Here is the group blending on Kim's porch last Sunday. It looks like they were figuring out which of the Essential oils would make a luscious and effective Salt scrub.
The mineral rich Dead Sea Salts from Israel combined with Organic JoJoba Oil created a wonderful exfoliating base to blend with Essential oils. The Jojoba is very similar to our own body oil and will penetrate deeply while the salts will enrich our systems with their minerals.
And wait, there's more, the Essential oils we explored added another whole layer of skin nourishing benefits.
Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens) is moisturizing for the skin at the same time as it helps with fluid retention by stimulating the lymphatic system. It can smooth out hormone production and you know what that helps, pms, menapause etc. etc. The aroma is uplifting and delightfully floral.
Palmarosa(Cymbopogon Martini) addresses many skin issues, balancing our own sebum, it's anti-infectious and fungal and people find it very calming to the nervous system.
Frankincense(Boswellia carterii) has been used in skin care products for centuries. It is particularly helpful with dry aging skin. Not to mention its deep resinous aroma that calms not only the skin but our minds and muscles. It is one of my everyday oils. It even calms respiratory conditions.
These were only three of the six Essential oils we played with. Everyone made a Salt scrub and a personalized Body lotion.
One of the recipes for Body Lotion was:
Jasmine
Lemon
Palmarosa
I will return with more tales of fabulous Essential oil and their nourishing benefits. I have some suggestions on how to navigate the cold and Flu season.
Peace,
Nancy
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