Grape Seed Oil

• Rose hydrosol: 50 ml

• Borax powder: 1/8 teaspoon

• Crushed nigella seeds: 10 g

• Beeswax: 1 tablespoon

• Sweet almond carrier oil: 50 ml

• Grape seed oil: 50 ml

• Grapefruit seed extract: 1 drop

• 1 capsule of vitamin E (or 7 drops of vitamin E)

Directions: Heat the rose hydrosol in a saucepan and add the borax. As soon as the liquid comes to the boil, turn off the heat, add the nigella seeds to the pan and leave to infuse for 30 minutes to 1 hour until the mixture has cooled. Melt the beeswax in the oils over a bain-marie. Filter the rose hydrosol-based liquid and reheat until it is approximately the same temperature as the oil and wax mixture. Pour the oil and wax mixture into a bowl, then add the rose hydrosol mixture very gradually. Mix with an electric mixer until you obtain a smooth, thick lotion. Pierce the vitamin E capsule and empty it into the lotion. Add the grapefruit seed extract. Pour into a screw-top jar.

Use: Use to carefully massage very dry areas of skin.

• Grapeseed oil: 3 tablespoons

• Sweet almond carrier oil: 2 tablespoons

• Wheat germ oil: 5 drops

• Rosemary camphor essential oil: 20 drops

• Fennel essential oil: 20 drops

• Juniper essential oil: 15 drops

• Grapefruit essential oil: 15 drops

• Rose geranium essential oil: 5 drops

Uses:

- With a natural bristle brush, rub your skin dry, before bathing or showering (always rub in the direction of the heart, making small circular movements). Pour 2 teaspoons of product into the bath water, kneel down and splash onto yourself, massaging the droplets into your body.

- For a body massage after a shower, pour a little of the product in the palm of your hand and massage the still damp skin. The product can also be used for deep massages, kneading the flesh well.

• Black Pepper essential oil: 2 drops

• Peppermint essential oil: 2 drops

• Grape seed oil : 1 teaspoon

Use: Massage into the abdomen clockwise two or three times a day.

• Bergamot essential oil: 6 drops

• Roman chamomile essential oil: 3 drops

• Narrow-leaved eucalyptus essential oil: 3 drops

• Sandalwood or Parsley essential oil: 4 drops

• Grape seed oil: 1 tablespoon

Uses: - For a massage, heat 1/2 teaspoon of product. Massage into the sensitive area around the bladder Aroma-Zone Note: Mandarin essential oil is photosensitising, so do not expose yourself to the sun after applying this blend. Choose Bergamot essential oil without furocoumarins, which is not phototoxic. - For a bath, pour 2 tablespoons of product into hot water. Stay in the bath for 10 minutes.

• True Lavender essential oil: 1 teaspoon

• Grapefruit essential oil: 1/2 teaspoon

• Lemon essential oil: 1/2 teaspoon

• Sandalwood essential oil: 1/2 teaspoon

Uses: Include the essential oil blend in a spray bottle.

• 15 large fresh ivy leaves

• Grape seed oil: 125 ml

• Wheatgerm oil: 1 teaspoon

• Juniper essential oil: 15 drops

• Fennel essential oil: 5 drops

• Rosemary essential oil: 5 drops

Method : Crush the ivy leaves using a mortar and pestle, then place in a jar and sprinkle with the grapeseed oil. Add the other oils (proceed drop by drop for the essential oils). Leave to stand for 1 week, then filter to remove the ivy leaves.

Use: Massage the oil into problem areas.

• Grape seed oil: 50 ml

• Rosemary essential oil: 10 drops

Use : Apply to hair for at least 20 minutes, then shampoo and rinse thoroughly.

• Grape seed oil: 1/2 cup

• Dried orange zest: 1/2 teaspoon

• Dried lavender flowers: 1/2 teaspoon

• 1 small cinnamon stick

• 2 cloves

Instructions: Place all the ingredients in a clean, dry bottle and seal tightly with a lid or cork. Stir gently and leave to stand for 1 to 2 weeks. Filter the oil with coffee filter paper (optional). Massage over the body.

• Grape seed or Macadamia oil: 50 ml

• Fine Lavender essential oil: 10 drops

• Indian sandalwood essential oil: 10 drops

• Rose Geranium essential oil: 10 drops

Use : In the evening, massage your feet with this oil and then put on a pair of woollen or cotton socks to take full advantage of the effects of the essential oils.

• Grape seed oil: 1/2 cup

• Beeswax: 1 tablespoon

• Water: 1/4 cup

Procedure: Mix the grapeseed oil and beeswax together and heat gently until the wax has melted. In another container, mix together the water and borax powder and heat until the mixture is very hot but not boiling. Pour the oil into a blender and start stirring gently. Add the water and blend quickly until a thick lotion forms. Pour the lotion into a cold container and leave to cool completely.

Use: Massage over the face like a cream.

• Grape seed oil: 2 tablespoons

• Green clay: 5 tablespoons

• Rose hydrosol: a few drops to dilute the preparation

• Thyme essential oil: 2 drops

Procedure: Mix the preparation well to obtain a smooth paste that is neither too liquid nor too thick.

Use: Apply to scalp and hair, leave on for at least 20 minutes, then rinse thoroughly and shampoo.

• Grape seed oil: 1/2 teaspoon

• True Lavender essential oil: 60 drops

• Grapefruit essential oil: 40 drops

• Geranium essential oil: 60 drops

• Vodka: 1/2 teaspoon

Directions for use: Pour this mixture into a spray bottle or a bottle with a stopper Uses: This mixture of essential oils is suitable for adults and children over the age of 2, as long as it is used in small quantities (a little pressure on the spray bottle will suffice). It will be very useful in case of fear of flying: Spray a little of the blend on a handkerchief and inhale its fragrance as often as necessary.

Dip a flannel or handkerchief in very hot water, wring out the water, spray a little of the mixture, then wipe the cloth over your hands and the back of your neck.

• Grape seed oil: 1 tablespoon

• 1 egg yolk

• Beer: 1/2 glass

• Juice of 1/2 lemon

Directions: Emulsify the egg yolk with the oil, then add the beer. Add the lemon juice (except for dry hair).

• Grape seed oil: 1 teaspoon

• Grapefruit or Rose Geranium essential oil: 2 drops

• True Lavender or Mandarin essential oil: 2 drops

• Sandalwood or Ylang-Ylang essential oil: 1 drop

Use : Choose a time when you are alone, with about 30 minutes of peace and quiet ahead of you. First, take a hot water bottle, fill it with hot water and place it under your neck. The warmth will help you to relax. Then run a warm bath and add the product by shaking the water. Use the droplets to massage your stomach and chest. Relax, talk to your baby and forget your dark thoughts.