Nails become brittle and dry when exposed to hot water, soaps, and nail polishes or other chemicals. Massage a few drops of this protective oil into your nails and cuticles in the morning and evening

2 tablespoons jojoba oil

2 tablespoons almond oil

15 drops sandalwood essential oil

Combine jojoba oil with almond oil in a 1-ounce glass bottle with a dropper. Add sandalwood essential oil. Shake well to blend.

Massage 3 to 4 drops into nails and cuticles. Buff with a chamois buffer if desired to heighten the natural shine of your nails.

Herbal Beauty

Aromatherapy Body Oil

Smooth a few drops of this massage oil over your entire body immediately after emerging from a shower or bath while your skin is still damp. The oil seals moisture into your skin and creates a protective barrier against dryness.

4 ounces almond oil

2 ounces jojoba oil

50 drops (1/2 teaspoon) essential oil of your choice

Combine the almond and jojoba oils in a glass bottle and add 1/2 teaspoon of the essential oil of your choice. Use one essential oil, or combine 2 or 3 for a total of 1/2 teaspoon. Shake well.

Use as a massage oil, or as a moisturizer after bathing.

Essential Oils for Massage: chamomile, clary sage, geranium, grapefruit, jasmine, lavender, neroli, patchouli, rose, sandalwood, ylang ylang

Silken Body Powder

Body dusting powders add an elegant finishing touch to a bath. They give your skin a silky feel, and absorb excess perspiration.

1 cup arrowroot powder

1/2 cup white cosmetic clay

1/2 cup rose petals or lavender flowers sandalwood, rose, or lavender essential oil

Powder the rose petals or lavender flowers in a clean coffee grinder. Mix the arrowroot, clay, and powdered roses or lavender together.

Add approximately 50 drops of essential oil, and thoroughly mix the oil into the powder with your fingertips. Store in a covered tin or glass jar, and allow the powder to mellow for several days before using.

Apply with a powder puff or soft brush, or package in spice jars with shaker tops.

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