| If you're like me, you have discovered the benefits | | | | also need the type of herb you intend to extract the |
| of using essential oils in your home. You have let the | | | | oil from. Be sure that you are using the right part of |
| scent of lavender relax you after a hard day. You | | | | the plant. Some extracts come from the root of a |
| used amber on your skin as a perfume to help you | | | | plant while others come from seeds or leaves. |
| get through your time at work. You also are tired of | | | | Once you've got your ingredients, you will need to |
| paying high prices for something you go through | | | | mix them together. The ratio that will get you the |
| rather quickly. Well you can learn how to make | | | | best results is one cup of olive oil, or whichever oil |
| essential oils in your own home and cut down on the | | | | you decide to use, and a quarter cup of the plant. |
| costs. The quality of the oils won't be as high but | | | | You will want to use a crock-pot to make your oil in |
| they will be just as effective and you'll be able to | | | | and keep the mixture at low heat for about eight |
| treat yourself to other ways of relaxation with the | | | | hours. If you don't have access to a crock-pot, you |
| money you save. | | | | can use a conventional oven instead. Just set the |
| The ingredients you'll need for making your own oils | | | | temperature for 150 degrees and let it sit for two |
| are really simple. You need an oil that will serve as a | | | | hours. Store it in a jar of your choice. |
| place for the extract from the plants to go. You will | | | | |