A Cheery Blend to 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 January, we need our oils on all levels ~ to strengthen our immunity, brighten our spirits and soothe our wintery dry skin!
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I created this blend to be used to freshen and revive the air space around you 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.
-An effective diaper rash spray.
-A natural deoderant in a pinch!
-Soothe and heal bug bites faster.
-Sanitize hands too!
I consider adding Witch Hazel 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...
In a 2oz glass bottle, add essential oils and top the bottle off with Witch Hazel. By the way, this makes a lovely blend for the diffuser too!
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 most of us have on hand but we don’t use very often. Well, now that you know how very useful it is, especially in tandem with essential oils, it’s time to bring that bottle out of the cupboard and put it to work!
Rebecca
Rebecca
Adding the witch hazel is a brilliant idea! I have some OnGuard spritz in one of those pretty blue glass bottles, I think I'll replace the water with witch hazel. I mostly use it to spritz my hands when I'm out in public, shopping, at the hospital, wherever there's germs(which is like, everywhere!)You've done it again! No surprise....lol
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing...I'm going to try this!
ReplyDeleteWitch Hazel is a little hard to find at the store. You will most likely find it by face toners. I find mine @ Walmart in the Cosmetics area. It's an amazing product. I will be posting a face pad recipe soon that uses witch hazel as well. Love the this idea for Winter Cheer. I will be making it up in the next little while. Thanks again R. ~ SK
ReplyDeleteDo you have a good source for all the bottles you show on this post (green and blue ones)?
ReplyDeletewww.aromatools.com or Amazon :))
DeleteChavela ~ I just posted a Essential Oils Starter Kits that have these bottles in them. If you are interested ~ it's approved by Rebecca btw :-)~ here is the link:
Deletehttp://activelyparticipateinyourownlife.blogspot.com/2013/01/essential-oil-tool-kits.html
Definitely...I forgot! APIYOL has put together awesome Starter Kits with all the essential tools to begin using essential oils more effectively! So smart :))
DeleteWhat about witch hazel that has some alcohol in it, do you want pure witch hazel or is it ok to get some of the alcohol?
ReplyDeleteThe alcohol emulsifies the oils...it's fine, and it sweetens the blend somewhat too :)
DeleteMade up this blend today & am LOVING IT! Thanks Rebecca! You rock!
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