50 Ways to Use Essential Oils

1. For Scent-Sational smelling towels, sheets, clothes, etc., place a few drops of your favorite essential oil onto a small piece of terry cloth and toss into the clothes dryer while drying. Add 5 drops of essential oil to ¼ cup fabric softener or water and place in the center cup of the wash.
2. Potpourri which has lost its scent can be revived by adding a few drops of essential oil.
3. Add a few drops of essential oil to water in a spray bottle and use as an air freshener.
4. Another easy air freshener is to add a few drops of essential oil to a pan of water and simmer on a stove or in a potpourri pot.
5. To enjoy a scented candle, place a drop or two of oil into the hot melted wax as the candle burns.
6. To dispel household cooking odors, add a few drops of Clove oil to a simmering pan.
7. For tired, aching muscles or arthritis, mix 1 part Cajeput, Sage, and Basil oil to 4 parts Jojoba or other vegetable oil and use as a massage oil.
8. Ease headache pain by rubbing a drop of Rosemary/Lavender oil onto the back of your neck.
9. To blend your own massage oil, add 3 drops of your favorite essential oil to 1 oz. Jojoba or other skin-nourishing vegetable oil. Don’t make too much.
19. Add 10 drops of essential oil to a box of cornstarch or baking soda, mix very well, let set for a day or two and then sprinkle over the carpets in your home. Let act for an hour or more, then vacuum.
11. To make a natural flea collar, saturate a short piece of cord or soft rope with Pennyroyal or Tea Tree oil, roll up in a handkerchief and tie loosely around the animal’s neck. (Our warning: be very cautious about using any essential oil w/ pets, cats should not come into contact with essential oils at all, and tea tree can cause shock symptons if it gets on the skin of animals, I'm not sure about the pennyroyal, please research this for yourself.)
12. Smelly feet or shoes can be remedied by either dropping a few drops of Geranium essential oil directly into the shoes or by placing a cotton ball dabbed with a few drops of Lemon oil into the shoes. Athlete’s foot? Tea Tree oil is great.
13. Put a few drops of your favorite essential oil on a cotton ball and place in your vacuum cleaner bag. Lemon and Pine are nice. Rose Geranium helps with doggy odor.
14. To fragrance your kitchen cabinets and drawers, place a food scent dabbed on a cotton ball in an inconspicuous corner.
15. If mice are a problem, place several drops of Peppermint oil on cotton balls and place them in problem locations.
16. The bathroom is easily scented by placing oil-scented cotton balls in inconspicuous places or sprinkling oils directly onto silk or dried flower arrangements or wreaths.
17. Apply true Lavender oil and Tea Tree oil directly to cuts, scrapes or scratches. 1 or 2 drops will promote healing.
18. Homemade soaps are pleasant and offer therapeutic effects when scented with essential oils. Use Ida's Handcrafted Soaps which contain pure essential oils.
19. Homemade sachets are more fragrant when essential oils are blended with the flowers and herbs.
20. An essential oil dropped on a radiator, scent ring, or light bulb will not only fill the room with a wonderful fragrance, but will also set a mood such as calming or uplifting. Don’t put essential oil in the socket!
21. A few drops of your favorite oil or blend in the rinse water of your hand-washables makes for pleasant results.
22. Anise oil has been used by fishermen for years. Use a drop or two on the fingertips and hands before baiting up. Anise covers up the human scent that scares the fish away.
23. Essential oils or blends make wonderful perfumes. Create your own personal essence! 25 drops to 1 oz. perfume alcohol. Let age two weeks before using.
24. To dispel mosquitoes and other picnic or barbeque pests, drop a few drops of Citronella oil in the melted way of a candle or place a few drops on the barbeque hot coals.
25. 1 drop of Lemon essential oil applied directly to a wart is an effective means of elimination. Apply the essential oil daily until the wart is gone.
26. Rosemary promotes alertness and stimulates memory. Inhale occasionally during long car trips and while reading or studying.
27. Selling your home? Fragrance sells! Fill the kitchen area with the aroma of spices, such as Clove, Cinnamon and Vanilla. Simmer a few drops of essential oil s of Cinnamon, Nutmeg and other spices. Geranium oil sprinkled throughout the home creates a warm, cheerful and inviting mood. Add Cinnamon oil to furniture polish and wipe down the wood.
28. Add essential oils to paper mache for a lovely aromatic art piece.
29. Infuse bookmarks and stationery with essential oils. Place drops of oil on paper and put them in a plastic bag. Seal and leave overnight to infuse the aroma. Send only good news in a perfumed letter.
30. Neck pillows, padded and decorative hangers make more memorable gifts, simply by putting a couple of drops of essential oil on them before giving.
31. Overindulge last night? Essential oils of Juniper, Cedarwood, Grapefruit, Lavender, Carrot, Fennel, Rosemary and Lemon help soften the effects of a hangover. Make your own blend of these oils and use a total of 6 – 8 drops in a bath.
32. Essential oils of Vetivert, Cypress, Atlas Cedarwood, Frankincense and Myrrh all make wonderful firewood oils. Drop approximately 2 – 3 drops of oil of blend of your choice on a dried log and allow time for the oil to soak in before putting the log on the fire.
33. Flies and moths dislike Lavandin oil. Sprinkle it on the outside of your window frames.
34. Place 1 or 2 drops of sleep-enhancing oils, such as Chamomille, Lavender, Neroli, Marjoram or Hops on your pillow before retiring for a restful sleep.
35. When moving to a new home, first use a water spray containing your favorite essential oils and change the odorous environment to your own. Do this for several days until it begins to feel like your space. .
36. Ideal scents for the bedroom are Roman Chamomile, Geranium, Lavender or Lemon.
37. 1 drop of Lemon essential oil on a soft cloth will polish copper with gentle buffing.
38. When washing out the fridge, freezer or oven, add 1 drop Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Mandarin or Orange essential oil to the final rinse water.
39. For burns or scales, drop Tea Tree oil directly onto the affected area. (Our note: Lavender essential oil works wonders for burns, too!)
40. Place 1 drop of Peppermint oil in ½ glass of water, sip slowly to aid digestion and relieve upset stomach.
41. Use 1 drop Chamomile oil on a washcloth-wrapped ice cube to relieve teething pain in children.
42. 6 – 8 drops Eucalyptus oil in the bath cools the body in summer and protects it in winter.
43. Add 1 drop Geranium oil to your facial moisturizer to bring out a radiant glow in your skin.
44. Place 1 or 2 drops of Rosemary on your hair brush before brushing to promote growth and thickness.
45. When flu is going around add a few drops of Thyme to your diffuser or simmer in a pan on the stove.
46. To bring fever down, sponge the body with cool water to which 1 drop each Eucalyptus, Peppermint and Lavender oils have been added.
47. The blend of Lavender and Grapefruit oil is good for the office. Lavender creates a calm, tranquil atmosphere while Grapefruit stimulates the senses and clears up stale air.
48. A blend of Geranium, Lavender and Bergamot alleviates anxiety and depression. Use in a room diffuser or add 6 – 8 drops of this blend in the bath.
49. A wonderful massage blend for babies is 1 drop Roman Chamomile, 1 drop Lavender, 1 drop Geranium diluted in 2 tablespoons Sweet Almond Oil.
50. 1 drop Peppermint oil diluted in 1 teaspoon vegetable oil rubbed on the back of the neck helps to relieve headaches.

Apricots: The pulp is good for an oily complexion.
It is very rich in Vitamin A. When the pulp of an Apricot is mixed with the pulp of an Apple it combines well as an excellent face and body mask.


Avocado: The pulp is a very good face pack for dry and damaged skins. It has a very high content of Vitamin A, D and E.



Bananas: This is a skin nourisher and a very good face pack. Add a few drops of lime juice to the pulp of banana and it leaves you with a glowing complexion.



Barley: In the powder form it forms the base of a face pack. The water in which barley has been cooked is a very good diuretic.When this water with a few drops of lime juice is splashed on the face clears the face of blemishes.



Buttermilk: Applied on a sun burned or on a tan will give excellent results.



Cabbage: Rich source of minerals and vitamins. Wash your face with water in which some cabbage has been boiled. The skin will be soft and smooth.



Carrots: These are natural cleansers. These have antiseptic properties. The boiled pulp is a good facemask and the juice an excellent tonic.



Cinnamon: Good for sunburn.



Cucumber: A very good and effective cooling tonic for the skin. Whitens the tone of a skin and also good as it tightens pores.



Coconut Oil: This oil nourishes the scalp. Helps in the fading of wrinkles and scars.



Coconut Water: Have as a routine everyday, very good for the intestinal system. Application on the face clears up Pox and Acne scars.



Castor Oil: Arrests hair loss and thickens eyelashes and eyebrows.



Dandelion: The Yellow flower has many good medicinal properties. The water in which the petals are steeped makes an excellent face wash. This is fragrant bath oil too.



Eggs: Gives excellent results when the egg white is used in a facemask. The yellow is a good hair conditioner.



Fresh Cream: Good for a dry skin. Also good when applied on cracked lips and on the heels of feet.



Fuller's Earth: Good for lightening and cleaning skin. This also closes pores.



Garlic: This is a natural antiseptic and antibiotic. Juice can be dabbed on pimples or Warts. Eaten raw on a regular basis will bring down high blood pressure.



Glycerine: This attracts and holds moisture. A very good skin tonic when added with some lime juice.



Gelatin: This strengthens the nails.



Ginger: Good as a mouth wash. Makes some refreshing tea.



Gram Flour: Very good as a base for face packs.



Grapes: Good for bleaching the skin when applied as a pulp. Eaten regularly cleanses the skin.



Henna: The powder or fresh leaf paste mixed with egg is an excellent hair conditioner. Instead of egg can use yogurt also.



Honey: A very powerful moisturizer. Added to cream it makes a very good face pack.



Jasmine: The flowers soaked in hot water give an aromatic bath. The oil is good for a massage when mixed with coconut oil.



Kaolin Clay: It is natural clay available at the chemist. It absorbs impurities from the skin. Milk or egg can be added to this to make a facemask.



Lemon: The most popular citrus fruit in medicine and beauty therapy. It helps bleach and purify the skin.



Lettuce: The paste heals sores, especially for nursing mothers when applied to sore nipples.



Margosa: It has antiseptic and antibiotic properties. It is a very good skin tonic, when applied as a paste. It clears pimples too.



Melons: Watermelon pulp makes an excellent mask for dry skin.



Milk: This is a natural moisturizer and cleanser. Contains a good amount of Vitamin A & D. It is an effective facemask and scrub.



Mint: A fragrant herb. The paste of freshly ground leaves is a good skin tonic and cooling. Also very cooling to the system when eaten as a chutney or had in juice.



Oats: Good as a scrub. Softens the body when rubbed gently all over during a bath.



Olive Oil: The application of this oil, on a regular basis fades stretch marks and is good for cracked feet.



Oranges: This fruit has a high content of Vitamin C. The peel and pulp are good skin tonics. The peel is dried and powdered. This powder used in place of soap to clear pimples.



Peaches: The pulp is good as facemasks for patchy, sun burnt and dry skin.



Papaya: Softens and cleanses skin. Good to use for oily skin. The seeds of a ripe papaya are dried and powdered; this powder is good for blemished skin.



Pears: A slice of the fruit placed on the eyes is very cooling. The grated fruit is a good mask for normal skin.



Pineapple: The fruit makes a good face wash for oily and blemished skin It acts as an astringent.



Potato: The grated raw potato or juice of raw potato clears pigmentation and tightens pores. It also reduces dark circles and reduces puffiness below the eyes.



Radish: the juice of this vegetable clears blackheads.



Rice: the raw rice powder makes an ideal body scrub. The water in which rice has been boiled helps close pores.



Rose: Natural source of Vitamin E Make a paste and add some fresh cream. This is a very good facemask.



Salt: Great soak when added to hot water for tired feet.
Sandalwood Powder: Lovely fragrance. Mixed in mudpacks has an anti tanning and soothing effect.



Sesame Oil: Good for body massage.



Strawberry: It is astringent. The pulp lightens the skin tone.



Sugar: When it is mixed with sugar and rubbed on hands it softens the skin.



Tomatoes: Acidic. They have a high content of Potassium and Vitamin C. The pulp and juice tone and lighten the skin.



Turmeric: A natural antiseptic. This is used in body scrubs and facemasks.



Tea: Cold tea is good for freshening tired eyes. Make a light tea decoction, Cool, Dip cotton pads in this and place on the eyes.



Vinegar: This helps soften the skin and is also used as a last rinse for hair.



Watermelon: This is a toner and skin tightener.



Yogurt: Good for an oily skin. Used as a facemask. This rubbed on feet cleans them well.

Homemade Facials 

..Home Truths...
It never fails. Just when you thought you’d seen the last of the face invaders, they’re back and largerthan life! Suddenly, you feel like an alien, and the only thing you want to do move…to another planet. But wait! Instead of waging war on you skin by blasting blemishes wit supersonic zit creams and harsh scrubbing, take the kinder, gentler approach, just like the women from the past who made good use of everyday items like fruits, vegetables, nuts and cereals for enhancing their beauty. Grandma’s recipes obviously work, because even the most exotic spas of Europe are veering towards herbal and natural therapies. The best part? You can whip these up in seconds using things that are sitting in the refrigerator or on the kitchen shelf. Masks, facials, packs and cleansers made of homegrown stuff all work in gentle, natural ways to soothe, stimulate, relax, tone or clear the skin. Though you may go according to different or problem skin types, a tutti-frutti approach may be better: everyone’s skin is a combination of oily and dry elements. You might want to use a mask for oily skin on the nose, forehead and chin and mask for dry skin everywhere else. You can even take a Chinese restaurant approach, and combine, say honey with egg in the same skin category. However, you can cook up your mask, apply it to a cleansed skin and let it do the good work for fifteen or twenty minutes while you relax. Feet up on the pillows or resting on the slant board will double the benefits of any helper you put on the skin. Remember, skin is an all-over affair. Don’t stop with just nourishing your face – spread the good work to hands, to the throats and shoulders. After twenty minutes, splash away the facial with cool or lukewarm water.
Following are a few homemade facials that will help make your skin beautiful and vibrant.

Citrus and grapefruit mask for oily skin type:
Ingredients:
grapefruit
lemon's juice
cored apple
1-2 egg whites
30-40 seedless grapes
Mix ingredients together in a blender. Apply on your face and leave for fifteen minutes, then rinse off with warm water.Grapefruit unclogs pores and lemon is an excellent astringent and clarifier, while egg whites tighten the skin. Expect a tingle with this mask-that means its working but if your skin is dry it could start to burn. If this
occurs, wash it off immediately.

Fruit Masque for dehydrated skin:
Ingredients:
1 cup of mixed mashed fruit (try melon, peaches, strawberries, and bananas)
2-3 Tbsp. Double cream
3 tsp. cottage cheese
1 tsp. brown sugar
4 tsp. oatmeal powder
Blend all the ingredients together and apply on your face. Relax for ten minutes, and rinse off with warm water. The luscious combination of cream and juicy fruits works wonders after a hot day in the sun and helps refresh the skin.

Honey Mask
Ingredients:
1 tbsp. honey
1 egg white
2 tsp. glycerin
1/3 cup flour
Whisk the honey, egg white and glycerin, and then add the flour. The result should be a thick paste. Apply
to face and rinse after 15 minutes This mask effectively moisturizes and tightens the skin, making it smooth
and soft.

Egg Mask

Ingredients:
1 egg white
Separate the egg white from the yolk. Put the egg white on your face and relax for about 15 minutes. Wash off with lukewarm water.
This mask leaves your skin smooth, refreshed and tightens your skin.
Ingredients:
Egg yolk
Separate the yolk from the egg white. Mix the yolk and apply over clean skin. Let it set for about 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
The egg yolk acts as an ant-oxidant and does wonders for your complexion as it pulls impurities out of your skin, leaving it soft and healthy.

Yoghurt Moisturizing Mask
Ingredients:
Plain yoghurt
Smooth yoghurt over your face and let it set for about 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
This mask is super-simple and will add lots of moisture to your skin. Especially a treat to people having dry skin. Plus, it's great for those of us who hate spending time in the kitchen and want something that's quick to prepare and easy to make.

Egg and Honey Facial
Ingredients:
1 egg yolk
1 tsp. honey
1 tsp. vitamin E oil
1 tsp. almond oil
Mix all ingredients together, stirring until smooth. To use, apply to face and rinse with warm water after 15 minutes.
This easy mask is suitable for all skin types. It clarifies and moisturizes the skin, leaving it cleansed and silken. Egg yolks contain anti-oxidants, which are very beneficial to our skin.

Vegetable Mask
Ingredients:
1/2 tomato, mashed (remove seeds and skin)
2 tsp. curd
1 tsp. mashed cucumber
3-4 tsp. oatmeal powder
3 crushed mint leaves.
Mix ingredients together and apply on your face. Wait for ten minutes, and then wash off with warm water. This mask works well for oily skin, since it absorbs the surplus oils. Tomatoes are excellent anti-oxidants, and the curd prevents excessive drying.

Fruity Facials
Ingredients:
Strawberry
Crush strawberry and apply on face and leave it on for 2/3 minutes and then rinse with plenty of water. Strawberry is rich in vitamin c and is very refreshing for your skin. However some people are allergic to strawberry so before applyinh test it on your skin and if there is any irritation then do not apply.
Ingredients:
Papaya
Crush papaya and apply on face and leave it on for 5 minutes. Rinse off with plenty of water.
Papayas contain an enzyme 'papain', which is useful in exfoliating the skin.
Ingredients:
Watermelon
Crush watermelon and apply on the face for 5 minutes and then rinse. Watermelon cleanses the skin.

Additional Homemade Facials
• Mix 1 1/2 teaspoons honey, the juice from 1/2 of a lemon, and 3-tablespoon yoghurt. Stir in 1 whipped egg white. Apply to face and let set about 15 minutes. Then wash off with lukewarm water.
• Make a paste from a little oatmeal and water. Apply to face and let it dry. Then wash off with lukewarm water.
• Mash half of an avocado and apply to entire face. Let set for about 20 minutes and then wash off.
• Mash 1/2 banana and add 1-tablespoon honey and 2 tablespoons sour cream. Apply to face and let set for about 10 minutes. Then wash off with lukewarm water.
• Two tablespoons of cornmeal mixed with enough water to make a thick paste makes a great inexpensive facial mask. Gently apply to face and wash off.
• Soak 1 cup dried apricots in water until softened. Puree in blender or food processor with 2
tablespoons skim milk powder. Apply to face and let set about 15 minutes. Then wash off with lukewarm water.
• In a food processor or blender, combine 1/2 cucumber, 1-tablespoon yoghurt, a few strawberries, and 1-teaspoon honey. Apply to face and let it dry. Then wash off with lukewarm water.
• To loosen blackheads, combine equal parts baking soda and water in your hand and rub gently on your skin for 2 to 3 minutes. Rinse with warm water.

What is your skin type? Get a headstart on the road to a dear complexion by understanding the
basics:
Oily sin usually has a shiny surface, visible pores and is prone to breakouts.
Dry skin often feels taut, slightly rough and tends to chap and flake.
Combination skin is oily at the T-zone (the forehead, nose and chin) and drier on the cheeks.
Sensitive skin is thin, delicate and easily irritated. It has a red and blotchy.

• Natural Masks:
  Break two large bananas, toss into a blender along with half of the peel and one tablespoon of raw honey. Blend to liquefy, pat on, let dry for 20 minutes.



• Mix equal proportions of honey, fresh cream, or oats and almond paste. Pat on, let dry for 20 minutes.



• Peel and pit an avocado, liquefy in the blender with one tablespoon of raw honey. Pat an, let dry for 20 minutes. Rinse off with cool water.



• Oily Skin Masks:
  Wash and core two crisp apples, but do not peel, liquefy the whole thing into the blender. Pat on, let dry for 20 minutes. Splash on with cool water.
  Wash a big, ripe tomato and liquefy the whole thing in the blender. Pat on, let dry for 20 minutes, splashoff with cool water.



• Two nourishing masks for all skin types:
  Blend two egg yolks, two tablespoons of honey, three drops of almond oil. Pat on, let dry for 20 minutes.Rinse off with cool water.



• Grind half a cup of yellow mustard seeds, adding 2 litres of water in it. Also grind in a few rose petals. Apply on skin. Let dry for 20 minutes. Rinse well.



• One Clarifying facial mask, good for all skins (to be used occassionally):
  This does with gentle natural enzymes what skin-slouching creams, peelers and exfoliating lotions do with chemical – it removes dead, dry skin cells on the surface to expose fresh clear skin.



• Peel a ripe banana and puree in the blender. Pat on the fruit, let dry for 20 minutes. Rinse off with cool water.



• Two cleansing and bleaching masks (for faded, end of summer tans as well as winter-drab or season change sallow skin)
  Add the juice of two lemons to one cup of buttermilk. blend, pat on, let dry for 20 minutes. Splash off with cool water.
  Liquefy one whole lemon (washed, not peeled) and half an orange (washed, not peeled) in the blender, add one cup of plain yoghurt. blend, pat on, let dry for 20 minutes. Rnse off with cool water.

Here are a few more any-time masks
For a glowing skin, cucumber mixed with fresh coconut water gives remarkable results.
use mashed bananas and strawberries as a pack to freshen up the complexion.
For curing pimples, apply a mixture of haldi (turmeric) and sandalwood on the face.
Pimples can also be cured with a light massage of rose and sevti flowers extract. The extract is easily prepared by distilling a number of flowers in a distilling apparatus. The extract should be applied on the pimples three times a day.


Aromatherapy Facial

Skin Types
There are five basic skin types, and you will want to consider yours when making your own
aromatherapy beauty products.
Oily Skin
Oily skin is caused by over-active glands, which produce a substance called Asebum, a naturally healthy skin lubricant. When the skin produces too much sebum, it becomes thick and heavy in texture.
Shininess, pimples and blemishes characterize oily skin. Frequent steam cleaning and exfoliation can help reduce these symptoms.


Dry Skin
Dry skin usually results when skin fails to produce enough sebum to maintain a naturally lubricated surface. This lack of oil in the skin is often hereditary, but can also be caused by over-exposure to the sun and other environmental elements. As we age, our skin becomes drier as decreased metabolism
reduces the rapidity with which dead skin cells are replaced. Dry skin often appears coarse, tight, dull and flaky, with visible lines and wrinkles. Massage with essential and cold pressed oils can stimulate metabolism and alleviate dry skin conditions.


Normal SkinNormal skin produces a healthy amount of sebum, and tends to be neither dry nor oily in feel.
Sensitive Skin
Sensitive skin reacts unfavorably to a variety of chemicals and environmental factors. Having had ample opportunity to compare brand new baby skin with skin that is just a few years old, it seems to me that all skin is delicate and sensitive when it is new. Increased exposure to nature's elements such as the sun, wind and cold, as well as to harsh cosmetic ingredients, tend to toughen skin over time.


Combination Skin
Many people have different skin types on different parts of the face. For example, it is not uncommon for a person to have oily skin around the nose, forehead and chin, while the rest of the face is more on the dry side. If you have more than one skin type on your face, it is wise to use products containing different ingredients to treat the areas differently.


Your Step-By-Step At-Home Facial
A basic facial must include at least 3 elements:
(1) cleansing;
(2) toning; and
(3) moisturizing.


Additional steps might include steaming, exfoliating and masking.
Step 1. Before cleansing your skin with a gentle cleanser, it is wise to give yourself a light steam treatment to open your pores and prepare your face for cleaning. To do this, simply soak a soft towel in a bowl of comfortably warm herbal tea. Wring out the towel and place it over your face and neck area and relax until it cools slightly. You may repeat this process, as it is quite soothing.
Step 2. Cleanse your face with a gentle handmade cleanser such as Rose Cream Cleanser. Use
upward, circular movements of the fingertips to gently stimulate the skin and help lift surface debris and excess oil. Rinse with warm water and gently pat excess moisture from face with a soft towel. If you wear heavy make-up, you might wish to repeat the cleansing process.
Step 3. After cleansing, it is important to tone the skin using ingredients that help balance the pH of the skin, which is typically disturbed during the cleansing process. Apply the toner with a soft cotton pad, but do not rub the skin. Rather, saturate the pad and pat the toner over the face and neck area. Do not
pat skin dry. Avoid eye area when using toner. You skin is now ready for moisturizing.
Step 4. Moisturize your skin using Aromatic Facial Oil, which contains a host of soothing ingredients to add moisture and nutrients to your skin. To seal in the moisture, be sure to apply the oil while skin remains damp from applying the toner. Gently apply the oil to your face and neck using patting motions.
For oily areas of skin, one application of oil should suffice. Apply twice to dry areas of skin, waiting about 2-3 minutes between applications, and being sure to moisten the skin slightly with water or toner before the second application.


Aroma Facial For Oily Skin
Step 1. Cleansing
Apply a paste of 1/2 tsp Milk powder, 2 drops Lemon oil, 1 drop Cedar wood on the face and neck and massage for a minute or two. Then wipe using tissue or cotton.
Step 2. Toning
Apply on skin a paste made of fuller's earth, 2 drops rosemary and 2 drops basil and leave it to dry. Then wipe it with wet towel.
Step 3. Moisturizing
Take any good quality non-perfumed moisturizing cream. To it add 2 drops Lavender. Apply gently on skin.


Aroma Facial For Dry Skin
Step 1. Cleansing
Make a paste of 1 tsp milk powder, I pinch sugar, 2 drops basil and 2 drops lemon and apply on the face and neck and gently massage. Then wipe using tissue or cotton.
Step 2. Toning
Make a paste using almond powder, 1-drop lemon and 1-drop rose water and apply on the face and leave it to dry. Then wipe it with wet towel.
Step 3. Moisturizing
Take any good quality non -perfumed moisturizing cream. To it add 1 drop Rose and 1 drop
Sandalwood. Apply gently on skin.


Aroma Facial For Normal Skin
Step 1. Cleansing
Make a paste of 1 tsp milk, sandalwood powder and almond powder. Apply on face and neck and massage. Then wipe using tissue or cotton.
Step 2. Toning
Make a paste using almond powder, 1/2 tsp honey and 1-drop rose and apply on the face and leave it to dry. Then wipe it with wet towel.
Step 3. Moisturizing
Take any good quality non -perfumed moisturizing cream. To it add 1 drop Rose and 1 drop lavender. Apply gently on skin.


Aroma Facial For Combination Skin
Step 1. Cleansing
Apply a paste using 1 tsp. milk powder, 2 drops of Rosemary and 1 drop of juniper berry on face and neck and massage. Then wipe using tissue or cotton.
Step 2. Toning
For Dry Areas
Make a paste using Almond powder, 1-drop lemon, 1 drop rose and apply on the face and leave it to dry. Then wipe it with wet towel.
For Oily Areas
Make a paste using Fullers Earth, 2 drops Rosemary and 2 drops basil. and apply on the face and leave it to dry. Then wipe it with wet towel.
Step 3. Moisturizing
Take any good quality moisturizing cream and add 2 drops Lavender. Apply gently.


Aroma Facial For Sensitive Skin
Step 1. Cleansing
Apply a paste using 1/2 tsp. milk powder, 2 drops of lavender and warm water on face and neck and massage. Then wipe using tissue or cotton.
Step 2. Toning
Apply on skin a paste made of fuller's earth, 3 drops Chamomile and honey and leave it to dry. Then wipe it with wet towel.
Step 3. Moisturizing
Take any good quality non -perfumed moisturizing cream. To it add 5 drop Rose. Apply gently on skin.



Natural Beauty TreatmentThey say, " Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder" but one has to work towards looking beautiful and
staying beautiful forever. In this article we have compiled a few beauty packs and tips that will help youhave a smooth and glowing skin and look beautiful and youthful forever.



Pack for a fair and smooth skin
Take 2 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp glycerin and 3 tsp rose water and mix. Apply this lotion all over the body and keep it for 15-20 minutes and then wash with tepid water.
Take 1 tsp lemon juice, cup yogurt and 1 tsp orange juice. Make a paste and apply this on your face and neck and keep for 15-20 minutes and then wash with tepid water.
For dry skin this mask works wonders. Take one egg and beat it till frothy. Add 1 tsp honey. 1 tsp glycerin, 1 tsp mineral oil. Apply this on the face and other dry areas on the body and wash after 15
minutes.


Protein Pack: soak 1 tsp urad dal and 4 almonds in water overnight and then grinding them into a paste. You can then apply this protein mask to your face and wash it off after half an hour. This exceptional protein mask will not only nourish the skin but also bleach it.
Mix 2 tsp rice powder, 4 tsp tea water, 1 tsp honey. Apply this mask to your face and wash it off after half an hour with lukewarm water.
Take 1 egg and beat it in a small bowl. Add cup coconut oil and 1 tbsp honey and beat it slowly bringing its consistency like mayonnaise. Spread the mixture into a toilet paper roll, and set in the freezer overnight. To use, peel away the top of the cardboard roll and smooth the frozen stick over your face.
Leave it on for 5-10 minutes, and then wash off with warm water.
Take 1 tbsp powder milk, 1 peeled cucumber and 1 tsp yogurt. Mix all these together in a blender to a fine paste and apply on the face for 15-20 minutes and wash off with warm water.


Astringents
Take 1 peeled cucumber; add 6 tsp rose water, 4 tsp Eau-de-cologne and 3 tsp glycerin. Make a paste in a blender and strain to get a lotion. Refrigerate and use on face and body.
Take lemon, orange and 3/4 cup ethanol alcohol. Blend in a mixer and strain. Refrigerate and use.
Mash strawberries, use as an astringent and cleansing facemask.
Lemon is a strong astringent, dilute with water before using, being careful to keep away from eyes.

Sleep- A requisite for healthy living!

Good health rests on a good night’s sleep. When you wake up rested, you are ready to take on the day! Your body needs enough rest to work right. In fact, getting enough sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your health, along with eating right and getting enough exercise.
Changes to our sleep patterns are a part of the normal aging process. As we age we tend to have a harder time falling asleep and more trouble staying asleep – which is a problem because research shows that our sleep needs remain constant throughout adulthood and that it is a misconception to think that sleep needs decline as we get older. So what is keeping us awake?


1.Changes in the patterns of our sleep (as we age we tend to spend more time in the lighter stages of sleep vs. deep sleep).
2.Changes in internal rhythm cycles that coordinate the timing of our bodily functions.
3. Increase in the number of times we wake up at night related to various factors.
4.Chronic pain brought on by health conditions such as arthritis, heartburn or heart disease.
5.Restless legs or muscle spasms.
6.Snoring.
7. Depression.
8.Stress.
9.Social or recreational drug use – caffeine, nicotine and alcohol.
10.Environmental noise – television, radio, street noise, etc.
11.Poor bed/mattress condition.
12.Poor scheduling – eating and/or exercising too late, napping too long/often during day.

Tips to sleep better
1. Avoid watching TV, eating and discussing emotional issues in bed.
2. Minimize noise, light and temperature extremes in the bedroom.
3. Try not to drink fluids after 8 pm.
4. Avoid naps or take short ones (no more than 25 minutes).
5. Don’t smoke near bedtime.
6. Don’t drink caffeine at least four hours before bedtime.
7. Avoid eating, exercising and alcohol before bedtime.
8. Lose weight and exercise regularly to decrease snoring, sleep apnea and other chronic conditions that affect sleep.
9. Don’t ignore depression – seek help from family, friends or a professional.
10. Reduce stress by practicing meditation or performing relaxation exercises before bedtime. Look into aromatherapy, music or yoga and how these things can help.
11. If despite your efforts nothing seems to work, talk to your doctor about other options you might consider. Don’t deprive yourself of the sleep you need. Remember, everything seems a little better after a good night’s rest!

Ancient Indian Beauty Secrets Unearthed

Ancient Indians have transferred the well kept beauty secrets to their future generation. Out of the Indian beauty aids, sandalwood has a unique place. It has been used as a cream, medicine as well as a make up in India. Explore those explicit beauty secrets of sandalwood to enhance your beauty!

In India, two varieties of sandalwood are used for skin treatment. The white sandal is used for make- up and skin care. The red sandal has been widely acclaimed for its medicinal values and skin care abilities.

Sandalwood skin care
Sandalwood is an ancient Indian Ayurvedic remedy for many skin complaints and conditions. It is also known to cleanse and condition the skin, leaving it moisturized, free of germs and protected from the harmful rays of the sun. Application of the sandalwood paste on your body ensure a glowing skin to you.

Sandalwood & turmeric
Make a paste to treat pimples with 1 teaspoon of sandalwood powder with 1 teaspoon of turmeric. Add one teaspoon of water to make the paste, and apply to pimples before bed as a nighttime treatment.

Add a small piece of camphor to the recipe for an added cooling effect. Your pimples will vanish without a scar within a very short period.

Sandalwood & Rosewater
Sandalwood powder combined with rosewater can be used as a mask to treat acne. Combine 2 teaspoons of sandalwood with enough rosewater to make a spreadable mixture. Spread it evenly on your face and leave it on for 20 to 30 minutes. This is also a pleasantly cooling treatment for acne on the chest and back.

Sandalwood Oil
Sandalwood powder combined with rosewater can be used as a mask to treat acne.

Sandalwood oil can be used for massage and as a moisturizer. Sandalwood’s cooling effect soothes the skin. If your skin suffers from hot and itchy symptoms, try sandalwood oil to cool them off. To make your own, add sandalwood powder to your favorite oil and let it sit overnight before use.

Sandalwood & Almond
Mix 5 tablespoons of coconut oil with 2 teaspoons of almond oil. Add 4 teaspoons of sandalwood powder and apply the mixture to the overexposed areas. This sandalwood tone oil will keep your skin complexion even. It will also remove the suntan and will stimulate a fairer complexion.