Bergamot – pic via globalhealingcenter.com
I just wrote an article about the wonderful oil of bergamot, so click here if you’d like to check it out. I received a great response to my story on this bittersweet citrus oil and that’s because it’s a universally adored oil and has been used extensively in perfume for hundreds (if not more) years. It’s sparkly, light, refreshing and I always categorise the citrus oils as oils of happiness. It’s also fab for using in love blends as it negates mild feelings of anxiety.
Bergamot is used in aromatherapy to help with feelings of sadness and depression and to generally improve moods. It can be used as a tonic for oily skin, and is wonderful for all kinds of skincare. There is a warning with bergamot oil though – there is a constituent in its makeup called bergaptene, and this renders the oil slightly phototoxic. This means don’t smother yourself with it then sunbake for 8 hours – you could burn baby!
Les check out some recipes –
Pink clay – pic via qrbiz.com
1. Face Mask
Usually add 2 or 3 drops of oil to some clay and add water, floral water or hydrosol.
“Teenage Dream Skin”
For oily and acne skin try a face mask twice weekly with PINK clay –
2 teaspoons pink clay
Bergamot 1 drop will be enough here
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A personal mist is easy to make! pic via ebay.com.au
2. Personal Aura Cleansing Mist & Room Mist
In a 50ml mist bottle filled with water add 25 drops of oil
(depending on the packaging you have, you may need to use a little alcohol -like vodka- at the bottom of your bottle first, so the oils disperse into smaller drops to prevent clogging the atomiser top. I’ve found sometimes it works just with water, and sometimes it doesn’t – very annoying!)
“Ugh”
When you need bit of a boost –
Bergamot 15 drops
Rose Geranium 5 drops
Lemon Myrtle 3 drops
Myrrh 2 drops
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“I’m Lovely”
Yes you are ….
Bergamot 10 drops
Palmarosa 6 drops
Black Spruce 6 drops
Patchouli 3 drops
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“I Wonder What Good Fortune is Coming my Way?”
Get in the vibration to accept good things –
Bergamot 12 drops
Cedarwood Virginian 6 drops
May Chang 3 drops
Nutmeg 3 drops
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“From Negative to Positive”
Change!
Bergamot 16 drops
Rosewood 9 drops
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The classic Duralex glass dish is handy to make oil blends and quick perfumes in
3. Nourishing Body Oil Blend
For a coat of your body use 3 teaspoons of carrier oil in a little dish and, add 7 – 8 drops of essential oil.
***** Always put the drops of essential oil into the bottle or dish first, then add the carrier oil. It gives the scents time to create a synergistic fusion.
For a 50ml bottle of oil add 25 drops and see my articles “Ratios for Blending Essential Oils – A Reminder of the Basics” and “Aromatherapy – It’s Easy as 1 2 3”
“Soft Skin”
For beautiful feeling and smelling skin –
Beragmot 3 drops
Lavender 2 drops
Peru Balsam 2 drops
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“Don’t Dilly-Dally”
Make a fresh start in the morning to get moving –
Bergamot 4 drops
Lemongrass 2 drops
Eucalyptus 1 drop
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“You Will Be Mine”
Become absolutely irrisistable –
Bergamot 3 drops
Jasmine 3% 10 drops * see my article for more info on 3% blends in jojoba
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Scent your space
4. Scent Your Space
In a traditional oil burner with a candle or a diffuser add 25 drops of oil
“I Love My Little Space in the World”
Bergamot 15 drops
Cedarwood Atlas 6 drops
Geranium 4 drops
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“Let’s Dance”
Yeah!
Bergamot 10 drops
Cinnamon 5 drops
Spearmint 5 drops
Lime 5 drops
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Happy blending and remember to use your intention when you are creating your formulas.See my article about intention.
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