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Acne

For acne / spots dab 1 drop of Tea Tree on several times a day with a cotton bud.

Antiseptic wash

For cuts, wounds and grazes make an antiseptic wash by adding 5-6 drops of Tea Tree or Lemon to a bowl of warm water. Gently swab the area with cotton wool.

Antiseptic surface cleanser

For a natural antiseptic surface cleanser/spray for kitchens and bathrooms mix 100ml of cooled, boiled water with 10 drops Tea Tree, 5 drops Eucalyptus, 5 drops Peppermint and 5 drops Lemon. Shake well before use.

Athletes Foot

For Athletes Foot have regular foot baths with 1 cup of Dead Sea Salt, 6 drops Lavender and 3 drops Tea Tree. Dry your feet properly and apply 1 drop of neat Tea Tree to the affected area.

Cold Sores

For cold sores apply 1 drop neat Tea Tree.

Cold & flu relief

To relieve symptoms of colds and flu, do a steam inhalation with up to 5 drops of Eucalyptus, 3 drops Peppermint and 2 drops Lemon. Inhale the steam for 1-2 minutes. Repeat as necessary to help unblock congestion. For colds you can also place 3 drops of Eucalyptus on a cotton pad or tissue and inhale throughout the day or pop the oil into an aromatherapy inhaler.

Cold & virus prevention

To help prevent colds and viruses diffuse 3 drops each of Tea Tree, Lemon and Lavender in an aromatherapy diffuser or oil burner.

Headaches

Massage 2 drops of neat Lavender into back of neck and temples to ease headaches. Alternatively, make a cold compress. Add a few drops of Peppermint and Lavender essential oil to a bowl of icy cold water. Soak a clean cloth in the water and apply to the temples. Refresh when the cloth begins to feel warm.

Memory stimulation

For memory stimulation, mental clarity and a concentration boost, diffuse 5 drops Lemon and 3 drops Rosemary whilst working on important tasks. Try 3 drops of Peppermint instead of Rosemary if you prefer the smell.

Muscle pain & tension

To relieve muscle pain or tension, mix 3 drops Peppermint and 3 drops of Lavender with 12ml carrier oil (e.g. Sweet Almond Oil) or Aloe Vera Gel and massage into the affected area in a direction towards the heart.

Skin cleanser & balancer

For a cleansing/balancing face mask for oily/blemish prone skin add 1 drop of Lemon essential oil into 5ml of Aloe Vera Gel. Apply to the skin and leave for 10 minutes. Massage in any remaining gel. You can also add 1 drop of Lemon to 5ml of fragrance free moisture lotion for a light and balancing moisturiser for oily/blemish prone skin.

Sleep

To aid a restful night's sleep, pop 5 drops of French Lavender on a tissue and place inside your pillowcase. You can also massage a couple of drops of neat Lavender into the pulse points on your wrists and temples.

Tiredness & nausea

Sniff Peppermint directly from the bottle (or pop a drop on a tissue) to clear the head, relieve tiredness, ease headaches, nausea, travel sickness, faintness and shock.

Minor wounds, burns, bruises, bites & stings

Apply 2-4 drops of neat Lavender to minor wounds, burns, bruises, bites and stings.