Aromatherapy Forum

Best Essential Oil Blends for Massage 
Q: Hi, I'm a student of complementay therapy and one of my many modules is Aromatherapy (incorporating Classical Massage Movements). I have my …

How to use Jasmine and Clary Sage for Anxiety 
Q: Hi, I bought Jasmine and Clary Sage for anxiety and shyness. I would like to know how to use these oils. Can you put drops in bowl of water …

Essential Oil Recipes for Daycare or Home Schooling 
Q: I'm looking for a recipe to use in my daycare that has a calming, relaxing effect and wards off flu and colds. A: Excellent question! …

Citrus Mint Essential Oil Perfume Recipe 
Q: I'm looking to make my own perfume with some essential oils. I already own three bottles, tea tree, spearmint, and Rosemary. I use these in …

Can aromatherapy trigger a depressive response? 
A few years ago I had an aromatherapy massage as part of a spa day. Afterwards I had the worst depression I had ever felt for the rest of the day. I have …

Homemade Deodorant Recipes 
THE QUESTION I have a problem with finding the right deodorant. I can't seem to find a 'natural' deodorant that is free from chemicals and aluminium …

Sweet Body Powder Recipe 
THE QUESTION I'm looking for a homemade body powder recipe. One that can be used in feminine areas. Does anybody have a good recipe? Thanks, …

Homemade Perfume Help 
THE QUESTION I would like to make my own perfume, but in each recipe there is at least one essential oil I don't own. Because essential oils …

Homemade Body Powder Recipe 
THE QUESTION I'm looking for natural body powder recipes for my husband; he has ALWAYS used baby powder (in his undies!) He says it keeps him …

Aromatherapy Courses 
I'm looking to start an Aromatherapy course but not sure which are legit or more worthwhile doing qualification wise. Two sites I have found offering …

Recipe for Egyptian Musk Scented Body Oil 
Hello everyone, I have been researching the recipe for Egyptian Musk made from Dried Herbs. Every recipe I came across says the same thing as far as the …

Homemade Body Wash Recipes 
I don't often have time for a bath but would like a body wash with essential oils. Does anyone have any recipes or ideas on how to make this? thanks

Thank you so much!!! 
Not realizing how hard it would be, I began my journey into starting my own organic bath and beauty business. I can finally say that I am ready to move …

Are synthetic preservatives necessary in aromatherapy recipes? 
Hi, I would like to potentially sell these wonderful natural products but have heard grapefruit seed extract and vitamin E oil aren't that effective, …

Looking for a good reference book for essential oils 
Hi everyone. I've been playing around with EOs and soapmaking for a few years now. I'd like to expand my knowledge a bit more by reading something that …

Homemade Honey Oatmeal Bath Recipe 
It's really troubling me that I have the ingredients for this homemade bath recipe but not the proper amounts that are needed for it. And I don't even …

What are the ingredients for 'Black Vanilla'? 
I keep seeing candles, diffuser oils, etc. with Black Vanilla... would love to know what the ingredients are for this... it's such a fab smell. Would …

Bad experience with aromatherapywebsite.com 
This has been the most disappointing experience with a small business website I have ever had. I was excited to get the 5ml aromatherapy bottles at the …

Mens Essential Oil Recipes 
Hi, I'm looking for a few recipes for mens' essential oil perfumes?? I'm making baskets for everyone this year, and I'm kinda stuck with the men scents, …

Aromatherapy Recipes Help 
I am trying to make my own recipes but I just want someone to tell me if the recipes are good. __________________________________________________________________ …

Homemade Bubble Bath Recipe for Toddlers 
Hi there, can you recommend a homemade bubble bath recipe for my little ones? They both have super dry skin. Thank you!

Pocket Aromatherapy - can you help me find? 
I was in Cleveland last week and bought these little things that look like matchbooks. When you squeeze them you get a puff of essential oils. I got the …

Understanding Essential Oil Dilutions 
Hello, I have a recipe that says, "add the following essential oils: - formulated at a 5% dilution....... then it lists off the amount of drops to …

How to use aromatherapy if you're sensitive 
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Aromatherapy Carrier Oils Help - What does " Dilute to a maximum of 10%" mean? 
Hi, I'm fairly new to working with Carrier Oils and am not sure what is meant by "Dilute to a max of 10%". Does this mean dilute with water? Another …

Substitute for Helichrysum 
Hi everyone, I found a recipe I'd like to try for strained muscles and back pain: 6 drops lavender 1 drop eucalyptus 2 drops peppermint 1 drop …

Making and Selling Your Own Oils, Salts, Soaps, etc, 
my question is-- hi i am new and i love mixing my own oils, salts... for family and friends. a relative has opened her own shop and asked me to bottle …

How to Use Aromatherapy Carrier Oils 
I'm completely and totally new to aromatherapy, and while I'm totally excited, I'm also a little nervous. I've been doing lots of reading, finding out …

SOS!! I am creating my first blend and need ALL the help I can get 
Hi everyone! I am a smells type of person and LOVE my house to always smell good. While living in Australia, I came across two magnificent oil blends. …

Soapmaking Essential Oil Scents - Help! 
I am very new to the world of Essential oils and aromatherapy, etc. I am planning on making some homemade soap in the next few weeks and wanted someone …

Aromatherapy Recipes for Valentine's Day 
Do you have any recipes for gifts for Valentine's Day?

Shelf Life of Homemade Aromatherapy Products 
Is there anything that can be added to make aromatherapy products such as cleaning products or facials or lotions last as long on the shelf as products …

Homemade Linen Spray Recipe 
How can I make a linen spray, something I can use to iron clothes with? I've been guessing and want to see if I'm doing it right. I put distilled …

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Sunflower oil goes rancid quickly! 
Hi - I followed your suggestions (from your list) and used pure organic sunflower oil to make up sea salt scrubs (to which I added pure essential oils) …

Bubble Bath Recipe 
Hi has anyone got a recipe for making a bubble bath from scratch, I know that I can buy an unperfumed one and add essential oils but was just wondering …

Looking for a matching scent to Botanique "Onyx" fragrance 
I found this diffuser at SteinMart and fell in love! It's bergamot, basil and cedar. I had a local lady try to duplicate it but it smells nothing like …

Aromatherapy Recipes forTattoos and Piercings 
Q: I have a customer who would like me to make some salves, liquid and bar soaps, with all natural ingredients, for his shop that deals with tattoos …

How to Estimate Amounts in Homemade Aromatherapy Recipes 
Q: I'm new to all of this, but having a lot of fun. My question is... in most of the recipes I'm finding, it never says how much I'm getting. …

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which essential oils really are safe to use when you're pregnant? 
Q: OK, so I'm confused! Every website has different opinions on which essential oils are safe for pregnancy. I know not to use any in your first …

Homemade Body Scrub Recipe With Sea Salt 
Q: Hi, I came across this recipe for a salt scrub but the amount of essential oils seem very high. What do you think? Ingredients: 14-15 …

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Scent 
Q: I would like to make a pumpkin pie spice scent. Is there a way I can create this with E.O's? If so, how? Thanks, Sylvie A: Hmmm... …

Comparing doTERRA and Young Living Essential Oils 
THE QUESTION I'm really enjoying the knowledge and information I've gained from your website. Thank you! I would like your personal and professional …

Do Essential Oils Expire? 
THE QUESTION Do essential oils expire or go bad? THE ANSWER Good question! Shelf life of essential oils depends on storage conditions …

Why do my essential oils smell bad? 
THE QUESTION I'm just getting started. I ordered a set of six aromatherapy blends (e.g. "meditation," "relaxation," "renew") from a well-known …

Aromatherapy for Cancer Patients 
THE QUESTION Are there any aromatheraphy body scrubs that cancer patients can use that you know of? Please let me know. THE ANSWER …

doTerra Essential Oils - Is the Quality Really That Great? 
THE QUESTION Hi, Kyley! First of all, I really like you. I like your openness and readiness to share you knowledge with others. Thank you. …

Buying Aromatherapy Recipe Ingredients on a Budget 
THE QUESTION I was wondering: how much do essential oils and other ingredients cost to make lotions and other things because I'm on a pretty …

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How to Mix Essential Oils - Grapefruit and Ginger Blend 
THE QUESTION How can I make a ginger grapefruit blend without the ginger being too strong? Any suggestions on this blend would be great. I …

How to Add Essential Oils in Soapmaking 
THE QUESTION I want to add Lavender and Hyssop to my handmade soap. How do I know how much to add to 5 lbs of soap? THE ANSWER Most …

Soapmaking - Lavender Rosemary Ecalyptus 
THE QUESTION I have a customer who owns a day spa. She asked me to make her some goats milk soap to sell in her spa using Rosemary, Eucalyptus …

How much is too much when adding essential oils? 
THE QUESTION I bought some of Dr. Woods pure peppermint castile soap in a 32 oz bottle and I wanted more peppermint, so I added some peppermint …

Homemade Solid Perfume Recipe 
THE QUESTION I'm looking for recipes for making a solid perfume for my girlfriend. I'm a guy and have never used essential oils before apart …

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