Wed 6 Aug 2008

Twelve Purifying Essential Healing Oils

Posted by arlene under Bath , Cellulite , Essence , Fragrance , Herbs , Massage , Moisturizer , Natural , Oil
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Basil: Sweet, spicy scent. Basil is a potent stimulant that increases circulation and eases muscle and joint aches and pains. It alleviates indigestion, and has antiseptic and expectorant properties and helps to treat congestion, coughs, and colds. Basil is excellent for relieving fatigue and nervous tension. Do not use during pregnancy.

Cypress: Spicy, balsamlike scent. The diuretic action of cypress helps to relieve water retention and cellulite. It also improves circulation and is helpful for arthritis. (more…)

 

Mon 4 Aug 2008

Body Purifying Scrub

Posted by arlene under Bath , Beauty , Fragrance , Leaves , Massage , Moisturizer , Tea
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You’ll need:

1/2 cup fine sea salt

1 tablespoon almond oil

5 drops grapefruit essential oil

Once a week, treat yourself to this all-over body cleansing scrub. Fine salt crystals exfoliate dry and dead skin cells, and almond oil moisturizes your skin, leaving it silky smooth. Grapefruit essential oil adds purifying properties as well as imparts a delightful uplifting fragrance. (more…)

 

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