More Homemade Spa Treatments

Here we are concentrating upon some more great homemade spa treatments!

When you use essential oils in a massage it combines both the touch and smell senses giving you an instant physical and mental boost.

 

 

You can use singular oil or a mixture of two, three or four oils. But choosing the right oil for your homemade spa treatments is very important as the aroma and mix will vary depending on whether you wish to refresh, restore or relax the body.

As with all essential oils they will need to be diluted with a carrier oil before massaging them into your skin, the basic homemade oil treatment recipe should be;

Homemade Spa Treatments

For a Body Massage

15 drops of essential oil diluted in 12 teaspoons of carrier oil (sunflower or sweet almond are best).

For The Face or Feet

5 drops of essential oil diluted in 6 teaspoons of carrier oil (sweet almond, wheat germ or apricot kernel are best)

Best Essential Oils For a Massage

Aromatic Oils: Bergamot Geranium Lavender Neroli Orange Rose Ylang ylang

Therapeutic Oils: Chamomile - For stress, insomnia and tension Eucalyptus - For colds and muscle aching Mimosa - For cheering and antidepressant Peppermint - For invigorating and energizing Rosemary - For mental fatigue and headaches Clary sage - For P M T, fatigue and depression Sandalwood - For sensual, sedative and mellowing

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A few of my favorite homemade spa treatments to get you started

Hair/Head Massage Oil

This oil includes rosemary and lemongrass essential oils so it will relax your mind and body as well as rejuvenating your hair. The lavender and geranium essential oils will also help if you have a flaky scalp.

Ingredients

• 4 fl oz (100ml) sweet almond oil
• 1/2 teaspoon (3ml) geranium essential oil
• 1/2 teaspoon (3ml) lavender essential oil
• 1/2 teaspoon (3ml) lemongrass essential oil
• 1/2 teaspoon (3ml) rosemary essential oil

Method

1. Put all of the ingredients into a glass bottle with a tight lid.



2. Shake the bottle well.



3. If you are using a clear glass bottle, keep it somewhere dark to preserve the essential oils.



4. Before bed, shake bottle well and pour about 1 tablespoon into your hand.



5. Massage the oil well into your scalp.



6. Leave the oil in overnight and wash it out the next morning.



7. Use weekly to keep your hair and scalp in good condition.

Massage Joint Oil

This oil is great for easing aching joints as it includes lavender and rosemary essential oils. The juniper essential oil will improve circulation and has detoxifying properties. If you are pregnant, replace the juniper berry essential oil with another essential oil.

Ingredients

• 2 fl oz (50ml) sweet almond oil
• 6 drops lavender essential oil
• 4 drops juniper berry essential oil
• 2 drops rosemary essential oil

Method

1. In a glass bottle with a tight fitting lid, mix all of the oils.



2. Put clear glass bottles into a dark place to protect the essential oils.



3. This oil works best after a nice warm bath.



4. After applying the oil, wear something loose and relax with your body supported.

Morning Massage Oil

The grapefruit and mandarin essential oils in this homemade spa treatment oil will make you feel wide awake and refreshed in the morning. It is great for sensitive skin as it contains lavender and mandarin essential oil. It's also excellent in the summer months as it also has insect repellent properties.

Ingredients

• 9 fl oz (250ml) sweet almond oil (grapeseed and sunflower oils are a good replacement if you are allergic to nuts)
• 5 drops grapefruit essential oil
• 10 drops mandarin essential oil
• 2 drops lavender essential oil

Method

1. Take all of the ingredients and put them into either a dark or clear glass bottle.



2. Shake the bottle gently to mix.



3. If you have used a clear bottle it must be kept in a dark place in order to preserve the essential oils.



4. In the morning, massage the oil into your skin.

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Venus Massage Oil

The ylang ylang essential oil in this massage oil will make you feel calm and relaxed, it's also considered to be a powerful aphrodisiac so be careful with this one!. The clary sage essential oil also helps to relax you and has a euphoric effect.

Ingredients

• 4 fl oz (100ml) sweet almond oil
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) ylang ylang essential oil
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) clary sage essential oil

Method

1. In a glass bottle, mix the sweet almond oil with the ylang ylang and clary sage essential oils.



2. If you have used a clear jar, store it in a dark place in order to protect the essential oils.



3. Ask someone to massage the oil over your body.

Sleep Oil

This massage oil will ease aches and pains and help you to have good nights sleep.

Ingredients

• 4 fl oz (100ml) sweet almond oil
• 8 drops thyme essential oil
• 8 drops sweet orange essential oil
• 4 drops juniper berry essential oil

Method

1. Mix the sweet almond oil with the thyme, sweet orange and juniper berry essential oils in a dark bottle with a tight - fitting lid.



2. If you use a clear bottle, store in a dark place, as this will protect the oil.



3. Before bed, massage this oil into your skin. If you do not have time, even a little bit smoothed into your arms and hands will help you to sleep.



4. If you are pregnant, replace the juniper berry and thyme essential oils with lavender.



5. If you are allergic to nuts, replace the sweet almond oil with grapeseed or sunflower oil.

Whats Next?

Heres a great recipe for homemade bath oil!