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Creating Your Blend
from Blending Harmony: Create Your Own Essential Oil Mixes for Relaxation and Stress Relief
by Kimflyangel2
Start small and simple. A blend doesn't have to include a dozen oils to be effective. In fact, three can be a perfect number: a top note for initial impact, a middle note for body and balance, and a base note for depth and longevity.
A simple formula to follow when beginning is to use 30% top note, 50% middle note, and 20% base note. But remember, this is just a guide. The beauty of creating your own blend is that it’s all about what works for you.
Stress Relief Blend Recipe
To craft a soothing blend for stress relief, you might consider using lavender as your top note for its renowned calming properties, geranium as your middle note for its harmonizing effects, and frankincense as your base note for its grounding aura.
Recipe:
Top note: 9 drops of Lavender essential oil
Middle note: 15 drops of Geranium essential oil
Base note: 6 drops of Frankincense essential oil
Mix these oils in a dark glass container and let it sit for a day or two for the aromas to harmonize. To use your blend, add a few drops to a diffuser, dilute in a carrier oil for a massage, or add to your bath water.
Relaxation Blend Recipe
For a relaxation blend, try combining bergamot as your top note for its uplifting yet calming nature, chamomile as your middle note for its relaxing properties, and sandalwood as your base note for its grounding depth.
Recipe:
Top note: 9 drops of Bergamot essential oil
Middle note: 15 drops of Chamomile essential oil
Base note: 6 drops of Sandalwood essential oil
Again, mix the oils in a dark glass container and let them synergize before use. This blend is perfect for unwinding after a long day.
Creating your own essential oil blends is a deeply personal and rewarding experience. Each drop carries a piece of nature’s wisdom and tranquility, seeping into your daily life with its unique melody of scents. It’s time to listen to your intuition, unleash your creativity, and immerse yourself in the world of aromatherapy.
Remember, blending essential oils is an art form. What you create is an extension of yourself and your unique aromatic preferences.
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