Thursday, January 17, 2013

Brenda's Love Potion #9


 With Valentine’s Day a few weeks away, there’s still time to handcraft Love Potion recipes! 

Through the ages we have been fascinated with the idea of love potions. A magic elixir that creates instant love or passion. Does Love Potion #9 really exist?

Essential oils can have noticeable effects on our moods and physical responses and play a major role in the art of passion. So how about trying your hand at some potion making to bring Love into your life this Valentine’s Day? 

Brenda’s Love Potion #9 to attract men

2 tablespoons organic almond oil
3 drops ylang ylang essential oil
3 drops vanilla extract
3 drops basil essential oil

Brenda’s Love Potion #9 to attract women
2 tablespoons organic rose hip oil
3 drops rose essential oil
3 drops jasmine extract
3 drops basil essential oil
 
Add the above oils together in a little bottle and shake to mix. To use dab a touch of your love potion on your skin, applying  gently to your neck, waist and behind your knees. You can also warm the oil in a fragrance oil warmer so that your whole home smells romantic. Add to bath water or rub onto your hands and then swish them over your pillow. 


Want some chocolate in your Valentine Gift?

Creamy Cocoa & Ylang Ylang Massage Oil

 Cocoa Butter gives this massage oil a creamy consistency, wonderful for massages, and also can be used as a general body lotion for moisturizing the skin.  This massage oil has the seductively sweet floral scent of Ylang Ylang flowers with undertones of Cocoa.

           2 Tbsp organic Cocoa Butter
           ½ cup organic Apricot Kernel or Sweet Almond oil 

           ¼ cup organic Jojoba oil
           15 drops organic Ylang Ylang essential oil

In a double boiler, gently warm the oils and Cocoa butter until the butter has melted.  Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool for a few minutes at room temperature.  Then, add the essential oil and mix together until thoroughly blended.  Pour into a bottle.  The mixture thickens as it cools.