls of fresh lemon balm leaves 2 tbsp still mineral water 2 pieces of gauze or muslin (each large enough to cover half your face) Spread both pieces of gauze … Read moreAromatherapy: Melissa Oil for Beauty and Home

Feel-Good Room Fragrance If you are suffering from anxiety, a touch of the blues or you’ve simply had a rough day, try the following burner blend. Use it in your sitting room to soothe frayed nerves, relax your mind and gently uplift the spirits. 2 drops pure clary sage oil 2 drops pure chamomile oil 2 drops pure … Read moreAromatherapy: Clary Sage for Beauty and Home

Cleansing Shampoo An effective cleanser for oily hair prone to dandruff. 50ml unperfumed pH-balanced shampoo 3 drops pure tea tree oil 4 drops pure lemon oil 3 drops pure lavender oil Add the essential oils to the shampoo base and mix in thoroughly. Shampoo as usual. You’ll find that your hair will also be lightly conditioned. Tea Tree Gel … Read moreAromatherapy: Tea Tree for Beauty and Home

Castor Oil Hair Pack A healing and beauty-care treatment in one – this gently medicated pack helps clear the scalp, leaving hair supple and silky. It is ideal for normal to dry hair with dandruff. Castor oil is available from most chemists. Despite its sticky texture, it’s very easy to shampoo out. Cypress is blended … Read moreAromatherapy: Cypress for Beauty and Home

Rapture Bath Salts A refreshing blend to add to the bath whenever you need a pick-me-up. 500g fine sea salt 10 drops pure pine essential oil 10 drops pure cedarwood oil 6 drops pure petitgrain oil 10 drops pure lavender oil 8 drops pure bergamot oil Few drops of food colouring Put the sea salt into a large glass jar. Add … Read moreAromatherapy: Pine for Beauty and Home

Jasmine Tonic Floral Water For this skin tonic it’s best to use fresh blossoms gathered from the garden or from an indoor, container-grown plant. Although dried flowers (available from herbal suppliers) can be used, the full beauty of the fragrance is lost in the drying process. This floral tonic is excellent for cooling and moisturising … Read moreAromatherapy: Jasmine for Beauty and Home

Refreshing Body Spritzer To uplift your spirits at any time of the day, try this delightful spritzer. 1 tsp cider vinegar 1 drop pure petitgrain essential oil 1 drop pure lemon essential oil 1 drop pure lavender essential oil 50 ml distilled water Put the vinegar into a spray bottle or atomiser, then add the oils and shake well to … Read moreAromatherapy: Petitgrain from Beauty and Home