Recipes

Calm & Clear Breathing Lotion

This remarkable blend is so helpful when experiencing a cold or flu.

These oils work together to reduce congestion and inflammation, calm spastic coughing, and open up the airways. The next time you need extra lung support, give this recipe a try!

Ingredients

4 drops of Utah Juniper Oil

4 drops of Black Spruce Oil

4 drops of Cedarwood Oil

4 drops of Lavender Oil

1 fl oz of Lotion - Unscented

Supplies

1 glass jar (1 fl-oz)

Directions

STEP 1

Add the essential oils to 1 fl oz of unscented lotion.

STEP 2

Mix with a clean stir rod or metal spoon.

STEP 3

Apply to chest, throat, and back several times daily.

Safety and dilution

This blend was created at a 3% dilution. Please use caution if asthmatic. We recommend a small patch test to ensure there is no skin sensitivity.

Kid safety: For kids between the ages of 5 and 10, we recommend adding 1 drop of each essential oil to 1oz of unscented lotion.

Shelf Life

The ingredient with the shortest remaining shelf life becomes the shelf life of the entire blend.

AUTHOR

Jennifer Williams

Lead Educator & Content Creator

Jenny has always had a passion for learning and teaching. She spent years as a high school English teacher, helping people learn new skills, and developing a classroom culture built on trust and collaboration. On a trip to a distillery in Provence, France, Jenny decided to devote herself to aromatherapy after watching distillers transform pink roses into stunning essential oil and hydrosol; and being moved by their passion. She earned her aromatherapy certification at the Aromahead Institute and joined the team at Aromatics International as a co-owner, content creator, and educator. Jenny also serves as an Instructor at the Aromahead Institute.