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AROMATHERAPY SCENTING TIP!
Use oil made especially for skin application. Add no more than 1/8 oz. of fragrance or 1/16 oz. essential oil to 8 oz. of lotion base. Adding more will make you lotion greasy.

Essential Oil & Skin Care
Essential Oils are concentrated derivatives of plants and flowers, of which could cause allergic reactions. Before using essential oil on skin, perform a skin test:
Dilute 2 drops of essential oil to a 1 teaspoon of vegetable, nut or seed oil. Apply solution to neck, inside elbow or inside upper arm. If redness occurs within 8 hours, do not use this particular oil.
Most common oils that can cause allergic reaction or skin irritation are: Angelica Root, Anise Seed, Bay, Bergamot, Grapefruit, Orange, Lemon, Lime, Thyme, Wintergreen and Citronella.

Pectin (available at most grocery stores) is used as a gelling and thickening agent. It is mildly acidic, with no know toxicity.

Use Isopropyl Myristate to make Lanolin soluble. Add where good absorption through the skin is desired. Insoluble in water.