Bath & Body
Jul 19
Aromatherapy lotion combines two simple pleasures: moisturizing your skin and enjoying a fragrance you love. A softly scented lavender lotion can become part of an evening routine. Sweet orange can make an ordinary body lotion feel bright and cheerful. Cedarwood and frankincense create a deeper, woodsy fragrance, while carefully used peppermint can add a fresh …
Jul 13
Aromatherapy balms are one of the simplest ways to turn a few basic ingredients into something that feels special. A little beeswax gives the balm its structure. Jojoba or another carrier oil makes it smooth enough to spread. Then a carefully measured amount of lavender, cedarwood, peppermint, frankincense, or another essential oil adds fragrance and …
Jul 12
A warm bath can be one of the simplest ways to make an ordinary evening feel a little more luxurious. Add soft lighting, a clean towel, a favorite book or playlist, and a carefully chosen essential-oil blend, and your bathroom can take on the atmosphere of a quiet home spa. The key word is carefully. …
Jun 16
A warm bath can be one of the simplest ways to create a quiet transition between a busy day and a restful evening. Add soft lighting, comfortable water, and a fragrance such as lavender, Roman chamomile, cedarwood, or bergamot, and an ordinary bath can feel much more like a personal spa ritual. But essential oils …
Apr 17
There is something especially satisfying about making your own body lotion. Unlike a simple body oil, a true lotion combines water with nourishing oils and butters to create a light, creamy moisturizer that spreads easily and leaves skin feeling soft without an overly greasy finish. This homemade essential oil lotion recipe combines jojoba oil, shea …
Apr 15
A freshly shaved face can feel wonderfully smooth—but shaving also removes surface skin cells and can leave the skin feeling tight, dry, warm, or irritated. A gentle aftershave can help replace some of that lost softness without the sting associated with traditional alcohol-heavy splashes. This DIY essential oil aftershave recipe takes a simpler approach. Instead …
Apr 11
As skin matures, it often becomes drier, thinner, and less able to hold onto moisture as easily as it once did. A simple facial oil can be a lovely addition to a mature skin-care routine, especially when you want something rich enough to soften dry areas without creating a complicated ten-step regimen. This homemade face …
Mar 30
A warm shower can become one of the simplest aromatherapy rituals in your day. Add a little eucalyptus in the morning, lavender in the evening, or bright citrus when you want the bathroom to feel fresh and cheerful, and an ordinary shower suddenly feels a little more spa-like. Aromatherapy shower mists are also convenient because …
Mar 29
Rosemary essential oil has one of the freshest aromas in an aromatherapy collection. Crisp, herbal, woody, and slightly camphoraceous, it works beautifully with citrus oils, lavender, cedarwood, peppermint, eucalyptus, and many other familiar scents. It is also remarkably versatile. Rosemary can give a morning diffuser blend a bright herbal edge, add depth to massage oil, …
Mar 02
Peppermint essential oil has an unmistakable cool, fresh aroma, and the tingling sensation it creates can make a skincare product feel instantly refreshing. That sensory effect has helped peppermint become a popular ingredient in soaps, foot creams, body products, lip products, and homemade skincare recipes. It has also led to some much bigger claims. Search …
