How to use essential oils in your homeWritten by Kelly-Sue Chobotiuk
How to use essential oils in your home ww.booboobears.com Herbs for Hurts 403- 242-6860Most essential oils disinfect surface areas and when a few drops are placed in hot water, will kill airborne bacteria. You also boost your immune system while using essential oils instead of harming it with harsh chemicals. Here are a few ideas. ·Simmering 2-8 drops of peppermint & lavender will kill cold virus & help person breathe easier ·Use 4 drops lavender, 2 drops lemon, 2 drops rosemary or 3 drops eucalyptus into 1 quart of water. Shake well in spray bottle and use on kitchen counters, cutting boards, sinks, floors. ·1-2 drops on a cloth & place in dryer for a fresh, natural scent and eliminating irritating softening sheets. ·Research shows that eucalyptus oil kills dust mites, add 25 drops in rinse cycle ·Drop 2-5 of lavender in your hand soap for an anti-bacterial wash.
| | Eczema and Dry Skin, Natural SolutionsWritten by Kelly-Sue Chobotiuk
herbsforhurts@booboobears.com www.booboobears.comEczema and Dry Skin Natural Solutions March 2004 Hello Everybody, I wanted to share some natural, easy to make remedies for eczema and dry skin. Canada can be dry and cold so your skin can have same reaction. I recently developed eczema and have been researching and trying different remedies that helped me, so I wanted to pass them on to you. Here are 8 easy home remedies offering relief. Please forward this to someone that you know who suffers form this terrible itch! 1.Increase your water intake: Keep your water intake up so that skin can retain its moisture. Take essential fatty acids supplements: Some people are low in their omega 3s and 6s. There are many supplements on market to choose from; I find cod liver oil least expensive and works fine. (Our grandmothers knew secret of this oil!) 2.Avoid harsh soaps: My personal belief is that most commercial soap are drying for skin. So for children (2 & up) 1-3 drops of essential oil of lavender in bath will is a healthy, holistic alternative to harsh soaps. Another alternative for soap is oatmeal. Here is recipe: Place 1-2 cups of large flake oatmeal (not instant) in blender, whip until it is a fine powder. Wrap this in a cotton handkerchief, place a rubber band around top, dunk in water and use as you would a washcloth. It coats skin to retain moisture. 3.Use a good base cream: Use as natural as possible, read labels. If I get lost after first few ingredients, I don’t buy it. I use our lavender massage butter, rose massage butter and boo boo goo. All our ingredients are natural. Boo boo goo is a healing gel of Aloe Vera and pure essential oil, which helps slough off dead skin cells, and tea tree essential oil helps itching and speeds up healing process. Click here for more info. 4.Always keep your skin soft: Apply cream right after you get out of bath or shower. Baths are still ok with dry skin, but not too hot of a temperature. I was happy with this, since my baths are one of my relaxing times. 5.Spray on a herbal or floral water mist: I keep a lavender room spray in my purse for this reason. This helps replenish lost moisture throughout day. Almost all skin types benefit from lavender. We have this on our website click here or make it your self. Place 10-20 drops of essential oil into a spray jar 2 oz minimum. Add purified water. 6.Do a salt scrub: It may sound painful, but it works! The redness and irritation went down considerably after I do this once a week. The salts improve circulation and encourage your natural skin oils to secrete. There are many salt scrubs on market, but it is very easy to make. Read on for recipe.
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