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aromatherapy recipes

We offer take-home workshops ranging from perfumery to massage oil and bathsalt making labs. Below are a few recipes from one of our Santa's Potion Lab workshops. For dilution ratios and general blending instructions, please consult our blending guide. Click here for our 100% natural, organic essential oils. Once you have created your all-natural bath, body & massage oils, store them away from direct sunlight and heat sources. We recommend storing all oil blends in dark glass bottles.

These recipes make the following quantities of product:

> 100ml of bath, body & massage oil (20 drops of essential oils in 100 ml of unscented carrier oil)
> 100ml of foaming bath (20 drops of essential oils in 100 ml of unscented shampoo)
> 1 kg of bathsalts (20 drops of essential oils and 20 drops of unscented carrier oil to each 1 kg batch of unscented salts)

 

bengal spice mandarin
An energizing and invigorating blend. A great way to start your day or boost your vitality. Helps soothe sore muscles. A good men's gift.

8 drops mandarin
2 drops ginger
2 drops cinnamon**
4 drops cardamom
4 drops coriander

*optional for bathsalts: add 1 tbsp. of citrus peel, herbal chai or golden phoenix tea
** for sensitive skin, omit cinnamon and replace with 2 drops of ginger

 

evergreen forest
An invigorating blend that is refreshing and energizing. May be helpful for the respiratory system, colds and flu. A good men's gift.

6 drops fir needle
6 drops cedarwood
2 drops clary sage
4 drops cypress
2 drops pine needle

 

earl grey's bath potion
A refreshing and lively blend. A great reviver for a morning bath or soothing evening bath.

10 drops bergamot
5 drops lavender
5 drops melissa

*optional for bathsalts: add 1 tsp. canton orange tea

 

frosty's potion
An energizing and invigorating blend. A great way to start your day or boost your vitality. A good men's gift.

10 drops spearmint
4 drops rosemary
2 drops niaouli
2 drops eucalyptus citriodora
2 drops clove**

*optional for bathsalts: add 1 tbsp. angelwater, seamist or westcoast peppermint tea
** for sensitive skin, omit clove and replace with 2 drops of cardamom

 

love potion
Imagine a warm oil massage or seductive bath by candelight! This aphrodisiac blend is also deeply relaxing.

5 drops vetiver
5 drops clary sage
5 drops ylang ylang
5 drops grapefruit
5 drops jasmine 10%

(note: this recipe has more than 20 drops because jasmine is at a 10% dilution)

 

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