Guest guest Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Welcome Francisca. I'm fairly new to aromatherapy and am trying to get the hang of blending. When I read about what oils blend well together, do they mean scent-wise, a synergistic effect or both? I am using a lotion blended with patchouli and lavender for toning flabby skin, but would like to try patchouli with lemongrass since they are both supposed to be good for that. I wouldn't mind if it might smell odd, I'm just going for therapeutic benefit. I'm not that fond of the scent of patchouli and am thinking the lemongrass would probably enhance it even though it's not a combination I've seen in books as considered blending well together. I'd appreciate any advice or suggestions. Thanks. Janet --- On Mon, 5/4/09, Francisca Bannink <franciscabannink wrote: Francisca Bannink <franciscabannink [ATFE2] Introducing Francisca ATFE2 Monday, May 4, 2009, 6:10 AM Good day! About 3 years ago I noticed I could smell scents. I have a big nose but it was not very usefull in smelling things. Exept when I was pregnant! Then I could smell everything very deeply and truely...but it always was gone after giving birth But then came my youngest and my ability to smell stayed. That was a great gift, I was sure it meant something. And I bumped in to Aromatherapy (again) and started my study. After receiving my certificate I started another study: making your own lotions, salves and creams. After learning to do that and making a lot of presents for my family and friends I extended my skills to making soaps. And discovered that scenting a soap properly isn´t easy at all. Of course you can throw in a bottle of Perfume Oil and have a nice smelling soap. But that´s not what I want. I would like to make a soap that´s truly good for your skin (that is what soap is made for). A scent can do other things to you: change your mood, make you feel better, comfort you...Natural perfumery is extended Aromatherapy to me! Feel free to ask questions... Kind regards, Francisca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Hi guys, Blending is one of those things you've just got to jump in and experiment with. Lots of practice and trial and error helps hone your blending for both 'therapeutic' and scent purposes. (Each one being equally important in my book.) FWIW, I think Patchouli and Lemongrass are great together... the latter really lightens up the former, scentwise. Add a little Geranium and it's a dream-scent perfect in an after-shower body oil. Just use these EO's sparingly and patch-test since they can all be overpowering. In addition, Lemongrass isn't the most skin-friendly oil. AFA 'toning' skin: I'll admit I'm a skeptic. The oils are awesome and I've experienced some pretty nice results with them for myriad purposes. I just don't see them as making a difference in tightening or toning the skin. (Unless experiencing swelling from a reaction. Ha!) Now, so good to see you guys here. Please continue sharing your results and blending experiences with us. Your enthusiasm inspires me to break out with my oils more often! Take care, Stacey Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Janet G <sunset733 Sun, 10 May 2009 20:37:11 <ATFE2 > [ATFE2] Welcome and blending question Welcome Francisca. I'm fairly new to aromatherapy and am trying to get the hang of blending. When I read about what oils blend well together, do they mean scent-wise, a synergistic effect or both? I am using a lotion blended with patchouli and lavender for toning flabby skin, but would like to try patchouli with lemongrass since they are both supposed to be good for that. I wouldn't mind if it might smell odd, I'm just going for therapeutic benefit. I'm not that fond of the scent of patchouli and am thinking the lemongrass would probably enhance it even though it's not a combination I've seen in books as considered blending well together. I'd appreciate any advice or suggestions. Thanks. Janet --- On Mon, 5/4/09, Francisca Bannink <franciscabannink wrote: Francisca Bannink <franciscabannink [ATFE2] Introducing Francisca ATFE2 Monday, May 4, 2009, 6:10 AM Good day! About 3 years ago I noticed I could smell scents. I have a big nose but it was not very usefull in smelling things. Exept when I was pregnant! Then I could smell everything very deeply and truely...but it always was gone after giving birth But then came my youngest and my ability to smell stayed. That was a great gift, I was sure it meant something. And I bumped in to Aromatherapy (again) and started my study. After receiving my certificate I started another study: making your own lotions, salves and creams. After learning to do that and making a lot of presents for my family and friends I extended my skills to making soaps. And discovered that scenting a soap properly isn´t easy at all. Of course you can throw in a bottle of Perfume Oil and have a nice smelling soap. But that´s not what I want. I would like to make a soap that´s truly good for your skin (that is what soap is made for). A scent can do other things to you: change your mood, make you feel better, comfort you...Natural perfumery is extended Aromatherapy to me! Feel free to ask questions... Kind regards, Francisca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 hello all, There is no oil I know of that will strenghten and tone your skin. Some abs and running will do. Try that. Smiles Let us read and let us dance - two amusements that will never do any harm to the world. ~ Francois-Marie Arouet Voltaire > ATFE2 > millerslm1 > Mon, 11 May 2009 04:01:24 +0000 > Re: [ATFE2] Welcome and blending question > > Hi guys, > > Blending is one of those things you've just got to jump in and experiment with. Lots of practice and trial and error helps hone your blending for both 'therapeutic' and scent purposes. (Each one being equally important in my book.) > > FWIW, I think Patchouli and Lemongrass are great together... the latter really lightens up the former, scentwise. Add a little Geranium and it's a dream-scent perfect in an after-shower body oil. > > Just use these EO's sparingly and patch-test since they can all be overpowering. In addition, Lemongrass isn't the most skin-friendly oil. > > AFA 'toning' skin: I'll admit I'm a skeptic. The oils are awesome and I've experienced some pretty nice results with them for myriad purposes. I just don't see them as making a difference in tightening or toning the skin. (Unless experiencing swelling from a reaction. Ha!) > > Now, so good to see you guys here. Please continue sharing your results and blending experiences with us. Your enthusiasm inspires me to break out with my oils more often! > > > > Take care, > > Stacey > > > > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry > > > > > > Janet G <sunset733 > > > > Sun, 10 May 2009 20:37:11 > > <ATFE2 > > > [ATFE2] Welcome and blending question > > > > > > Welcome Francisca. I'm fairly new to aromatherapy and am trying to get the hang of blending. When I read about what oils blend well together, do they mean scent-wise, a synergistic effect or both? > > > > I am using a lotion blended with patchouli and lavender for toning flabby skin, but would like to try patchouli with lemongrass since they are both supposed to be good for that. I wouldn't mind if it might smell odd, I'm just going for therapeutic benefit. I'm not that fond of the scent of patchouli and am thinking the lemongrass would probably enhance it even though it's not a combination I've seen in books as considered blending well together. I'd appreciate any advice or suggestions. Thanks. > > Janet > > > > --- On Mon, 5/4/09, Francisca Bannink <franciscabannink wrote: > > > > Francisca Bannink <franciscabannink > > [ATFE2] Introducing Francisca > > ATFE2 > > Monday, May 4, 2009, 6:10 AM > > > > Good day! > > > > About 3 years ago I noticed I could smell scents. I have a big nose > > but it was not very usefull in smelling things. Exept when I was > > pregnant! Then I could smell everything very deeply and truely...but it > > always was gone after giving birth > > But > > then came my youngest and my ability to smell stayed. That was a great > > gift, I was sure it meant something. And I bumped in to Aromatherapy > > (again) and started my study. After receiving my certificate I started > > another study: making your own lotions, salves and creams. After > > learning to do that and making a lot of presents for my family and > > friends I extended my skills to making soaps. And discovered that > > scenting a soap properly isn´t easy at all. Of course you can throw in > > a bottle of Perfume Oil and have a nice smelling soap. But that´s not > > what I want. I would like to make a soap that´s truly good for your > > skin (that is what soap is made for). A scent can do other things to > > you: change your mood, make you feel better, comfort you...Natural > > perfumery is extended Aromatherapy to me! > > Feel free to ask questions... > > > > Kind regards, > > Francisca > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 >I am using a lotion blended with patchouli and lavender for toning >flabby skin, I don't know what aromatherapy novel you read that in, but there are no essential oils that can do that. If you got that on a course, you should ask for a refund. It is a corruption of herbal medicine where some water extracts can astringe the skin. The use of essential oils to fragrance soaps is fine, and they may well have a psychological effect used like that, but no physical effects, unless more is used than is safe. Martin Watt http://www.aromamedical.com http://www.aromamedical.org ATFE2 , Janet G <sunset733 wrote: > > Welcome Francisca. I'm fairly new to aromatherapy and am trying to get the hang of blending. When I read about what oils blend well together, do they mean scent-wise, a synergistic effect or both? > > I am using a lotion blended with patchouli and lavender for toning flabby skin, but would like to try patchouli with lemongrass since they are both supposed to be good for that. I wouldn't mind if it might smell odd, I'm just going for therapeutic benefit. I'm not that fond of the scent of patchouli and am thinking the lemongrass would probably enhance it even though it's not a combination I've seen in books as considered blending well together. I'd appreciate any advice or suggestions. Thanks. > Janet > > --- On Mon, 5/4/09, Francisca Bannink <franciscabannink wrote: > > Francisca Bannink <franciscabannink > [ATFE2] Introducing Francisca > ATFE2 > Monday, May 4, 2009, 6:10 AM > > Good day! > > About 3 years ago I noticed I could smell scents. I have a big nose > but it was not very usefull in smelling things. Exept when I was > pregnant! Then I could smell everything very deeply and truely...but it > always was gone after giving birth > But > then came my youngest and my ability to smell stayed. That was a great > gift, I was sure it meant something. And I bumped in to Aromatherapy > (again) and started my study. After receiving my certificate I started > another study: making your own lotions, salves and creams. After > learning to do that and making a lot of presents for my family and > friends I extended my skills to making soaps. And discovered that > scenting a soap properly isn´t easy at all. Of course you can throw in > a bottle of Perfume Oil and have a nice smelling soap. But that´s not > what I want. I would like to make a soap that´s truly good for your > skin (that is what soap is made for). A scent can do other things to > you: change your mood, make you feel better, comfort you...Natural > perfumery is extended Aromatherapy to me! > Feel free to ask questions... > > Kind regards, > Francisca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 ATFE2 , " Martin Watt " <aromamedical wrote: > > >I am using a lotion blended with patchouli and lavender for toning > Ah Martin, why'd you ruin it for me, I was hoping I could bathe in it and get toned ..... Welcome to the newbie, we do love to raz one another and hope you will enjoy being here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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