CEDARWOOD ESSENTIAL OIL BENEFITS

Cedarwood Essential Oil (Juniperus Virginiana -also known as Cedrus Doedara, Cedrus Atlantica, and Cedrus Libani)

 Cedarwood has a very woody and grounding smell. 


Blends well with Bergamot, Benzoin, Cinnamon, Lavender, Lime, Lemon, Juniper, Frankincense, Neroli, Rose, Rosemary, and Cypress.

BENEFITS

• Treats acne and skin infections

• Eases coughing

• Treats itchiness especially those caused by insects

• Repels insects

• Reduces inflammation and skin peeling

• Acts as a sedative

• Used to treat fungal infections

• Relieves insomnia

• Promotes hair growth

• Helps those suffering from ezcema

• Dry scalp problems

HOW TO USE
For those suffering from insomnia or sleeping problems, diffuse Cedarwood oil in air or inhale from a cotton ball. 

Diffusing this oil during a party or at a gathering helps calm people down. This oil is used by some tribes with the belief that it brings people together. 

Add 20 drops to your bath and soak in the woody scented water. This is believed to help with arthritis, joint stiffness and skin problems. 

Add 2 drops to a base/carrier oil such as Sweet Almond oil / Jojoba oil and rub onto scalp to promote healthy hair growth and relief dry scalp.


Add to soap making or lotions to improve skin health, acne or skin inflammation.

Add between 10-20 drops to every 100ml shampoo to improve hair growth. 

Always do a skin test on a small area before using.

CAUTION: Avoid if pregnant, breastfeeding, or nursing.  Never use essential oils directly on skin. Always dillute with water or any carrier oils. 

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BASIL ESSENTIAL OIL BENEFITS

Basil oil (Ocimum basilicum)

Basil has a very stimulating scent. It is sweet and peppery. Use with caution as this oil has a very green herbal smell. 

Blends well with Bergamot, Chamomile, Lavender, clary sage, clove bud, geranium, lime, lemon, hyssop, juniper, eucalyptus, neroli, marjoram, rosemary, and melissa.

BENEFITS

• Tones skin
• Enhances luster on dull-looking skin and hair
• Treats acne and skin infections
• Eases coughing
• Used for respiratory problems such as asthma, bronchitis, sinus
• Oily hair or greasy hair 
• Treats itchiness especially those caused by insects
• Vomiting and nausea such as those caused by motion sickness and hangovers

HOW TO USE
For those suffering from congestion or respiratory problems, diffuse Basil oil in air or inhale from a cotton ball. 

Add 2 drops to a base/carrier oil such as Avocado oil / Jojoba oil and rub onto chest.

Add to soap making or lotions to improve skin health.

Add between 10-20 drops to every 100ml shampoo to reduce oily hair and scalp itchiness. 

Always do a skin test on a small area before using.

CAUTION: Avoid if pregnant, breastfeeding, or nursing. However, some people suggest that it increases milk flow, but more research needs to be done.

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ESSENTIAL OIL BLENDS THAT WILL WAKE YOU UP

Some essential oils have a whooping scent that just wakes you up.

So if you or someone else you know has a lot of issues waking up in the morning here's a blend that helps increase alertness, especially when you need a quick pick-me-up.

Essential oils that wake you up and improve your mental alertness:
Orange, peppermint, lemon, tea tree, eucalyptus

WAKE UP BLEND RECIPES Mix 5 drops of pure orange essential oil and 5 drops of pure peppermint essential oil.

Store this mixture in a bottle and keep the lid on tight. Essential oils tend to oxidize with air and we wouldn't want that. We will call this mix our Pick-a-upper blend.

1) Use the Pick-a-upper blend in a difusser and light the diffuser up in the morning.

2) Add 4 drops of Pick-a-upper blend to 120ml carrier oil such as a Jojoba oil or Apricot Kernel oil and massage onto the temples of your head after your shower. The scent will linger all the way even while you are stuck in a jam to work.

3) Dilute the Pick-a-upper blend with distilled water and spritz onto your cloths. Just breathing in this blend will get you going for the day.

And here's a recipe for a bath bomb that will sure get you up. 

• 1 3/4 cups baking soda
• 1 cup citric acid
• 2 cups corn starch
• 1 tbsp water
• 2.5 tbsp light vegetable oil such as Sweet Almond Oil
• 2 tsp Pick-a-upper blend

Mix all the ingredients together. Press into several small molds, set and keep. 

Drop this in the bath tub during your shower. The vapour from this bath bomb will be like a double shot of coffee in the morning. 

HOW TO PICK THE RIGHT ESSENTIAL OIL

Essential Oils are natural herbal wonders for our body, mind and soul. 

These oils are derived from distilling plants and flowers and extracting the precious oils that does wonders for our mental and physical health, not to mention our spiritual health as well. 

So when it comes to picking your essential oils, here are a few things you must know:

SUPPLIER

When it comes to choosing essential oils, you will need to be very careful with where you get your oils from. Because of how precious these oils are, it is not uncommon for some suppliers to adulterate the oils with other base oils or fragrance oils to raise their profits. This is why having a reputable and trustworthy supplier is very important to ensure you get the best and purest essential oils there is. 

PRICING
In terms of pricing, every oil is priced differently. Some oils like Lavender, Rose and Sandalwood are very costly. So if you do find a very cheap bottle of oil labeled as ESSENTIAL OIL, dig a little deeper to find out more before buying. 

ORIGIN
Essential oils are derived from various different parts of the world. Grapefruit Oil can be from Africa or the US. Peppermint usually comes from China. Neem is derived mostly from India and so on. The plants are native to the land and need to be harvested there for good reason. So find out where your oils come from. At Craftiviti, all our essential oils are harvested and distilled in their homeland but certified and quality approved in the UK. 

CHECK THE LABELS
Always check the labels of your oils. Sometimes, there may be other additives to the oil such as base oils, binders or other chemicals. Find out more from your supplier on these added ingredients. The best oils to go for will state 100% pure essential oils. 

BENEFITS
One other way to picking the right essential oils for you is to know what you want the oil to do for you. If you have a skin ailment or migraine or a fungal infection, different oils are used for different ailments. Not all oils work the same, however, some oils such as Lavender cover a lot of ground and hence can be used in almost every application. 

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