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UPDATED: 15 March 2008
14 March 2008
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Floral Water - 30ml (1.01oz) in tamper proof bottle.....$1.99 - Choose from the drop down list of the VAST range available.
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Egyptian Massage Oils
These are Massage Oils, that have for centuries proven to aid and assist in the Healing of the body, through intunement of the full existing Meridians, as well as the Chakras.
Choose from the list of main Essential/Essence Oils, and then decide which Carrier Oil best suits your skin type. Each 30ml (1.01oz) bottle will be mixed according to that choice, at a TOTAL cost of $1.99.
The bottles have a self-seal inset, which seals the bottle, providing a safe tamper proof product.
Note: Essential oils are highly concentrated liquids that can be harmful if not used carefully.
Note: Each carrier oil differs in it's therapeutic properties, and characteristics.
Measurements Conversion
Milliliter to Ounce
5 ML = 0.1691 oz
10 ML = 0.3381 oz
15 ML = 0.5072 oz
30 ML = 1.0143 oz
50 ML = 1.6905 oz
Dram to ounze/Milliliter
5/8 Dram = 0.078 oz (2.6 ml)
1/2 Dram = 1/16 oz
1 Dram = 1/8 oz (3.75ml)
2 Dram = 1/4 oz
3 Dram = 0.375 oz
4 Dram = 1/2 oz
6 Dram = 3/4 oz
8 Dram = 1 oz
Essential/Essence Pure Raw Oils - MIXED with choice of Carrier Oil as listed - 30ml Tamper Proof Bottle - Any choice for $1.99 each.
Acacia - .
African Violet - is earthy, and slightly floral - used for bronchitis, headache, insomnia, rheumatism, sluggish circulation, sore throat, and stress..
Balsam Fir Needle -
is strongly antibacterial and decongestant, and has a warm quality to it -especially good for for muscle aches.. It is useful for transforming cold-phlegm, making it useful for chest congestion as well as arthritic conditions, especially that which is worsened by exposure to cold and damp weather.
Cassia Flower Bud - This is the flower stem/bud of the cinnamon tree, and is resembles the cinnamon oils in it's aroma. Cassia is spicy, sweet, woodsey, and earthy - has antiseptic properties, killing various types of bacteria and fungi. This Oil is a tonic, carminative and stimulant, and is used to treat nausea and flatulence; aids in indigestion, colic, diarrhea, rheumatism, and general cold/flu symptons..
If you wish for a Mystical blend, then it unites well with: Frankincense, and Rosemary.
Himalayan Cedarwood - has a extreme amount of healing virtues - antiseptic, ant-putrescent, antiseborrheic, aphrodesiac, astringent, diuretic, expectorant, fungicidal, mucilytic, sedative (nervous), and a stimulant(circulatory). It's aroma is a kind-a dry/smoky-wood, slightly camphoraceous, and balsamic - with just a touch of a hint of spice.
As a Mystical blend: Any of the Orange Oils, (giving them a base note that nicely complements them); and Rosemary.
Cinnamon Leaf - This is the leaf form of the tree, has a slightly different scent, and contains the following properties, aiding as a stimulant, antiseptic, and as an antibiotic. Has been used as a healing aid for stomach upset and gas, diarrhea, rheumatism, kidney ailments, and abdominal pain, and the Egyptians used it as part of the activation process beginning with a foot massage.
As with the Cassia, for a Mystical blend, any of the Orange Oils, and/or Rosemary.
Fennel, Sweet - has a spicy, sweet scent, almost similar to that of black licorice. A herb of Ancient repute, believed to encourage longevity, courage and strength. The Romans valued it for it's assistance with digestive, and the Greeks believed it to be a slimming herb, the oil itself stimulates and helps break down cellulite..
Used as a Massage oil, it also is aids in invigorating the muscles, restoring, stimulating, and warming the Spirit..
Frangipan - .
Frankincense -
was worth more than gold in Ancient times and revered for it's healing powers - opens the airways of the lungs and facilitates breathing. It is also useful for achieving a meditative state, can be very useful for people with asthma, and has been used to relieve anxiety in women during labor. It is useful for regenerating skin, and can also be used for contusions or trauma.
Geranium Bourbon -
is a great oil for conditions due to hormonal imbalances, and it is a useful antiviral for herpes simplex and chicken pox.It can be used for pre-menstrual syndrome and for symptoms during menopause. It is useful for moodiness, breast tenderness, cramping, sadness and other conditions that relate to a woman’s menstrual cycle - works well for those that experience hot flashes, night sweats, and other symptoms that accompany menopause. The oil is also wonderful for cold sores, especially when used during the prodromal stage before the sore has emerged.
Helitrop - .
Jasmine - .
Juniper Berry -
is very useful for kidney and urinary tract infections, as it has strong diuretic properties, which can be useful for weight loss and cellulite reduction. It is a good detoxifier because of it's diuretic properties.
Lotus - .
Morrocan Myrrh - aids the mind to focus on a level of being that is beyond the everyday mundane world. It is useful for opening the chest for asthmatic complaints, and dries dampness in the body, making it useful for conditions related to phlegm, or for conditions made worse from humidity. It is soothing and relaxing, because it helps you to let go of everyday cares, and to focus on a higher reality.
Dark Opium - .
Sweet Orange/Bergamot -
is a citrus, antidepressant essential oil used frequently for depression. It is also good for oily skin and for acne - particularly good for stress induced acne. It is good for feelings of frustration, anger, moodiness, and sadness; and useful for obsessive compulsive tendencies. It helps to relieve repressed tension, stress, and anger.
Note: can cause sun sensitivity, so it is best not to use it right before sun exposure.
Dark Orange - has been applied to combat colds, constipation, dull skin, flatulence, the flu, slow digestion, and stress. It greatly differs from the Sweet Orange, in that it is from a first pressing which enhances the therapeutic quality.
As a Mystical Blend - works with any/all of these: Myrrh, Sandalwood and any of the Cinnamon family.
Spanish Rosemary -
is a wonderful mood lifter and cephalic, and encourages oxygenation and blood flow to the brain. It is a good oil to use during studying or when taking tests, and is also useful for alleviating altitude sickness. Has a warming property, and is thus a good oil to use in the winter time to boost circulation along with ginger for people who suffer from cold hands and feet. Rosemary enhances memory; improves breathing, and has a camphoraceous scent like peppermint and eucalyptus, which helps relieve chest congestion. It can also help relieve migraine headaches because of it's ability to improve oxygen flow to the brain.
Spikenard
Vetiver - .
Ylang-Yang - .
Hazardous Essential Oils
The below chart displays ESSENTIAL OILS that should NOT be used in form of aromatherapy:>
Ajowan - Trachyspermum copticum
Almond, Bitter - Prunus dulcis var. amara
Arnica - Arnica Montana
Birch, Sweet - Betula lenta
Boldo Leaf - Peumus boldus
Broom, Spanish - Spartium junceum
Calamus - Acorus calamus var. angustatus
Camphor - Cinnamomum camphora
Deertongue - Carphephorus odoratissimus
Garlic - Allium sativum
Horseradish - Armoracia rusticana
Jaborandi - Pilocarpus jaborandi
Melilotus - Melilotus officinalis
Mugwort - Artemisia vulgaris
Mustard - Brassica nigra
Onion - Allium cepa
Pennyroyal - Mentha pulegium
Rue - Ruta graveolens
Sassafras - Sassafras albidum
Thuja - Thuja occidentalis
Wintergreen - Gaultheria procumbens
Wormseed - Chenopodium ambrosioides var. anthelminticum
Wormwood - Artemisia absinthium
Descripting of the Variety of Carrier Oils - their use etc
Apricot Kernal:
Apricot Oil is good for all skin types, as it is very rich and nourishing - particularly in vitamin A.
Absorbs into skin quickly, is slow to go rancid; users can expect a shelf life of 6 months to 1 year with proper storage conditions.
Avocado:
Avocado contains Vitamins A, B1, B2, D, E, and Beta carotene. It is classified as a monosaturated oil, and is best suited for dry skin conditions in topical applications.
Small amounts of Avocado Oil is typically best added to other carrier oils in order to enrich the protein and vitamin content; and will leave a sticky, waxy feel if applied topically to large areas of skin.
Avocado oil is slow to go rancid; users can expect a shelf life of 9 months to well over 1 year with proper storage conditions.
Coconut:
This is liquid at room temperature, and differs from Regular Coconut Oil in that it is produced by heat rather then cold pressing. Many consider it to be very comparable to the characteristics of human skin.
It can also be used on oily skin as it will not clog pores, and is very slow to go rancid; users can expect a minimum shelf life of 6 months.
Cotton Seed:
Cottonseed oil is rich in palmitic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid and 10% mixture of arachidic acid, behenic acid; lignoceric acid and it contains over 50% Omega-6 fatty acids.
Is a very popular, all purpose carrier oil; absorbs into skin at average speed, slight oil feeling left on skin, and is slow to become rancid; users can expect 6 months to 1 year with proper storage.
Evening Primrose - Refined:
Evening Primrose contains high levels of GLA essential fatty acids and is good for dry and mature skin. It also Soothes inflammation and can be used in dandruff applications.
Will leave a very oily feeling on skin; and is quick to go rancid; expect a shelf life of 3 to 6 months with proper storage conditions.
Grapeseed:
Grapeseed Oil is used as a base oil for many creams and lotions. It is the preferred carrier oils for many massage oils because of it's light, satin like finish.
It also has some astringent qualities and is good for oily, acne prone skin.
Easily Absorbed, but is also quick to go rancid; expect a shelf life of 3 to 6 months with proper storage conditions.
Holly Massage Oil:
Long been a popular massage oil, as it is extremely light to the point where sheets will not be stained. It also has a pleasant cooling effect - will leave almost no residue, but is capable of actually blocking pores due to the mineral oil it contains; and has an indefinite shelf life.
Pecan:
Pecan is a well rounded carrier oil, and is often chosen as a more unique alternative to the more popular oils - grapeseed, and almond sweet.
Like the Perilla Seed in massage therapy, small amounts are blended with other oils, as it will leave an oily film on the skin.
Pecan oil is quick to go rancid; users can expect a shelf life of 6 to 8 months with proper storage conditions.
Perilla Seed:
This is an oil rich in vitamins and amino acids and 50-60% of the oil is Alpha-Linoleic Acid (ALA) which is an Omega-3 fatty acid. The high ALA content helps the skin and hair retain moisture; the Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids which are found in vegetable and oily fish oils, and are classified as Essential Fatty Acids (EFA's).
Can aid in the healing treatment of skin disorders such as eczema and psoriasis.
The oil is highly unsaturated, with an iodine number of 185 to 208, and includes linolenic, linoleic, and oleic acids. Known to have antiseptic properties which makes this a good oil for facial products, such as a facial massage or for the after effect of a Clay Mask, as it retains moisture in skin.
Shelf life is 1 to 2years, but does have a "nutty" odour - so is blended with Sweet Almond Oil, to reduce the 'nutty' smell when mixing any massage Essential Oils in..
Pistachio:
Pistachio Oil has very good moisturizing qualities for a "light oil", as it blends easily with other carrier oils.
Used alone, it is a favourite for massages, and is slow to become rancid; users can expect 6 months to 1 year with proper storage.
Rosehip Refined:
Is extremely high in essential fatty acids, and is known to help treat dry, irritated, weathered skin. It is also suitable for treating burns, scars and stretch marks - but will aggravate acne conditions.
This is a great Carrier Oil to mix with Lavendar Oil for burns as it regenerates skin as well as prevents scarring.
Is considered a "drying oil" which means that it is quickly absorbed by the skin, and does not leave an oily feel,is slow to go rancid - users can expect a shelf life of 6 months to 1 year with proper storage conditions.
Safflower:
Is the first choice for those requiring a Moisturizing Oil, and is also very popular in massage blends, as it is easily absorbed, and can be washed from sheets without heavy staining.
Is easily absorbed, quick to go rancid; users can expect a shelf life of 3 to 6 months with proper storage conditions.
Sweet Almond:
Sweet Almond is an excellent emollient and is known for it's ability to soften and re-condition the skin. It is rich in proteins and Vitamin D, and is considered extremely nourishing - particularly when used regularly.
It can be expected to sooth dry skin and irritated areas, and absorbs into skin at average speed, slight oil feeling left on skin.
Note: It can stain sheets.
Contains Olein Glyceride Linoleic Acid; is slow to become rancid; expect 6 months to 1 year with proper storage.
Walnut:
Walnut Oil is an excellent emollient with moisturizing properties for dry, aged, irritated skin. In aromatherapy circles, Walnut Oil is also credited with being a balancing agent for the nervous system.
In massage therapy, the Walnut oil is typically diluted in with another carrier oil - BUT is however well absorbed by the skin, and slow to go rancid; users can expect a shelf life of 6 months to 1 year with proper storage conditions.
This is a great Oil to mix in with powdered Henna as the blend applied to hair
- for it nourishes the hair, reducing the henna dryness. Also helps enhance the 'sheen effect'.....and bonds the colour better.
Neem:
Neem is very viscous to begin with, and it gets solid in the cold.
Simply heat it in a hot water bath in order to thin it out - the water shouldn’t be boiling hot, but just very warm. It will take a few minutes to return to a liquid solution..
Neem seed oil is non-toxic to mammals and is a very effective antiseptic, antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral, dermatological and dental agent - BUT - it has a above average smell...a strong pungent, earthy, green musty smell that can be off putting..
The bonus to the smell, is it has been used for centuries in traditional Indian medicine to aid in the healing of topical skin disorders such as eczema, psoriasis, rashes, burns and acne!
It is rich in fatty acids and glycerides and together with it's above healing properties, and is extremely powerful as a healing agent great for the skin.
Best in formulations with Coconut, Palm Butter Shea Butter etc...although not
suitable for any main massage...due to the strong smell.
Roasted Sesame:
....this is a bit like the Neem - crinkles the nose!!
General Sesame Oil is rich in vitamins E and B, and in minerals such as calcium, magnesium and phosphorus, and the clear version is a popular massage and aromatherapy carrier oil - but does leave an oily residue.
The Roasted version has a very distinct, aroma which has the potential of overpowering other scents.
The oil is slow to go rancid; users can expect a shelf life of 6 months to 1 year with proper storage conditions - and as a warning should be avoided by individuals with nut allergies.
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'Light'
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