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May Flowers – How perfect!

Springtime flowers are just blooming here in our part of Northeastern Minnesota. It is late this year. But it is such a wonderful welcoming site.

With warm weather and school being out for summer, folks will be outdoors and on the move. Traveling or on vacations or going to the beach. As much as we try to prepare things can happen and will need attention.

Lurking during the summer months are sunburn, Athlete’s foot and other skin infections from scrapes and scratches. Also, you will be spending more time visiting and gathering with friends and family (picnicking and other outdoor activities) and you may need to deal with bugs!!

In any case, remember using essential oils is always fun and a natural alternative to other chemicals.

Now onto this next issue of The Aromatherapy Recipe Files! Here we go!!

On the Trail Foot Bath After a long day on the hiking trail (maybe the normal kind in the woods – or the special kind found in shopping centers!) your tired feet might enjoy a little pampering. This wonderful foot soak will help your feet feel rejuvenated and ready for the next days’ activities! Tea Tree – 20 drops Lavender - 20 drops Thyme – 16 drops Lemongrass – 16 drops Peppermint – 12 drops Geranium – 12 drops Sesame oil – 1 ounce Mix the essential oils in a PET plastic bottle Then add the Sesame oil . There are a couple of ways you can use this blend. The preferred way is to fill a basin (foot bath) with comfortable to very warm water. Add 1 teaspoon of this blend to the water, swish around and then soak your feet for at least 15 minutes. Afterwards wash your feet with a mild soap, rinse and dry OR just wipe them dry leaving the oils to continue to comfort your feet. The second method is to soak your feet in a tub and then apply massage a few drops into your damp feet. This second method could be used if, say, you were ‘roughing it camping’ at the Ramada or Holiday inn, and just returned from using the Hot tub! (You know how tired your feet got from all the site-seeing and shopping you just finished!)	Drive, Drive, Drive Massage Blend After a long day driving to your favorite vacation spot – (Wait a minute – who can afford gas? Well, those of us that can’t afford airline tickets that’s who!!) you might enjoy a nice massage of upper back, shoulders and even your lower back. Some folks like a little back rub before they begin their day of driving too! Bay laurel – 15 drops Peppermint – 12 drops Roman Chamomile – 12 drops Juniper berry – 12 drops Geranium – 12 drops Ginger – 9 drops Sweet almond – 2 ounces Blend all together in a PET plastic bottle and shake well. Have someone massage your upper back, shoulders, neck and lower back before and/or after a long day of driving to help relieve tense muscles. This handy Fabric travel case makes it easy to take your favorite essential oils with you where ever you go! Perfect to tuck into your suitcase or First Aid kit. CLICK HERE to see all our styles!
After Sun Oil Lavender – 15 drops Helichrysum – 5 drops Bergamot FCF – 1 drop Geranium and Rose blend – 1 drop Sesame oil – 1 ounce Jojoba – 1 ounce Blend all in a PET plastic bottle then apply to the skin as desired. Best if applied after a shower or bath. It will help sooth any minor sunburn and help to heal any damage done during the day.	Reducing Cellulite Massage We are asked about Cellulite and oils that might help. This blend may work for you. Remember you must exercise daily and possibly lose weight. Eating a balanced diet is of great importance too for not only your personal health but the health of your skin. Pine needle – 12 drops Juniper berry – 12 drops Fennel - 12 drops Lime – 12 drops Thyme – 12 drops Sunflower oil - 2 ounce Using a PET plastic bottle, blend all the essential oils together and add to the Sunflower oil. Shake well. Then Massage this formula into the cellulite areas, work deeply into the tissue to help smooth bumpy and dimpled skin. This recipe is adapted from 500 Formulas for Aromatherapy by Carol and David Schiller
Men’s Body Spray Contributed by Mark T. from the Twin Cites, Minnesota Mark has found this blend is enjoyed by both himself and his wife and is very easy to make. Clove bud – 2 ½ mL Bay rum - Pimento racemosa – 2 ½ mL Coconut Emulsifier – 2 mL Body spray Base – 2 ounces (You can use Distilled water if you want but the Body Spray base is better) Using a Spray topped PET plastic bottle, blend the essential oils with the Emulsifier then add to the Body spray . Shake well and spray on after showering or as desired.	Stinky Sneaker Blend Rosemary – 25 drops Lavender – 20 drops Tea Tree – 20 drops Bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) – ¼ cup Apply these essential oils to a cotton ball placed in a powder sifter bottles. Then add the ¼ cup soda. Shake well and let blend for 24 hours. After that, simply shake about 1 teaspoonful in each sneaker at the end of wearing them each day. Leave over night then shake out in the morning before putting them on again.
Insect Bite Relief Lavender – 35 drops Roman Chamomile – 15 drops Geranium and Rose blend - 10 drops Coconut Emulsifier – 3 mL (milliliters) Aloe Vera liquid liquid gel or liquid – 2 ounces Blend the essential oils with the Emulsifier and then add to the Aloe Vera liquid. Apply to the area on and around the insect bite as needed every couple of hours, using a cotton swab or cotton ball. Just dab on the bite area. Terra Cotta Pendants make it easy to use aromatherapy where ever you go and what ever you do. CLICK HERE to see all our styles!	Sunburn Spritzer Lavender – 5ml Emulsifier – 5 ml Aloe Vera liquid liquid – 2 ounces Blend essential oils and Emulsifier in a PET plastic spray topped bottle, then add the Aloe Vera liquid. Shake well and spray on sunburned area. Repeat as needed and STAY OUT of the SUN for the next few days!!! You don’t need to try to get a tan all in one day. This is a spray that you may want to make up and keep in the Refrigerator. It can be used on any kind of burn that doesn’t have broken skin. It is cool and will help the area to heal more quickly.
Hope you enjoy these Recipes.	Until next time Have fun this Summer!!