1. In a double boiler, melt the first 4 ingredients 2. Once melted remove from heat and add in the charcoal and Vitamin E 3. Cut small corner off plastic bag and use it like a cake decorator to pipe it into the empty mascara tube 4. Apply your homemade mascara as you would your regular mascara.
Join us on OFPL’s Facebook @galluplibrary on Saturday, December 12th at 1:00 p.m. to make Aromatherapy Candles DIY self-care products.
The ingredient list is available below.
Aromatherapy Candles
Ingredients: • 6 c. Soy Wax Flakes • Natural Wicks (Anchors Optional) • 80-120 Drops of Essential Oil (See scent list below) Other supplies: • 8 oz. Mason Jars (or jars of choice) • Stirring Utensil • Pens or Chopsticks to Secure Wicks
Instructions: 1. Melt soy wax in a pot over low-medium heat. They should melt fairly easily but turn up the heat slightly if taking more than a few minutes. 2. Stir 3. Once melted, add essential oils. 4. Anchor wicks to the bottom of mason jars. 5. Tape wick upright to a horizontal chopstick or pen. 6. Pour the wax into the mason jar and then repeat until all jars are full. 7. Depending on the size of the mason jars you may have some wax leftover. 8. Let stand until solid (about 1 hour). 9. Cut the wick to the desired length.
Scents to Relieve Anxiety: Bergamot, Cedarwood, Cypress, Frankincense, Hyssop, Lavender, Marjoram, Myrrh, Neroli, Orange, Peach, Rose, Rose Geranium, and Violet Leaf.
Scents to Ease Depression: Bergamot, Clary Sage, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Lemon Balm, Lemon Verbena, Neroli, Orange, Petitgrain, Rose Geranium, Sandalwood, Tangerine, and Ylang-ylang.
Scents to Improve Memory: Bay Laurel, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, and Rosemary.
Scents to Invigorate and Overcome Fatigue: Angelica, Benzoin, Camphor, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Clove Basil, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Lemon, Peppermint, Pine, Sage, and Spiced Apple.
Scents to Deal with Stress, Nervous Tension, and Insomnia: Bergamot, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Cloves, Frankincense, Lavender, Lemon, Marjoram, Myrrh, Neroli, Nutmeg, Orange, Petitgrain, Rose, Sandalwood, Sweet Melissa, Valerian, Vanilla, Violet, and Ylang-ylang.
Scents to Calm Irritability: Chamomile, Neroli, Rose, and Rose Geranium.
Instructions: 1. Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger and cloves in a large bowl. 2. Top with coconut oil and molasses 3. Using the back of a fork mash the wet ingredients into the dry to make a crumbly mixture. Depending on how solid the coconut oil is, you may need to use your hands. 4. Place scrub into a mason jar with a secure lid. Will last for several months in a cool location.
To use: 1. On wet or dry skin, apply scrub liberally all over the body. 2. Scrub into the skin to remove dead skin cells. 3. Wash off completely.
