Some classical holiday scents like peppermint, eucalyptus, orange and cedarwood can add some winter charm to treatment rooms, reminding guests of quiet snowfall or holiday gatherings. Universal Companies shared four unique aromatherapy blends that will have clients reflecting on the recent holiday season.
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1. Winter Solstice
Add water to the diffuser. For every 1 oz. of water, add three drops of rosemary essential oil, two drops of eucalyptus essential oil and three drops of peppermint essential oil.
For massage oil, cream or lotion, mix 4 oz. of unscented oil, cream or lotion with one drop of rosemary essential oil, one drop of eucalyptus essential oil and one drop of peppermint essential oil.
For polish or scrub, mix 8 oz. (1 cup) of salt or sugar with four tablespoons of carrier oil. Stir until well blended. Add six drops of rosemary essential oil, four drops of eucalyptus essential oil and six drops of peppermint essential oil.
2. Warmth
Add water to the diffuser. For every 1 oz. of water, add five drops of orange essential oil, three drops of clove essential oil and one drop of cinnamon leaf essential oil.
For massage oil, cream or lotion, mix 4 oz. of unscented oil, cream or lotion with four drops of orange essential oil, two drops of clove essential oil and one drop of cinnamon leaf essential oil.
For polish or scrub, mix 8 oz. (1 cup) of salt or sugar with four tablespoons of carrier oil. Stir until well blended. Add ten drops of orange essential oil, five drops of clove essential oil and two drops of cinnamon leaf essential oil.
3. Winter Walk
Add water to the diffuser. For every 1 oz. of water, add three drops of fir balsam essential oil, three drops of cypress essential oil and two drops of cedarwood leaf essential oil.
For massage oil, cream or lotion, mix 4 oz. of unscented oil, cream or lotion with two drops of fir balsam essential oil, one drop of cypress essential oil and one drop of cedarwood essential oil.
For polish or scrub, mix 8 oz. (1 cup) of salt or sugar with four tablespoons of carrier oil. Stir until well blended. Add six drops of fir balsam essential oil, five drops of cypress essential oil and three drops of cedarwood essential oil.
4. Silent Night
Add water to the diffuser. For every 1 oz. of water, add 10 drops of frankincense essential oil, five drops of myrrh essential oil and five drops of orange essential oil.
For massage oil, cream or lotion, mix 4 oz. of unscented oil, cream or lotion with five drops of frankincense essential oil, two drops of myrrh essential oil and three drops of orange essential oil.
For polish or scrub, mix 8 oz. (1 cup) of salt or sugar with four tablespoons of carrier oil. Stir until well blended. Add 15 drops of frankincense essential oil, 10 drops of myrrh essential oil and 10 drops of orange essential oil.
