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Hi I was wondering what you think of the Aromatherapy line from Bath and Body works. What is your favorite and why?
Or do you hate it and why?? Thanks.

I LOVE the spearmint pillow mist. I use it everynight. It helps relax me, and help me fall asleep.

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I see them in shops, read them online etc, but I've never really understood how to use them. Why must you dilute the oils, and with what?

Also, what sort of burner is the best - ceramic or metal ones?

Anyone expert on aromatherapy, or have step by step guides on them - I have yet to find a comprehensive website that isn't trying to market their oils. I just need to know how to use them properly.

Thank you!

The essential oils are very potent and to use them neat on your skin could cause damage. The usual dilution is 6 drops of essential oil to 10 mls of carrier oil. Oils have different properties and should be used for different conditions.
I will have a look around for some decent sites and put them in later….;

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My mom received an aromatherapy kit from a friend. I have no idea how she needs to set it up… It has a ceramic plate with a spot for a tea light, two extra tea lights, a couple of little bottles of sandalwood frangrance, a porcelain leaf and beads, and a regular leaf with some three-or-four inch pieces of what I think is hemp. How is this supposed to be set up?
It didn't come with directions, and since it is a gift, it wouldn't be appropriate to return it.

I would take it to the store and explain that you cant work out how to set this up and can they explain as it did not come with directions and it was a gift … this is a different kit than the one i was given so i m not much help

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I was planning on making a small batch. Wondering what other soapers have liked in the way of aromatherapy essential oils (as oppossed to perfume fragrance) oil.

I know a lot of them aren’t suitable for handmade soap because of the termperature or expense. I was thinking of orange, patchouli or cedar.

Any suggestions?

Thanks all - be well
Tink

Lavender or sage. Love the orange thought also.

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I am very interested in experimenting with the carrier oils used in aromatherapy. However, where I come from (Singapore), aromatherapy is not such a big thing and thus their products are quite exorbitantly priced. I was wondering if I could substitute edible oils for the carrier oils (e.g. sunflower oil, sesame oil, olive oil etc.) Has anyone tried before?

Theroretically yes. But most cooking oils are processed to give them a longer shelf life - this is not so good for aromatherapy. That's partly why carrier oils sold for aromatherapy can seem more expensive.
If looking in the cooking oils look for oils which say they are "cold pressed" and/or "virgin" which means the first pressing. Sunflower oil is often processed, so I would be wary of that. Cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil would fit the bill, but can have a strong smell and some aromatherapists dislike it for that reason. If using sesame oil make sure it is not the toasted version often used in cooking. You might want to experiement with mixtures of different oils as they all behave differently and have different aromas.

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