ESSENTIAL OILS - TIPS

Beauty

1.  To strengthen your nails, mix 10 drops each of Frankincense, Myrrh and Lemon to 2 tbsp. Vitamin E oil. Mix ingredients together and store in an amber glass bottle. Rub on nail cuticles twice a week.

 

2.   Reduce fine lines and wrinkles by mixing 5 drops Sandalwood, 4 drops Geranium, 3 drops Lavender and 6 drops of Frankincense with an Edens Garden carrier oil and apply to area. Keep away from eyes.

 

3.   Unclog pores by applying 2-4 drops Lemon, Tea Tree or Sweet Orange to affected area and gently remove with cotton ball.

 

4.   Get rid of dandruff by mixing 5 drops Lemon, 2 drops Lavender, 1 drop Rosemary and 2 drops Peppermint with 2 tbsp. of an Edens Garden carrier oil. Massage into scalp thoroughly for 1-2 minutes, leave on scalp for 10 minutes. Shampoo hair as usual.

 

5.   Reduce stretch marks by mixing 5 drops of either Frankincense, Myrrh, Coriander or French Lavender with 5 drops of an Edens Garden carrier oil and massage on stretch marks 2 times a day.

 

6.   Use an all-natural face moisturizer by mixing 1 drop of Elemi, Frankincense or Lavender with an Edens Garden carrier oil for an evening moisturizer before bed.

 

7.   For a natural facial scrub, mix ¼ cup plain yogurt, ¼ cup cornmeal and 5 drops each of Patchouli, Grapefruit and Lavender. Store any unused mixture in the refrigerator and use within a few days.

 

8.   For a refreshing skin toner, mix 8 oz. purified water, 2 drops each of Lavender, Palmarosa and Rosewood in clean bottle. Apply the toner to skin with a cotton ball after cleansing. Shake well before each use.

 

9.   Place 1-2 drops of Rosemary or Carrot on hairbrush before brushing to promote growth and thickness.

 

10.  For a delightful perfume, mix 25 drops of French Lavender, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Geranium, Adoration, Balance or Lavender into 1 oz. of good quality vodka. Let age 2 weeks before using. 

 

11.  Apply as a spray on neck, wrists, behind knees or ears.

 

12.  Make your own stress soothing massage oil by adding 2 drops each of Lavender, Ylang Ylang, German Chamomile and Bergamot with 5 tsp. of Edens Garden carrier oil. Stir mixture and massage onto body.

 

13.  For a dry hair conditioner, mix 15 drops Rosewood and 5 drops each Sandalwood, Geranium and Lavender and 4 tbsp. of an Edens Garden carrier oil. Place mixture in small plastic bag and place the bag in a hot cup of water for 1 minute to warm. Apply, and then wrap your hair in a towel for 20 minutes. Wash your hair as normal.

 

14.  For a hair loss help blend, mix 3 drops each of Rosemary, Cedarwood and Lavender with 2 oz. Jojoba carrier oil in a container and shake well. Massage into hair and scalp for 5 minutes. Leave on it on your hair for 1 hour, then wash. Use 1-2 times per week.

 

15.  Block the sun’s harsh rays with a natural sunscreen. Mix 5 drops each of Myrrh and Carrot with 10 drops of an Edens Garden carrier oil and apply for 40 SPF.

 

16.  For an oily hair repair blend, mix 9 drops each of Ylang Ylang, Lime and Rosemary with 2 tbsp. of an Edens Garden carrier oil. Mix all the ingredients and massage into hair and scalp. Wash your hair as normal. Use 2-3 times per week.

 

17.  Make a natural lotion by mixing 8 oz. unscented lotion with 10 drops of Myrrh, 15 drops Geranium and 5 drops Ylang Ylang. Keep in an airtight container. Be creative, there are many combinations to make.

Kids

1.   To get rid of ringworm, pour 3 drops each of Tea Tree and Spearmint, 1 drop each of Peppermint and Rosemary, add 10 drops of an Edens Garden carrier oil and massage over affected area 2-4 times daily.

 

2.   Get rid of head lice! Mix 3 drops each of Thyme, Lavender and Geranium with 10 drops of an Edens Garden carrier oil and apply to the scalp. Massage onto entire scalp, cover with disposable shower cap and leave on for ½ hour. Shampoo and rinse well.

 

3.  To sooth achy blisters, mix 2 drops Tea Tree with 2 drops of an Edens Garden carrier oil and apply to blistered area 3-5 times daily as needed.

 

4.  For bruises and scrapes, mix 1 drop Clove and 4 drops Lavender with 5 drops of an Edens Garden carrier oil. Apply 1-4 times daily as needed to affected area.

 

5.  For sunburns (1st degree/no blisters), mix 2 drops of Lavender, Rose or Roman Chamomile with 1 tbsp. of an Edens Garden carrier oil and apply 1-3 drops with cotton ball to affected area to help reduce inflammation.

 

6.  To ease a sprain, add 2 drops each of Basil, Pine, Kanuka and Wintergreen to 6 drops of an Edens Garden carrier oil and apply to affected area 3-5 times daily.

 

7.  Treat poison oak or ivy inflammation by mixing 3 drops of Peppermint or Wintergreen with 3 drops of an Edens Garden carrier oil and apply to affected area twice daily.

 

8.  To make an insect repellent, mix 6 drops Peppermint, 6 drops Tea Tree and 9 drops Citronella with 1 tbsp. of an Edens Garden carrier oil. Apply to exposed skin as needed.

 

9.  To create a calming environment for overactive kids, diffuse Peace, Calming, Lavender or Relaxation. Also, try applying it to bottom of feet daily.

 

10.  To heal a bee sting or insect bite, apply 1-2 drops of Lavender, Peppermint or Wintergreen on a bee sting/insect bite to ease itching and swelling.