Aromatherapy Tips
We've started this page so we can all share our tips. We will choose the best tip each month and the person submitting the winning tip will earn themselves a £5.00 gift voucher.
Here is our list of tips and if you have more you can think of please send them in and you may be in with a chance of winning the £5.00 voucher. To submit or comment on the tips please contact us by clicking here.
We will just show your initial, surname and date with the tip on the website.
Good luck and thank you !
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AUGUST 2010 TIPS
To keep flies out of the bin (they love getting in with the thrown out bits of salad etc.), I place a couple of drops of geranium essential oil on a bit of kitchen towel and place in the bin liner at the bottom of the bin when changing the liner. This has proved totally effective in my country kitchen! It is also better than citronella and tea tree for keeping the bugs at bay - especially as we live near non-flowing farm water irrigation channels and gets lots of mossies - so we use geranium oil to steer them away!
Submitted by Jo Head from a Barn in deep Suffolk countryside! 11th August 2010.
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Men's sweat makes clothes stink, particularly if not washed straight away. My husband always adds 1-2 cups white vinegar in the washing, and a few drops of a anti-bacterial, cleansing, strong-scented essential oil like petitgrain or eucalyptus as 'softener'. The tops he uses to run or play squash always come out or the washing smelling divine, and keep a light scent even after dry!
Submitted by Andrea P. 15/08/2010.
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I have had skin flaps on my neck for years and I thought the only method of removal was surgery. Wrong!!
I applied Tea Tree Oil a few times and within a couple of weeks they have all gone!
So thrilled!!
Violet King. Submitted 1st August 2010.
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JUNE 2010 TIPS
When having a BBQ, put a few drops of Citronella essential oil in the coals to keep the bugs away.
Submitted by S.D Wood, 10th June 2010 - JUNE'S WINNING TIP !
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A face oil made from a mixture of 5 drops Eucalyptus oil, 5 drops Clary Sage oil, 5 drops of White Thyme oil, 5 drops of Egyptian Geranium oil, 5 drops of Bergamot oil, 15 drops of Lavender oil in 25mls Grapeseed oil and 5mls of Carrot Tissue oil.
This has revolutionised my beauty regime! It really moisturises without leaving my skin greasy.
Submitted by S Cook 14/06/2010.
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Make a herbal anti tick collar by putting a few drops of Eucalyptus oil, Tea Tree oil, Citronella oil, Lavender oil or Geranium oil to absorb into a bandana.
Will help keep the ticks and fleas at bay.
Submitted by Nancy Monk 15/06/2010.
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MAY 2010 TIPS
If you suffer from fatigue, try carrying round a bottle of Lavender with you. Inhaling straight from the bottle really does help.
Submitted by Sandra Byrne, 20th May 2010 - MAY'S WINNING TIP!
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APRIL 2010 TIPS
After a long hot Summer's day (lets hope so). add a couple of drops of Peppermint oil to a foot bath to soothe and revive your feet.
Submitted by R. Catchpole, 30th April 2010. APRIL'S WINNING TIP!
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JANUARY'S TIPS
The celebrities say the scent of Grapefruit essential oil can help our enzymes which can aid weight loss !
Submitted by R.Richardson, 12th January 2010. JANUARY'S WINNING TIP!
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DECEMBER'S TIPS
I was given a pot of organic coconoil together with the leaflet explaining all the uses of the coconut oil.
Just after Christmas my hands and fingers flared up with red, flaky and sore areas of skin (all the Christmas washing up!). I applied the gorgeous smelling oil twice a day and by day three, my hands were almost clear. I was so pleased what a wonderful product.
Thank you.
Submitted by J.Thomas, 31st December 2009. - DECEMBER'S WINNING TIP!
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NOVEMBER'S TIPS
Place 2-3 drops of Lemongrass essential oil in your shoes or trainers to neutralise odours.
Submitted by Carol Davis, Cardiff, 18th November 2009. - NOVEMBER'S WINNING TIP!
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OCTOBER'S TIPS
For a perfect smell for your home during the winter months, mix 2 drops of cinnamon with 4 drops of orange essential oil in an oil burner. The two oils together compliment each other beautifully.
V Pritchard, 31st October 2009 - OCTOBER'S WINNING TIP!
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SEPTEMBER'S TIPS
Add a couple of drops of geranium essential oil to a glass of warm water and gargle to relieve sore throat symptoms. You can do the same with Tea Tree oil (this is a safer option for children who can't get the hang of gargling).
Rachel Catchpole, 30th September 2009 - SEPTEMBER'S WINNING TIP!
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AUGUST'S TIPS
Put about 5 drops of essential oil - pine or rosemary are wonderful - on a lightly crumpled tissue and place it in your empty vacuum cleaner bag. It adds a whole new dimension to housework and makes the house smell gorgeous.
Holly Haig, 24th August 2009 - AUGUST'S WINNING TIP!
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JULY'S TIPS
Place a piece of cotton wool or tie a hankie on the fan wire frame and put a couple of drops of chamomile or lavender essential oil on it to help the little one's settle at night !
Sarah Wood, 31st July 2009. - JULY'S WINNING TIP!
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JUNE'S TIPS
Make you're own exfoliator:
use ground almonds and a base oil (e.g. peach) in a jar and add a few drops of your favourite essential oils for a lovely smell...
use under the shower for lovely smooth skin.
Dominika Phillips, 23rd June 2009.
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Hi,
Here's my laundry tip. I put 2 or 3 drops of uplifting essential oil, orange or ylang ylang on a clean sock or old face flannel and place it in the wash along with a load. JUNE'S WINNING TIP !
I sometimes also add a few drops of lavender oil on an old pillowcase for the last few minutes the clothes are in the dryer.
Niki, 26th June 2009.
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MAY'S TIPS
I always put 2-4 drops of Lavender (or mixture of Lavender and Chamomile) essential oils on the cotton balls and put inside my kids' wardrobe or drawer. Works well for a good night sleep!
CK Koong, 5th May 2009. MAY'S WINNING TIP !
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I use a mixture of
Thyme oil
Cinnamon oil and
Clove oil
I mix with a cup of steaming water and inhale
Its fabulous for sinus clearing.
T. Aird, 27th May 2009.
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APRIL'S TIPS
1. I make my own multi purpose cleaner, into a spray bottle I put water, a small amount of white vinegar, the I add a few drops of essential oil to mask the smell of the vinegar, this can be used on windows, tiles, I use it everywhere.
2. I add a few drops of essential oil to a tissue and slip it into my pillow case at night especially lavender. - APRIL'S WINNING TIP !
3. I add a few drops of essential oil to a cloth and slip it behind the radiators when they are on, the rooms smell lovely.
Linda Kemshell, 20th April 2009.
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When using essential oils in the bath, mix the oils with c.4 fl.oz. of milk [use soya millk if Vegan]. this ensures even distribution and quick absorption rather than dissipation via hot water.
Jon Chadwick, 23rd April 2009.
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MARCH'S TIPS
Put a few drops of essential oil in your shower tray before you shower and you get the scent as you shower a super quick fix for busy mornings! MARCH'S WINNING TIP !
J Hope, 2nd March 2009.
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FEBRUARY'S TIPS
1. I always sprinkle a few drops of essential oil onto a small square of cloth or kitchen roll and place in my hoover.
2. Use your favourite scent or something like tea tree which will blitz germs in the air as you clean.
3. I also like to make my own eco friendly carpet cleaner with a mixture of salt, bicarb and a few drops of essential oil. Sprinkle, and leave for ten minutes before hoovering. - FEBRUARY'S WINNING TIP !
Best Wishes, L Birch, 17th February 2009.
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JANUARY'S WINNING TIP
Revitalise scented wooden balls with a little Lavender mixed with a carrier oil. When dry they can be placed near a radiator to freshen the air or put in a cloth bag to go in with clothes.
Submitted by H.Robbins, 28th January 2009.
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DECEMBER'S WINNING TIP
Put a few drops of Litsea Cubeba essential oil in your hoover bag to help you feel uplifted whilst hoovering!
Submitted by Rachel C.
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