29 soothe Recipes

dried peppermint (i use dried but i m sure fresh would be fantastic--i also use a heaping tbsp), fennel seed, boiling water, honey or sugar (optional)

really ripe mashed banana , moisturizing, ground oats , soothing, milk or cream, add as necessary,softening, nutmeg , antiseptic, whole wheat flour , antioxidant

healing properties, almond -- contains flavonoids , which act as antioxidants, keeping the body healthy and young, it s rich in vitamin e, which nurtures the blood and is good for the heart., cinnamon - warming , anti-inflammatory, and anti-bacterial, it helps control blood-sugar level., a good martini or, irish cream, heals all ills

leftover cooked chicken, cut into bite-size pieces, onion, chopped finely, stalks celery, diced finely, carrots, chopped, frozen peas, diced green chilies, minced bottled garlic or 3 cloves garlic, minced, cilantro, black pepper, herbes de provence or 1/4 tsp rosemary, poultry seasoning, chicken bouillon cubes , non-dissolved, water, hot sauce (optional)

sweet almond oil, molecules in this oil make it a heavier oil best suited for heavy massage or for a very moisturizing cream or salve. sweet almond oil contains vitamins a, b1, b2 and b6 and a small amount of e. protects and nourishes the skin., apricot kernel oil, light weight oil suitable for massage. use in cream and lotion recipes. good for all skins, especially prematurely aged, sensitive, inflamed and dry. contains minerals and vitamins., avocado oil, heavy weight oil suitable for massage. use up to 1-fourth to a cream or salve base. contains vitamins a, b, and d and is rich in lecithin. penetrates the upper layers of the skin. has beneficial effect on dry skin and wrinkles., grapeseed oil, light weight oil suitable for light massage and is water-dispersible in the bath. contains vitamins, minerals and protein. good all around oil. grapeseed oil is not suitable for creams or lotions., hazelnut oil, oil suitable for light massage. perfect for base oil for creams. hazelnut oil is said to penetrate the top layer of the skin slightly, being beneficial for oily or combinations skins and effective on acne. it is stimulating to the circulation and also has astringent properties. contains oleic acid and a small proportion of linoleic acid., jojoba , refined colorless, jojoba is not an oil , but a liquid wax; excellent choice for many aromatherapy uses. most often used as the carrier oil of choice to use with essential oils. a must in all your cream and lotion recipes. it is very stable, having extremely good keeping qualities. useful oil in cases of acne., jojoba, golden organic, choose this jojoba for heavier creams, soap making and when you want extra moisturizing. less refined, it retains more vitamins and minerals than the refined. not quite as stable. jojoba contains myristic acid, which has anti-inflammatory properties., kukui nut oil, light to medium weight oil. new on the scene , this oil is wonderful for mature, aging skin. has a slight odor, which can be overcome by adding essential oils. not offensive. kukui nut oil is readily absorbed into the skin and leaves the skin soft and very moisturized. an excellent oil to add to your cream and lotion formulas., macadamia nut oil, oil suitable for massage. it is highly emollient and a good addition to your cream formulas. very nice feel to the oil when applied to the skin., olive oil, heavy weight oil suitable for massage. wonderful for salves, olive oil is emollient, soothing to inflamed skin. use regular, not extra virgin, unless the odor is not objectionable., sunflower nut oil, very light weight oil-perfect choice for bath oils. also excellent in lotions, as this oil is most readily absorbed into the skin. not suitable for massage due to absorption rate., essential oil blends for the bath and massage, lavender, lavender is calming as well as uplifting and can be safely used with children. it s sweet floral-herbaceous scent and balsamic-woody undertone may help to unwind at the end of a stressful day., lavender/rose geranium, two parts lavender to 1 part rose geranium. this recipe is meant to help calm your mind and lift your spirits. rose geranium has a rosy sweet scent and may be anti depressant and uplifting., eucalyptus blend, four parts eucalyptus 70/75 and 1 part tangerine essential oils. will help relieve cold symptoms, especially in the bath. add to a carrier oil/oils for muscular aches and pains. warming to the skin. fragrance is fresh and pungent., morning energizer, two parts lemon , 1 part rosemary, two parts tangerine. energize with this refreshing blend. a wonderful morning wake-up and summertime refresher.

coarse sea salt, epsom salts, powdered milk (optional), drops essential oils , available online and at stores that carry incense some health food stores and some craft stores (i.e. lavender, sweet almond, rose, cucumber melon, gardenia, lilac, sea grass, ylang ylang, or mascu), whole vitamin e , capsules cut open and oil extracted from inside capsule, drop food coloring, they also make special dye found at most craft stores in section with soap making supplies (optional)

green peppers (or any color ), uncooked rice, onion, veggie crumbles, corn, tomato sauce, fresh basil, fresh rosemary, chopped, onion powder, salt & pepper, mashed potatoes (make about 4 servings)