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Cooling Body Splashes
Some of us head for the river when we need cooling relief from the muggy dog days of July and August, but if you don’t have a river nearby, try these simple refreshers instead. Inspired by Earthly Bodies and Heavenly Hair, by Dina Falconi (Ceres Press, 1998), they’re easy to make and fun to splash on. With special ingredients to tone and deodorize, they’ll lift your mood and revitalize you in no time.
Basic Body Splash Method
2 ounces distilled water
20 drops essential oil of choice (we recommend eucalyptus, peppermint, or lavender)
1. Find a glass bottle with a misting pump spray top (you can find old perfume bottles at garage sales or thrift shops–just be sure to wash them out very well–or you can buy new bottles online.)
2. Add the oil drop by drop to the water. Shake before every use. May be stored in the fridge for extra cooling!
Peppermint Water
2 ounces distilled water
20 drops essential oil of peppermint
Follow directions above.
Sensual Body Splash
2 ounces distilled water
10 drops essential oil of sandalwood
10 drops essential oil of ylang ylang
Follow directions above.
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add your comment »Can Witch Hazel be used instead of distilled water? Are there any benefits to using Witch Hazel?
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my enjoyment would be a nice sandlewood bath which is more refreshing and healing and it also unwinds you then i would go in to a eucalyptus steam room to relax and shut my eyes for couple of hours as for my hair i would use a indian gooseberrys oil which is more healthier and nourishing gets rid of dandruff.
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the actual true medicine for true beauty is to be your self in harmony smile alot that will also make someone else happy these are the true elements of your self no one can change that but youits in your handsjust be simple be friendly to everyone be happy all this is in your soul once someone recognises your soul then they will know what kind of person you really are.
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Annie, does it have to be distilled water? Otherwise, they sound easy to make!
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In the summer I love Lilac and Ginger.
In the winter I love Cinnamon and Ginger.
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I mix Patchoulli oil and orange oil........it makes a wonderful spicy-sweet scent
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Love lavender! Thanks for these great tips!!
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Thank you for these simple refresing tips.
I've always believed that the basic pure remedies are the best and you and proving that every day. Thank you.
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