~ A Masterpost of Essential Oil Body Care Recipes ~
These amazing recipes are from a company called Aura Cacia (they make essential oils). I think this is a great way to infuse magick into taking care of yourself. Feel free to change anything! Enjoy and may you be at peace ~
~ Body Cream ~
Ingredients:
30 drops of your choice of oil
1 tbsp almond oil
1 tbsp coconut oil
3 tbsp coconut oil
Directions:
On low heat, melt the butter
Mix the coconut oil and butter together until thoroughly blended
Add essential oil and almond oil
Pour into container and let cool (for airiness, whip before it solidifies)
~ Underarm Cream ~
Ingredients:
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp bentonite clay
2 tbsp baking soda
50 drops essential oil of your choice
2.5 tbsp almond oil
2 tbsp cocoa butter
Directions:
Melt butter in low heat
Stir in oils after removing from heat
Add starch, clay, and soda; blend thoroughly
Pour into container; refrigerate
~ Apply with fingertips, clean and dry area of skin beforehand ~
~ Body Butter ~
Ingredients:
50 drops essential oil of your choice
1 tsp veggie glycerin
3 tbsp almond oil
¼ cup cocoa butter
Directions:
Melt butter in low heat
Mix oils and glycerin after removing from heat
Cool until edges hard; whip until soft and airy
Pour into container
~ Shower Gel ~
Ingredients:
24 drops essential oil of your choice
3 tbsp unscented liquid soap
2 tsp veggie glycerin
1 tbsp almond oil
Directions:
Mix all until thoroughly blended
Pour into containter
~ Shake before use; apply light lather ~
~ Add oatmeal and/or ½ tsp baking soda for exfoliation ~
~ Bath Salt ~
Ingredients:
1 cup sea salt
50 drops your choice essential oil
2 tsp veggie glycerin
Directions:
Mix oil and glycerin
Stir in salt until its completely covered with mixture
Pour into container
~ Body Scrub ~
Ingredients:
1/3 sugar
44 drops essential oil of your choice
1 tbsp veggie glycerin
3 tbsp almond oil
Directions:
Mix oils and glycerin
Add sugar and blend together
Pour into container
~ Scrub in circular motion ~
~Rinse sugar off ~
~ Rub in the rest of the oil ~
~ Skin Spritz ~
Ingredients:
2 oz water
20 drops essential oil of your choice
1 tsp veggie glycerin
Directions:
Mix glycerin and oil together
Add water and shake well
Pour into sprayer
~ Shake well ~
~ Hand Gel ~
Ingredients:
29 drops essential oil of your choice (the addition of tea tree is reccomended)
½ tsp almond oil
2 tsp veggie glycerin
1/8 cup water
1/8 cup aloe vera gel
Directions:
Mix water, gel, and glycerin
Add oils and blend completely
Pour into container
~ Shake well ~
~ Dime size drop, rub until dry ~
~ Wipes ~
Ingredients:
1 cup water
100 drops essential oil of your choice
1/8 tsp unscented liquid soap
¼ tsp veggie glycerin
¼ tsp almond oil
4 x 6 cloths
Directions:
Mix oils, glycerin, and soap
Add water and blend until milky (DO NOT MAKE BUBBLES)
Add 1 tsp of mixture over cloths after placing in resealable package
Store in fridge
~ Expire in a week ~
~ Body Mist ~
Ingredients:
24 drops essential oil of your choice
2 oz water
½ tbsp almond oil
Directions:
Mix until blended
Pour into mist bottle; shake
