Here are a few of simple formulas to use at home:
Facial Toner
Ingredients
| Preparation/ Use
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8 oz witch hazel (a natural astringent found in drug stores) 10 drops peppermint oil 10 drops lemon oil | Mix all ingredients and store in a pretty glass bottle with a cork! Apply sparingly to the face with a cotton ball for deep cleansing. Avoid eye areas. |
Masculine Toner/Aftershave Splash
Ingredients
| Preparation/ Use
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8 oz witch hazel (a natural astringent found in drug stores) 10 drops patchouli 10 drops sandalwood 10 drops of spruce | Mix all ingredients and store in a glass bottle with a cork! Apply sparingly to the face with a cotton ball for deep cleansing. Avoid eye areas. |
"Wake You Up" Massage or Bath Oil
Ingredients
| Preparation/ Use
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1/2 oz almond oil 10 drops orange or grapefruit oil 10 drops peppermint oil 10 drops rosemary oil | Mix all ingredients and store in a dark glass bottle. Use for a refreshing morning massage or put a little in the bath to wake you up! |
"Sleepy Time" Massage or Bath Oil #1
Ingredients
| Preparation/ Use
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1/2 oz almond oil 10 drops patchouli 10 drops bergamot 10 drops ylang ylang | Mix all ingredients and store in a dark glass bottle. Use for a calming massage before bed, or put a little in a relaxing bath. |
"Sleepy Time" Massage or Bath Oil #2
Ingredients
| Preparation/ Use
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1/2 oz almond oil 10 drops lavender 10 drops ylang ylang 10 drops spruce | Mix all ingredients and store in a dark glass bottle. Use for a calming massage before bed, or put a little in a relaxing bath. |
"Ooh Ooh - Fix My Muscles" Massage or Bath Oil
Ingredients
| Preparation/ Use
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1/2 oz almond oil 10 drops spruce 10 drops sweet birch 10 drops eucalyptus 10 drops of lavender | Mix all ingredients and store in a dark glass bottle. Use to massage or in the bath after a real workout to ease sore muscles. |
"Make it Better" Massage or Bath Oil
Ingredients
| Preparation/ Use
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1/2 oz almond oil 10 drops spruce 10 drops ylang ylang 1 drops clove 20 drops of lavender | Mix all ingredients and store in a dark glass bottle. Use to massage or in the bath when you have a cold or allergies. Massage on neck, chest, and back, especially. |
"Dreamy Dreaming" Massage or Bath Oil
Ingredients
| Preparation/ Use
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1/2 oz almond oil 10 drops sandalwood 7 drops litsea cubeb 5 drops bergamot 5 drops patchouli 5 drops ylang ylang | Mix all ingredients and store in a dark glass bottle. Use to massage or in the bath to promote sleep, dreaming, and good visions. |
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