| For a refreshing, bright, and uplifting aroma try | | | | 1 oz jojoba |
| diffusing Grapefruit! It blends beautifully with all other | | | | 10 drops Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) |
| citrus oils as well as Rosemary, Palmarosa, Geranium, | | | | 10 drops Sandalwood (Santalum album) |
| and Cardamom. | | | | Uplifting Solid Perfume |
| I love citrus oils. Grapefruit has so many wonderful | | | | 1 oz jojoba |
| qualities and because it is so common I sometimes | | | | 1/2 oz beeswax |
| forget how amazing it is. Perhaps Grapefruit's most | | | | 10 drops Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) |
| valuable use is as an antidepressant. It is a "sunny," | | | | 10 drops Sandalwood (Santalum album) |
| mentally stimulating oil and can be wonderful when | | | | Place both the beeswax and the jojoba oil in a Pyrex |
| added to a massage oil or bath, when worn as a | | | | glass measuring cup. Fill a soup pot 1/4 of the way |
| perfume blended with sandalwood, or simply diffused | | | | with water and boil. Place the Pyrex in the pot of |
| into the air. | | | | water and wait for the beeswax to melt into the |
| Grapefruit is also known as a valuable oil for those | | | | jojoba. This takes about 5 minutes on a high heat. Be |
| experiencing fluid retention. Its diuretic and | | | | sure none of the water from the pot boils into the |
| detoxifying effects make it a useful oil for sports | | | | Pyrex. |
| massage by helping to disperse lactic acid after hard | | | | When melted, mix quickly and pour into a 2 oz jar, |
| exercise, thereby reducing aches and pains. Many | | | | add the essential oils, stir and cover right away. Let it |
| women use Grapefruit to help alleviate bloating from | | | | cool and you have your perfume! |
| water retention. In addition, Grapefruit is good for | | | | An aromatherapy certification program is a great |
| congested, oily skin and acne and has a tonic effect | | | | way to learn more about essential oil chemistry, |
| on the skin and scalp. Its refreshing aroma can be a | | | | safety and how you can use these oils in your day |
| welcome addition to many skin care products. | | | | to day life. |
| Uplifting Jojoba Perfume | | | | |