Krista's Herbarium
a collection of herbal remedies, recipes, and reveries
Tag: natural perfume
Aroma Buddies
In hospital, I have the opportunity to do arts and crafts. It is a bit like kindergarten, but totally therapeutic. Ceramics is my favourite and I go there four times a week. It has been very healing for me to work with my hands.… Continue Reading “Aroma Buddies”
Perfume 501
Make me a fragrance that smells like love. -Christian Dior Creating a personal blend step-by-step is easy. And difficult. But, mostly easy. Here’s how I do it. Step 1: Choose some essential oils that you like. Look at Michael Edwards’ Fragrance Wheel to see… Continue Reading “Perfume 501”
Perfume 401
The physician treats, but nature heals. -Hippocrates Create perfumes that heal What you need: Essential oils Carrier oil: something light with no scent like jojoba oil, sweet almond oil or grape seed oil Clear, amber or blue 10 ml glass roll-on bottles (use clear… Continue Reading “Perfume 401”
Perfume 301
Humanity will be saved through the flower. -Huvenol Classification of Aromatherapy: Cosmetic aromatherapy: This therapy utilizes certain essential oils for skin, body, faceand hair cosmetic products. These products are used for theirvarious effects as cleansing, moisturizing, drying and toning. A healthy skin can be… Continue Reading “Perfume 301”
Theives Oil Blend
The legend of Theives Oil In 1413, as the bubonic plague decimated France, a group of merchant sailors was arrested for robbing dead and dying plague victims – a crime punishable by burning alive. The judge offered them leniency for their terrible crimes if… Continue Reading “Theives Oil Blend”
Perfume 201
“Nothing brings to life again a forgotten memory like fragrance.” Christopher Poindexter I gave a small eulogy at my Nana’s memorial service. I talked about a sense memory that has never left me though it is over 40 years old. Whenever I smell freshly… Continue Reading “Perfume 201”
Perfume 101
“Perfume is the nourishment that stimulates my thinking.” Muhammad The idea of wearing the fragrance of my garden or the essence of the healing herbs that will nourish me during my day began with making healing blends for headache, joint pain or insomnia. Though… Continue Reading “Perfume 101”
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