My hands took a beating in the garden last weekend, and the salve was super-helpful. You'll love it. Last summer, I grew lots of calendula (marigold) flowers in my garden. I add them in my salad, make fresh tea and picked the rest to be dried. I made my first batch of calendula salve this weekend. I'm happy with the result. Great moisturizer for dry skin and for severely chapped or split skin.
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Calendula Healing Hand Salve
Nancy Desjardins
Remember, in Life Goodbyes Are a Gift
Nancy Desjardins
I wrote an article back June of 2014, and oh, boy, did I want to bring this article back to front and
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German Chamomile and Lavender’s Skin Care Salve
Nancy Desjardins
Another recipe I want to share with you from Andrea’s "The Heart of Aromatherapy" book is German Chamomile and Lavender Skin Care Salve. You might remember that last year I shared the Calendula Healing Hand Salve, which I love! I grow lots of calendula (marigold) flowers in my garden, and then add them to my salads, make fresh tea, and dry the rest. However, it might be challenging for some of you to find calendula.
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Perfect Body Lotion
Nancy Desjardins
I want to share a body lotion that you can use to support your overall well-being. The essential oils in this blend can care for skin, keep circulation strong, support immunity, help you feel vital and focused, soothe sore muscles, and they have so many emotional benefits as well.
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DIY Kitchen & Bath Cleaning Wipes with Essential Oils
Nancy Desjardins
I just hired a new cleaning lady at my place few weeks ago. Even though I love to clean, I needed some extra help over the next few weeks. And she was excited about and open to using essential oils! One particular cleaning solution she really enjoyed was the cleaning wipes. That one is a keeper, and you are getting the recipe today!
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Therapeutic Bath Soak
Nancy Desjardins
This is one of my favorite recipe for a quick and relaxing bath soak. I have included three staple essential oils for balancing mood and promoting a restful night’s sleep! This original recipe is from Dr. Mariza Snyder’s book, author of the smart mom’s Essential Oils.;
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The Super-Women Blend For Calming Nervous or Anxious Feelings
Nancy Desjardins
One of the most well-studied areas of aroma research is the effect of smell on emotions and mood. For example, there is convincing evidence that demonstrates that simply inhaling the aroma of an essential oil is effective for calming nervous or anxious feelings in a variety of settings.
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