Explore Amber in Vetiver for the rest of August and save $15!
Amber in Vetiver
An attar is when something is ‘distilled’ through a residue of another botanical.
AMBER sparkles through VETIVER in this scentilating aroma. Amber is a resin
of a type of conifer sap, it hardens into crystal form and then can be distilled
many ways.. THROUGH VETIVER is a gorgeous expression of the oil.
The beauty of this duo comes out grounding and uplifting… as in an aphrodisiac!
Yes, something that calms while stimulating falls into this category. It stimulates
the sensory chambers of the brain while boosting a relaxed, yet curious aroma.
Add it to a diffuser with Orange or Mandarin.. Maybe drop a few onto the shower
corner before starting your shower.. Applying it to the face with a quarter size
amount of Olive or Jojoba is a treat for the skin.. Heck, smear it all over the body
for a sexy aroma (gender neutral) or even add it to a massage carrier of Almond
oil.
In the residue of Vetiver the resin tears of Amber take on both qualities of Amber
and Vetiver.
We blend it with other antibacterial oils & use it for a “deodorant”. ‘Garuda
Deo-EsScents’.. we’ll talk about that more next week!
Explore Amber in Vetiver for the rest of August and save $15!
peace + love!
Somah
August Oils of the Month!
Buy Now:- Deo-EsScents Garuda
Buy Now:- Amber in Vetiver
Close Encounters and the Magic of Oils
July 17th blog
hOMe from India.. This is my reason for a later blog on July oils.. I am at the airport as I write you…
TEA TREE AND CYPRESS~ featured oils of July
Both oils were used twice “in an emergency” while in India the past 7 weeks. First because I got burned (large muffler burn) and then because an AMBULANCE hit me.. Ummmm not a speeding siren blasting Ambulance. One that was likely on their phone and not paying attention.
The driver should have had Cypress on their skin or in the vehicle.. LOL.. it would keep one alert to such things as a person on the side of the road!
And yay to Tea tree for treating my potentially infectious wounds, in a dirty environment like India!! I made a quick spray of Rose hydrosol and Tea tree. Applied 4-5X daily and voila! Great antibacterial spray on the go. Yup I did add lavender to it and PURE drops of Vetiver, thick and neat, like a paste and whoa was it healing. Some days I used Patchouli and others I used a blend of Jojoba and Sandalwood. I was in the perfect place to do my own healing.
Both July oils go into the Bajrang Deo-EsScents that we’ve discontinued. Why did we do that? It was due to unsustainable Palo Santo since COVID..
GREAT NEWS THOUGH…. I’ve brought home a new oil (will tell you about it in August) that will replace that blend. Still working on the name!
Cypress is a gorgeous citrusy mountain fresh fragrance and when blended with Laurel, Tea Tree and a fine Kashmir Lavender.. Mmmmmmm, uplifting and invigorating. Cypress has strong antiviral properties and acts as an astringent on the skin. Super for preventing ingrown hairs, so, AWESOME in a beard oil blend!
Could I have used Cypress on my wounds? Not the burn, Lavender was BEST immediately as it never blistered because of that application. Maybe the scrapes after the road rash, but only if it’s a last resort. OVER scabbing can also irritate skin and invite an infection. It’s a lovely add in, to a deep woodsy massage blend and promotes circulation and reduces inflammation and pain in the muscles.
Some changes to the website to IMPROVE your experience coming…
peace + love!
Somah
Buggin’ Out on Oils
June 28, 2022
June 28, 2022
What IS that scent? That aroma of ‘bug repellent’? WHY do bug sprays smell like that…. even chemical based candles smell like a citrusy pungent sharp blast?
Eucalyptus citriodora has a very similar scent and is often used in cleaning. It’s better around pets and safer on skin. Citronella is best for adding to candle wax or in a diffuser, less on the skin. Heavily diluted if skin contact.
Patchouli and Lemongrass work on skin in a pinch too. Try dabbing a drop on the backs of your knees and inner elbow as you set up that tent or prepare the back yard for a BBQ. The mosquitoes will avoid you!
“Citronella oil is an essential oil obtained from the leaves and stems of different species of Cymbopogon. The oil is used extensively as a source of perfumery chemicals such as citronellal, citronellol, and geraniol. …Wikipedia”
Keep this variety away from your pets, as it can be toxic as a plant. Use it sparingly around animals and if they remove themselves from the room altogether, let that be a sign it is too intense for them!
This is not an ingestible oil. Besides the fact I think it would taste terrible..
What if you happen to make a bug spray and it goes in your (or child’s mouth)? I don’t think you have to worry. Swish the mouth with some coconut oil and that will immediately change the flavor and remove the oil. Don’t use water!
Here’s a quick spray idea:
1 oz spray bottle
30 mL (1 oz) Geranium or Lavender hydrosol (or distilled water)
6-15 drops Citronella oil
1 tsp vodka or vinegar (w)
Swirl & spray: lawn furniture, tents, sleeping bags, clothing, anything you desire to repel bugs and deter them from your fun!
Peace, love & healthy skin!