Oils, essential and otherwise
@1creekgirl (44560)
United States
September 7, 2016 1:56pm CST
Lately I've been researching essential oils and how to use them. There's soooo much to learn, but it's really interesting. There are lots of medical benefits, but I like the idea of being chemical-free and having the fragrance I like.
I've already made some body wash, body lotion, and hand scrub. I'm still trying different recipes and tweaking them to get what I want. It's a lot of trial and error!
My next project is making some perfume. There are tons of recipes and advice on line, so I'm reading lots of stuff.
I'll let you know how it turns out. Have you ever used essential oils?
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@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
7 Sep 16
I have never used them but my daughter does and she swears by them. She uses for a lot of different medical things. I have always been meaning to try them for various things but have never gotten around to it.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
7 Sep 16
Has your daughter seen some benefits from them? I'm sure she's knowledgeable about it.
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@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
7 Sep 16
@1creekgirl Yes she has. She had a psoriasis breakout and she got that all cleared up with oils. She also uses different ones for swelling and pain. I am not sure what else she uses them for but she has told me about that. She has been using them for quite some time now. My daughter law is using them too but I am not sure what she uses them for.
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@Tina30219 (82978)
• Onaway, Michigan
8 Sep 16
@Happy2BeMe Could you find out what she uses for her psoriasis my moms boyfriend has it as well.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
7 Sep 16
I got some free for writing a review - but after I did that I threw them out. I'm not fond of a lot of 'smells'.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
8 Sep 16
@1creekgirl Once I started with asthma smells really bother me. I use as much 'frangrance free' products as I possibly can.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
8 Sep 16
@AbbyGreenhill I am sensitive to some fragrances, so I'm being careful what I work with.
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@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
8 Sep 16
Essential oils are what we use for fragrance. I refuse to buy into the MLM brands that are on the market. I read some reviews of several brands. I love the practical uses of the good smelling stuff.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
9 Sep 16
I love the idea of creating my own things, and it really seems like a good idea to use less chemicals on our bodies and homes.
@Tina30219 (82978)
• Onaway, Michigan
8 Sep 16
I have never used essential oils been hearing all kinds of good uses for them looking forward to hearing more on your recipes you have used them in.
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@louievill (28846)
• Philippines
7 Sep 16
Sounds cool and interesting, the pure ones are quite expensive isn't it? Anyway will wait when the Creek girl line of products comes out
keep us informed on your project
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
7 Sep 16
That's funny. I'll definitely keep you posted. You're right that the better oils are rather expensive, but they last a while because you only use a few drops, depending on the recipe.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
8 Sep 16
I love creating, even when it doesn't turn out exactly right!
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