FizzieWicks Bath Essentials and More.
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Lavender -Lavender is known for its "balancing" properties. If you are weary and have low energy, lavender is energizing; if you are feeling overstressed, lavender is calming and soothes frazzled nerves. Lavender revitalizes the body, bringing you back to a state of balance.
Pumice - Fine ground pumice is suitable for use in making "scrubby" soaps such as gardener or mechanic bars due to its abrasive qualities in assisting the removal of dirt, grease and oil.
Eucalyptus - Helps to relax muscles. Works great for colds as the strong aroma in eucalyptus helps to relieve blocked noses
Orange Peel - a nice balance of citrus aroma , gentle exfoliant
Rose Petals - Gentle exfoliant, calming romantic aroma
Oat Meal -. The coarse grain makes it useful in soaps as an exfoliant. Oatmeal looks beautiful when added to clear or tinted soaps.
Chamomile Flower powder German Chamomile is well known for its calming aroma and its anti-inflammatory relaxes cramped muscles, skin soothing properties. Pregnant woman are advised not to use Chamomile
True Lemon Grass - Is uplifting - stress reliever, has a light lemon aroma, gently exfoliates
Dead Sea Salts - Dead Sea salts are mineral-rich and contain high proportions of Potassium, Magnesium and Bromide. Potassium helps regulate the moisture level of the skin, Magnesium helps promote healing, and Bromide has a smoothing and relaxing effect. Dead Sea salt exfoliates and revitalizes the skin and helps draw out toxins. Sea salt is well known for its ability to relieve aches and pains, reduce stiffness after exertion, relax the muscles and relieve skin problems such as acne, eczema and psoriasis.
Vanilla Specks Vanilla bean specks are vanilla bean seeds that have been dried and powdered. Add them to your soap to jazz up your vanilla fragrance bars!
Goat's milk is high in protein and triglyceride content making it an excellent natural moisturizer. It contains vitamin A, B6, B12 and E as well as beta-casein which all help with to hydrate and nourish dry skin. Goat's milk is a natural emollient.
About essential oils - I have used many different essential oil aromas in my recipes. Essential oils are the fragrant oils that are drawn from the flowers, seeds, leaves, fruits, and other parts of the healing and aromatic plants. In addition to scenting products, essential oils are thought to have health and mood-enhancing benefits.
Generally, these listed essential oils are best avoided during the entire pregnancy:
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Aniseed
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Basil |
Bay |
Birch |
Black pepper |
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Clary Sage
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Caraway |
Cinnamon |
Cedarwood |
Clove |
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Cistus
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Cumin |
Camphor |
Fennel |
Hyssop |
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Hops
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Juniper |
Marjoram |
Mace |
Myrrh |
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Nutmeg
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Oregano |
Peppermint |
Parsley seed |
Pimento Berry |
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Sage
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Spikenard |
Savoury |
Tarragon |
Thyme (Red & Linalol) |
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Rosemary
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Wintergreen |
Valerian |
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The International Federation of Aromatherapists states that these following essential oils should not be used:
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Bitter Almond
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Boldo Leaf |
Calamus |
Yellow Camphor |
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Horseradish
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Jaborandi Leaf |
Mugwort |
Mustard |
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Pennyroyal
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Rue |
Sassafras |
Savin |
| Southernwood |
Tansy |
Thuja |
Wintergreen |
| Wormseed |
Wormwood |
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| Aniseed |
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The essential oils that are generally safe to use during second and third trimester of pregnancy are:
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Bergamot
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Grapefruit |
Lemon |
Lavender |
| Mandarin |
Neroli |
Orange |
Petitgraine |
| Rose (third trimester) |
Roman Chamomile |
Rosewood |
Sandalwood |
| Tangerine |
Ylang-Ylang |
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It is recommended that essential oils are used after the first trimester of pregnancy, unless otherwise stated and that the amounts used, are to be cut in half of normal adult use.
The information above is a general guide developed for us by a Certified Aromatherapist. If you have questions or concerns you should always consult a certified aromatherapist before using any essential oils during pregnancy.
Essential & fragrance oils:Orange sweet, Peach Slice, Lavender, Green Apple ,Grapefruit, Strawberry ,Peppermint , Chocolate ,English Rose, Ylang-ylang, Sandal wood ,Rosewood , Sea Breeze, Tea tree ,Ocean ,Pomegranate, Spermint ,Cedarwood, Lilac, Lime , Ocean Mist, Lemon ,French Vanilla, Rose Geranium , Orange Dreamcicle,Vanilla/Coconut/Ginger, Eucalyptus, Maple Cashmere, Wintergreen , Jasmine ,Muskoka Boat House , Satin Sheets ,Drakkar, Musk, Romance,Raspberry,Callalilly, Banana,Pineapple, Saddlewood,Watermelon ,Chamomile,Blueberry, Summer Sorbet,Passion Fruit, Hydrangea,Coco/Mango,Black Cherry ,Fig and Melon ,Amber,Mountain Meadow, Green Tea,Heaven Scent,Irish Cream,Christmas Morning,Vanilla Spice,gingerbread ,Caramel,Chocolate Mint, Butterscotch, Baby Powder,Lick Me All Over, Birthday Cake, Peanut Butter, New Car Smell,White Chocolate,Root Beer, Bubble Gum, Sex on the Beach, Oatmeal/Milk/Honey,Armoretto
Colors - Red, Blue, Green, Teal, Yellow, Orange, MintGreen, Mauve, Pink, Brown, Peach
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