| In very simple terms, Aromatherapy is the | | | | rods will also work. |
| therapeutic use of pure essential oils to improve the | | | | 7. Essential Oils: You should have several all purpose |
| health and balance of the skin, the body, the mind, | | | | oils to begin your blending. |
| and the emotions. An even simpler definition: The use | | | | 8. Carrier oils: Almond is an excellent choice as an all |
| of selected fragrant substances in lotions and | | | | purpose carrier oil. A good carrier oil is Sweet Almond |
| inhalants in an effort to affect mood and promote | | | | Oil. Unrefined sweet almond oil is good for all skin |
| health. | | | | types. It has a mild nutty aroma and is golden yellow. |
| What you will need to create your own | | | | Shelf life is a year if it's refrigerated after opening. It |
| aromatherapy blends - | | | | helps to relieve itching, irritation, and inflammation, and |
| 1. A glass measuring cup | | | | it also softens, soothes and smooths dry skin. It's |
| 2. Stainless steel measuring spoons | | | | very lubricating and lingers on the skin, making it good |
| 3. Some small funnels. | | | | for massage. |
| 4. Bottles: You will need bottles of different sizes, | | | | Recipes: |
| including several glass bottles that will hold 4 ounces | | | | Sweet Dreams Oil: |
| (120 ml). If you don't want to use glass in the | | | | 12 drops lavender oil |
| bathroom, plastic will do for short-term storage of | | | | 8 drops neroli oil |
| your blends. Plastic will absorb the essential oil over | | | | 5 drops rose oil |
| time and will begin to droop after a few months. | | | | Quick Body Rub: |
| Bottles and vials are sold at drugstores and | | | | 1 drop of peppermint oil |
| natural-food stores. | | | | 1 drop of myrrh oil |
| 5. Mixing bowls: You can use glass or ceramic. Glass | | | | 2 drops of lavender oil |
| lab beakers are ideal. | | | | 1 T. |
| 6. Stirring Sticks: Wooden chopsticks are great. Glass | | | | |