Helichrysum Essential Oil: Uses & Recipes Sponsored by #NewYorkBiology

A Quick List of Uses:

Pain Reliever, reduces bruises, protects the mucus membrane of the throat and intestines, promotes urination, stimulates the spleen and liver, helps get rid of phlegm, kills some bacteria, strong fungicide, promotes the release of bile from the liver which aides in digestion, prevents wound infection, helps curb allergies, alleviates spasms, helps blood coagulation, helps with bloating, helps with insomnia, helps with gallbladder issues, aides in constipation, good for coughs and colds, indigestion and acid reflux, helps with hemorrhoids, kidney stones, helps prevent MS,

Maintains healthy cholesterol, helps the nervous system, helps release toxins, Anti-aging, and shrinks the skin!

Anti-Inflammatory Pain Reliever Rub (Such as for Fibromyalgia or Arthritis)

Total Time: 2 minutes

Serves: 30

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 cup coconut or jojoba oil
• 10 drops helichrysum essential oil
• 10 drops lavender essential oil

DIRECTIONS:

1. Mix all ingredients together and massage into painful areas.
2. Pour into a convenient bottle and store in cool place.

Homemade Face Mask Ingredients 1/2 tablespoon Kaolin Clay 1/2 tablespoon Rolled Oats 1/2 teaspoon Avocado OR Evening Primrose oil 1/2 teaspoon Aloe Vera juice 1/2 teaspoon Honey 1/2 teaspoon Yogurt or Milk One of the essential oil blends below	Quick Links to Related Recipes Normal & Combination Skin: Simple Homemade Face Mask Dry, Damaged & Mature Skin: Hydrating Facial Mask Recipe Acne & Oily Skin: Homemade Acne Face Mask
Sensitive Skin Blend 1 drop Chamomile essential oil 1 drop Jasmine OR Rose essential oil 1 drop Lavender essential oil	Eczema & Psoriasis Blend 1 drop Chamomile OR Helichrysum essential oil 1 drop Jasmine OR Rose essential oil 1 drop Patchouli OR Sandalwood essential oil

Directions

1. Grind the oats to a very fine powder in a clean coffee grinder.
2. Whisk together the oil, aloe vera and honey in a small bowl until completely combined.
3. Slowly add the clay and oat powder a little at a time, stirring thoroughly to create a spreadable paste. (If you add it all at once you get lumps.) If the mixture seems too thick, add a little more yogurt or milk. Do not increase the oil, because the mask will slide right off your face.
4. Stir in the essential oils.
5. Cleanse your face and leave it damp, then smooth the homemade face mask over your face and neck, avoiding your eyes and mouth.
6. Leave it on your face for 15 to 20 minutes (Relax! Lying down is good.)
7. Wash the homemade facial mask off using a warm, wet washcloth.

– See more at: http://www.easy-aromatherapy-recipes.com/homemade-face-mask-recipe.html#sthash.CZweCxZr.dpuf

Homemade Skin Toner for
Dry, Mature or Sensitive Skin

This gentle, cleansing facial skin toner helps calm skin irritation, reduce wrinkles and promote the growth of healthy skin – a great anti-aging toner that smells divine! 1 cup (250ml) Rose Hydrosol (rose water) 1 teaspoon (5ml) Vegetable Glycerin (optional) 3 drops Helichrysum OR Lavender essential oil 3 drops Frankincense essential oil 3 drops Sandalwood essential oil 1 drop Chamomile essential oil

– See more at: http://www.easy-aromatherapy-recipes.com/homemade-skin-toner.html#sthash.6vLtE0zf.dpuf

Homemade Skin Toner for Normal or Combination Skin

Hydrosols are floral waters that come from steam distilling plant materials. They’re like essential oils but much less concentrated. You could use lavender hydrosol in this homemade skin toner recipe, but it doesn’t smell quite as nice. 1 cup (250ml) Rose Geranium Hydrosol 7 drops Lavender essential oil 1 drop Rose Geranium essential oil 1 drop Palmarosa essential oil 1 drop Patchouli essential oil 1 drop Ylang Ylang essential oil

– See more at: http://www.easy-aromatherapy-recipes.com/homemade-skin-toner.html#sthash.6vLtE0zf.dpuf

Homemade Skin Toner for Oily or Acne Prone Skin

This skin care toner tightens pores and removes excess oil. It also kills acne-causing bacteria and gets rid of any dirt you missed with your cleanser. 1 cup (250ml) Witch Hazel 3 drops Palmarosa essential oil 3 drops Petitgrain essential oil 3 drops Lemongrass essential oil 3 drops Tea Tree essential oil 1 drop Rose Geranium essential oil

– See more at: http://www.easy-aromatherapy-recipes.com/homemade-skin-toner.html#sthash.6vLtE0zf.dpuf

Facial steam recipes you can make at home
to deep-clean and revive your skin – See more at: http://www.easy-aromatherapy-recipes.com/facial-steams.html#sthash.oRTdseIy.dpuf

Red and Blue Oil (for Bruises)

• 8 drops German Chamomile
• 5 drops Birch Bark or Wintergreen
• 3 drops Helichrysum italicum
• 2 drops Lemon
• 1 tablespoon Tamanu oil
• 1 tablespoon Rosehip Seed oil

Add all ingredients to a dark colored, glass bottle. Seal tightly and shake well for 2 minutes to blend. Label and place in a dark, cool location for 24 hours so the oils can synergize. Shake well before every use. Gently massage a few drops into newly bruised area that is exhibiting pain, heat, discoloration, and inflammation. Follow with an ice-cold compress or ice pack for 10-15 minutes. Do 3 or 4 times a day for the first 2 days, until swelling subsides. Continue until bruise heals, especially if the trauma was severe. Discard after 1 year. (10)

Repair and Restore Elixir

• 7 drops Carrot Seed
• 7 drops Helichrysum gymnocephalum
• 6 drops Calendula
• 1 teaspoon Rose Hip Seed base oil
• 1 teaspoon Tamanu base oil
• 1 teaspoon Macadamia Nut base oil
• 1 tablespoon Apricot Kernel base oil

Add all ingredients to a dark colored, glass bottle. Seal and shake vigorously for 2 minutes. Set bottle in a dark, cool cabinet for 24 hours so oils can synergize. Morning and evening after cleansing, apply the appropriate toner, astringent, or hydrosol. While skin is still very damp, apply 3-5 drops of elixer into your skin, beginning with throat, then face, moving upward and outward. Wait 5 minutes before applying sunscreen, additional moisturizer or make-up. Discard after 6 months. (11)

Ease Frustration and Anger

• 2 drops Helichrysum italicum
• 2 drops Rose
• 6 drops Sandalwood
• 1 tablespoon Carrier oil

Massage blend into shoulders and neck as needed. (7)

Soothe Deep Emotional Stress

• 2 drops Helichrysum gymnocephalum
• 2 drops Rose
• 1 teaspoon Jojoba

Add formula to a warm/hot bath and soak for 30 minutes. Can also dissolve formula into 1/2 cup epsom salts and add to bath. (7)

Repair Damaged Skin Formula

• 2 drops Helichrysum italicum
• 2 drops Roman Chamomile
• 4 drops Frankincense
• 1 tablespoon Shea Butter

Apply to affected areas daily.  For skin damaged by Psoriasis, Eczema, or Ulceration.

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