Hydrosols

 

Hydrosols, also known as floral waters, hydroflorates, flower waters , fragrant waters or distillates are products from steam distilling plant materials.  

A hydrosol is the aromatic water that remains after steam-distilling or hydro-distilling botanical material. 

Hydrosols are like essential oils but in far less of a concentration.

Rose hydrosol is commonly used as a facial toner. Lavender hydrosol makes a relaxing room spray. Other uses for hydrosols include linen sprays, air freshners, body mists, wound sprays, can be added to creams and lotions and much more.

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Recipe : Room Sprays Using Essential Oils

All these recipes use the same base ingredients.
These blends are measured for a small 50ml spray bottle.

ADD:

• 15 drops approximately of essential oil
• 10ml vodka or ethanol (or other dispersing agent of choice)
• Fill rest of the 50ml bottle with purified or distilled water
  
  NOTE: If you don't want to use vodka or a dispersing agent to mix the oil and water, you can gentle shake the bottle before each use.

Test on a small patch before using as a linen spray.

ESSENTIAL OIL BLENDS:


Relaxation

9 drops Lavender

6 drops Orange

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Renew 

6 drops Lavender

5 drops Rosemary

4 drops Peppermint
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Citrus Delight

3 drops Lemon

3 drops Lime
3 drops Orange

6 drops Geranium Rose
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Germ Fighter
4 drops Eucalyptus

4 drops Lemon

3 drops Rosemary

2 drops Clove 

2 drops Cinnamon
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Romance
5 drops Sandalwood

4 drops Clary Sage 

2 drops Vanilla 

2 drops Ylang Ylang

2 drops Rose
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Flower Power
5 drops Lavender

5 drops Geranium Rose
3 drops Clary Sage

2 drops Ylang Ylang
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Bed Time

8 drops Lavender

5 drops Clary sage

2 drops Roman Chamomile
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Happy Days
10 drops Pink Grapefruit

3 drops Ylang Ylang

2 drops Roman Chamomile

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Orange Spice
8 drops Sweet Orange
4 drops Cinnamon Bark

3 drops Clove 

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Forest Fresh

6 drops Pine

5 drops Eucalyptus

4 drops Peppermint
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Magic Moments

6 drops Patchouli

4 drops Frankincense

3 drops Sandalwood
2 drops Ylang Ylang

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Uplifting
6 drops Ginger

4 drops Lemongrass

3 drops Lime

2 drops Peppermint

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Fresh Air 

9 drops Lemon

6 drops Peppermint

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Honey Lemon Kick
6 drops Honey Myrtle

5 drops Lemon

4 drops Frankincense
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Purchase - 50ml amber spray bottle

You may also like to try these combinations in lesser amounts as diffuser blends!

Recipe : Cold & Flu - Chest Rub + Germ Spray

 Use this chest rub at the first sign of when you think a cold and flu might be coming on. The chest rub and germ fighting spray can both be used as  preventative methods if people in your family or around you are sick. Diffusing the essential oils used in these recipes will also help to fight airborne germs. 

<< RECIPE : CHEST RUB >>
(For 10 years & up)

INGREDIENTS :

• 1/2 cup coconut oil [SHOP ONLINE]
•  2 teaspoons vegetable oil (eg olive) [SHOP ONLINE]
• 15 drops basil sweet essential oil [SHOP ONLINE]
• 15 drops eucalyptus essential oil [SHOP ONLINE]
• 10 drops lemon essential oil [SHOP ONLINE]
•  10 drops peppermint essential oil [SHOP ONLINE]
•  5 drops sandalwood essential oil [SHOP ONLINE]
• 5 drops tea tree essential oil [SHOP ONLINE]
  
  METHOD:

• Combine in a glass bowl or add directly into jar and stir well.
• Store in glass jars with tight lids. 
• If making a smaller amount use approx 30 drops total of essential oil per 50grams of coconut oil. Which is approx half the amount of recipe above.
• Rub on the chest and neck area every few hours or as needed to help ease coughing or a sore throat. 
• Can also be applied to the feet at night and then cover with socks for sleep.
• I usually keep the jar in the fridge when not in use to keep it fresh and the coconut oil a firm consistency. You may need to use a spoon to scoop it out and then warm it up with hands prior to rubbing onto skin.
• Alternatively you could add 2 table spoons of melted beeswax or candelilla wax to make it more balm like.
• Other great oils you could use to replace some oils are - Red Myrtle, Eucalyptus Peppermint, Scots Pine, or Rosemary CT2 essential oil etc. I prefer to keep the basil, lemon , eucalyptus & peppermint as the main components of the blend.

SOME ESSENTIAL OIL PROPERTIES:

Lemon essential oil is antibacterial and also an expectorant. It can be diffused to kill airborne bacteria and can also be used to help slow wheezing and upper respiratory problems.

Basil (Sweet) contains a balance of linalool and methyl chavicol. It can be used diluted to help with headaches associated with cold and flu, ear aches, sore throats and to help ease coughing combine in a chest rub.

Eucalyptus essential oil is excellent for aiding in the relief of many respiratory complaints, expectorant and anti-infectious. Seen as a potential anti-viral essence, Eucalyptus radiata has good ‘toning’ qualities, for boosting our Defensive Qi, the ‘energetic’ aspect of our immune system. Singly distilled (not rectified) from ACO certified organic tree.

You can also use these oils in the diffuser or place a few drops in a bowl of hot water for a steam inhalation.

<< RECIPE : GERM SPRAY >> 

This recipe  is for a 50ml travel size bottle. Increase amounts according to the bottle size you will be using.

INGREDIENTS:

• 50ml water
• 10 drops lemon essential oil [SHOP ONLINE]
• 5 drops peppermint essential oil [SHOP ONLINE]
• 5 drops eucalyptus essential oil [SHOP ONLINE]
• 20 drops disper [SHOP ONLINE]

METHOD:

• Add oils & disper directly to a dark coloured spray bottle then fill with water.

• Spray before going out in public.

• Can be used as a hand sanitiser.

• Avoid spraying into eyes.

• Can be also used to spray around the home or on furniture.

 

Divine Pets ~ Natural Pet Care

 

 Made with natural & gentle ingredients for your pet  

Divine Cosmetics has a reputation for the manufacture of high quality, Australian pet grooming products.  Our products, containing natural Australian essential oils, are exported worldwide, including; Tea Tree Shampoo and Conditioner, Waterless Shampoo, Grooming Spray, Mouthwash, Neem Citronella Spray and Paws Spray.

All of the above products are manufactured in Australia, and contain Australian natural essential oils, including Tea Tree oil and Eucalyptus oil. The formulation of each Divine Cosmetics product is the outcome of research and development by Australian chemist and tea tree oil specialist, Dr Lyall Williams. As a result of Dr Williams’ expertise Divine Cosmetics is able to offer a range of outstanding pet grooming products, exceptional in both quality and performance.

 Not tested on animals and do not contain animal derivatives. Paraben and dye free.

 

 

Homemade Sunburn Spray Recipe

Summer is here in Australia! Always remember to cover up when going out in the sun to protect your skin, but in case of sunburn here is an easy cooling sunburn spray recipe -

Ingredients :

- 2 tablespoons pure aloe vera gel  ( SHOP > )

- 12 drops of pure lavender essential oil ( SHOP > )

- 8 drops of pure peppermint essential oil ( SHOP > )

- 150ml ~ 200ml spray bottle

Method:

Add essential oil to gel and mix well with a spoon (don't shake)

Add gel & oil to spray bottle, then fill with water. Can be kept in the fridge for an extra cooling effect.

 

Lavender essential oil is famous for its ability to soothe burns, as well as other skin conditions.

Peppermint essential oil provides a soothing, cooling sensation when your skin feels angry and hot. Start with less peppermint if you have extra sensitive skin.


 

Thieves

 Thieves® was created based on research about four thieves in France who protected themselves with cloves, rosemary, and other aromatics while robbing plague victims. This proprietary blend was university tested and found to be highly effective fortifying defenses.

Thieves® oil blend is an integral ingredient in Thieves® Household Cleaner, Thieves® Spray, Thieves® Wipes, Thieves® Dentarome Plus™ and Thieves® Dentarome Ultra™ toothpastes, and Thieves® Fresh Essence Plus™ Mouthwash.

Thieves Spray contains all-natural ingredients formulated to distribute the power of therapeutic-grade essential oils in your home and during travel. It is ideal for use on door handles, toilet seats and any surface that needs cleansing.

Thieves® Waterless Hand Purifier is an all-natural purifier designed to cleanse and refresh the hands. It can be used by adults and children to keep hands clean and promote good hygiene, without the use of water. It's a fantastic travel companion no matter where you are. Dermatologist tested.

Contains: Clove (Syzygium aromaticum), lemon (Citrus limon), cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum), Eucalyptus radiata and rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis CT 1,8 cineol).

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