Aromatherapy has been used since the beginning of recorded history to treat a variety of ailments. Respiratory conditions are especially responsive to aromatherapy. By introducing certain essential oils into your soap formulas you can easily create aromatic soaps that can treat different symptoms. Listed below are some aromatherapy soap recipes and what they treat.
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Chest and Sinus Congestion Aromatherapy Soap
10 ounces of Olive Oil
4 ounces of Coconut Oil
2 ounces of Palm Oil
2.3 ounces of Lye (sodium hydroxide)
6.4 ounces of distilled water
At trace add:
1/2 teaspoon lavender essential oil
1/2 teaspoon tea tree oil
1/2 teaspoon eucalyptus essential oil
Cough, Cold and Flu Aromatherapy Soap
8 ounces of Olive Oil
4 ounces of Coconut Oil
4 ounces of Palm Oil
2.3 ounces of Lye (sodium hydroxide)
6.4 ounces of distilled water
At trace add:
1/2 teaspoon lavender essential oil
1/2 teaspoon eucalyptus essential oil
1/2 teaspoon peppermint essential oil
Muscle Relaxing Aromatherapy Soap
12 ounces of Olive Oil
4 ounces of Coconut Oil
2.3 ounces of Lye (sodium hydroxide)
6.4 ounces of distilled water
At trace add:
1 teaspoon drops Lavender Essential Oil
1/4 teaspoon Petitgrain Essential Oil
1/4 teaspoon Frankincense Essential Oil