by Andrea Butje on May 22, 2013
Concerned about the quality of the ingredients in your baby powder? You’re not alone! Here’s a recipe you can use to make baby powder that’s safe, gentle and effective. I’ve read the ingredient lists for some of the baby powders on the market . . . and I suggest you make baby powder yourself! If you [...]
by Andrea on May 13, 2013
Great ways to use lavender essential oil! 1. Try three drops in the tub. Just be careful when adding your Lavender essential oil drops–sometimes they can come out pretty quickly! Three drops is plenty in your bath for a lovely aroma. The aroma will fill your whole bathroom, turning a simple bath into a spa [...]
by Andrea Butje on May 6, 2013
Simply Elegant Body Cream is quick to make and doesn’t require any melting on the stove. This body cream has a lovely thick texture, and coats dry skin beautifully. Even a small amount of this cream is deeply moisturizing–and it lasts for hours! If you love the aromas of shea butter, coconut oil and Neroli, you just might [...]
by Andrea Butje on April 22, 2013
Want quick access to a wide range of essential oil recipes? I created Aromahead’s iPhone aromatherapy recipes app based on requests from people who bought my book, Essential Living: Aromatherapy Recipes for Health and Home. People emailed and asked for more. “I want recipes when I’m traveling or at work, and especially in the moment when I need [...]
by Andrea Butje on April 17, 2013
How to Make Your Own Sugar Scrub I created this sugar scrub recipe last year and have loved using it! The recipe calls for vanilla infused jojoba oil. You can either make this sugar scrub yourself or purchase it (try Aromatics International). To make your own, simply buy whole vanilla bean pods (Amazon.com has organic ones: Vanilla Beans [...]
by Andrea Butje on March 26, 2013
Essential oil yoga mat sprays are excellent! They not only clean your mat—they support your health, and their wonderful aromas help you keep that “yoga calm” even longer. I made a short DIY video showing you how to make a very simple essential oil yoga mat spray. The recipe is called Calm and Clean. Calm [...]