Recipes

Tension Relief Lotion

Relax painful, cramping muscles.

Take this lotion with you to the gym, on a jog or hike, or to work so you'll always be prepared the next time muscle spasms strike!

Ingredients

6 drops of Petitgrain (Bigarade) Oil

3 drops of Chamomile Roman Oil

1 drop of Bergamot Oil

1 drop of Ylang Ylang (Complete) Oil

1 fl oz of Lotion - Unscented

Supplies

1 glass jar (1 fl-oz)

Directions

STEP 1

Blend the essential oils in 1 fl oz of unscented lotion.

STEP 2

Use as needed throughout the day for relief from muscle cramps.

Safety and dilution

This blend was created at a 2% dilution. Bergamot is phototoxic, however, at 1-2 drops of bergamot per ounce of carrier, this blend is safe. We also 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 2 drops petitgrain, 1 drop roman chamomile, 1 drop bergamot, 1 drop ylang ylang.

Shelf Life

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

AUTHOR

Amelia Zenk

Customer Support Specialist

Amelia is one of our customer support specialists, as well as one of our on staff certified aromatherapists. In 2012, she earned her Esthetician license, but wanted to further her learning in other holistic areas. When a job opened up at Aromatics International, it was a perfect fit! She loves sharing her passion for skincare and essential oils with others. In her spare time, she loves cooking healthy meals, spending time in nature, and watching movies with her husband and furry kitty.