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Valentine's Day - Seductive Essential oils
Sunday 13 February 2011
Seductive Essential oils ~ the ancient Greek goddess of love and beauty Aphrodite, named a variety of plant and animal substances that stimulate and increase sexuality, desire and passion. Flavours and scents, which allow people to feel confident, and desirable. Some essential oils have renowned aphrodisiac properties. In general these oils normally have a warm rich floral or spice aroma.
Several essentials oil are famed aphrodisiacs, boosting and enhancing the sex drive:- Orange ~ helps to stimulate joy, optimism and playfulness.
- Neroli ~ wonderful emotional tonic and aphrodisiac. Imparts feelings of calm, joy and desire.
- Frankincense ~ calming effect on the emotions
- Sandalwood ~ Awakens the life force energy.
- Rose ~ Warm and uplifting aroma calms nerves, inspires love and romance.
- Jasmine ~ this oil symbolizes hope, happiness and love ~ helps bring a sense of euphoria.
- Ylang Ylang ~ stimulates feminine sensuality, euphoria and erotic moods.
- Geranium ~ balances the emotions
- Cardamom ~ Sweet warm aromatic aroma with aphrodisiac properties
- Vanilla ~ aphrodisiac; men seem to love this scent
- Patchouli ~ enhances libido, sharpens the mind, overcomes fatigue.
- Nutmeg ~ supports the nervous system and hormone balance
Below are some sample Love Potion blends:
Adding your Love Potion to a 5 or 10 ml glass dropper bottle.
Seductive-N-Sensuous:
Hearts Desire:
Playful Rose :
- Rose ~ 5 drops
- Geranium Rose ~ 7 drops
Create your own special love potion, with essential oils, which can be used in an oil burner, massage or added to a bath
Oil burner ~ To scent your enviroment with romance, Be sure to start diffusing your blend at least 15 minutes before your ‘special date’ begins.
Romantic Massage ~ Use your homemade love potion to give a loving massage to your partner ~ Add 25 drops of your Love Potion blend to a 50ml of base oil such as, sweet almond , Grapeseed or Jojoba oil.
Sensuous Bath ~ Have a tub for two? Scent your bath with your erotic Love Potion blend (add 5-7 drops straight to your bath water and swish) and light some candles for a truly cupid-inspired evening. Why not use your body oil blend and massage each other as well for true heart-warming bliss!
Or why not try some of Lulu & Boo's luxurious Organic bodycare products:
Jasmine and Vanilla Bath OilA sensuous bath of luxurious and exotic Jasmine, Orange, Ylang Ylang and Vanilla, on a base of Organic Almond & Apricot Oils that helps relax the mind as well as the body.
Jasmine & Vanilla Body Lotion
A deeply enriching body lotion, with naturally moisturising Organic Cocoa Butter and Nourishing Organic Shea Butter, scented with sensuous and exotic Jasmine, Orange, Ylang Ylang and Vanilla.
Vanilla Sugar Body Scrub
Remove dead skin cells and improve skin tone with this luxurious moisturising body scrub. Organic Brown Sugar work to buff and polish, while Coconut Butter, Almond and Jojoba Oil moisturise, revealing soft glowing skin. Scented with the rich aroma of Organic Vanilla, Orange and Cardamom essential oils. ~ Lovely to use in the bath ~ First massage using circular movements. Start from the ankles and work up the body. Then relax in the sensuous oils.
Organic Skincare by Lulu & Boo Organics