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6 Essential Oil Recipes We Love!

New Pioneer Food Co-op January 26 Category: Recipes

Cinnamon, Clove, and Nutmeg Essential Oil Room Mist

Ingredients

Directions

Into bottle, measure all ingredients.
Replace lid and shake vigorously until contents are well blended.
To use, shake bottle and mist airspace.


Black Pepper & Sweet Orange Essential Diffusion

A simple DIY diffusion blend featuring Aura Cacia Black Pepper Essential Oil. Check the directions included with your diffuser for specific use and dilution recommendations. Adjust the amount of essential oils accordingly.

Ingredients

Directions

In diffuser, combine essential oils.
Operate diffuser according to directions.
Refresh with additional oils whenever needed.


Lavender Vanilla Almond  Roll-on Perfume

A rich, sweet roll-on perfume made with lavender essential oil, Vanilla Precious Essentials® and sweet almond oil.

Ingredients

Directions

Measure essential oils into roll-on bottle, top off with sweet almond oil, replace lid and shake until blended. 

To use, apply 1 to 3 swipes of roller ball to pulse points on wrists, neck and inside elbows. 

Let the blend sit for at least three days before use, mixing occasionally.


Ylang Ylang Citrus Diffusion

A citrusy mandarin and bergamot diffusion featuring ylang ylang essential oil to create an atmosphere of balance and calm. Check the directions included with your diffuser for specific use and dilution recommendations. Adjust the amount of essential oils accordingly.

Ingredients

Directions

In diffuser, combine essential oils.
Operate diffuser according to directions.
Refresh with additional oils whenever needed.


Grapefruit Sugar Scrub

A revitalizing sugar scrub recipe featuring grapefruit essential oil.

Ingredients

Directions

In a mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients, stir until well blended, transfer to wide mouth jar.

To use, apply to damp skin and scrub in gentle, circular motions. Rinse with warm water and pat dry.


Coffee Body Scrub with Cacao Nibs and Vanilla Essential Oil

An energizing DIY body scrub recipe made with coffee grounds, cacao nibs, sugar, sweet almond oil and Vanilla Precious Essentials

Ingredients

Directions

In a pan over low heat, heat sweet almond oil.

Add crushed cacao nibs and heat until their oil is released and the nibs settle on the bottom. Remove pan from heat and allow to cool.

Add sugar, coffee grounds and Vanilla Precious Essentials®. Stir until well combined, then scoop mixture into jar.

To use, apply to skin using gentle, circular motions. Rinse with warm water and pat dry with a towel.

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New Pioneer Food Co-op

New Pi is a food co-operative, owned by over 35,000 members, home-grown in Iowa. We welcome everyone to our store, regardless of membership, and focus on local and sustainable food solutions. New Pi has strong roots in Iowa City’s local food community, and continues to partner with local growers, food, and sustainability organizations to enrich Linn and Johnson County communities.