The perfect blend for a great astringent if you have skin prone to break outs. After washing your face or taking a shower, spritz this blend on a freshly washed face and let dry.
Per 1 oz glass spray bottle add:
4 drops Melaleuca
4 drops Lavender
Witch Hazel
Add the EOs to the glass bottle and top off with Witch Hazel. While we're on the subject of Witch Hazel, I found a list of wonderful ways to use the brilliant stuff from Wisebread that's worthy of sharing!
15 Uses for Witch Hazel
1. The big one: Spot and blemish control
Witch hazel can reduce the inflammation on a pimple. Some people claim daily use helps with acne, and witch hazel can be found in many over-the-counter treatments. Application with a Witch Stick is the most convenient, but you can dab it on with a cotton ball. Ask your pharmacist before you do this, though.
2. Soothe and heal diaper rash
If your baby's rash isn't healing quick enough, apply witch hazel solution (Dickinson's is good) with a cotton ball and you should see immediate improvement to your baby's bottom.
3. Shrink bags under the eyes
Some people say that the application of hemorrhoid cream to those little baggies under your eyes can take them away. It's not an old wives' tale. One of the magic ingredients in a product like Preparation H is witch hazel, which helps tighten up the skin and reduce the bagginess. And that leads nicely to…
4. Soothe and reduce external hemorrhoids
Not only does witch hazel tighten skin, it's also a good anti-itch remedy. By combining witch hazel with aloe, glycerine or petroleum jelly and rub it on external hemorrhoids, you will reduce itching significantly and dry up most bleeding.
5. Varicose vein relief
Soak wash cloths in witch hazel and lay on legs, which are propped straight out, to reduce pain and swelling from varicose veins. The witch hazel helps to tighten the veins, relieving the discomfort temporarily.
6. Soothe poison ivy and poison oak
Just like acne and blemishes, the witch hazel reduces itching and relieves swelling. Something definitely worth packing on your next camping trip.
7. Treat chicken pox blisters
A combination of aloe, honey, lavender and other essential oils create a spray that will vastly reduce the discomfort of chicken pox blisters. And it's all-natural. Here's what to do:
Mix together 1 tablespoon honey, 40 drops lavender essential oil, 15 drops lemon essential oil, 15 drops bergamot essential oil, 5 drops peppermint essential oil, 1 teaspoon carrot seed oil and 1/2 cup aloe vera gel.
Once completely mixed, and 1/2 cup distilled witch hazel and mix again. Pour mixture into spray bottle and use on affected areas (avoiding eyes). A more potent and less unsightly way to treat the chicken pox than traditional calamine lotion.
8. Heal your bruises faster
Been in a fight recently? Well, maybe not. But if you bang your leg or arm and are left with a nasty bruise, a thrice-daily dab of witch hazel can help speed up the healing time of the bruise.
Witch Hazel is good stuff, don't forget to keep a bottle!
Ahhhh...the wonders of Grapefruit essential oil!
As many of you already know, Grapefruit is one of my go~to essential oils for many things, including a headache! I also use it to moisturize after a shower by adding a whole bottle of essential oil to a whole bottle of Fractionated Coconut Oil, the best moisturizer for my skin!
A simple and wonderful toner to spritz on your clean face can easily be made with Grapefruit EO and water per 1 oz glass bottle.
8 drops of Grapefruit essential oil
Distilled Water (I've used plain ol tap water too)
Is there any essential oil more versatile than Lavender?
I've been using this product for years to set my makeup. It's pricey! However, when I set my make~up with a spritz of essential oil enhanced water, it makes all the difference! Make~up artists are never without this simple, yet effective tool!
I've since discovered that a blend of Lavender and water as a make~up finisher works amazingly well! Lavender makes perfect sense because of it's soothing, healing and restorative properties for skin tissue! Have you ever put Lavender on a fresh burn? It stops the burn and restores the skin, it's incredible for burns!
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Add 8 drops of Lavender essential oil to 1 oz of distilled water in a glass spray bottle and spritz your face after applying make~up to set your artistry :)
You'll love it! Your make~up will look smoother and last longer!
Enjoy!
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