Applications for Synergy Oils

People are always asking me how they can use their synergy oils. There are countless ways that essential oils can be safely used in our day to day lives. I use oils in diffusers, baths, hampers, back packs, shoes, laundry, linens, in my cleaning products etc. I have compiled a list of the most common applications and the amount of oil to use per application. When it comes to essential oils more IS NOT better. Essential oils are very potent. The suggested guidelines are there for a reason.

Foot bath 2 – 5 drops add to warm water and soak feet for about 15 – 20 minutes. Can also add ½ cup Epsom salts to the foot bath.

Diffuser 1 – 5 drops

Bath 1 – 6 drops (best put into ½ tsp carrier oil first e.g. olive oil, sunflower oil, jojoba oil)

Steam inhalation 2 – 3 drops in a bowl of hot water, lean over bowl and cover head with a towel. Breathe deeply for a few minutes.

Tissue or cotton ball 1 drop – can be sniffed as needed or placed into pillow case

Perfume – dab a drop on pulse points

Massage oil – 1 drop essential oil blend to 20 drops carrier oil.

*Do not ingest. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with sensitive skin and eyes. If pregnant, nursing, or have a known illness or health disorder consult a doctor before using. Not intended to treat or diagnose any medical condition. These guidelines are suggestions only. Use at your own discretion. See our full disclaimer for more information.

Product Tips

It is important to remember that preservative-free, natural products do not stay fresh for as long as commercial products do. Natural products can experience fluctuations from batch to batch. It is possible that the fragrance, texture, and appearance of each batch may differ due to a variety of environmental factors.

Direct sunlight and UV rays, oxygen, heat, moisture, and bacteria from your fingers can all adversely affect natural products. Below are several tips for preserving and protecting preservative-free formulations for maximum enjoyment and safety:

• Store products in dark containers or opaque packaging to keep them away from the harmful effects of sunlight
• Do not leave containers open. Natural products can oxidize and become rancid when exposed to air
• Heat can damage natural products. Store products in a cupboard or other cool place away from excessive heat and humidity
• Because our fingers can host bacteria, try to avoid dipping your fingers into product jars and/or bottles. Instead, use a clean spoon, toothpick, cosmetic spatula, Popsicle stick or other appropriate utensil to obtain the desired amount for use
• Use products within 3 -6 months. Store products in the refrigerator to maximize their shelf-life
• Shake well before use where appropriate (e.g. toners, spritzers, etc.)
• Bathtub or shower may become slippery after the use of oil products; please use caution

New Model of the Modern Alternative Housewife

I must be nuts. I was sitting outside with my kids today watching their cherubic selves run with glee through the sprinklers when I had several thoughts run through my head in a most traffic jam like fashion about what I was doing here at all. Not in a crazy I don’t want to be living kind of way, but more in a…sort of what is my special purpose kind of way. I happened to go inside and look around in my office. I see the most eclectic titles assembled in one place on my book shelves. Books about subjects ranging from Chakra Clearing and chanting to magical herbalism, an idiot’s guide to learning Yiddish and everything else in between. Really, I must be nuts or reasonably grounded in being eccentric. I may drive a mini-van with two car seats in the back and by all accounts may appear to be that kind of gung ho PTA going gal. But I’m not. I don’t fit that jello-mold. Never have. I must be the new model of the modern alternative housewife the one who makes cookies for the school bake sale in between giving Reiki sessions to clients, mixing up new aromatherapy potions and notions, and perfecting the design of her latest tatoo. Yep. That’s more like it. Sage Spray anyone? Let’s clear this crazy thinking and get grounded.

The Great Paraben Debate

Methyl/Propylparabens These parabens are some of the most commonly used preservatives. Stable over the pH range of cosmetics, these synthetics provide a broad spectrum of anti-microbial activity and are used in foods and cosmetics.

Regarding parabens…the deal is that they are effective antimicrobial agents (preservatives). Many people feel that natural preservatives are not as effective and in addition not as reliable. I think the jury is still out on all of it. The problem is that more and more people are having reactions to commercially made products that contain DEA, parabens, etc. The combination of these ingredients and their overuse can create a harsh environment for sensitive skin hence the wonderful preservative nature. Society consumer patterns dictate manufacturing necessities. People want perfect, cheap, and right now. More and more additives, preservatives, and chemical agents are being added to food, cosmetics, cleansers, and bath and body products every day in order to achieve those demands. Many of these products contain the same additives, preservatives, and chemical agents. The consumer is then subjected to an onslaught of way too much of the same caustic ingredients. I believe that this continual overuse of unnecessary chemical additives ultimately contributes to many forms of immune dysfunction. When the body is continually taxed, it cannot pull out the reserves it needs to in order to fight disease.

That is my take in a nutshell.

Chai Spice Chill Out

Scenario: 4 year old son spazzes about seemingly nothing in particular to you only on his big deal-o-meter it’s huge. Mommy gets totally hooked in and mirrors the 4 year olds behavior so perfectly she has to ask herself, “Hey who is the kid here anyway”? Son tells Mommy he needs to be smudged. At least I have done something right. We quickly spray the room with Sage Spray, each other and his sister. There. Feels better Mommy? Right? Yes, but still I decide that tuck in time couldn’t possibly come early enough tonight. After “Not so Stellar” parenting moment #102 (could be a million by now, I’ve lost count). I feel that this Mommy needs a bath pronto. I pour a heaping amount of Pink Colour Bath in there (providing support for Hanson’s theories on love in the world….where’s the love, it’s not enough…it makes the world go round and round and round), a generous handful of my salt mixture, 5 drops of Chai Spice Synergy Oil, and a cup of milk. I made myself one giant Chai latte bath. I soaked in that pink salty Chai Spice bath of yumminess with a cup of tea by my side and a plate of Oreos. Thank you Nabisco. I bet you had no idea that Oreos taste so much better when you are the one submerged in milk!

Get Happy!

I seek all things luscious in this life. Love, laughter, and the joy that awaits the ripe moments just waiting to be picked like juicy apples. I am okay with the awkward moments of new legs sprouting to hold me up. I am okay with it all. I choose this. I relish this. I live for this. I created a new spray today that totally supports this excellent vibration I am talking about. It’s called Get Happy Spray. Can’t you just hear David Cassidy? Seriously speaking…this spray rocks! It is lemongrass lusciousness in a bottle with a fruity undertone and a hibiscus overtone. It is fruitylicious and makes your olfactory senses light up with a smile. See what I mean? Come on Get Happy all over the place!