Sunday, November 17, 2013

Winter Cheer Blend ~ A Cheery Sort w/ Witch Hazel!




Brighten the Winter Blues!
{and SO much more!}

One of the many benefits of essential oils is their ability to heal mind, body and spirit.  In the face of Winter, we need our oils on all levels ~ to strengthen our immunity, brighten our spirits and soothe our wintery dry skin!



I created this versatile and bright blend to freshen and revive air space on bleak and dreary days.  

I added witch hazel for the option treating yourself to a skin restorative during the day!  One quick spritz to your face or neck to wake up and brighten your mood and skin or...

-Improve scars or stretch marks.
-Be an effective diaper rash spray.
-A natural deodorant!
-Soothe and heal bug bites faster.
-Sanitize hands too!



Adding Witch Hazel is a little stroke of genius, I love it's all purpose properties.  It's right up there with essential oils on my list of must haves!




How to blend your "All Purpose" Winter Cheer...for your space, your face or diffuser



In a 2oz glass bottle, add essential oils and top the bottle off with alcohol free Witch Hazel.  Give the bottle a gentle shake before using.  Bonus, the Winter Cheer blend is lovely in the diffuser too (minus the WH).  



3 drops Geranium  
balance ~ tissue regenerative ~ anti-bacterial ~ anti-depressant  

6 drops Lavender
tissue restorative ~ calming ~ lessens anxiety ~ anti-microbial

2 drops Wild Orange
anti-depressant ~ digestive ~ emotional balance ~ anti-septic


In Summary...

Witch hazel is one of those simple, natural products that work beautifully in tandem with essential oils.  Combining the two will brighten, soften, tone and sanitize.
  

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8 Comments:

At February 2, 2013 at 8:05 AM , Blogger That Girl said...

Made up this blend today & am LOVING IT! Thanks Rebecca! You rock!

 
At November 17, 2013 at 8:22 AM , Blogger Unknown said...

I just made this, great recipe, thanks!

 
At November 17, 2013 at 2:36 PM , Blogger Unknown said...

that's the next purchase I have to make. Witch Hazel...Amazon here I come..so excited to continue learning :) Thank you

 
At November 18, 2013 at 2:58 AM , Blogger Unknown said...

Have you found anywhere to buy pure witch hazel without alcohol or other additives? Does it even exist? Why does drug store witch hazel always have alcohol in it??

 
At November 18, 2013 at 2:15 PM , Blogger Rebecca said...

Most health food stores carry alcohol free witch hazel as does Amazon - I've linked to my favorite brand above :)

 
At November 23, 2013 at 12:40 AM , Blogger Debi P said...

I'm sorry, I wasn't clear with my question. I love Thayer's, but it is a witch hazel *toner* which contains other ingredients. I'm looking for pure witch hazel with no alcohol or any other ingredients at all. Any idea where I might find it? Thanks.

 
At November 23, 2013 at 11:44 AM , Blogger Rebecca said...

Debi, perhaps you're looking for Witch Hazel extract. One option is Mountain Rose Herbs online :)

 
At December 12, 2013 at 5:10 AM , Blogger Lucy P said...

I have been spritzing this blend (in witch hazel) on my face before I go to bed at night and it is really helping to clear up my acne! I have a history of acne and had previously used your Rosacea blend to help with the redness I have from acne scars. My skin had been OK for a while but recently I had a breakout of spots on my chin and round my jaw line. This is really helping to calm it all down. Two things to be cheery about!

I'd love to see more acne treatments on the blog if possible. I love reading all your other posts as well :) Thank you!!

 

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