Autumn scents

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Hi,

My name is Lizzie. I don't think I have posted yet, but I have been

learning a lot and enjoyed reading the posts. I make cp soap and only scent

with essential oils.

 

I have 2 questions. Which eo's can I use to get a autumn/ holiday feel for

my soaps? I tried cassia ( only a little since I know it can be irritating)

and orange yesterday, but I am not really loving it. I just read on a site

that a woman was using apple eo. I thought that was a fo, but now I am

wondering. Also, is there a vanilla eo? I can't decide if the cassia

orange would do well with a vanilla-y addition or patchouli (which I always

add when in doubt since I love it.)

My second question is, can anyone recommend a good aromatherapy book?

I have a few, but none that I am impressed with. And, many contradict each

other, which confuses me. I would love to learn more about aromatherapy

which is why I joined this group.

Thanks,

Lizzie

Lizzie's Kitchen Made Soap

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At 06:52 PM 10/2/2005, you wrote:

>I have 2 questions. Which eo's can I use to get a autumn/ holiday feel for

>my soaps? I tried cassia ( only a little since I know it can be irritating)

>and orange yesterday, but I am not really loving it. I just read on a site

>that a woman was using apple eo. I thought that was a fo, but now I am

>wondering. Also, is there a vanilla eo? I can't decide if the cassia

>orange would do well with a vanilla-y addition or patchouli (which I always

>add when in doubt since I love it.)

 

she may think she is using 'apple essential oil'...but there truly is no

such thing.

 

there is no vanilla essential oil...it won't distill...but there are both

an absolute and a Vanilla CO2 extracted.

 

The absolute doesn't dissolve easily in carrier oil, the CO2 does.

 

for an 'autumn' blend... we offer an autumn sunshine synergy...it contains

Birch Tar, Galbanum, Atlas Cedar, Black Spruce and Oakmoss... (not in that

order that might be a starting point.

 

I'd not use cassia in any 'on the skin' product, even soap, even tho I love

the scent I save it for blends for the aroma lamp. if you really need the

cinnamon/cassia note, cinnamon LEAF is not a sensitizer, as are cassia and

cinnamon bark.

 

>My second question is, can anyone recommend a good aromatherapy book?

>I have a few, but none that I am impressed with. And, many contradict each

>other, which confuses me. I would love to learn more about aromatherapy

>which is why I joined this group.

 

 

You will hear other recommendations, I'm certain, but one of my favorite

beginner books is " A Guide to Vibrant Health and Beauty " by Roberta

Wilson.... the original was published in the early 90's... there is a

second edition that is vastly expanded...good stuff. Great profiles on

individual oils, as well as suggested blends using each for a wide range

of applications.

 

 

 

 

 

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