Due to this well appreciated usefulness, many become interested in creating their own recipe of aromatherapy oils and other skin care products to give rise to an all-natural product. There are many ways to help you with this venture, professional assistance of a skilled aroma therapist is not a requirement but if you want to indulge in a relaxing massage and other treatments; they are the most worthy professionals to offer you this experience.



A little research will be sufficient initially and provided you treat your chosen oils with respect and read up on any contra-indications relating to specific oils, then using aromatherapy oils is a positive step which will lead to feeling contented, relaxed and enjoying the whole creative process.

First of all, think about the type of recipes you would like to create i.e. skin care? Face masks? Hand creme? Massage oils? Read up on the volume of recipes that you can find in any good aromatherapy books or, by reading articles on the Internet.

However, you should make sure that you have acquired enough knowledge and technical know-how on the specific components of oils and its contraindications before finally carrying out your plan of preparing your own recipe. If you are not yet confident on this part, it would be better if you stick with the customary recipe available.

* Recipe for Aromatherapy Massage Oils

Warming Massage Oil

Jojoba or sweet almond oil - 8 tablespoons

20 drops of sandalwood essential oils

Frankincense essential oils - 10 drops

Ginger essential oils - 10 drops

Procedure: Combine all the ingredients together. Store in a dark glass container; keep in a dry place until ready for use.

* Recipe for Aromatherapy oil-based Soap

Fortifying Mood Soap

Liquid non-scented soap, 4 fl. oz

Lavender essential oil - 20 drops

10 drops of bergamot essential oil

Geranium essential oil - 10 drops

Procedure: Blend essential oils and liquid soap together while stirring constantly. Keep in a plastic soap dispenser. Do not forget to shake before using.

* Recipe for Aromatherapy Bath Oils

Meditating Bath

1 tablespoon milk

Sandalwood essential oil, 4 drops

Rose essential oil - 2 drops

Frankincense essential oil, 2 drops

Procedure: Pour the oils in the prepared bath water. Stir constantly to evenly disperse the oils.

Most aromatherapy oils are not recommended for direct skin application. Tea tree oil and lavender oil are exceptions. These oils are safe to apply directly on skin. Always combine aromatherapy oils with fine quality carrier oil. Some examples are jojoba oil, grape oil, and sweet almond oil. When storing, keep away from direct and artificial source of light to enjoy the maximum storage life of 3 years.

Aromatherapy oil solutions with citrus essential oil ingredients usually stay less long than other recipes. If you have any of this variety, it is advisable that you consume it before the other recipes without any citrus ingredient.

There are no need to purchase expensive face creams or bath lotions, it is possible to make wonderful natural products with a wide range of health benefits using aromatherapy oils.