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is tea tree or rosemary essential oil better for acne prone skin?

my friends and i are planning on making soap for mother's day presents and for a facial bar we planned on adding either a rosemary peppermint blend (which is more easily obtained) or a tea tree essential oil. which one is mroe effective?

Tea tree oil can be found at health food stores. And while the scent is pungent, try mixing it (or you may find a blend) of tea tree and lavender oil. Tea tree is great for acne prone skin and lavender oil 'calms' the skin down - mixed together it's a nicer scent.

What a nice mother's day gift!!

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What is the best way to Remove an Essential Oil scent on a part of the body you can't use a Sink for?

If one has applied an essential oil that now doesn't smell all that excellent, how can one remove the scent? Yeah, if it on my hands go wash at a sink, but applied on my buttocks or legs how can I remove it until I can take a bath?

Try rubbing alcohol it removes scent and oils.

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Whats the best aromatherapy essential oil to use for handmade soap?

I was planning on making a small batch. Wondering what other soapers have liked in the way of aromatherapy essential oils (as oppossed to perfume fragrance) oil.

I know a lot of them aren’t suitable for handmade soap because of the termperature or expense. I was thinking of orange, patchouli or cedar.

Any suggestions?

Thanks all - be well
Tink

Lavender or sage. Love the orange thought also.

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How can I turn an essential oil into a body spray?

I want to use an essential oil as a body spray/perfume. Haven't got a clue how to go about it! I've heard of dry oils?…….. any help appreciated!

The best way I've found is to buy an unscented lotion (such as at the Body Shop, though I use Keri lotion)) and add a few drops of the oil to the bottle of lotion. Then shake it thoroughly.

A body spray is alcohol based, not oil based, so I don't know if that can be done.
You can also add a few drops of your oil to about a Tbsp of sweet almond oil, and dab it on pulse points like any perfume.

Read labels because some oils can be irritating to the skin-different people will react differently. i have really sensitive skin and I've never had any problems.

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What is the essential oil of Geranium dissectum called?

"Geranium" essential oil is from a plant of the genus pelargonium… True Geranium is called? It has an odd name, I think, I use to know it but have forgotten.

I need to know so that I can order some.

Are you thinking of Zdravetz? http://www.eoils.net/essentialoilsdetail.cfm?Product=198

There are hundreds of Pelargonium species, and thousands of varieties. The nomenclature is far from exact, and may be meaningless.

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Which essential oil to use for aromatherapy for my office?

I have a healing practice which has a relaxing and soothing fountain, soothing music and I'd like to add aromatherapy. I just bought a nebulizer for essential oils.

I was thinking lavender oil? Are there any other suggestions?
Btw, how does a blend of jasmine and lavender work together?

http://www.portal-found.com/Aromatherapy.html

http://www.portal-found.com/Aromatherapy-List.jpg

http://www.portal-found.com/Aromatherapy-Chart.jpg

For me "Jasmine"

hope this helps you out…

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Is it safe to use lavender essential oil in cooking?

I saw it in a recipe used in a newspaper, but I don't know if you have to use it in a special way.

Is it safe to use lavender essential oil (the pure stuff, obviously) in cooking?

I know that lavender and tea tree are the only ones you can apply neat.

You can use essential oils in cooking. If you have a recipe I would suggest that you follow it for the essential oil in question. I use essential oils in cold dishes and salad dressings. If you want to add essential oils to cooked dishes, they need to be added at the end when you have taken the pan off the heat. Baked items are treated differently.

Lavender and Tea Tree aren't the only essential oils that can be used neat. Additionally, not all Lavender should be used neat. There are many species and cultivars of Lavender, some are chemically irritating and should be avoided if you intend to use them directly on the skin. Officinalis and angustifolia are OK to use neat.

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What is the proper way to use essential oil?

I've recently purchased a bottle of pure lavander essential oil since people been telling me that they're good for insomia. Is it okay if I add a few drops of essential oil on the pillow before I go to bed?

It's good to put some in your bath water and soak for a bit. The oils might stain your pillow cases. Try putting a little on the back of your neck.

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How do you use essential oil in the bath?

I recently bought some lavender and chamomile essential oil to put in the bath. Do I just drop some of it in? Or do I need to mix it with something else? And how much do I need to put in?

You can add 3 or 5 or 10 drops. ..something like that. You may add more after having been in for a while, so start with a few drops. You can add vegetable oil or milk to the bath to help the oils disperse but that isn't necessary. I suggest adding the oils when you are filling the tub, right into the stream of water.

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Young Living Essential Oils from Seed to Seal

The process of making therapeutic-grade lavender essential oil–from planting the seed to sealing the bottle.

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