Making products at home is super easy and it allows for complete customization. The jar above is a bottle of epsom salts, enhanced with essential oils that I use for both beauty and for therapeutics. I have added drops of lavender, frankincense and patchouli oils. I didn't write the recipe down in exact amounts but will in the future as this turned out to be a lovely scented product that works wonders on dry winter skin and aching muscles. The bottle above is actually for foot baths-to which I add about 3 Tablespoons to 2 gallons of water. For baths the recommended dosage of salts is 3 cups so I would recommend making the oils in a seperate bottle with carrier oil and then adding them as needed-but that is another story.
Epsom salts alone is a wonderful solution to cramping and achy muscles. You skin also absorbs the magnesium in the salts and that helps with any related issues that can be traced to minor deficiency.
Some of the benefits of the essential oils:
Lavender: calming, anti depressive, anti-bacterial, calms strains and sprains. Indicated in rheumatism and for sores.
Frankincense: Used in problematic skin including issues with aging, anti-inflammatory and calming
Patchouli: Excellent for dry cracked skin, is calming and grounding, uplifting
These three oils paired together made a wonderful combination that works extremely well for the dry, cracked heals that winter boots can give me and have helped a bit with the foot pain I have to live with. I have listed only some of the benefis of these oils-they each have more to offer on many levels, including spiritual and emotional.
I am not an aromatherapist but its a hobby I like to play with. Always use safety recommendations when using essential oils.
What is your favorite oil? How do you use it?
Ah, now that's a good way to take in some magnesium - Epsom Salts! I didn't think of that. My feet would probably love the indulgence too. I'll have to get the wide bucket out and give it a try.
ReplyDeleteI haven't smelled a lot of oils, but there's something about peppermint that is completely addictive! That would have to be my favourite. The limit to my experience with it, was the oil burner. Not very fancy, but still very delicious to have around the house nonetheless. ;)
I'm sorry Chris but I was away when notification came through that you commented here. I like peppermint but I equate it with tea so I find it a little difficult to use in other ways. Its funny how scent programs a persons habits! I understand that its addictive-because I agree! But I always just want to eat it. lol.
ReplyDeleteDo try the magnesium! Its a great soothing way to end a day. Add dried herbs if you have them too (make a tea, strain it and then soak). Its a wonderful simple economical way to treat yourself to something good at the end of a long day.
I have plenty of fresh rosemary, perhaps I can throw a sprig in the bath as well. And don't my feet need it too!
ReplyDeleteRosemary is a great idea! It will help rejuvenate and its got antibacterial properties along with other goodies in it! I love it and will try it myself thank you!
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