Aromatherapy uses essential oils captured from aromatic botanicals. Once inhaled, these aromas have the power to enhance the essence of a feeling or a romantic thought. Used to perfume lotions, soaps, body mists, massage oils and more, essential oils have a long history of romance and these simple to make recipes are sure to leave your loved one swooning.
Amorous Body Butter
Ingredients:
- 40 drops Vanilla
- 4 drops Sweet orange
- 2 drops Cardamom
- 10 drops Rose absolute
- 1 cup Coconut oil
- Mason jar
Directions:
Using a fork, mash room temperature coconut oil until it’s broken down. Stir in essential oils and, using an electric mixer, mix on high speed for five minutes. For a creamier body butter add unscented lotion or shea butter. Scoop mixture into a mason jar and seal.
Love Potion Spritz
Ingredients:
- 6 drops Ylang ylang
- 5 drops Rose absolute
- 1 drop Clove bud
- 1 cup Water
- Small spray bottle
Directions:
Add all ingredients to a small spray bottle and shake well.
Exotic Bath Fizz
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Baking soda
- 1/2 cup Sea salt
- 24 drops Sweet orange
- 14 drops Sandalwood
- 8 drops Jasmine absolute
- Mason jar
Directions:
Add all ingredients to a mason jar, seal and shake well.
Make you own Aromatherapy
Here are a few simple tips for making your own essential oils blend. A good blend works together harmoniously with a profile containing a top note, a middle note, and a base. As the top note evaporates quickly, the middle note takes a little longer to dissipate, leaving the base note to linger longest.
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Top Notes
- Lemon Eucalyptus
- Eucalyptus
- Tea Tree
- Pine
- Frankincense
- Sweet Orange
- Lemon
- Grapefruit
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Middle Notes
- Lavender
- Bergamot
- Lemongrass
- Coriander
- Geranium
- Citronella
- Ginger
- Peppermint
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Base Notes
- Vetiver
- Patchouli
- Sandalwood
- Myrrh
- Blue Cypress
- Texas Cedarwood
- Amyris
- Clove Bud
The most common essential oils used for romance are: grapefruit, sandalwood, ylang ylang, patchouli, rose and jasmine.
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