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This is where the recipes become more challenging, requiring more items than just a blend of EOs and carrier oils. You can always do a search for different recipes for some items below. Pinterest is one place you can look and build your own board that you can go back and check to see what is available out there. Some recipes may work for one but not for some others, which is why you look for more or play around to find what fits you best.
(P) means there's a picture of the item in the slideshow. It is a good idea to have glass containers because the EOs are violent with plastic (except for some plastic as long as they are PET/PETE types). The toxic in plastic is drawn into the blend by the oils.
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Liquid deodorant
In a spray bottle (about 2-3 oz) Fill to 3/4 of the bottle with witch hazel 20 drops of frankincense, lavender and lemongrass You will will have to spritz a few times a day. Solid deodorant You can reuse a deodorant container (clean well) or a jar. 1/2 c. coconut oil (melt in microwave at 10 second intervals) until clear. Mix 1/8-1/4 tsp (about 6-8 drops) of lavender and lemongrass (each)* (you can choose your own oils) Then mix in 1/4 c. cornstarch and 1/4 c. baking soda. The deodorant will become solid but coconut oil has a lower melting temperature so you may want to keep it in a cool place (refrigerator is okay) *I used eucalyptus, jasmine and lemongrass Shaving Cream (both men/women) (P) 1/3 c. shea butter 1/3 c. virgin coconut oil 1/4 c. almond oil (or jojoba oil) 10 drops of your main EO preference (in Don's case - cleansing blend) 3-5 drops each of peppermint and melaleuca Melt the shea butter and coconut oil in a glass container (can use a double boiler or put container in pan of boiling water). When melted, mix in the almond oil with a mixer. Blend in the EO of your choice and the other EOs. Once mixed, put in a jar. Foot Lotion (P) 1 tsp. beeswax 2 tbsp. cocoa butter 4 tbsp. shea butter 1 tbsp. virgin coconut oil 2 tbsp. FCO 5 drops each of peppermint and melaleuca Using a container in a boiling pan or double boiler, melt the beeswax, cocoa and shea butters and coconut oil until blended and clear. Add the FCO and EOs. Mix well using mixer and put in jar. Almond Oil Lotion (P) 1/4 c. coconut oil 1/4 c. almond oil 1/2 c. water (possibly less) 1 tbsp. grapeseed oil 1 tbsp. vitamin E oil Choose your own EOs - for my recipe, I added 5-8 drops of eucalyptus and lavender, then 6 drops of melaleuca. You could choose your own main carrier oil (jojoba, olive - the oils that are good for the skin) instead of almond oil. Owie Paste (like neosporin) (P) ½ c. coconut oil ½ c. almond oil (I used jojoba instead) 2 tbsp. beeswax (1 oz) 30 drops melaleuca 20 drops lavender Melt the first three ingredients. Set out to cool. Once cool, add oils and mix. Put in container. One travel size and one pint jar. Dish Soap 2 c. unscented Castile soap 1/2 c. hot water 20 drops lime 8 drops lemon 6 drops citrus blend Soy Candles (P; below) Depends on the jars you want to use; adjust number of drops to suit your nose and jar size. Experiment with different scents by using cotton balls; start with one drop each then build from there. You can have one EO or several. See below for scent recipes; the scent recipe fits the ball jars you see in the picture - the size of how you hold them.
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Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer (approx. 8 oz jar) (P)
8 oz. 100% aloe vera gel 1 tbsp. witch hazel 1/4 tsp. vitamin E 30 drops of melaleuca 5 to 10 drops of lavender (or add other EOs) Mix the EO and vitamin E, then add the rest of the items in the container. Athlete's Foot Mix in mister (or sprayer) or roll-on 10 drops of melaleuca 5 drops of frankincense 3 drops of peppermint Fill to 3/4 with water (FCO recommended for roll-on) Animal Ear Cleaner (for the outer and cavity (not inside the ear)) (P) In a 5 ml bottle (can reuse a 5 ml lavender bottle) 1/4 tsp. of witch hazel 1/4 tsp. of glycerin 1/2 tsp. of water approximate 1/2 tsp. of aloe vera 6 drops of lavender 5 drops of repellent blend (if not have, use eucalyptus) Mouthwash (8 oz. bottle) 1 c. boiled water 10 drops of EO after the water cools down 3 drops of peppermint, spearmint, and lemon 1 drop of cinnamon (or clove) You can use other EOs as long as you have cinnamon (or clove), peppermint and lemon. Detangler (detangles hair) (P) 1 c. water 2 tsp. FCO 1 tsp. grapeseed oil 10 drops of lavender 5 drops (each) of grapefruit, lemon and wild orange I tried the refreshing blend and it did not work as well as the above EOs. If you prefer to use the refreshing blend, use 8 drops. Hair Frizz (calms hair...especially curly hair! :D) (P) 1 c. warm water 1 tbsp. natural sea salt 2 tsp. organic coconut oil 2 tsp. aloe vera gel (100% aloe vera or from plant) ½ tsp jojoba oil 5-10 drops of EO choice (I used peppermint, geranium, lavender, wintergreen. Melt/mix together the first five ingredients, once cool add the oils and mix. Basic Bath Salt 16 oz. epsom salt 15-30 drops of essential oil(s) In mixing bowl or mason jar, mix the epsom salt and oils. Use 1/3-1/2 cups to your bath. Bath Oil Blends to mix with your epsom salt. Relax: 20 drops of Lavender Energize: 10 drops of Spearmint & 5 drops of Rosemary Invigorate: 20 drops Sweet Orange & 10 drops Grapefruit Sooth your Muscles: 5 drops Eucalyptus & 15 drops Lavender Le Pew Pew (#2 Stink Preventer) (P) 4 oz. glass sprayer 20 drops of essential oils of choice (recommendations at bottom); you can increase the drops if you feel there is a need for more, go to 2 to 3 drops until your satisfaction 2 tbsp. witch hazel (or rubbing alcohol or vodka) Fill to almost top with distilled water (less minerals in water the better). Mix the eos and witch hazel, then fill with water. Before you do #2 in the bathroom, shake then spray 4-5 times in toilet. Traps the smell. Recommended combination choices:
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